Which of the Following Statements About Adaptive Corporate Cultures Is

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about adaptive corporate cultures is NOT true?

• A)The hallmark of adaptive corporate cultures is willingness on the part of organizational members to accept change and take on the challenge of introducing and executing new strategies.
• B)The standout cultural traits are a "can-do" spirit, pride in doing things right, no-excuses accountability, and a pervasive results-oriented work climate where people go the extra mile to meet or beat stretch objectives.
• C)Company personnel share a feeling of confidence that the organization can deal with whatever threats and opportunities come down the pike; they are receptive to risk taking, experimentation, innovation, and changing strategies and practices.
• D)Adaptive cultures are exceptionally well-suited to companies with fast-changing strategies and market environments.
• E)For an adaptive culture to remain intact over time, top management must orchestrate organizational changes in a manner that (1)demonstrates genuine care for the well-being of all key constituencies and (2)tries to satisfy all their legitimate interests simultaneously.

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Definitions:

Planning

The method of establishing objectives, formulating strategies, and detailing the tasks and timelines to achieve these objectives.

Accountability

The obligation of individuals or organizations to account for their activities, accept responsibility for them, and disclose the results in a transparent manner.

Internal Reports

Documents prepared within an organization for strategic decision-making, performance evaluation, and operational control, not for external stakeholders.

Double-Entry Accounting

A bookkeeping system that records each transaction in at least two accounts, ensuring the accounting equation is always balanced.