Digital Transformation Leadership Responsibilities Quiz

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What are some factors essential for selecting a Chief Digital Officer (CDO)?

Previous experience in traditional business roles
Understanding digital infrastructure (correct)
Resistance to digital disruption
Resilience to industry conditions

What societal-level issue does the study on TMT roles reflect?

Digitalization (correct)
Democratization
Globalization
Urbanization

How does this study challenge earlier research regarding TMT roles?

By highlighting the impact of industry conditions and nation characteristics (correct)
By emphasizing the importance of intra-organizational factors
By ignoring temporal dynamics in TMT positions
By suggesting decentralization in response to environmental turbulence

Why does the text suggest looking at temporal dynamics in understanding TMT positions?

To comprehend the antecedents of TMT positions (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of digital transformation, what does this study suggest about centralized versus decentralized responsibilities?

Centralization becomes more essential in the digital age (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does this study contribute to understanding Top Management Team (TMT) roles?

By highlighting external factors' impact on TMT roles (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of a Chief Digital Officer (CDO) in accelerating digital transformation within a company?

Introducing new digital technologies to TMT colleagues (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of coordinating digital transformation, what is a key role of the Chief Digital Officer (CDO)?

Mediating between different organizational units and functions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the internal antecedents that contribute to the presence of a Chief Digital Officer (CDO) according to the text?

Transformation urgency and coordination needs (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered an external antecedent for the presence of a Chief Digital Officer (CDO)?

Requirement for centralized coordination of digital initiatives (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main functions of a Chief Digital Officer (CDO) in relation to business model adaptation?

Envisioning new digital business models (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do Chief Digital Officers (CDOs) contribute to building organizational resilience according to the text?

By advocating for building capabilities to develop and apply digital technology (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of transformation urgency as an internal antecedent for the presence of a Chief Digital Officer (CDO)?

Indicates a critical need for digital transformation within the organization (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor plays a crucial role in determining the necessity of having a Chief Digital Officer (CDO) based on external antecedents?

'Susceptibility of the business model' to digital disruption (C) Signup and view all the answers