Effective Leadership Is Like a Three-Legged Stool

question 6

Multiple Choice

Effective leadership is like a three-legged stool.Which of the following is not represented by one of the stool legs?

• A) maintaining the status quo
• B) nurturing a culture dedicated to excellence and ethical behavior
• C) setting a direction
• D) designing the organization

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Definitions:

Organizational Stories

Are narratives shared among members of an organization that embody its values, history, and culture.

Performance Standards

The expected levels of performance that set the benchmarks for quality or success in work tasks or goals.

Organizational Culture

The shared values, beliefs, and practices that shape the behavior and attitudes of individuals within an organization, influencing its functioning and performance.

Social Control

Mechanisms, strategies, and structures within a society or group to regulate individual behavior and maintain social order.