Which of the Following Statements About Adaptive Corporate Cultures Is

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about adaptive corporate cultures is NOT true?

• A)The hallmark of adaptive corporate cultures is willingness on the part of organizational members to accept change and take on the challenge of introducing and executing new strategies.
• B)The standout cultural traits are a "can-do" spirit, pride in doing things right, no-excuses accountability, and a pervasive results-oriented work climate where people go the extra mile to meet or beat stretch objectives.
• C)Company personnel share a feeling of confidence that the organization can deal with whatever threats and opportunities come down the pike; they are receptive to risk taking, experimentation, innovation, and changing strategies and practices.
• D)Adaptive cultures are exceptionally well-suited to companies with fast-changing strategies and market environments.
• E)For an adaptive culture to remain intact over time, top management must orchestrate organizational changes in a manner that (1)demonstrates genuine care for the well-being of all key constituencies and (2)tries to satisfy all their legitimate interests simultaneously.

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