Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of organizations led by level 5 leaders?
A) They have the right people with the right skills in the right jobs.
B) They face facts head-on without sugar-coating differences.
C) They focus on their hedgehog.
D) They maintain a culture of discipline.
E) They are technology decelerators.

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Level 5 leaders do not necessarily decelerate technology, as this characteristic is not mentioned in the book "Good to Great" by Jim Collins where the concept of Level 5 Leaders is introduced. The other characteristics listed (right people in the right jobs, facing facts head-on, focusing on the hedgehog, and maintaining discipline) are all emphasized as hallmarks of Level 5 leadership in the book.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Organizations