HEA 319 Chapter 7 Test

Jan works for a nonprofit organization that is built upon a vision of civic engagement. The president of the organization personally visits local communities and meets with local leaders and community members to assess community needs. He implements community programs in the area and volunteers his own time to help with projects. The president of Jan's organization is exhibiting which of the following behaviors?

"walking the walk" acting out the vision building credibility

Why is Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech considered visionary?

It was inspiring and described a future worth striving for.

In leadership, a vision is a ______ of an ideal future state.

Mental Model

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. When leaders begin the implementation phase of a vision, they must do which of the following?

Motivate followers Set worthwhile goals Set high performance expectations

What might be considered the most challenging step of visionary leadership?

Implementing the vision

Some leaders have been accused of "stirring the pot" when they promote visionary changes.

True

The ideas, beliefs, and modes of action that people find worthwhile are called values.

True

The text describes how the University of Michigan football team coaching staff used the book Into Thin Air to help accomplish team goals. When thinking of vision articulation, what is this an example of?

Using symbols

Julia is a department chair at a small university. She has developed a vision for her department that will improve a long-standing problem and hopefully attract more students to the majors offered by her area. Julia is scheduled to meet with her dean tomorrow where she will explain and describe her vision. She is nervous but excited to share her ideas. She is preparing to do which of the following?

Articulate a vision

Which theorist contended that vision is one of the seven habits of highly effective people?

Covey

Implementing a vision is a quick and easy process for effective leaders.

False

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Which of the following is true of a leadership vision?

Paints a picture of better future Requires act of faith Requires people to work together toward common goal

A vision is a mental model of an ideal future and a mission describes how to achieve the vision.

True

When a leader articulates change, they should do which of the following?

describe a change in light of the status quo

When leaders implement a vision, why might they set challenging goals for followers?

to motivate followers to accomplish a mission