The Task of Top Executives When the Company Faces Disruptive

question 40

Multiple Choice

The task of top executives when the company faces disruptive changes in its environment is to not only raise questions about the appropriateness of its direction and strategy, but also to

• A)know when to continue with the present corporate culture and when to shift to a different and better corporate culture.
• B)figure out the causes and decide when adjustments are needed and what adjustments are needed for improved performance and operating excellence.
• C)figure out whether to arrive at decisions quickly or slowly in choosing among the various alternative adjustments.
• D)decide whether to try to fix the problems of poor strategy execution or simply shift to a strategy that is easier to execute correctly.
• E)decide how to identify the problems that need fixing.

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Definitions:

James-Lange theory

A theory of emotion that suggests that emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events.

Emotions

Complex psychological states that involve a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.

Physical changes

Physical changes are alterations in the form, appearance, or structure of matter that do not change its identity or chemical composition.

Subjective Standard

A criterion for judgment based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than objective facts or evidence.