A attitude b belief system c culture d demographics e

A) Attitude
B) Belief System
C) Culture
D) Demographics
E) Strategy
Answer: C
Diff: 1
LO: 6.9: Discuss the role of organizational culture in strategic analysis and choice.
AACSB: Interpersonal relations and teamwork
101) Culture includes the set of shared values, beliefs, attitudes, customs, norms, rites, rituals,
personalities, heroes, and heroines that describe a firm.
102) Strategy changes may be highly ineffective, but not counterproductive, if a supportive
culture does not exist.

103) Whenever two firms merge, it becomes especially important to evaluate and consider
culture-strategy linkages.
104) An effective way to gain commitment and achieve desired results is to
105) Successful strategists minimize their own political exposure on issues that are ________
and in circumstances where opposition from major power centers is likely.
106) Successful strategists minimize their own political exposure on issues that are highly
controversial and in circumstances where opposition from major power centers is likely.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 2
LO: 6.10: Identify and discuss important political considerations in strategy analysis and choice.
AACSB: Written and oral communication

107) Trying to achieve optimal results with an unpopular strategy is always better than achieving
satisfactory results with a popular strategy.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2
LO: 6.10: Identify and discuss important political considerations in strategy analysis and choice.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
108) Shifting focus from specific issues to more general ones may help strategists gain
commitment and achieve desired results.