Module 3 Quiz

Why did Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft from 2000 - 2014, believe the iPhone would not appeal to business customers? It did not have a keyboard. The price point of $500 was too expensive. Apple had not sold one phone in the history of the company. All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following is not one of the 7 ways to identify and evolve with industry trends? Regularly follow publications and influencers in your industry. Make it a point to surround yourself with smart people. Learn to accept - and even embrace - change. All of the above are ways to identify and evolve with industry trends.

All of the above are ways to identify and evolve with industry trends.

A situation is ________, for example, when information is incomplete, contradicting or too inaccurate to draw clear conclusions. Volatile Complex Ambiguous All of the above

Ambiguous

According to the "Waiting for the Fog to Life in VUCA World" presentation, what is the number one most needed competency for leader's today? Delivering results Creating a compelling vision Emotional skills and intelligence Effective decision making

Creating a compelling vision

What was one of Apple's most forward-thinking moves? Creation of the first computer that fit on a desk Creation of the iPhone merging iPods, phone and cameras Creating the first app store for its mobile devices None of the above

Creating the first app store for its mobile devices

VUCA stands for Volatile, Uncertain, Competitive and Ambiguous. T/F

False

VUCA is an acronym developed by the U.S. military after the collapse of the Soviet Union to describe a(n) ________. High-risk operation Unexpected outcomes X Multipolar world None of the above

Multipolar world

Constant change can set people on edge we humans crave creativity. People worry about their jobs, status, and influence. This can hurt _________, _________, and _________. The willingness to act independently, collaboration and productivity Productivity, engagement, the willingness to act independently Collaboration, productivity, and engagement None of the abov

Productivity, engagement, the willingness to act independently

You should think about evaluating your progress every _____. 10 years Year Five years Quarter

Quarter

To have a breakthrough idea, it doesn't take time. It takes _____. Persistence Focus Space None of the above

Space