Week 2- Apply: Quiz

Tovah has been told that he needs to develop his skills as a leader. Which of these tools might best help Tovah?

- A GAPS (goals, abilities, perceptions, standards) analysis

Sherry is working on being a better leader. She has created a development plan and is now seeking to implement her plan. In this scenario, which model is best for addressing her leadership abilities?

- AOR - Action, Observation, and Reflection

When compared to other methods, this can be the most effective way to learn leadership skills:

- Action learning

Why is the Action-observation-reflection (AOR) model used in the fourth phase of the development planning process?

- Because it is the phase in which a leader can identify what areas to focus on to improve as a leader.

Latoya has a desire to become a better leader, but she doesn't know where to start or what areas she should focus on. What systematic process can Latoya use to begin building her leadership knowledge and experience?

- Create a development plan

Dr. Hamilton has researched and studied artificial intelligence for over 30 years. Which type of power does he have in that field?

- Expert power

What are the types of power?

- Expert, referent, legitimate, reward, and coercive power

Devin just completed a GAPS analysis. What should he do now to further his development plan?

- He should identify what are the "gaps" in his GAPS analysis.

What is the first phase of development planning for a leader?

- Identify your career goals and assess your abilities

What is the term for the actual tactics for actions used by an agent to change the attitudes or behaviors of a target person?

- Influence Tactic

Which type of power can Lee use in his role as the CEO in an organization?

- Legitimate power

Emmitt uses his leadership and position to produce effects on others and influence his followers. What term is used to describe this ability of leadership?

- Power

Leaders use which of the following aspects to develop their experience and abilities:

- Rational and emotional experiences

Michael has a strong relationship of trust with one of his direct reports, Jenny. Which type of power can Michael use due to this relationship?

- Referent Power

What is the considered the most important, yet neglected, step of the A-O-R Model?

- Reflection

Kathleen is responsible for determining who qualifies for the yearly bonus of her direct reports. Which type of power does she have due to her ability to control this type of desire for resource?

- Reward power

Power is not only related to the leader. What are three aspects that impact power?

- The leader, the followers, and the situation.

How can the second and third phases of development planning be used to improve as a leader?

- They can be used to evaluate what areas a leader needs to work on and what resources are available.

Nancy is a seeking to be an effective leader in her new role as regional sales manager. Which of the following leadership principles should Nancy focus on developing with her followers?

- Trust

Leaders, as opposed to strictly managers, are involved in which one of the following activities?

- Vision

Jim is a manager in a retail business. To be an effective manager and active leader, Jim should try to have how many people as direct reports?

3-10

In the past and in early leadership studies, effective leadership was thought to be based on the heroic theory and included which of the following leadership traits?

NOT CORRECT - Expertise or experience - Education level

When evaluating a leader, you should not immediately conclude if the leader is good or bad because you must consider

NOT CORRECT - How long the leader and the followers have been working together. - The overall performance of the team first.

What are the three important parts of leadership that determine how effective a leader is?

The leader, the followers, and the situation.