A Work Environment Where the Culture Is in Sync with the Chosen

question 47

Multiple Choice

A work environment where the culture is in sync with the chosen strategy and is conducive to good strategy execution is considered a valuable managerial ally because

• A)there is much less risk of embarrassing ethical violations.
• B)it provides company personnel with clear guidance regarding "how we do things around here" and produces significant peer pressure from co-workers to conform to culturally acceptable norms.
• C)there is reduced need to incorporate negative motivational practices and punitive-type incentives into the reward structure and in the company's approach to people management.
• D)there is reduced need to employ benchmarking, best practice programs, reengineering, Six Sigma, and TQM to achieve competitive advantage.
• E)the culture can be readily incorporated into the company's strategic vision and facilitate the achievement of stretch objectives.

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Definitions:

Personal Information

Data about an individual that identifies them, such as name, address, and date of birth.

Mobile Technology

Wireless technology that enables users to access, share, and engage with content and services through portable devices.

Workplace

A location or environment where people are employed and work is done, often referring to the physical premises of a company or organization.

Phone Habits

Patterns or behaviors associated with the use of telephones or smartphones, including frequency and manner of usage.