Question 1

To maximize the impact of feedback,people should provide feedback to large groups instead of specific individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

When giving performance feedback privately to a subordinate,what should a leader most likely emphasize?

Accepted Answer

A) positive behaviors and results 
B) developmental opportunities 
C) inadequacies and misbehaviors 
D) necessary changes for the future 
A) positive behaviors and results 
B) developmental opportunities 
C) inadequacies and misbehaviors 
D) necessary changes for the future A

Question 3

In the context of effective delegation,the first step leaders should take when deciding what to delegate is to identify all their present activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

In the context of the Rocket Model,which of the following is a way team leaders are most likely to build buy-in?

Accepted Answer

A) by developing a compelling team vision 
B) by maintaining a low level of credibility 
C) by avoiding the involvement of team members in the rule-setting process 
D) by questioning the agendas of untrustworthy team members 
A) by developing a compelling team vision 
B) by maintaining a low level of credibility 
C) by avoiding the involvement of team members in the rule-setting process 
D) by questioning the agendas of untrustworthy team members

Question 5

Organizational goals are most likely to be achieved if there is commitment at both the top and the bottom of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

General goals work better than specific goals because they often provide enough information regarding which behaviors are to be changed or when a clear end state has been attained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Research shows that followers are significantly happier when their leaders frequently delegate tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to Peterson and Hicks,which of the following is the first step in informal coaching?

Accepted Answer

A) building a coaching plan and providing feedback 
B) identifying a coachee's development needs 
C) helping followers in remaining persistent 
D) establishing a relationship based on trust 
A) building a coaching plan and providing feedback 
B) identifying a coachee's development needs 
C) helping followers in remaining persistent 
D) establishing a relationship based on trust

Question 9

Which of the following would least likely improve a leader's feedback skills?

Accepted Answer

A) being flexible 
B) being critical 
C) being descriptive 
D) being specific 
A) being flexible 
B) being critical 
C) being descriptive 
D) being specific

Question 10

Based on the norms component of the Rocket Model,which statement is most likely false?

Accepted Answer

A) If a team or team leader is not explicit about setting the rules that govern team behavior,norms will simply evolve over time. 
B) Norms about how often and how long a team meets should be driven by the team's purpose and goals. 
C) The most important team norms relate to decision making,communication,and accountability. 
D) Leaders should address norms before discussing the context or mission components. 
A) If a team or team leader is not explicit about setting the rules that govern team behavior,norms will simply evolve over time. 
B) Norms about how often and how long a team meets should be driven by the team's purpose and goals. 
C) The most important team norms relate to decision making,communication,and accountability. 
D) Leaders should address norms before discussing the context or mission components.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is most likely true of delegation.

Accepted Answer

A) Delegation costs time for a leader in the long run,but it saves the leader time in the short run. 
B) Delegation gives the responsibility for decisions to those individuals least likely to implement the decision. 
C) Leaders who delegate authority more frequently often have low-performing businesses. 
D) Leaders may feel threatened when delegating an important task because it reduces direct personal control over the work. 
A) Delegation costs time for a leader in the long run,but it saves the leader time in the short run. 
B) Delegation gives the responsibility for decisions to those individuals least likely to implement the decision. 
C) Leaders who delegate authority more frequently often have low-performing businesses. 
D) Leaders may feel threatened when delegating an important task because it reduces direct personal control over the work.

Question 12

In the context of the Rocket Model,which of the following is most likely true of the power component?

Accepted Answer

A) It is concerned with setting a common direction for a team. 
B) It is about having the right number of people in the right organizational roles. 
C) It deals with having a compelling team vision that matches up to the team's personal values. 
D) It concerns the decision-making latitude and resources a team has to accomplish its goals. 
A) It is concerned with setting a common direction for a team. 
B) It is about having the right number of people in the right organizational roles. 
C) It deals with having a compelling team vision that matches up to the team's personal values. 
D) It concerns the decision-making latitude and resources a team has to accomplish its goals.

Question 13

In the context of team-building interventions,highly effective facilitators help the participants make the links back to team dynamics that occur on the manufacturing floor or in the boardroom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to Peterson and Hicks,good coaches orchestrate rather than dictate development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What should a coach most likely do to help a follower stick to a development plan?

Accepted Answer

A) conduct a GAPS analysis 
B) establish long-term objectives 
C) schedule regular reflection sessions 
D) delegate simple and challenging tasks 
A) conduct a GAPS analysis 
B) establish long-term objectives 
C) schedule regular reflection sessions 
D) delegate simple and challenging tasks

Question 16

The morale component of the Rocket Model is the most difficult component to observe and evaluate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Teams with high levels of morale most likely

Accepted Answer

A) accomplish goals with limited resources. 
B) handle interpersonal conflict effectively. 
C) require few one-on-one meetings. 
D) delegate responsibilities frequently. 
A) accomplish goals with limited resources. 
B) handle interpersonal conflict effectively. 
C) require few one-on-one meetings. 
D) delegate responsibilities frequently.

Question 18

Setting easy goals rarely leads to high levels of performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to the Rocket Model,after team norms and buy-in issues have been addressed,leaders should work with team members to sort out mission and talent issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Identify a true statement about goal setting.

Accepted Answer

A) Worker acceptance and satisfaction tend to decrease when workers are allowed to participate in setting goals. 
B) Follower participation in goal setting often leads to higher levels of commitment and performance if the leader is perceived to be incompetent. 
C) General goals work better than specific goals because they provide enough information regarding which behaviors are to be changed. 
D) General goals lead to higher levels of effort and performance than specific goals. 
A) Worker acceptance and satisfaction tend to decrease when workers are allowed to participate in setting goals. 
B) Follower participation in goal setting often leads to higher levels of commitment and performance if the leader is perceived to be incompetent. 
C) General goals work better than specific goals because they provide enough information regarding which behaviors are to be changed. 
D) General goals lead to higher levels of effort and performance than specific goals.

To maximize the impact of feedback,people should provide feedback to large groups instead of specific individuals.

When giving performance feedback privately to a subordinate,what should a leader most likely emphasize?

In the context of effective delegation,the first step leaders should take when deciding what to delegate is to identify all their present activities.

In the context of the Rocket Model,which of the following is a way team leaders are most likely to build buy-in?

Organizational goals are most likely to be achieved if there is commitment at both the top and the bottom of the organization.

General goals work better than specific goals because they often provide enough information regarding which behaviors are to be changed or when a clear end state has been attained.

Research shows that followers are significantly happier when their leaders frequently delegate tasks.

According to Peterson and Hicks,which of the following is the first step in informal coaching?

Which of the following would least likely improve a leader's feedback skills?

Based on the norms component of the Rocket Model,which statement is most likely false?

Which of the following statements is most likely true of delegation.

In the context of the Rocket Model,which of the following is most likely true of the power component?

In the context of team-building interventions,highly effective facilitators help the participants make the links back to team dynamics that occur on the manufacturing floor or in the boardroom.

According to Peterson and Hicks,good coaches orchestrate rather than dictate development.

What should a coach most likely do to help a follower stick to a development plan?

The morale component of the Rocket Model is the most difficult component to observe and evaluate.

Teams with high levels of morale most likely

Setting easy goals rarely leads to high levels of performance.

According to the Rocket Model,after team norms and buy-in issues have been addressed,leaders should work with team members to sort out mission and talent issues.

Identify a true statement about goal setting.

What Do We Mean by Leadership

Leader Development

Skills for Developing Yourself As a Leader

Power and Influence

Values,ethics,and Character

Leadership Attributes

Leadership Behavior

Skills for Building Personal Credibility and Influencing Others

Motivation, performance, and Effectiveness

Satisfaction, engagement, and Potential

Groups, teams, and Their Leadership

The Situation

Contingency Theories of Leadership

Leadership and Change

The Dark Side of Leadership

Skills for Optimizing Leadership As Situations Change

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Exam 12: Skills for Developing Others

To maximize the impact of feedback,people should provide feedback to large groups instead of specific individuals.

When giving performance feedback privately to a subordinate,what should a leader most likely emphasize?

In the context of effective delegation,the first step leaders should take when deciding what to delegate is to identify all their present activities.

In the context of the Rocket Model,which of the following is a way team leaders are most likely to build buy-in?

Organizational goals are most likely to be achieved if there is commitment at both the top and the bottom of the organization.

General goals work better than specific goals because they often provide enough information regarding which behaviors are to be changed or when a clear end state has been attained.

Research shows that followers are significantly happier when their leaders frequently delegate tasks.

According to Peterson and Hicks,which of the following is the first step in informal coaching?

Which of the following would least likely improve a leader's feedback skills?

Based on the norms component of the Rocket Model,which statement is most likely false?

Which of the following statements is most likely true of delegation.

In the context of the Rocket Model,which of the following is most likely true of the power component?

In the context of team-building interventions,highly effective facilitators help the participants make the links back to team dynamics that occur on the manufacturing floor or in the boardroom.

According to Peterson and Hicks,good coaches orchestrate rather than dictate development.

What should a coach most likely do to help a follower stick to a development plan?

The morale component of the Rocket Model is the most difficult component to observe and evaluate.

Teams with high levels of morale most likely

Setting easy goals rarely leads to high levels of performance.

According to the Rocket Model,after team norms and buy-in issues have been addressed,leaders should work with team members to sort out mission and talent issues.

Identify a true statement about goal setting.

What Do We Mean by Leadership

Leader Development

Skills for Developing Yourself As a Leader

Power and Influence

Values,ethics,and Character

Leadership Attributes

Leadership Behavior

Skills for Building Personal Credibility and Influencing Others

Motivation, performance, and Effectiveness

Satisfaction, engagement, and Potential

Groups, teams, and Their Leadership

The Situation

Contingency Theories of Leadership

Leadership and Change

The Dark Side of Leadership

Skills for Optimizing Leadership As Situations Change

Filters