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Introduction:
This updated and verified question-and-answer guide for WGU D072:
Fundamentals for Success in Business provides comprehensive
coverage of all essential course concepts. It includes accurate
explanations of key business principles such as leadership theories,
organizational culture, communication styles, emotional intelligence,
ethics, corporate social responsibility, and the design thinking
process. Ideal for WGU students preparing for the OA exam, this
document ensures a thorough understanding of both theoretical and
practical business applications.
Exam Questions and Answers
McKinsey 7-S --- correct answer ---An organization model
developed in the 1980's by Tom Peters and Robert Waterman (the
authors of In Search of Excellence) that analyzes seven key internal
aspects of an organization that need to be aligned if it is to achieve
it's objectives and improve performance
Mechanistic --- correct answer ---Hierarchical, bureaucratic,
organizational structure characterized by (1) centralization of
authority, (2) formalization and practices, and (3) specialization of
function
,Meditation --- correct answer ---Focusing all of your energy and
attention on one specific area of the present moment
Mindfulness --- correct answer ---Consciousness of the present
moment
Morals --- correct answer ---Rules people develop as a result of
cultural norms and values and are, traditionally passed down
though generations and characterize a cultural group
Nonverbal communication --- correct answer ---Expressing
information without the use of words, such as using body language,
tone of voice, facial expressions, and even silence
Oral Communication --- correct answer ---Expressing information
or ideas though spoken words
Organic --- correct answer ---Organizational structure
characterized by (1) flatness: communications and interactions are
horizontal, (2) low specialization: knowledge resides wherever it is
most useful, and (3) decentralization: Great deal of formal and
informal participation in decision-making
, Organizational Culture --- correct answer ---The shared values,
beliefs, and norms of an organization that affect the strategies and
operating procedures of the business
Organizational Ethics --- correct answer ---Rules, principles, and
standards for deciding what is morally right or wrong when doing
business
Organizational Structure --- correct answer ---A system used to
define a hierarchy within an organization
Participative Style --- correct answer ---Leadership style that seeks
input from subordinates
Passive Communicator --- correct answer ---Tentative
communication style used by those who are hesitant to speak up
Passive-Aggressive Communication Style --- correct answer ---
Indirect communication style that uses hidden messages to express
needs and ideas
Pentagon Papers --- correct answer ---Illegal-ethical conflict in
which U.S. Government officials leaked top secret papers to inform
the public about government actions during the Vietnam War