Which of the following is not associated with heterogeneous top management teams?
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The Academy of Management Review Vol. 9, No. 2 (Apr., 1984) , pp. 193-206 (14 pages) Published By: Academy of Management https://doi.org/10.2307/258434 https://www.jstor.org/stable/258434 This is a preview. Log in to get access Abstract Theorists in various fields have discussed characteristics of top managers. This paper attempts to synthesize these previously fragmented literatures around a more general "upper echelons perspective." The theory states that organizational outcomes-strategic choices and performance levels-are partially predicted by managerial background characteristics. Propositions and methodological suggestions are included. Journal Information The Academy of Management Review, now in its 26th year, is the most cited of management references. AMR ranks as one of the most influential business journals, publishing academically rigorous, conceptual papers that advance the science and practice of management. AMR is a theory development journal for management and organization scholars around the world. AMR publishes novel, insightful and carefully crafted conceptual articles that challenge conventional wisdom concerning all aspects of organizations and their role in society. The journal is open to a variety of perspectives, including those that seek to improve the effectiveness of, as well as those critical of, management and organizations. Each manuscript published in AMR must provide new theoretical insights that can advance our understanding of management and organizations. Most articles include a review of relevant literature as well. AMR is published four times a year with a circulation of 15,000. Publisher Information The Academy of Management (the Academy; AOM) is a leading professional association for scholars dedicated to creating and disseminating knowledge about management and organizations. The Academy's central mission is to enhance the profession of management by advancing the scholarship of management and enriching the professional development of its members. The Academy is also committed to shaping the future of management research and education. Founded in 1936, the Academy of Management is the oldest and largest scholarly management association in the world. Today, the Academy is the professional home for more than 18290 members from 103 nations. Membership in the Academy is open to all individuals who find value in belonging. Rights & Usage This item is part of a JSTOR Collection. Name : Clas s: Dat e: Chapter 12: Strategic Leadership True / False 1. Financial controls provide feedback about the outcomes of the firm's past actions and predictions about the results of the firm's future actions. a. True b. Fals e ANSWER: Fals e 2. Effectively managing the firm's resource portfolio (financial, human, social, and organizational capital) may be the most important strategic leadership task. a. True b. Fals e ANSWER: True 3. Selection of an insider as a new CEO indicates a firm's desire to encourage innovation and strategic change. a. True b. Fals e ANSWER: Fals e 4. The more homogeneous a top management team, the more likely those managers will be innovative and willing to pursue strategic change. a. True b. Fals e ANSWER: Fals e 5. Rewarding those who use proper channels and procedures to report observed wrongdoings is an example of an action that should be taken by a strategic leader to develop an ethical organizational culture. a. True b. Fals e ANSWER: True 6. Strategic leaders are most likely to integrate ethical values into their decisions when the company has explicit ethics codes that are integrated into the business through extensive ethics training. a. True b. Fals e ANSWER: True Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.Page 1 What is heterogeneous top management team?Top management team heterogeneity refers to the differences among team members in demographics and important cognitive aspects, values, and experiences. By contrast, homogeneity refers to similarities among team members in the characters above (Finkelstein and Hambrick, 1996).
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