Which of the Following Statements About a High-Performance Culture Is

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about a high-performance culture is NOT true?

• A) Results-oriented, high-performance cultures are permeated with a spirit of achievement and have a good track record in meeting or beating performance targets.
• B) High-performance cultures often have a low regard for high ethical standards, a strong preference for high-risk strategies, and a slow and methodical approach to responding to changes in the marketplace.
• C) The challenge in creating a high-performance culture is to inspire high loyalty and dedication on the part of employees, such that they are both energized and preoccupied with putting forth their very best efforts to do things right and be unusually productive.
• D) In a high-performance culture, the clear and unyielding expectation is that all company personnel, from senior executives to front-line employees, will display high-performance behaviors and a passion for making the company successful.
• E) In high-performance cultures, there's a strong sense of involvement on the part of company personnel and emphasis on individual initiative and creativity.

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Definitions:

Reflective Thought

A careful consideration and analysis of one's own thoughts and feelings, often as a part of the decision-making process or for self-improvement.

Subconsciously

Pertaining to thoughts, feelings, or actions that occur without conscious awareness, influencing behaviors and decisions.

Institutional Adaptation

The process by which institutions evolve and adjust to changes in their environment, maintaining or enhancing their functionality.

Structural Adaptation

The process by which an organization changes its structure to respond to external or internal pressures.