WEEK 5 APPLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Evidence based Analytical and decision making - (answer)XXX
The old adage " nothing is constant but change" implies that organizations are always in a state of flux
and business leaders cannot necessarily keep pace with the rate of change. Thus, which of the following
statements do you consider the most accurate? - (answer)None of the above
Refer to Highlight "Change Metrics". Which of the following statements best describes why the business
leaders altered their approach to the organizational crisis - (answer)Upon assessment of the competitive
environment using evidence- based analytics, Continental's leaders recognized that the organization's
emphasis was misplaced, and changed its strategic objectives.
Upon review of the effectiveness of a strategic business decision using evidence- based analytics,
business leaders may reverse course. Refer to Hightlight, "Unanticipated Consequences at FedEx". What
factor(s) led to reversal of the new scheduling system? - (answer)The new System contained
assumptions that did not consider critical factors such as changes in the time zones, travel time across
hemispheres, and pilot flying hours
Sustainability of change is associated with: - (answer)New Networking practices
Adapting to circumstances to gain increasing benefits for organizational initiatives
Reductions in time to market
Redesigning roles, staff selection, and redesign of reward systems is linked to - (answer)None of the
above
"Walking the Talk" is a(N) - (answer)Phrase that refers to a leader who encourages volunteer acts of
initiatives, celebrates "smaller wins" and "corrections" in progress
When using evidence-based analytics in decision making, measurement is an essential tool in gauging
progress. However, the leader needs to assess data based on the following consideration(s) - (answer)To
what is the measurement an accurate representation of the success of the change initiative?
What is the relationship between the time of the measurement being reported and the timeframe over
which the benefits of the change is expected to be delivered.
Evidence based Analytical and decision making - (answer)XXX
The old adage " nothing is constant but change" implies that organizations are always in a state of flux
and business leaders cannot necessarily keep pace with the rate of change. Thus, which of the following
statements do you consider the most accurate? - (answer)None of the above
Refer to Highlight "Change Metrics". Which of the following statements best describes why the business
leaders altered their approach to the organizational crisis - (answer)Upon assessment of the competitive
environment using evidence- based analytics, Continental's leaders recognized that the organization's
emphasis was misplaced, and changed its strategic objectives.
Upon review of the effectiveness of a strategic business decision using evidence- based analytics,
business leaders may reverse course. Refer to Hightlight, "Unanticipated Consequences at FedEx". What
factor(s) led to reversal of the new scheduling system? - (answer)The new System contained
assumptions that did not consider critical factors such as changes in the time zones, travel time across
hemispheres, and pilot flying hours
Sustainability of change is associated with: - (answer)New Networking practices
Adapting to circumstances to gain increasing benefits for organizational initiatives
Reductions in time to market
Redesigning roles, staff selection, and redesign of reward systems is linked to - (answer)None of the
above
"Walking the Talk" is a(N) - (answer)Phrase that refers to a leader who encourages volunteer acts of
initiatives, celebrates "smaller wins" and "corrections" in progress
When using evidence-based analytics in decision making, measurement is an essential tool in gauging
progress. However, the leader needs to assess data based on the following consideration(s) - (answer)To
what is the measurement an accurate representation of the success of the change initiative?
What is the relationship between the time of the measurement being reported and the timeframe over
which the benefits of the change is expected to be delivered.
