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Three key interdependent strategic leadership activities are: designing the organization; determining its direction; and nurturing a culture dedicated to excellence and ethical behavior.

A) True
B) False

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A strategic vision provides many benefits.Which of the following is not one of those benefits:

A) a clear future direction
B) a framework for their organization mission and goals
C) enhanced employee communication and commitment
D) diminished employee participation

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following statements about leadership is not true?

To overcome barriers to organizational change,companies work more collaboratively than in the past.In companies such as Microsoft,an important obstacle to effective collaboration is _____________.

Codes of conduct help employees from diverse backgrounds to work more effectively across cultural backgrounds.

Internal benchmarking is discouraged in most organizations,because it creates competition and internal rivalries that are counterproductive.

Discuss the organizational and personal bases of leader power.

When important decisions need to be made at WBG Construction,CEO Greg Burrill asks all employees with relevant knowledge or a stake in the outcome for their thoughts.This collaborative approach recently led to a decision that not only sold a house but also inspired a new floor plan that appealed to a whole new segment of buyers.This is an example of _____________.

Self-regulated people are unable to create an environment of trust and fairness,where political behavior and infighting are sharply reduced and productivity tends to be high.

Which of the following statements about ethics is not true?

The following two components of emotional intelligence (EI) deal with personal ability to manage relationships with others.

According to the Gresham law of planning,operational decisions do not drive out the time necessary for strategic thinking and reflection.

Discuss the potential benefits of using company policies and procedures to encourage ethical behavior.

What are the five elements of a learning organization? What is the value of a learning organization in the current global marketplace?

The two broad bases of leader power are organizational and hierarchical.

Poor organizational design by leaders can result in all of the following except _____________.

Organizational learning works best when an organization leader gathers information and teaches it to employees who are like their students.

How does the ethical orientation of a leader affect the ability to promote ethical behavior in the organization?

There are many advantages of an ethical organization,but it generally has little to do with employee commitment and motivation to excel.

Companies that cultivate cultures of experimentation and curiosity make sure that ______________ is not,in essence,to be avoided at all costs.