Are You an Effective Executive?

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What are the eight practices that effective executives follow?

Asking what needs to be done, developing action plans, and communicating

Asking what needs to be done, developing action plans, and thinking and saying 'we' rather than 'I'

Asking what needs to be done, developing action plans, communicating, and thinking and saying 'we' rather than 'I' (correct)

Developing action plans, communicating, and thinking and saying 'we' rather than 'I'

According to Peter Drucker, what is the key characteristic of effective executives?

They are constantly focused on performance (correct)

They are highly competitive

They are highly educated

They have strong personalities

What is the importance of education according to the text?

It is important for personal development only

It is crucial for remaining competitive in a highly wealthy society (correct)

It is not mentioned in the text

It is not necessary for effective executives

What is the role of education in remaining competitive, according to Drucker?

It is crucial for remaining competitive in a wealthy society Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of time for effective executives?

Time is a scarce resource and effective executives manage it well Signup and view all the answers

How do effective executives manage their time?

By keeping a time log and doing away with unnecessary activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of CEOs in diagnosing issues within an organization?

CEOs must ask questions to find time-wasting and ineffective activities and diagnose issues that may be affecting the organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of asking questions, according to Drucker?

To find time-wasting and ineffective activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of effective executives during meetings?

Effective executives focus on contribution rather than results during meetings Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to effective decision-making, according to Drucker?

Determining which of the four basic situations they are dealing with Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of effective executives in meetings?

Group contributions Signup and view all the answers

What should effective executives avoid when building jobs for their subordinates?

Effective executives should avoid building jobs to suit their personalities and focus on making the strengths of their subordinates productive Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of effective executives in building jobs for subordinates?

To make the strengths of their subordinates productive Signup and view all the answers

What are the four basic situations that effective decision-makers deal with?

Right and wrong, good and bad, ethical and unethical, practical and impractical Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of effective decisions according to the text?

Effective decisions are judgments between alternatives and rarely a choice between right and wrong Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of ethics in effective decision-making?

It is essential for effective decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the book 'Effective Executive' by Peter Drucker?

To present the various dimensions of executive performance Signup and view all the answers

Can effectiveness be learned according to the text?

Yes, effectiveness can be learned and is essential for self-development, organizational development, and the fulfillment and viability of modern society Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between effectiveness and self-development, according to Drucker?

Effectiveness is essential for self-development and organizational development Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the book 'Effective Executive' by Peter Drucker?

To present the various dimensions of executive performance to stimulate readers to learn how to become effective executives Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of ethics of action in effective decision-making according to the text?

The text emphasizes the importance of ethics of action in effective decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why men of high effectiveness are absent from executive positions, according to Drucker?

Executive positions demand constant attention to performance-making role Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of effective decisions, according to Drucker?

They are judgments between alternatives Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Summary of "Effective Executive" by Peter Drucker

Effective executives follow eight practices, including asking what needs to be done, developing action plans, communicating, and thinking and saying "we" rather than "I."
The executive position demands constant attention to performance-making role, and men of high effectiveness are conspicuously absent from executive positions.
Education is crucial for remaining competitive in a highly wealthy society, and effective CEOs maintain their priorities and concentrate on several key issues.
Time is a scarce resource, and effective executives manage their time by keeping a time log, recording events immediately, and doing away with unnecessary activities.
CEOs must ask questions to find time-wasting and ineffective activities and diagnose issues that may be affecting the organization.
Meetings should have a clear purpose, and executives should focus on contribution rather than results.
Effective executives avoid building jobs to suit their personalities and focus on making the strengths of their subordinates productive.
Effective decision-makers determine which of the four basic situations they are dealing with and put their solutions on the highest possible conceptual level.
Effective decisions are judgments between alternatives and rarely a choice between right and wrong.
Effectiveness can be learned and is essential for self-development, organizational development, and the fulfillment and viability of modern society.
The book attempts to answer what makes an executive effective in an organization and presents the various dimensions of executive performance to stimulate readers to learn how to become effective executives.
The book emphasizes the importance of ethics of action in effective decision-making.

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Are you an effective executive? Take this quiz to find out! Test your knowledge of the eight practices outlined by Peter Drucker in his book "Effective Executive" and see if you have what it takes to lead a successful organization. Learn about time management, decision-making, communication, and more. This quiz is perfect for current and aspiring executives looking to improve their leadership skills and make a positive impact on their organization. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from one of the most influential management thinkers