Test bank of fred r david – strategic management, 13th edition ch10

Exam
Name___________________________________
TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false.
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Leadership is defined as a process of influence that is shared in nature between leaders and followers.
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In the Arab world leaders have not had a strong impact on the welfare of societies.
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Certain Arab corporations are positioned among the best in the global marketplace.
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In formulating and evaluating strategies, leadership has a vital role to play.
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The Boston Consulting Group recognized eight Arab companies as being among the top global challengers.

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Most Arab executives who have initiated profound changes and built successful corporations have lost
sight of their responsibility towards their business and the future of the region.
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According to the GCC's definition, farsighted vision is a short-term outlook that recognizes the importance
of building sustainable institutions for the current generation.
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According to the GCC's definition, a willingness to seek ideas from around the world and customize them
for the GCC's unique circumstances is an example of global perspective.
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According to the GCC's definition, an example of regional and global perspective is the fact that the GCC's
leaders are not just building their own organizations but are also acting in concert to establish the region
as a global player.

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10)


An example of practical openness, according to the GCC's definition, is a willingness to seek ideas from
around the world but only if they reflect cultural ideas which are new to the GCC.
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The desired qualities that should be nurtured in leaders of the next generation, according to the GCC's
definition, are far-sighted vision, ability to generate profit, and communication skills.
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The spread of desired qualities in leaders of the next generation can be achieved by communicating the
values and practices shown by successful CEOs in the Arab region.
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In the Arab region, the successful CEOs have always delegated the shaping of their organizations' culture.
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14)

In conducting business in the region, Arab executives have sometimes left certain initiatives and actions to
chance.
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15)


The COO of Mubadala Development Company has commented that his company originally invested for
purely financial returns without a strategic objective.
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16)


Executives rarely differ in their orientations or in their strategy implementation.
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17)


In the autocratic form of leadership, there are strict rules and regulations regarding procedures and
coordination.
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In the autocratic form of leadership, consultation always takes place.

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In the autocratic form of leadership, sharing of strategic information or coaching of subordinates is not
likely to happen.
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20)


Benevolent leaders do not set specified rules and policies.
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21)


The tradition-driven executives are particularly concerned with group harmony.
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The tradition-driven leaders usually make decisions at the top and centralize control, and maintain
formality in operational aspects and conduct.
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23)

In tradition-driven leadership situations, subordinates may exhibit commitment to goal implementation
because of their involvement in performance.
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24)


The spiritually enlightened leaders are guided by ehsan (perfection, excellence) and general Islamic
assumptions.
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