The Managerial Task of Effectively Conveying the Essence of the Strategic

question 18

Multiple Choice

The managerial task of effectively conveying the essence of the strategic vision is made easier by

• A)having operating strategies that are easy for company personnel to understand and execute.
• B)combining the strategic vision and the company's values statement into a single document.
• C)adopting a catchy slogan and then using it repeatedly to illuminate the direction and purpose of "where we are headed and why."
• D)waiting until the company realizes its mission and ensures the existing corporate culture is compatible with the new vision and direction.
• E)distributing written statements that explain "where we are going and why."

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Definitions:

B State

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Withdrawal

A physiological and psychological state characterized by symptoms that occur when stopping or drastically reducing the intake of a substance that was used regularly.

Tolerance

The reduced reactivity to an event with repeated experience.

Instinctive Behavior

Inherent actions or reactions that are performed without prior learning or experience, typically driven by genetic programming.