Describe the Four Organizational Responses to an Uncertain Environment

question 11

Essay

Describe the four organizational responses to an uncertain environment. Now, imagine for a moment that you have been hired as a consultant by the CEO of Harley-Davidson. Discuss the pro's and con's Harley-Davidson will face if they decide to move from a Defender to a Prospector organization in an effort to grow, increase customers and enter new markets.

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Definitions:

Team Cohesiveness

Describes the extent to which team members are attracted to each other and motivated to stay in the team, which generally results in higher productivity and morale.

Task Orientation

A focus on completing tasks and achieving specific outcomes, often prioritizing work and productivity.

Trait Approach

A perspective in psychology focused on the identification and measurement of specific personality traits.

Leadership Success

The effectiveness with which someone in a leadership position achieves desired outcomes and goals, often measured by organizational performance and team satisfaction.