The Task of Top Executives When the Company Faces Disruptive

question 16

Multiple Choice

The task of top executives when the company faces disruptive changes in its environment is to not only raise questions about the appropriateness of its direction and strategy, but also to

• A) know when to continue with the present corporate culture and when to shift to a different and better corporate culture.
• B) ferret out the causes and decide when adjustments are needed and what adjustments are needed for improved performance and operating excellence.
• C) figure out whether to arrive at decisions quickly or slowly in choosing among the various alternative adjustments.
• D) decide whether to try to fix the problems of poor strategy execution or simply shift to a strategy that is easier to execute correctly.
• E) decide how to identify the problems that need fixing.

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Definitions:

Collective Efficacy

The shared belief in the capability of a group to achieve its goals and successfully execute tasks together.

Political Skill

The ability to effectively understand others at work, and to use such knowledge to influence others to act in ways that enhance one’s personal and/or organizational objectives.

Developing Coalitions

The process of forming alliances or partnerships among individuals or groups to achieve shared goals or tackle common challenges.

Idea Recycling

The process of reusing, repurposing, or adapting existing ideas for new contexts or applications.