1. Top Management Teams and Their Discontents Sandra Aria Pärnu 2008
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10. By the Numbers: CEO vs. Non-CEO Perspectives 4.02 5.39 Overall, the top management team is effective Non CEO CEO Overall Effectiveness 3.73 4.98 The team deals effectively with internal conflict 4.18 5.56 Members put the overall good of the organization above the interests of their own divisions/functions 4.72 5.70 The team responds effectively to customer needs 4.29 5.26 The team effectively adjusts to external market turbulence 4.23 5.87 The CEO provides effective directions to the TMT 3.86 5.62 There is a clear decision-making process 4.97 5.78 The team meets often enough 4.61 5.43 When together the TMT focuses on the issues that most affect company performance 4.06 5.55 Team members are held accountable for shared goals 4.46 5.14 Structurally, this is the right TMT for the company-the right set of executive positions have seats at the table 4.66 5.25 The TMT has the skills and talent it requires to be a high performing top leadership team Non CEO CEO TMT Structures and Processes