Chapter 9 Quiz

Leaders cannot develop compassion by getting to know others' life stories, doing community service projects, being involved with other racial or ethnic groups, or traveling to developing countries. True/False

False

People see leaders who have greater self-awareness as less authentic. True/False

False

Authentic leaders have a clear idea of who they are, where they are going, and what the right thing is to do. True/False

True

Authentic leadership focuses on whether leadership is genuine and "real". True/False

True

Millennials' individualism, commitment to work-life balance, and subsequent preference for extrinsic rewards have been identified by researchers as potential stumbling points for effectively leading this generation as followers using the model of authentic leadership. True/False

True

The four key positive psychological attributes that have an impact on authentic leadership are confidence, hope, optimism, and resilience. True/False

True

Charles frequently assembles representatives from each department to get input on new ideas. He solicits viewpoints from those who disagree with him and fully considers their positions before taking his own action. Which component of authentic leadership is he demonstrating? a. Internalized moral perspective b. Balanced processing c. Self-awareness d. Relational transparency

b. Balanced processing

Authentic leaders have the capacity to open themselves up and establish a connection with others. Through mutual ____________, leaders and followers develop a sense of trust and closeness. a. Behaviors b. Disclosure c. Agreements d. Funds

b. Disclosure

Similar to transformational and servant leadership, authentic leadership has an explicit __________ dimension. a. Religious b. Moral c. Transactional d. Descriptive

b. Moral

Angela has a high capacity to make ethical decisions about issues of right or wrong and good or bad. Which of the following factors that influence authentic leadership does she demonstrate? a. Critical reflection b. Moral reasoning c. Relational transparency d. Optimism

b. Moral reasoning

One reason that the study of authentic leadership is worthwhile is that in recent times, upheavals in society have created fear and uncertainty and energized a tremendous ____________ for authentic leadership. a. Effort b. Dislike c. Demand d. Distaste

c. Demand

Which of these perspectives of authentic leadership outlines authentic leadership as relational, created by leaders and followers together? a. Developmental b. Intrapersonal c. Interpersonal d. Comprehensive

c. Interpersonal

Reese is known as someone who is open and honest, always presenting her true self to others. Which component of authentic leadership is she demonstrating? a. Internalized moral perspective b. Relational transparency c. Self-awareness d. Balanced processing

b. Relational transparency

The capacity to recover from and adjust to adverse situations is known as _________. a. Confidence b. Resilience c. Hope d. Optimism

b. Resilience

Researchers suggest that authentic leadership is composed of four distinct but related components, including all of the following EXCEPT ____________. a. Self-awareness b. Balanced processing c. Internalized moral perspective d. Behavioral regulation

d. Behavioral regulation

Which of these perspectives views authentic leadership as something that develops in people over a lifetime and can be triggered by major life events, such as a severe illness or a new career. a. Interpersonal b. Comprehensive c. Intrapersonal d. Developmental

d. Developmental

This term refers to a self-regulatory process whereby individuals use their internal moral standards and values to guide their behavior rather than allow outside pressures to control them. a. Relational transparency b. Balanced processing c. Self-awareness d. Internalized moral perspective

d. Internalized moral persepctive

Which of these formulations of authentic leadership evolved from real-life examples as well as training and development literature? a. Behavioral approach b. Theoretical approach c. Balanced approach d. Practical approach

d. Practical approach

This process includes reflecting on your core values, identity, emotions, motives, and goals, and coming to grips with who you really are at the deepest level. a. Relational transparency b. Balanced processing c. Internalized moral perspective d. Self-awareness

d. Self-awareness

Which of these formulations of authentic leadership based on findings from social science research? a. Behavioral approach b. Practical approach c. Balanced approach d. Theoretical approach

d. Theoretical approach

Researcher Bill George concluded that authentic leaders demonstrate five basic characteristics. These include all of the following EXCEPT ___________. a. They have a strong sense of purpose b. They establish trusting relationships with others c. They demonstrate self-discipline and act on their values d. They have strong, conservative religious beliefs

d. They have strong, conservative religious beliefs

While fighting to abolish apartheid in South Africa, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Nelson Mandela was unyielding in his pursuit of justice and equality for all. When he was in prison and offered early release in exchange for denouncing his viewpoint, he chose to remain incarcerated rather than compromise his position. Nelson Mandela knew who he was at his core. He knew his __________, and his leadership reflected them. a. Relationships b. Ideas c. Connections d. Values

d. Values

Like long-distance runners, authentic leaders with self-discipline are able to stay focused on their ____________. a. Goals b. Dreams c. Values d. Beliefs

a. Goals

Which of these perspectives of authentic leadership focuses closely on the leader and what goes on within the leader? a. Developmental b. Interpersonal c. Intrapersonal d. Comprehensive

c. Intrapersonal

To develop a theory of authentic leadership, researchers drew from the all of these fields EXCEPT ____________. a. Ethics b. Leadership c. Management d. Positive organizational scholarship

c. Management