Question 1

Training, teamwork, and leadership elements of a successful TQM implementation can be categorized into the following group _____________.

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Question 2

One of the principle components of Management by Objectives (MBO) program is _____________.

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Frequent feedback is one of the principle components of Management by Objectives (MBO) program, which involves setting specific and measurable objectives, monitoring progress towards those objectives, and providing regular feedback to employees to improve performance. While planning is important in the goal-setting process, restructuring and recruitment are not key components of MBO.

Question 3

The modern employee hiring emphasis on "whole person" rather than his or her qualifications for a specific job. Characteristics of such approach includes _____________.

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The modern employee hiring emphasis on "whole person" emphasizes on looking beyond the qualifications of the individual and also considering their personal traits and values. As a result, it requires a more time-consuming and labor-intensive hiring process, and lacks formal rules. Therefore, the correct answer choice is D, all of the above.

Question 4

The more employees "own" strategy in an organization, the more positive outcomes in terms of increased _____________ would result.

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When employees feel like they are a part of the strategic planning process and have ownership in the outcome, they are more invested and engaged in their work. This leads to increased creativity and innovation, as they are more likely to feel comfortable taking risks and sharing new ideas. This also leads to higher job satisfaction, as they feel valued and heard within the organization. Inefficiency, absenteeism, and job dissatisfaction would all decrease with increased employee ownership in strategy.

Question 5

From the strategy implementation perspective, centralized decision making allows all the following benefits except _____________.

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Centralized decision making is characterized by the concentration of decision-making power in the hands of a few individuals, typically top-level management. While it may offer benefits such as faster decision making, reduced duplication of efforts, and reduced conflicts, all-level employee participation is not one of them. In fact, centralized decision making may lead to disengagement and lack of motivation among employees due to the marginalization of their input.

Question 6

Studies suggest that _________ leave less time for organizational politics, resistance, and the see-sawing back and forth between the old and the new structure _____________.

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Rapid structural changes are likely to leave less time for organizational politics and resistance. The faster the change, the less time people have to get comfortable with the old ways and resist the new ones. Gradual structural changes, on the other hand, may give more time for people to resist the changes and engage in organizational politics. Decentralized change and management change can happen at both rapid and gradual speeds, and their impact on organizational politics and resistance is dependent on the specific context of the change.

Question 7

Gradual structural changes give the organization time to _____________.

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Gradual structural changes give the organization time to carefully plan and orchestrate the restructuring, increase participation, and member commitment. Therefore, option D - "All of the above" is the correct answer.

Question 8

Who implements organizational strategy? The answer is _____________.

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Organizational strategy is implemented at all levels of an organization, from top executives to low-level employees, as it requires the collective effort of the entire organization to achieve strategic goals.

Question 9

The phrase Management by Walking Around (MBWA) implies _____________.

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Management by Walking Around (MBWA) implies day-to-day observation of the activities of the organization. This approach involves managers actively participating in the organization by interacting with their employees, listening to their feedback, and observing their work processes. This can help improve operational efficiency and identify any issues that need to be addressed in a timely manner.

Question 10

A strategy remains to be an illusion unless it is effectively implemented and executed by the organization. Comment and elaborate with real examples.

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Question 11

The authors state that "Poor implementation can cause appropriate strategies to fail, yet excellent implementation can rescue an inappropriate strategy." Do you agree with this statement? Why/why not?

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Question 12

Tom Peters advocates that organizations should move quickly to achieve success. What factors determine this shift? Why does Peters advocate rapid shift over gradual shift?

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Question 13

How does the phrase "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," evaluate changes in the organizational culture? Do you agree? Provide examples to justify.

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Question 14

Which organizational culture encourage risk takers to experiment risk? Should organizations set a parameter on how many failures are acceptable with in a given timeframe? Support with examples.

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Question 15

In your opinion, will the force field analysis be applicable in societies where people fear uncertainty?

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Question 16

The authors acknowledge that "Rewarding only short-term results leads to a potentially dangerous disregard of the long-term." Comment in the light of human resources' critical role in the organizational culture.

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Question 17

Define Management By Walking Around (MBWA) and Management By Objectives (MBO). How do these concepts affect different features of managerial leadership as a strategic implementation variable?

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Question 18

Based on the chapters so far, on a scale of 1-10, how would you rank a risk taker leader over a risk avert leader? What factors do you consider while prioritizing risk-taking abilities in a leader? Elaborate.

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Quiz 7: Implementing and Executing Strategies in the Business and Functional Levels