Question 1

What is the kind of communication called that has as its goal disruption of rules and norms of communication?&#10;A) Linear communication&#10;B) Transmission communication&#10;C) Guerrilla communication&#10;D) Reactive communication&#10;E) Spontaneous communication

Accepted Answer

Guerrilla communication is a type of communication that aims to disrupt or challenge the existing norms, rules, and beliefs of communication. It often involves unconventional methods and strategies to achieve its goals. This type of communication can be used in social or political contexts to bring about change or to challenge the status quo.

Question 2

Which of the following are attributes of strategy?&#10;A) It helps organizations compete in the marketplace&#10;B) It is planned and deliberate&#10;C) It helps organizations survive in the marketplace&#10;D) None of the above&#10;E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above options are attributes of strategy. A well-designed and implemented strategy helps organizations compete effectively in the marketplace, survive under challenging market conditions, and achieve their long-term goals. Moreover, a good strategy is typically planned and deliberate, rather than reactive or ad-hoc. Therefore, options A, B, and C are all correct. Option D is incorrect, as there are several important attributes of strategy.

Question 3

Which of the following is a problem of the inside-out approach?&#10;A) The full spectrum of stakeholders' perspectives is not represented&#10;B) There is no vision and mission for the organization&#10;C) Women are not adequately represented at the highest levels of management&#10;D) a and c of the above&#10;E) b and c of the above

Accepted Answer

The inside-out approach focuses mainly on the organization's perspective and may neglect the perspectives of other stakeholders. This can lead to a lack of representation of important stakeholders such as women in top management. Therefore, both options A and C are valid problems with the inside-out approach. The lack of a vision and mission statement is not necessarily a problem with this approach.

Question 4

Which one of the following communication models is associated with emergent strategy?&#10;A) The Transmission Model of Communication&#10;B) The Constitutive Model of Communication&#10;C) The Interpersonal Model of Communication&#10;D) The Ritualistic Model of Communication&#10;E) The Co-creation Model of Communication

Accepted Answer

The Constitutive Model of Communication is associated with emergent strategy because it views communication as a process that creates and constitutes the organizational reality within which strategies emerge, rather than merely transmitting strategic decisions. This model emphasizes the role of communication in the ongoing construction of the social world, including the emergence of strategies within organizations.

Question 5

Strategies cannot be applied generally but must be formulated within the context of the specific institution.

Accepted Answer

Strategies must take into account the unique characteristics, goals, and needs of the institution in question, so they cannot be applied generally to all institutions.

Question 6

The vision, mission and values of an organization represents the&#10;A) Foundational stage&#10;B) Implementation stage&#10;C) Conceptual stage&#10;D) Planning stage&#10;E) Application stage

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

A vision statement&#10;A) Is aspirational and future oriented&#10;B) Focuses on what the entity does&#10;C) Identifies the problems an entity faces&#10;D) Expresses the weaknesses of an entity&#10;E) Describes the external environment of an entity

Accepted Answer

A vision statement is aspirational and future oriented, expressing what the entity hopes to achieve. It does not focus on what the entity does, identify problems or weaknesses, or describe the external environment.

Question 8

What are the attributes of strategic objectives?&#10;A) Prioritize the direction an entity is going in&#10;B) Are formulated to negate a problem or problems identified in the strategy formulation process&#10;C) Typically have a time frame of three to five years&#10;D) a and b are the only attributes&#10;E) a, b, and c are all attributes

Accepted Answer

Strategic objectives prioritize the direction of an entity, are formulated to address identified problems, and typically have a time frame of three to five years. Therefore, options a, b, and c are all attributes of strategic objectives.

Question 9

How does one determine the success of a strategic communication campaign?&#10;A) How big the budget is&#10;B) What human resources you have available&#10;C) The number of media tactics you used&#10;D) Results that can be measured and compared to previous results and research&#10;E) How quickly you can execute it

Accepted Answer

The success of a strategic communication campaign can be determined by the results that can be measured and compared to previous results and research. This includes analyzing metrics such as reach, engagement, and conversions, and comparing them with previous campaigns or industry benchmarks. Budget, resources, and tactics are important factors in the success of a campaign, but they do not determine its success on their own.

Question 10

Which of these leadership styles appeal to the moral values and aspirations of employees and other business partners?&#10;A) Transactional leaders&#10;B) Inclusive leaders&#10;C) Transformational leaders&#10;D) Situational leaders&#10;E) Participative leaders

Accepted Answer

Transformational leadership style appeals to the moral values and aspirations of employees and other business partners. These leaders inspire and motivate their followers towards achieving a common goal or vision, and encourage personal and professional growth. They foster creativity and innovation, and build strong relationships based on trust and mutual respect.

Deck 3: The Concept of Strategy