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Social Science Clinic => Business => Management => Topic started by: vicky on Jul 6, 2018
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Which of the following characteristics is not attributed to idea champions?
A) high self-confidence
B) high persistence
C) high resistance
D) high energy
E) high risk-taking ability
Question 2
Larry has an employee who is amazing at clearly seeing rules and enforcing them. He has recently promoted her to the lead position in quality assurance. Which aspect of creating a positive organizational culture is Larry utilizing?
A) rewarding more than punishing
B) building on organization strengths
C) encouraging intense competition
D) building on employee strengths
E) emphasizing short-term gains
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Answer to Question 1
C
Explanation: C) Idea champions have common personality characteristics: extremely high self-confidence, persistence, energy, and a tendency to take risks. They actively and enthusiastically promote a new idea, build support, overcome resistance, and ensure it is implemented.
Answer to Question 2
D
Explanation: D) Larry is building on employee strengths. Because his employee is good at regulating rules, he is showing her how she can put that strength to use. Although a positive organizational culture does not ignore problems, it does emphasize showing workers how they can capitalize on their strengths.