DBA Strategic Leadership and Organizational Change

Question 1

Which leadership theory emphasizes the exchange of rewards for performance between leaders and followers?

Accepted Answer

Transactional leadership

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Transformational leadership

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Servant leadership

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Authentic leadership

Question 2

According to Kotter's 8-Step Change Model, what is the FIRST step in a successful organizational change effort?

Accepted Answer

Establishing a sense of urgency

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Building a guiding coalition

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Creating a vision for change

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Communicating the vision

Question 3

What does 'strategic ambidexterity' mean in organizational management?

Accepted Answer

The ability to simultaneously exploit current capabilities and explore new opportunities

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Using both hands equally in decision-making

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Balancing domestic and international strategies

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Switching between cost leadership and differentiation

Question 4

Which type of organizational change involves incremental improvements to existing processes without altering the fundamental business model?

Accepted Answer

First-order (evolutionary) change

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Transformational change

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Revolutionary change

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Disruptive change

Question 5

In Porter's Five Forces framework, which force is represented by the availability of substitute products?

Accepted Answer

Threat of substitutes

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Bargaining power of buyers

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Threat of new entrants

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Rivalry among existing competitors

Question 6

What is the primary focus of 'servant leadership' in organizational contexts?

Accepted Answer

Prioritizing the growth, well-being, and empowerment of followers

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Maximizing shareholder value above all else

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Following orders from senior management strictly

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Centralizing decision-making authority