Question 1

Vision is based in the current reality but is concerned with a future that is substantially different from the status quo.

Accepted Answer

A vision statement outlines a desired future state that differs significantly from the current reality, aiming to inspire and guide change towards that future.

Question 2

A leader who is all action and little vision is actually uninvolved.

Accepted Answer

A leader who is all action and little vision may be busy doing tasks, but without a clear vision for the future, they may not be leading their team in a productive or effective direction. Without a vision, their actions may not be aligned with the overall goals and mission of the organization. Therefore, this leader may not be fully engaged or involved in the success of the team or organization.

Question 3

A leader using the approach of excellence focuses on emphasizing discovery rather than focusing people on being the best.

Accepted Answer

A leader using the approach of excellence typically focuses on achieving high standards and being the best, rather than just emphasizing discovery.

Question 4

A powerful vision frees people from the mundane by providing them with a challenge that requires them to give their best.

Accepted Answer

A powerful vision inspires people to aspire to something greater than their immediate circumstances and stimulates their creativity, commitment, and focus. It motivates them to excel and gives meaning and purpose to their work.

Question 5

Focusing on core competencies and attaining synergy help companies create value for their customers.

Accepted Answer

Focusing on core competencies helps companies excel in their areas of expertise and attaining synergy allows them to effectively integrate and leverage their strengths, resulting in a better value proposition for their customers.

Question 6

Leaders accept the easy answer rather than looking for patterns in what they see and hear.

Accepted Answer

Leaders often look for patterns in what they see and hear to make informed decisions, rather than accepting the easy answer. This approach helps them to understand complex situations and anticipate future challenges.

Question 7

The complexity of the envirornnent and the uncertainty of the future can overwhehn a leader.

Accepted Answer

Leaders often face complex and uncertain environments, which can be overwhelming due to the need to make decisions with incomplete information and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.

Question 8

Strategic leaders react to environmental changes rather than studying the events that have already taken place and acting based on their anticipation of what the future might be like.

Accepted Answer

Strategic leaders both react to environmental changes and study events that have already taken place, using this information to anticipate future trends and make informed decisions.

Question 9

Which of the following is a difference between strategies and execution?
A)Strategies specifY "What do we do right now?", whereas execution provides direction for translating a vision into action.
B)Strategies do not come naturally, whereas execution comes naturally.
C)Strategies are more important than execution in strategic leadership.
D)Strategies are intentions, whereas execution is through the basic organizational architecture that makes things happen.

Accepted Answer

Strategies are plans or intentions that outline what an organization aims to achieve, while execution involves the actual implementation and operational processes that make those plans a reality.

Question 10

Effective leaders persist in making decisions which are related to changes that are difficult to execute and have low strategic impact.

Accepted Answer

Effective leaders prioritize decisions that have high strategic impact and are feasible to execute, rather than focusing on changes that are difficult and have low impact.

Question 11

When leaders rely solely on formal strategic planning, competitor analysis, or market research, they create new opportunities.

Accepted Answer

Relying solely on formal strategic planning, competitor analysis, or market research may not create new opportunities as it can lead to a narrow focus and overlook innovative or unconventional approaches.

Question 12

Small changes can symbolize improvement and success to people within an organization.

Accepted Answer

Small changes can lead to incremental improvements, boost morale, and signal progress, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and success within an organization.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of strategic leadership?
A)It involves the strength to be based in the future that is substantially different from the status quo but is concerned with the current reality.
B)It intends to establish an envirornnent where leaders see things the same way or make the same choices.
C)It involves the ability to work with others to initiate changes that will create a competitive advantage for the organization in the future.
D)It involves the ability to maintain the status quo rather than bringing change.

Accepted Answer

Strategic leadership involves working with others to initiate changes that create a competitive advantage for the organization in the future.

Question 14

A vision is is what the organization "stands for" in a larger sense, whereas a mission is ambitious desire for the future.

Accepted Answer

A vision is an ambitious desire for the future, while a mission is what the organization "stands for" in a larger sense.

Question 15

Strategy execution is the most important as well as the most difficult part of strategic management.

Accepted Answer

While formulation of a sound strategy is important, it is the execution of the strategy that ultimately leads to success or failure. However, execution requires a lot of effort and resources, and overcoming obstacles and challenges along the way can be difficult. Therefore, strategy execution is both important and difficult.

Question 16

Mission statements tend to grow and change in the face of changing technologies, economic conditions, or other envirornnental shifts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mission statements tend to grow and change...

Question 17

To be a(n) ,one dreams big and transforms those dreams into significant strategic action, either through one's own activities or by hiring other leaders who can effectively execute the vision and strategy.
A)dreamer
B)uninvolved leader
C)doer
D)effective leader

Accepted Answer

The qualities described in the statement are more aligned with an effective leader rather than a mere dreamer or uninvolved leader. Effective leaders not only dream big, but have the skills and abilities to translate those dreams into tangible strategic actions through their own efforts and by empowering other capable leaders to execute the vision.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of strategic thinkers?
A)They avoid signs of change that could hurt their organization.
B)They examine problems or opportunities from many perspectives.
C)They retain their own and others' assumptions and mental models.
D)They accept an answer rather than looking for patterns in what they see and hear.

Accepted Answer

Strategic thinkers examine problems or opportunities from many perspectives. They consider multiple viewpoints and options before making decisions, and they recognize that there may be more than one solution to a problem. The other options are not true of strategic thinkers.

Question 19

To implement a strategy, leaders make sure they provide followers with line of sight to the organization's strategic objectives.

Accepted Answer

Leaders ensure that followers understand how their roles and tasks contribute to the organization's strategic objectives, aligning efforts towards common goals.

Question 20

Identify the correct statement regarding strategic leadership.
A)It is responsible for the relationship of the external envirornnent to choices about vision, mission, strategy, and their execution.
B)It is a form of leadership that comes naturally to individuals.
C)It reacts to envirornnental changes, rather than studying the events that have already taken place and acting based on their anticipation of what the future might be like.
D)It is the most important as well as the difficult part of strategy execution.

Accepted Answer

Strategic leadership involves aligning the organization's vision, mission, and strategy with the external environment, ensuring that the organization can adapt and thrive.

Quiz 13: Creating Vision and Strategic Direction