Leadership Session 5: Group Presentations
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What is the main glue holding the clan culture together?

  • Innovation
  • Loyalty (correct)
  • Competition
  • Policies
  • Which leadership style is associated with the adhocracy culture?

  • Parent
  • Coach
  • Visionary Leader (correct)
  • Administrator
  • What is the primary focus of market culture?

  • Rules and procedures
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Loyalty and community
  • Winning and competition (correct)
  • What is the main characteristic of the hierarchy organizational culture?

    <p>Adherence to rules and procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when an organizational culture is completely balanced across four types?

    <p>It creates confusion about identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organizational culture is most likely to thrive in startups?

    <p>Adhocracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the 'Hook' in public communication according to the HLBT method?

    <p>To grab the attention of the audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should organizations focus on for B culture improvement?

    <p>Future, innovation, and continuous improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organizational culture is characterized by a focus on teamwork and personnel development?

    <p>Clan Culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a synonym for ad-hoc groups in the context of adhocracy culture?

    <p>Innovation teams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the HLBT method, what does the 'Look' component entail?

    <p>Briefly explaining the presentation's content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Adhocracy Culture in an organization?

    <p>Innovation and continuous improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Took' phase in the HLBT method aim to achieve?

    <p>Persuading the audience of the importance of the information presented</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of organizational culture, what does the term 'Hierarchy Culture' signify?

    <p>A system focused on coordination and control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which thinking mode is characterized by systematic processing of information?

    <p>Central</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI) is designed to evaluate what aspect of a company?

    <p>The organizational culture and its dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of thinking employs the peripheral route according to the dual process approach?

    <p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of environment does the Market Culture primarily aim to foster?

    <p>Energizing employees and enhancing customer satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the HEURISTIC influence cues identified?

    <p>Credibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of persuasion within the context of influence?

    <p>To change attitudes through communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Among the following, which influence tool is likely to result in longer persistence of attitude change?

    <p>Arguments based reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the HLBT presentation method is primarily focused on engaging the audience's attention?

    <p>Hook</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the heuristic cue of 'reciprocity' suggest?

    <p>When someone does something for you, you should return the favor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is a key distinction between the central and peripheral routes of thinking?

    <p>Central route results in stronger resistance to counterarguments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of Continuous Improvement in companies?

    <p>It emphasizes getting rid of ineffective activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy is emphasized in a MARKET CULTURE to improve customer satisfaction?

    <p>Enhance after-sales services and collect customer data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of Competition is critical for companies to manage effectively?

    <p>Benchmarks that gauge competitors' successes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Acculturation serve in organizations?

    <p>To help integrate individuals into a dominant culture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Walmart struggle to enter the French market?

    <p>Due to the highly competitive nature of the distribution market.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is crucial in a CLAN CULTURE?

    <p>Strong emphasis on good employee relations and individual growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the 'Buddy System' function in companies like KPMG?

    <p>It pairs new employees with experienced ones for integration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant negative feedback commonly associated with control systems in companies?

    <p>They can lead employees to feel overly monitored.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate characteristic that defines an effective global leader according to the concept of cultural humility?

    <p>The ability to respect identities and affiliations of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In high power distance cultures, how do individuals typically respond to authority?

    <p>They accept unequal distribution of power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Uncertainty Avoidance Index play in cross-cultural psychology?

    <p>It assesses how cultures tolerate unpredictability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a high masculine culture?

    <p>Social gender roles are distinct and competitive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered the most destructive Value, Assumption, Belief, or Expectation (VABE) in leadership, according to the framework discussed?

    <p>The mindset of 'I’m right and you are wrong!'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does culture affect the concept of leadership across different geographic identities?

    <p>It necessitates that leaders adapt to varying cultural norms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which interpretation of culture emphasizes its composition as a collection of significant VABEs?

    <p>Culture connects groups of people through shared values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is humility regarded as a critical element for global business leaders?

    <p>It promotes respect for diverse cultures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a high Masculine society in terms of gender roles?

    <p>Assertiveness, toughness, and focus on material success for men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Power Distance characterized in low Power Distance countries?

    <p>Efforts are made to equalize power distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of collectivist cultures?

    <p>Group harmony and family connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is commonly associated with effective global leaders?

    <p>Cultural adaptability and humility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'functional conflict' refer to in organizational settings?

    <p>Debating ideas in a constructive manner to suggest improvements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the characteristics of high Feminine societies?

    <p>Emphasis on consensus and care for quality of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is likely a consequence of low Power Distance in organizational structures?

    <p>A flat organizational structure promoting equality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic would be least expected in an individual from a high Masculine culture?

    <p>Emotional expressiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary characteristic of collectivist societies?

    <p>Prioritization of group harmony and loyalty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes societies with high uncertainty avoidance?

    <p>They prefer strict codes of behavior and stability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do long-term oriented societies differ from short-term oriented societies?

    <p>They focus on future rewards and value perseverance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes masculine societies from feminine societies?

    <p>Masculine societies value achievement and competition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining trait of indulgent societies?

    <p>They encourage the free gratification of human desires.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of collectivist countries, as highlighted in the context provided?

    <p>They emphasize the importance of social groups for self-identification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is noted for having the highest level of uncertainty avoidance in Europe?

    <p>France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cultures with high masculinity, which of the following traits are typically expected from men?

    <p>Assertiveness and material success focus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does high power distance in a culture imply?

    <p>Social inequality is accepted and ingrained within society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries is identified as cultivating a short-term orientation?

    <p>USA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a noted difference in the approaches to teamwork between Canada and France?

    <p>France values teamwork but struggles due to individualistic schooling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the concept of uncertainty avoidance?

    <p>It indicates how much cultures tolerate ambiguity and the unknown.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best represents the characteristics of feminine cultures?

    <p>Value caring and consensus-oriented approaches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Leadership: Session 5

    • Session 5 covers group presentations, the HLBT method for public communication, and various organizational culture topics.
    • The HLBT method involves:
      • Hook: grabbing audience attention with something interesting
      • Look: briefly explaining the presentation's topic
      • Book: presenting the details, theories, facts, and methods (the main content)
      • Took: convincing the audience that the presented information is important and useful.

    Session 3: Leadership and Organizational Design and Culture

    • This session focuses on understanding different types of followers and leaders needed for various organizational cultures.
    • The session includes organizational culture models, using the competing values framework.
    • Models discussed include:
      • Clan Culture: Focused on interpersonal relations, teams, and personnel development.
      • Adhocracy Culture: Emphasizes innovation, the future, and continuous improvement.
      • Market Culture: Focuses on energizing employees, competition, and customer satisfaction.
      • Hierarchy Culture: Highlights coordination, control systems, and acculturation.
    • Participants are expected to complete a culture assessment instrument.

    Global Business Leader

    • The global business leader involves environmental factors that influence the leader's role.
    • Key elements include:
      • Self: Commitment to strategy, self-development, and influence
      • Others/People: Organizational commitment
      • Task: Strategic thinking and managing change
      • Design: Designing the organizational culture

    Fill Out the OCAI

    • The OCAI is a self-assessment tool.
    • Participants fill out the model to understand their ideal company culture.
    • The OCAI divides 100 points across four categories.
    • The model addresses characteristics of the categories (A, B, C, and D).

    Cameron and Quinn framework

    • This framework demonstrates the competing values framework:
      • Flexibility and Discretion: Internal Focus; Clan & Adhocracy
      • Stability and Control: Internal Focus; Hierarchy and Market
      • Future: Innovation/ External Focus in the respective quadrants
      • Internal/External: determines the type of culture (Clan, Adhocracy, Market, Hierarchy)

    Influence and Persuasion

    • Influence is a broader concept that includes persuasion.
    • Persuasion focuses on communication that aims for attitude change.

    Two Modes of Thinking: The Dual Process Approach

    • Two main thinking modes:
      • Central route (20%): Systematic, neo-cortex, arguments, and hard thinking
      • Peripheral route (80%): Heuristic, limbic system, cues, and lazy thinking
    • The thinking modes differ in magnitude, persistence, resistance and prediction.

    Heuristic Influence Cues: The CLARCCS Cues

    • These cues influence decision making:
      • Comparison
      • Liking
      • Authority
      • Belief
      • Reciprocity
      • Commitment/Consistency
      • Scarcity

    Organizational Assessments

    • Group presentations use the HLBT method (Hook, Look, Book, Took).
    • The session covered the HLBT presentation method and organizational culture assessment using the OCAI model.
    • There were key focus areas: future, innovation and continuous improvement.

    Managing the Future: Organizational Cultures

    • Four organizational cultures:
      • Adhocracy
      • Market
      • Hierarchy
      • Clan
    • Each culture involves a specific type of leader and a core value that strengthens their culture.

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    This quiz explores key concepts from Leadership Session 5, focusing on group presentations and the HLBT method for effective public communication. It also discusses various organizational culture topics and the importance of effective communication in leadership roles.

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