1. What does the clothing manufacturer Zara do that qualifies it as an agile organization?
It studies what its competitors are producing, and then makes the complete opposite.
It buys up the entire supply of a certain kind of fabric so it is not available for any of its competitors.
It makes items that appeal to customers globally so as not to have to commit to any particular market.
It foregoes the typical 6-month production cycle for a 15-day production cycle.
2. Respondents of a survey conducted by the Center for Creative Leadership ranked which of the following traits low in terms of being important for successful leadership?
the ability to collaborate
the ability to build effective teams
the ability to be decisive
the ability to influence without exerting authority