Which of the Following Is NOT a Factor in Contributing

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a factor in contributing to the emergence and sustainability of a strong culture?

• A) Continuity of leadership,small group size,stable group membership,geographic concentration,and considerable organizational success
• B) A founder or strong leader who establishes values,principles,and practices that are consistent and sensible in light of customer needs,competitive conditions,and strategic requirements
• C) A sincere,long-standing company commitment to operating the business according to established traditions,thereby creating an internal environment that supports decision making and strategies based on cultural norms
• D) Centralized decision making,strict enforcement of company policies,and a strong commitment to being the market share leader
• E) A genuine concern for the well-being of the organization's three biggest constituencies-customers,employees,and shareholders

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Definitions:

Autotroph

An organism that synthesizes complex organic compounds from simple inorganic raw materials; also called producer or primary producer. Compare with heterotroph. See chemoautotroph and photoautotroph.

Saprotroph

A saprotroph is an organism that feeds on or derives nourishment from decaying organic matter, essential for nutrient cycling in ecosystems.

Food Chain

A series of organisms each dependent on the next as a source of food, illustrating the flow of energy and nutrients from one organism to another.

Ecological Pyramid

A graphical representation of the relative energy value at each trophic level. See pyramid of biomass and pyramid of energy.