Leadership Final
Select all that apply. Relationship oriented leadership is primarily focused on
the workplace environment, the well-being of followers, and followers relating to others
It is common for many outliers to believe that leaders do NOT recognize their abilities.
true
Social identity theory claims that out-groups form because people cannot identify with a majority.
true
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Community brings people together and allows them to share ______.
values opinions ideas
Employee orientation does NOT invlove
valuing employees as good followers
In terms of leadership, a mental model of an ideal future state is called a ______.
vision
Understanding one's ______ may help one recognize what can be improved.
weaknesses
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Which of the following is TRUE about managing conflict?
Can result in stress reduction Is inevitable Can result in creative problem solving
Effective leadership is intended influence that creates ___ for the greater good.
Change
______ is the cement that holds the group together where a sense of community is palpable.
Cohesiveness
Leadership abilities related to thinking and cognition are which type of skills?
Conceptual
______ is difficult to achieve in organizational settings because of time constraints.
Consensus
______ is direct communication that enables a leader to resolve performance issues.
Constructive feedback
Which of the following is NOT one of Susan Komives the 7 C's of Change Model?
Control of others (other options are: consciousness of self, common purpose, commitment)
Theory Y most closely resembles which of the following leadership styles?
Democratic
A company that hires several Chinese-speaking representatives due to their increase in Chinese-speaking customers but fails to ask the reps for their input on organizational issues is an example of which quadrant?
Differentiation quadrant
Select all that apply. Which of the following are assumptions of Theory Y?
People are self-motivated People like responsibility People like to work
Select ALL that apply. Which of the following are assumptions of Theory X?
People want security People do not like to work Workers must be closely supervised
Select all that apply. Confidence may be built from which of the following areas:
Practice Awareness A mentor
Interpersonal skills can be referred to as "people skills."
True
Leadership and management are NOT the same
True
Leadership likely includes components of many dimensions, including traits, skills, behaviors and relationships.
True
Loden identifies age, ethnicity, gender, mental/physical abilities, race, and sexual orientation as the core dimensions of diversity.
True
Positive psychology is the scientific study of what makes life most worth living.
True
Relationship-Oriented people find meaning in being with others
True
Researchers at the Centre of Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) argued that strengths are more fluid that personality traits and can emerge over a lifetime through our experiences.
True
Researchers have tied strengths to consistent performance and exceptional work.
True
Socially perceptive leaders have a good understanding of how followers might react to organizational change.
True
The style of leadership used by a leader is dependent on the situation or takes to be completed
True
Those who tend to focus on relationships in their personal styles will likely be relationship-oriented in their leadership.
True
Viewing leadership as a relationship has an ethical overtone because it stresses the need for leaders to work with followers to achieve their mutual purposes
True
Visions imply change and change can occur in many forms.
True
When a team feels uncertain about a process, such as changing a patients bandages, it is important for the nurse leader to be task-oriented.
True
You can improve your confidence by having a mentor to provide constructive feedback and/or through practicing on smaller projects or tasks
True
In professional settings, power differences have been shown to affect women and certain minorities disproportionately.
True.
Just as leaders need to contemplate their own strengths for maximum potential, leaders need to understand the strengths of their followers.
True.
There is a direct relationship between leaders fostering positive meaning in their organizations and higher levels of engagement and productivity in employees.
True.
Select all that apply. The "dark side of leadership" refers to instances where a leader does which of the following?
Violates human rights Leaves followers in a worse situation Acts unethically
Select all that apply. A laissez-faire leadership style may be most effective for which of the following situations?
Workers who are self starters. Workers who excel at individualized tasks.
Select all that apply. Task oriented leadership style involves
activities, goals, and procedures
First, a leader must communicate the vision by ______ the vision to his or her audience.
adapting
The competencies a leader needs to effectively manage an organization and carry out organizational goals are called ______ skills.
administrative
Leadership skills can be combined into three groups: ______
administrative, interpersonal, and conceptual
Although it is very important for a leader to have a vision, it is equally important for a leader to be able to ______ the vision to others.
articulate
In the United States, ______ was at the foundation of the country's democratic system.
diversity
If a leader creates a vision that emphasizes that everyone in the company is important, the dominant value being expressed is ______.
human dignity
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. A leader must ______ results to keep up the quality in a group and influence performance.
review require reward
Related to climate are ______.
rituals, values, and procedures
John was born with a talent for drawing and design. He worked as a construction laborer for years while he attended a university to study architecture. As a result, when John became an architect, his experiences in building would be considered a ______.
strength
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: A leader with vision should be able to ______.
talk the talk and walk the walk move others towards the future articulate it clearly
A boss walks into a group members' office to request an immediate revision of a report the group members submitted the day before. The boss exhibits task-oriented leadership.
True
A constructive climate is just that: an atmosphere that promotes group members' satisfaction and achieving their personal best.
True
A sociable person has pleasant interactions with others and brings positive energy to a group.
True
A team leader sees that a colleague is struggling to finish a project because he has his son's upcoming biopsy in mind. She sits down to ask him how he is feeling about the procedure. This is an example of consideration behavior.
True
A vision constructs a picture of a future that is better than the status quo.
True
According to a study by Deloitte and the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative, Millennials, Boomers, and Gen-Xers define diversity differently.
True
An individuals philosophy of leadership is shaped by their personal views & beliefs about the nature of people and work.
True
Authoritarian, democracy of and laissez-faire leadership styles might sometimes overlap
True
Brewer stated that individuals want to assimilate and be included, but also need to differentiate themselves from the group.
True
Ethical leadership approaches are concerned with the character of a leader, the duties they serve, the decisions they make, and the outcomes they produce.
True
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. According to research on visionary leadership, which of the following are characteristics of vision?
A picture Values A map
According to the book, leadership is
A process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. When a leader articulates their vision to followers, which of the following actions should they take?
Adapt content to the audience Use inspiring words and symbols Emphasize the value of the vision
If a soccer coach wants to be a successful leader, he or she should
All of these (Talk to other coach's, read how-to books, subscribe to soccer magazines)
Select all that apply. Which characteristics would be associated with a determined leader?
Articulating the vision Staying focused on the task Clarifying the goals
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. According to the six key components of the inclusion experience, leaders should make followers feel which of the following?
Authentic Safe Respected and valued
What is the first step in the development of emotional intelligence?
Become aware of one's own emotions
When a leader is aware of people's motivations, what is important to them, and how they might react to change is an example of which of the following?
Being socially perspective
Sociability as a leadership trait means:
They are sensitive to others' needs and show concern for their well being
Which is a core dimension of diversity?
Ethnicity
An authoritarian leader might do which of the following?
Exert strong influence
Conflict is always unhealthy.
False
Task-oriented behavior style is people focused
False
Theory Y leaders use external reinforcement strategies to motivate their followers.
False
Challenging inadequate performance in a group is necessary and easy
False.
Talents and strengths are basically the same.
False.
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. How can the social identities of diverse group members be validated?
Group members are able to discuss their social identities openly Group members can celebrate their identities and unique perspectives Group members can discuss which ways the group members' backgrounds and skill sets can be beneficial
The degree to which people feel safe, trusted, accepted, respected, supported, valued, fulfilled, engaged, and authentic in their work environments, as individuals and as a group member describes which of the following?
Individual inclusion
Of the six key traits of leadership, which is the foundation of all good leaders?
Integrity
Warren Buffet said "we look for three things when we hire people. We look for intelligence, we look for initiative and energy, and we look for _______. And if they don't have the latter, the first two will kill you."
Integrity
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. What is an effective way to allow for people in a work setting to show strengths they possess that are not typically recognizable within the limits of their regular job responsibilities?
Leaders can find ways outside of followers' typical work activities that allow their strengths to emerge. Followers can work with their leaders to create opportunities that allow the followers to shine. Leaders should get to know what their followers' strengths are within and outside their required duties.
Select all that apply. When leadership is defined as an influence process, which of the following is true?
Leadership should be ethical. Leadership is focused on achieving group goals. Leadership is viewed as an interactive event between the leader and follower.
A laissez-faire leader might do which of the following?
Maintain a low leadership profile
Which of the following terms describes the process of achieving a vision?
Mission
______ not emerge alone; ______ the outcome of people interacting with each other and with the leader.
Norms do; they are
Several students in a college class proposed a service project doing relief work in New Orleans over spring break. Which does NOT run counter to building a community of these students?
One student recommending the same group doing cleanup work on the south side of their own city
______ are individuals who do NOT associate or identify with the larger group.
Out-groups
Who are the people who are the last to turn off their cell phones as airplanes takes off and the first to turn their phones back on when the airplane lands?
Relationship-oriented leaders
Which of the following is NOT one of the six key traits identified as those of successful leaders?
Self-promotion
What is at the very center of why out-groups exist?
Some people sensing that they are not being heard
Intelligence includes having good language skills, perceptual skills, and reasoning ability. You can improve this ability by being well informed. Which is a good source to know what is going on around you and understanding the job that needs to be done:
Spending time with front-line associates
______ is when a group is actively working together.
Synergy
A leader who focuses on "getting things done" more than relating to people is exhibiting
Task behaviors
What will enlist the participation of others?
inclusive language
Father Greg Boyle ______ gang members in L.A. in the late 1980s and 1990s in response to increased gang killings.
met with, listened to
Schutz's research found that in interpersonal relationships, inclusion, control, and affection are basic human ______.
needs
A ______ is a rule that establishes group behavior.
norm
Staff members in an insurance agency might determine that a "business casual" dress code is appropriate during the week, and jeans are OK on Fridays. This is an example of ______.
norms
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Listening is a trait that requires ______.
open-mindedness concentration tolerance
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Warren Buffett, a proven entrepreneur and business leader, used his strengths of ______ to transform his company, Berkshire Hathaway, into the success that it is today.
practicality trustfulness patience
