Leadership & Change GSTRT Practice Questions (Page 10)

Questions 46–49

1. 46application · medium

   An organization is implementing a new zero-trust architecture that will require users to use multi-factor authentication and limit access to sensitive data. Employees are concerned about reduced convenience and potential productivity loss. The CISO wants to minimize resistance. What communication strategy is most effective?

   • AAnnounce the change in a single email and provide a helpdesk number for questions.
   • BOnly communicate with managers and supervisors, expecting them to cascade the information to their teams.
   • CWait until the architecture is fully deployed, then inform employees of the new access rules.
   • DCommunicate the change vision through a series of town halls and email updates, emphasizing the security benefits and addressing concerns transparently.
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2. 47application · medium

   A security operations manager is leading a team of highly experienced analysts who are skeptical of a new automated threat-hunting platform. The analysts value autonomy and have deep expertise. The manager needs to gain their buy-in while ensuring the platform is adopted. Which leadership approach is most appropriate in this situation?

   • AUse a laissez-faire approach, allowing analysts to decide individually whether to use the platform without any direction.
   • BUse a transformational approach, articulating a compelling vision of how the platform will enhance their expertise and free them for higher-level analysis.
   • CUse a transactional approach, offering performance bonuses to analysts who adopt the platform quickly.
   • DUse a coercive style, mandating immediate use of the platform and penalizing non-compliance.
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4. 48foundation · easy

   A manager has a team of highly experienced and self-motivated professionals who are working on a well-defined task. According to situational leadership theory, which leadership style is most appropriate in this context?

   • ASelling
   • BParticipating
   • CTelling
   • DDelegating
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5. 49application · medium

   A security organization wants to foster a culture that embraces change. The current culture is hierarchical and risk-averse. Which approach is most effective in building a change-ready culture?

   • ALimit communication to a need-to-know basis to reduce confusion.
   • BReward individuals who identify risks, even if they block change.
   • CEmpower teams to make decisions and encourage cross-functional collaboration.
   • DMaintain a strict hierarchy to ensure clear accountability during change.
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