When Should a Culture Be Changed as Rapidly as It

question 42

Multiple Choice

When should a culture be changed as rapidly as it can be managed?

• A) Never, because the actions and behaviors needed to execute the new strategy successfully are well entrenched, and thus are not changeable
• B) Only rarely, because it is natural for company personnel to cling to existing practices and to be wary of new approaches
• C) When a company decides on any innovations to its products or services
• D) When a strong culture is unhealthy or otherwise out of sync with the actions and behaviors needed to execute the strategy successfully
• E) When the case for cultural reform is not credible, symbolic, nor substantive

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