Which Statement Best Describes a Shortsighted Organization

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes a shortsighted organization?

• A) Emphasis on finding solutions to problems
• B) Flexible structure encouraging change, adaptability, and speed
• C) A formally written and communicated statement of long-term organizational mission
• D) Emphasis on stopgap hiring and training
• E) Emphasis on gaining and holding a strategic competitive edge

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Definitions:

Dramaturgical Perspective

An approach in sociology that depicts human interaction as theatrical performances where individuals are actors playing roles.

Impression Management

A process by which people attempt to control how others perceive them.

Cohesiveness

The degree to which members of a group or organization are united in their pursuit of common goals and exhibit loyalty to each other.

Society

A group of individuals living together in a more or less ordered community, sharing cultures, traditions, and values.