In which stage of organizational decline might the company’s leaders n

QUESTION

In which stage of organizational decline might the company’s leaders not pay attention to negative data and overemphasize positive data?

A) denial of risk and peril
B) capitulation to irrelevance or death
C) hubris born of success
D) undisciplined pursuit of more
E) grasping for salvation

ANSWER

Answer: A
Explanation: A) In the denial of risk and peril, “Our setbacks are just temporary” stage, Collins notes that leaders discount negative data, amplify positive data, and put a positive spin on ambiguous data.