Which of the Following Statements About Adaptive Corporate Cultures Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about adaptive corporate cultures is false?

• A)The hallmark of adaptive corporate cultures is a willingness on the part of organizational members to accept change and take on the challenge of introducing and executing new strategies.
• B)Internal entrepreneurship and initiative on the part of individuals and groups is discouraged and punished.
• C)Change is willingly embraced by management and nonmanagerial employees.
• 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)does not compromise core values and long-standing business principles and (2)tries to satisfy all their legitimate interests simultaneously.

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