DBA Strategic Leadership and Organizational Change 1

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Transactional leadership

Answer

Transactional leadership is based on contingent reward and management-by-exception, where leaders motivate followers through clear exchanges.

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

Answer

Kotter's model begins with creating urgency by helping people see why change is necessary, which motivates stakeholders to act.

Question 3

What does 'strategic ambidexterity' mean in organizational management?

Accepted Answer

The ability to simultaneously exploit current capabilities and explore new opportunities

Answer

Strategic ambidexterity refers to an organization's capacity to both exploit existing competencies for efficiency and explore new innovations for future growth.

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

Answer

First-order or evolutionary change involves continuous, incremental adjustments that improve efficiency while maintaining existing structures and strategies.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Threat of substitutes

Answer

The threat of substitutes measures how easily customers can switch to alternative products or services that satisfy the same need.

DBA - Doctor of Business Administration Practice Test

DBA - Doctor of Business Administration Practice Test

DBA Strategic Leadership and Organizational Change 1