Benefits of Dual Alignment and Decentralization in Organizations

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What is a key requirement for Yahoo!'s long-term survival?

Cutting costs and downsizing

Focusing solely on core products

Maintaining the status quo

Embracing innovation (correct)

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of Yahoo!'s culture according to the text?

Teamwork

Experimentation

Risk aversion (correct)

Continuous learning

What does the text suggest Yahoo! needs to do to regain its position as a leading innovator?

Focus solely on core products

Cut costs and downsize

Put the strategic plan into action (correct)

Maintain the status quo

What can embracing innovation open up for Yahoo!?

New opportunities for success and growth Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reference in the text?

Christensen, C. M. (1997). The innovator's dilemma: When new technologies cause great firms to fail. Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial challenge faced by Microsoft according to the text?

Inability to compete with Apple and Google due to lack of innovation Signup and view all the answers

What led to a decline in employee morale at Microsoft?

Inability to compete with rivals like Apple and Google Signup and view all the answers

What did Satya Nadella focus on to revive Microsoft's innovation?

Cultural shift and recruiting employees who believed in continuous learning Signup and view all the answers

What initiatives did Microsoft create to improve employee communication and collaboration?

Connects and Perspectives initiatives Signup and view all the answers

What role is AI expected to play in Microsoft's organizational culture according to the text?

Establish a strong culture of understanding employees Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the 'Connects' and 'Perspectives' initiatives at Microsoft?

To serve as a feedback mechanism for employees to express themselves Signup and view all the answers

What did Microsoft's initiatives aim to achieve according to the text?

Activate and sustain a growth mindset Signup and view all the answers

What role does the program mentioned in the text aim to play?

Boost employee's creativity and innovative thinking Signup and view all the answers

What role will AI play in cybersecurity?

Improve detection of threats to protect systems and data Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial organizational culture at Microsoft before Satya Nadella's changes?

Hierarchical and bureaucratic Signup and view all the answers

Benefits of Dual Alignment and Decentralization in Organizations

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