The Place for Management to Begin in Trying to Change

question 61

Multiple Choice

The place for management to begin in trying to change a problem culture is

• A)identifying facets of the present culture that are obstacles to executing the company's strategy and meeting performance targets.
• B)spending heavily on programs to train employees in the ways and beliefs of the new culture to be implanted.
• C)visibly praising and rewarding people who exhibit traits and behaviors that undermine the existing culture.
• D)writing a new value statement and describing in highly motivating terms the kind of culture that is needed.
• E)instituting incentive compensation programs that generously reward employees for adopting best practices.

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Definitions:

Corporate Boards

A group of individuals elected by shareholders to oversee the management and governance of a corporation.

Glass Ceiling

A metaphor for the invisible barriers that prevent certain groups from achieving higher ranks in organizations, especially affecting women and minorities.

Change Agent

Someone who acts as a catalyst for change, facilitating and implementing changes within an organization or community to achieve a desired goal.

Workplace

A location where people are employed and perform tasks related to their jobs; can refer to physical or virtual spaces.