Leadership is a necessary (but not sufficient) condition for organizational success. Leaders should emerge at which level(s) of an organization?

61.	Leadership is a necessary (but not sufficient) condition for organizational success. Leaders should emerge at which level(s) of an organization?    A.  only at the top B.  in the middle C.  throughout the organization D.  only during times of change

62.

The hierarchy of organizational goals is in this order (least specific to most specific):    A.  vision statements, strategic objectives, mission statements B.  mission statements, strategic objectives, vision statements C.  vision statements, mission statements, strategic objectives D.  mission statements, vision statements, strategic objectives

63.	Vision statements are used to create a better understanding of the overall purpose and direction of the organization. Vision statements:    A.  are very specific B.  provide specific objectives C.  set organizational structure D.  evoke powerful and compelling mental images

64.	Effective vision statements include:    A.  all strategic directions of the organization B.  a brief statement of the company's direction C.  strategic posturing and future objectives D.  financial objectives and projected figures

65.	Examples of __________ include: To be the happiest place on earth (Disneyland), and Restoring patients to full life (Medtronic).    A.  vision statements B.  mission statements C.  strategic objectives D.  operational objectives

66.

WellPoint Health Network states: WellPoint will redefine our industry: through a new generation of consumer-friendly products that put individuals back in control of their future. This is an example of a:    A.  strategic objective B.  vision statement C.  vague statement of direction D.  line manager's individual goal

67.	In contrast to the vision of an organization, its mission should:    A.  be shorter in length B.  encompass both the purpose of the company as well as the basis of competition C.  encompass all the major rules and regulations of the corporate work force D.  be less detailed.

68.

The vision and mission statements of a company set the overall direction of the organization. Strategic objectives serve what role?    A.  operationalize the mission statement B.  modify the mission statement C.  are a shorter version of the mission statement D.  are only clarified by the board of directors

69.	Successful organizations are effective in motivating people. Employees work best when:    A.  they are asked to do their best B.  work requirements are vague and unclear C.  they are striving toward specific goals D.  they are guided by an abstract mission statement

70.	Fortune Brands states they will cut corporate overhead costs by $30 million a year. This is an example of a:    A.  nonfinancial strategic objective B.  financial strategic objective C.  vision statement D.  mission statement

71.	We want to be the top-ranked supplier to our customers. (PPG) This is an example of a:    A.  nonfinancial strategic objective B.  financial strategic objective. C.  vision statement D.  mission statement

72.

In large organizations, conflicts can arise between functional areas. In order to resolve these conflicts, strategic objectives:    A.  put financial objectives above human considerations B.  align departments toward departmental goals C.  help resolve conflicts through their common purpose D.  cause debate and increase conflict