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Review Test 2
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1. All the following statements about Cultural Defaults are true EXCEPT for:
1. A. Cultural defaults may have worked for culture members in the past 2. B. Leaders CANNOT achieve change without changing MOST cultural defaults 3. C. Cultural defaults may work in some cultural settings and not in others 4. D. Cultural defaults could contribute to the strengths of an organization 5. E. Changing a cultural default may feel risky and uncomfortable
Show HintRemember that according to Heifetz et al. change does not need to be radical to be successful. In nature not ALL the DNA is changed (just small changes are made).
2. The "folklore" of a culture represents its collection of stories, jokes, legends, etc.
True False
3. Rituals are important because they reinforce the culture.
True False
4. When given a choice between a technical solution and an adaptive solution, people typically prefer a technical solution.
True False
Show HintTechnical solutions are easier and less painful to organizational members.
5. Leaders must learn about the political environment of an organization. This statement is:
1. A. True because organizations are political in nature, involving a web of stakeholders. 2. B. False because leaders who borrow ideas from politicians may behave unethically or unfairly. 3. C. True because leaders are only interested in a particular group of stakeholders.