With Regard to Controlling in an Organization, Which of the Following

question 83

Multiple Choice

With regard to controlling in an organization, which of the following aptly describes the difference between the managers in an innovative culture and those in a conservative culture?

• A) Managers in an innovative culture recognize the necessity of flexibility, whereas managers in a conservative culture have a clear, definite set of goals and rules.
• B) Managers in a conservative culture encourage risk taking and creativity, whereas managers in an innovative culture emphasize formality and caution.
• C) Managers in an innovative culture require the employees to strictly adhere to preset goals, whereas managers in a conservative culture do not.
• D) Managers in a conservative culture are concerned about long-term performance, whereas managers in an innovative culture are concerned about short-term targets.
• E) Managers in an innovative culture expect their employees to perform in a specific, predetermined manner, whereas managers in a conservative culture do not.

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Grade Equivalents

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Bell-shaped Curve

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Percentiles

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