Question

multiple choice 1 point
which of the following statements best describes the main point of the seven s framework?
note: more than one statement may be true. i am asking you to select the main point.
a companys structure includes reporting relationships.
companies should have values that promote cooperation.
all aspects of a company must be coordinated toward the strategy.
style is a \hard\ characteristic of a company
2 multiple choice 1 point
environmental laws are a ______ pressure.
market
technology
societal
nonexistent

Explanation:

1. For the Seven S framework question: The framework's core purpose is to ensure all interconnected elements (both "hard" and "soft" S factors) of an organization align to support and execute the business strategy. The other options only describe individual components or partial elements, not the overarching main point.
2. For the environmental laws question: Environmental laws are regulations imposed by society (via governing bodies) to protect the environment, making them a societal pressure on businesses. Market pressures relate to customer/competitor forces, technology pressures relate to tech advancements, and "nonexistent" is incorrect as these laws are real.

Answer:

1. All aspects of a company must be coordinated toward the strategy.
2. Societal