According to the Author's Discussion of Machiavelli,if the Chief Executive

question 33

Multiple Choice

According to the author's discussion of Machiavelli,if the chief executive was brought in from the outside the organization and had to compete with others for the position,perhaps insiders who were more highly qualified,Machiavelli would likely advise the leader to:

• A) Change the department to suit his style.
• B) Avoid stupid mistakes.
• C) Build alliances.
• D) All the above
• E) None of the above

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Long-Term State

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Organizational Culture

The shared values, beliefs, traditions, and behaviors that shape the social and psychological environment of an organization.

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Fundamental beliefs and guiding principles that dictate behavior and action within an organization.

Shared Understandings

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