Question 1

What language might an organization use to communicate a differentiation strategy?

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Question 2

What language might an organization use to communicate a lowest-cost strategy?

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Question 3

The textbook offers several examples of organizations that have performed effective competitor analyses. Describe one of these organizations, and explain why their strategy works.

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Question 4

The 7-S model has been used as a successful model to promote strategic alignment. Outline the parts of the model, and provide an integrated example that illustrates the seven parts of the process.

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Question 5

What does it mean to think strategically? Provide an example from your own experience in organizations in which you had to think strategically.

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Question 6

How might a total quality management strategy proceed?

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Question 7

The text highlights some strategies for training and development as a way to promote strategic alignment and quality management. What are some employee development strategies that have been particularly useful?

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Question 8

How does the process of targeted selection ensure that individuals are being hired into positions where they can be immediately useful?

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Question 9

Distinguish between the utopian and dystopian views of communication technology.

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Question 10

Define superordinate goals, and offer an example that illustrates this concept.

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Question 11

How does strategic change proceed according to an organizational development perspective?

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Question 12

Consider the relationship between new communication technologies and the need for secrecy and privacy. How has this relationship changed in recent years? Take a position on which is more important: the benefits of using technology or the preservation of privacy. Offer examples to support your point.

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Question 13

Identify an organization that you believe has developed a compelling strategic position. What makes its message so compelling? What lessons can be taken from the organization that you can identify and apply to other organizations?

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Quiz 10: Organizational Alignment: Managing the Total Enterprise