The First Step in the Strategic Management Process Is the Establishment

question 41

True/False

The first step in the strategic management process is the establishment of organizational direction.

Recognize the influence of culture on the development of moral reasoning.

Understand the concept of power in organizational contexts and its sources.

Identify and explain various bases of power and their implications on employee effectiveness and organizational hierarchy.

Recognize the role of informal relationships and networking in acquiring power.

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Definitions:

Configural Model

Asch’s Gestalt-based model of impression formation, in which central traits play a disproportionate role in configuring the final impression.

First Impressions

Initial judgments and perceptions formed about an individual upon meeting, which significantly influence future interactions.

Asch

Refers to Solomon Asch, a psychologist known for conducting experiments on conformity, demonstrating how social pressure can influence individual judgment.