Test for Strategy Implementation - B

It is the foundation of a successful strategic management process.

The ability of a leader to skilfully switch between different leadership styles as the situation calls depends upon his __________________.

Among the management competencies good for leadership, which one refers to the ability to attract and draw people’s responsiveness and inspire them?

39. Understanding complexity and yet being able to relate underlying patterns into a coherent and sensible whole, being able to communicate clarity and use simple, straightforward terms in order to enable followers to respond in an organized way is a leadership competence known as _______________________.

It pertains to a quality of a leader of being sure of oneself, one’s bearing, and actions in order to exude confidence even when reflecting on one’s mistakes to learn from them and act fairly quickly.

It pertains to constancy of purpose which is a characteristic of a leader that remains true to his or her underlying principles despite the many changes in objectives that the organization may have to adapt.

Burns describes this leadership style as inspirational in a way that engages the whole person to the point that it can exploit the motives and higher needs of followers by influencing their thoughts and values towards a larger vision.

This is a type of leadership that is more concerned with objectives linked to clear programme of change that makes certain that the followers have full knowledge of what are expected of them.

It is a type of leadership that allows followers to be involved in understanding purpose and to participate in objectives-setting and decision-making in order that they become more committed to carrying them out.

It refers to a type of leadership characterized by unquestioning acceptance of the leader by followers, trust in the leader’s beliefs, affection for the leader, willing obedience to the leader, emulation of and identification with the leader, similarity of beliefs with the leader, emotional involvement in the mission, and heightened goals for the followers.

According to Bennis, leading is about influencing people towards a certain direction while managing is about having responsibility to _______________.

According to Zaleznik, a leader is a ________________ and mover, while a manager is focused on processes, coordination and systems.

48. Which of the following is considered by Kotter as foremost in the eight stages for leading strategic and cultural change?

Which phase requires composing a group that will serve as a catalyst to drive change and exude power as a change agent?

Which phase in leading strategic and cultural change involves planning for achievements that can easily be made visible and be reinforced with rewards and recognition?