MGMT11109 Wk 7, M3

Which of the following is NOT one of the core competencies of the COMPETE quadrant? 

• Motivating self and others
• Developing talented staff
• Developing and communicating a vision
• Setting goals and objectives

The management model associated with the Compete action imperative is:  

• The open systems model
• The human relations model
• The rational goal model
• The internal process model

The management model that appears diagonally opposite the rational goal model quadrant of the competing values framework is: 

• The human relations model 
• The open systems model 
• The global values model
• The internal process model

The action imperative that is LEAST like the Compete action imperative is: 

• Control
• Co-opt
• Collaborate
• Create

To improve productivity and increase profitability, the rational goal model assumes that:

•  Clear direction leads to de-motivated employees 
• Goal clarification is unnecessary when workers are smart
• Goal clarification never works 
• Clear direction is critical to effectiveness

In contrast to the Collaborate action imperative, the Compete action imperative take a more _________ focus: 

• Internal 
• External
• Individualistic
• Collaborative

One of the five competencies discussed in relationship to the rational goal quadrant, the one that is the MOST DIRECTLY focused on generating energy in the organization is:

• Planning and coordinating projects.
• Managing execution and driving results 
• Developing and communicating a vision 
• Motivating self and others.

What is a vision?

• A specific objective a firm wants to meet
• A destination and a desired future 
• What customers want from a company
• A plan for reaching a specific goal 

Which of the following key components of visions often proves to be the most difficult task?

• Making the case for change
• Making the vision short and to the point 
• Making the methods to achieve the vision explicit
• None of these are particularly difficult 

Leaders such as Steve Jobs (Apple Computer and Pixar) and Jeff Bezos (Amazon.com and Blue Origin), are visionary because they are able to:

• Recognize the value of new technology before anyone else. 
• Out negotiate other business leaders to gain competitive advantage.
• Embrace competing values and transcend paradox.
• Engage in arrogant behavior and still be considered charming.