Nardelli's failed attempt to replace Home Depot's old informal entrepreneurial collaborative culture with one of military efficiency is a testament to
A) the strength of corporate culture.
B) the importance of collaborative environments.
C) the failure of the human resources staff.
D) the iron rule of some CEOs.
E) the costs of measurement.

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Nardelli's failed attempt to replace Home Depot's culture highlights the strength of corporate culture, which cannot be easily changed or replaced by a new CEO's vision or strategy.

Answer: B 
 The failure to replace Home Depot's collaborative culture with one emphasizing military efficiency shows that collaborative environments are crucial for successful teamwork and productivity.

Answer: D 
 Nardelli's attempt to enforce military-style efficiency highlights the iron rule of some CEOs who try to impose their vision without considering the impact on the company culture and employee morale.

Answer: E 
 Nardelli's focus on measurement and metrics to drive performance failed to account for the human factor and the costs of ignoring the informal networks and collaboration that made Home Depot successful.

Nardelli's Failed Attempt to Replace Home Depot's Old Informal Entrepreneurial