Innovation Leadership and Organization

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What is essential at the individual level for successful innovation leadership?

Matching leadership styles with task requirements (correct)

Standardized communication styles

Focusing solely on team dynamics

In-depth knowledge of all organizational levels

Which factor is NOT emphasized as important for collective team success in innovative projects?

Unified commitment

Clear and elevating goals

Uniform approaches to problem-solving (correct)

Cross-functional expertise

Which of the following elements is crucial for fostering an innovative climate?

Isolation of teams from external influence

Trust and openness (correct)

Rigid structures and protocols

Avoidance of risk-taking

What is required for teams to succeed in innovative projects according to the collective level?

Support and recognition from external sources (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding innovation culture?

Elements such as risk-taking and support for ideas can promote innovation. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of Tuckman's model comes after the Storming stage?

Norming (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a characteristic of high-performing teams?

Lack of conflict resolution mechanisms (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Steve Jobs, what primarily drives innovation?

Effective leadership and people (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior could undermine team effectiveness according to the identified 'tripwires'?

Assumed competence (D) Signup and view all the answers

What key element contributes to a collaborative climate in high-performing teams?

Standards of excellence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus when teams effectively embrace change?

Participating in decision-making (B) Signup and view all the answers

What structure supports high-performing teams according to the characteristics listed?

External support and recognition (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms best distinguishes a group from a team?

Individual goals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of performance variance can be attributed to leadership choices according to the reviews on leadership and performance?

50% (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a characteristic trait of good leaders?

Charismatic and influential (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key factors for leaders to focus on to promote innovation?

Promoting a team climate of emotional safety (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to Altman, what seems to be a bad idea often turns out to be what?

A great idea (A) Signup and view all the answers

How much variance in performance might come from the choice of business strategy?

35% (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the central idea about leadership in relation to innovation as presented?

It encompasses more than just tools and techniques. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial for leaders to provide in order to foster innovation according to the guidelines?

Opportunity for idea generation and problem-solving (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best captures Bennis' quote on leadership?

Leaders must encourage exploration of the unknown. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the components of creative performance identified by Amabile?

Creative environment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect should upper management focus on according to innovation policy practices?

Establishing and promoting an innovation policy (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do leadership and creative styles affect innovation?

They influence the identification and development of new ideas. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can potentially hinder innovation and entrepreneurship according to the presented information?

Negative environmental factors (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the information, how are teams and groups associated with innovation?

They contribute to successful innovation behaviors. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized about radical innovations compared to other types?

They often require unique leadership approaches for success. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Ralph Waldo Emerson suggest about the influence of individuals on organizations?

Great institutions derive their character from influential individuals. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of innovation is characterized as more gradual as opposed to radical?

Incremental innovation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor negatively influences creativity in organizations?

Workload pressure (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes organizational climate from culture?

Climate relates to surface-level behaviors, while culture involves deeper values. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following encourages creativity in an organization?

Supervisory encouragement (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the principles outlined, which element is NOT considered a resource that fosters creativity?

Organizational gossip (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does organizational impediment to creativity NOT include?

Employee autonomy (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of innovation, which of the following statements is most accurate?

A supportive climate enhances the potential for innovation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is emphasized as being more challenging to change in an organization?

Organizational culture (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall impact of autonomy on creativity?

It encourages innovative thinking. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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