Question 1

A(n)___________ is a mental model of a(n)___________ future state.

Accepted Answer

A) idea, visualized 
B) plan, perfect 
C) vision, ideal 
D) value, chaotic 
E) schemata, imagined 
A) idea, visualized 
B) plan, perfect 
C) vision, ideal 
D) value, chaotic 
E) schemata, imagined C

Question 2

What is not a way for leaders to implement a vision?

Accepted Answer

A) Be living models of ideals and values 
B) Set high performance expectations 
C) Act out the vision themselves 
D) Encourage and empower others to reach goals 
E) All of the above are ways to implement a vision 
A) Be living models of ideals and values 
B) Set high performance expectations 
C) Act out the vision themselves 
D) Encourage and empower others to reach goals 
E) All of the above are ways to implement a vision E

Question 3

According to the text, when articulating a vision, leaders should be careful of what?

Accepted Answer

A) Describing too large of a change 
B) Describing too small of a change 
C) Being too confident 
D) Being too vague 
E) All of the above 
A) Describing too large of a change 
B) Describing too small of a change 
C) Being too confident 
D) Being too vague 
E) All of the above A

Question 4

A vision paints a picture of a realistic image of the future, not grounded in what should be but what it is.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A vision's ability to point the way to a new way of doing things better refers to a ____.

Accepted Answer

A) change 
B) map 
C) picture 
D) challenge 
E) None of the above 
A) change 
B) map 
C) picture 
D) challenge 
E) None of the above

Question 6

Mother Teresa linked her vision of serving the poor and disenfranchised with her followers' beliefs of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) virtue 
B) hubris 
C) self-sacrifice 
D) wealth 
E) None of the above 
A) virtue 
B) hubris 
C) self-sacrifice 
D) wealth 
E) None of the above

Question 7

Saying a leader "walks the walk" indicates he or she models the values, attitudes, and behaviors of the vision to others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When the University of Michigan football team used the book Into Thin Air, how was Mt.Everest used?

Accepted Answer

A) A goal 
B) A symbol 
C) A trip 
D) A challenge 
E) None of the above 
A) A goal 
B) A symbol 
C) A trip 
D) A challenge 
E) None of the above

Question 9

It is key for a leader to do the following when implementing a vision:

Accepted Answer

A) Delegate responsibility to others 
B) Set easily attainable goals 
C) "Talk the talk" 
D) Set challenging goals 
E) None of the above 
A) Delegate responsibility to others 
B) Set easily attainable goals 
C) "Talk the talk" 
D) Set challenging goals 
E) None of the above

Question 10

Setting a fundraising goal for cancer research is an example of a vision providing a map.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The implementation of a vision is a continuous process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A leader can implement the vision by:

Accepted Answer

A) Going it alone 
B) Demanding change overnight 
C) Empowering others 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above 
A) Going it alone 
B) Demanding change overnight 
C) Empowering others 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above

Question 13

Visions must be detailed to be effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Articulating the vision requires that the leader use the right language that is inspiring and motivating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Leaders should avoid adapting the vision to the attitudes and values of the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Advocating change can lead to charges of "stirring the pot."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Leaders should not be concerned that group members can see their values in the values of the vision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Team In Training marathons are an example of a vision including a challenge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Symbols are not frequently used to articulate a vision as they are ineffective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The value of a vision is that it shows others the meaningfulness of their work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A(n)_ is a mental model of a(n)_ future state.

What is not a way for leaders to implement a vision?

According to the text, when articulating a vision, leaders should be careful of what?

A vision paints a picture of a realistic image of the future, not grounded in what should be but what it is.

A vision's ability to point the way to a new way of doing things better refers to a ____.

Mother Teresa linked her vision of serving the poor and disenfranchised with her followers' beliefs of ____.

Saying a leader "walks the walk" indicates he or she models the values, attitudes, and behaviors of the vision to others.

When the University of Michigan football team used the book Into Thin Air, how was Mt.Everest used?

It is key for a leader to do the following when implementing a vision:

Setting a fundraising goal for cancer research is an example of a vision providing a map.

The implementation of a vision is a continuous process.

A leader can implement the vision by:

Visions must be detailed to be effective.

Articulating the vision requires that the leader use the right language that is inspiring and motivating.

Leaders should avoid adapting the vision to the attitudes and values of the audience.

Advocating change can lead to charges of "stirring the pot."

Leaders should not be concerned that group members can see their values in the values of the vision.

The Team In Training marathons are an example of a vision including a challenge.

Symbols are not frequently used to articulate a vision as they are ineffective.

The value of a vision is that it shows others the meaningfulness of their work.

Being a Leader

Recognizing Your Traits

Recognizing Your Philosophy and Style of Leadership

Attending to Tasks and Relationships

Developing Leadership Skills

Setting the Tone

Listening to Out-Group Members

Handling Conflict

Overcoming Obstacles

Addressing Ethics in Leadership

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Exam 6: Creating a Vision

A(n)___________ is a mental model of a(n)___________ future state.

What is not a way for leaders to implement a vision?

According to the text, when articulating a vision, leaders should be careful of what?

A vision paints a picture of a realistic image of the future, not grounded in what should be but what it is.

A vision's ability to point the way to a new way of doing things better refers to a ____.

Mother Teresa linked her vision of serving the poor and disenfranchised with her followers' beliefs of ____.

Saying a leader "walks the walk" indicates he or she models the values, attitudes, and behaviors of the vision to others.

When the University of Michigan football team used the book Into Thin Air, how was Mt.Everest used?

It is key for a leader to do the following when implementing a vision:

Setting a fundraising goal for cancer research is an example of a vision providing a map.

The implementation of a vision is a continuous process.

A leader can implement the vision by:

Visions must be detailed to be effective.

Articulating the vision requires that the leader use the right language that is inspiring and motivating.

Leaders should avoid adapting the vision to the attitudes and values of the audience.

Advocating change can lead to charges of "stirring the pot."

Leaders should not be concerned that group members can see their values in the values of the vision.

The Team In Training marathons are an example of a vision including a challenge.

Symbols are not frequently used to articulate a vision as they are ineffective.

The value of a vision is that it shows others the meaningfulness of their work.

Being a Leader

Recognizing Your Traits

Recognizing Your Philosophy and Style of Leadership

Attending to Tasks and Relationships

Developing Leadership Skills

Setting the Tone

Listening to Out-Group Members

Handling Conflict

Overcoming Obstacles

Addressing Ethics in Leadership

Filters

A(n)_ is a mental model of a(n)_ future state.