Organizational Adaptation Theories Quiz

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Which of the following is not one of the basic elements of strategic management?

  • Environmental scanning
  • Performance measurement (correct)
  • Strategy formulation
  • Strategy implementation

Which theory suggests that organizations adapt by imitating successful organizations?

  • Organizational learning theory
  • Institution theory (correct)
  • Learning organization theory
  • Strategic choice perspective

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a learning organization?

  • Focuses on solving problems systematically
  • Modifies its behavior to reflect new knowledge and insights
  • Lacks the ability to experiment with new approaches (correct)
  • Skilled at creating, acquiring, and transferring knowledge

Which of the following is the most important step in the basic model of strategic management?

<p>All steps are equally important (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory suggests that organizations adapt to change and have the ability to reshape their environment?

<p>Strategic choice perspective (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a main activity of a learning organization?

<p>Focusing on short-term financial performance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do corporate business functional policies provide?

<p>Connection between strategy formulation and implementation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of the strategy implementation process?

<p>Feedback analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of evaluation and control in strategic management?

<p>To monitor activities and performance results (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the end result of organizational activities in strategic management context?

<p>Performance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element triggers a change in strategy according to the text?

<p>External intervention (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What mode of strategic decision making focuses on adapting to environmental changes?

<p>Logical incrementalism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of environmental scanning according to the text?

<p>To disseminate information to key people within the organization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of strategy formulation according to the text?

<p>To develop long-range plans to manage environmental opportunities and threats in light of organizational strengths and weaknesses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of an effective vision according to the text?

<p>Provides a detailed plan for the organization's future (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a mission statement according to the text?

<p>To describe what the organization does, the products and services it provides, and the markets in which it competes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of strategic commitments according to the text?

<p>To achieve the organization's mission and are costly, long-term oriented, and difficult to reverse (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is a vision important according to the text?

<p>It helps employees feel part of something bigger than themselves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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