Question 1

The process definition of adaptive leadership states that this type of leadership is about

Accepted Answer

A)  The position the leader holds 
B)  Characteristics of the leader 
C)  Skills of the leader 
D)  Behaviors of the leader 
A)  The position the leader holds 
B)  Characteristics of the leader 
C)  Skills of the leader 
D)  Behaviors of the leader D

Question 2

The concept of a holding environment has its roots in the field of psychotherapy in which therapists create a safe place for clients to communicate with them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Followers of leaders using adaptive leadership should adapt to the leader's goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The leader in adaptive leadership is conceptualized as

Accepted Answer

A)  One who saves the followers 
B)  One who gently persuades followers 
C)  One who is defined by his or her personal characteristics 
D)  One who uses primarily directive behaviors to support followers 
A)  One who saves the followers 
B)  One who gently persuades followers 
C)  One who is defined by his or her personal characteristics 
D)  One who uses primarily directive behaviors to support followers

Question 5

What type of challenge occurred when the problem employees encountered was clearly defined but difficult to solve?

Accepted Answer

A)  An adaptive challenge 
B)  A technical challenge 
C)  A technical and adaptive challenge 
D)  A non-challenge 
A)  An adaptive challenge 
B)  A technical challenge 
C)  A technical and adaptive challenge 
D)  A non-challenge

Question 6

Adaptive leadership incorporates ideas from four different viewpoints: systems perspective, biological perspective, service orientation, and psychotherapy perspective. Choose one of these perspectives and relate it to the main concepts in one theory found in this text.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but here are some exa

Question 7

When people's beliefs and values are affected by a problem, leaders need to take an adaptive approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

My company states integrity as a core commitment on its website. I see fraud occurring often in my division of the company. Which archetype describes this company?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gap Between Espoused Values and Behaviors 
B)  Competing Commitments 
C)  Work Avoidance 
D)  Speaking the Unspeakable 
A)  Gap Between Espoused Values and Behaviors 
B)  Competing Commitments 
C)  Work Avoidance 
D)  Speaking the Unspeakable

Question 9

Problems that lack clarity and cannot be solved by leader expertise or normal ways of doing things in the organization are technical challenges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Adaptive leaders can use adaptive leader behaviors simultaneously and interdependently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What does the holding environment represent in the adaptive leadership model?

Accepted Answer

A)  The space where adaptive leadership work gets done 
B)  The balcony space 
C)  The virtual space for solving technical problems 
D)  The space where groups can function safely as they work on adaptive problems 
A)  The space where adaptive leadership work gets done 
B)  The balcony space 
C)  The virtual space for solving technical problems 
D)  The space where groups can function safely as they work on adaptive problems

Question 12

Who solves adaptive challenges?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees 
B)  Leaders and followers 
C)  Leaders 
D)  The organization 
A)  Employees 
B)  Leaders and followers 
C)  Leaders 
D)  The organization

Question 13

A leader needs to use the maintain disciplined attention behavior when

Accepted Answer

A)  There is an issue that is being avoided that is pivotal to making the necessary change 
B)  The holding environment is yet to be established 
C)  The determination of technical versus adaptive challenge has yet to be made 
D)  People want to solve problems on their own 
A)  There is an issue that is being avoided that is pivotal to making the necessary change 
B)  The holding environment is yet to be established 
C)  The determination of technical versus adaptive challenge has yet to be made 
D)  People want to solve problems on their own

Question 14

What happens in the holding environment of adaptive leadership?

Accepted Answer

The holding environment is the safe plac

Question 15

When I establish a workplace environment that is open and safe while also being available and encouraging to employees to solve demanding problems, I am

Accepted Answer

A)  On the balcony 
B)  Creating a holding environment 
C)  Establishing protective norms 
D)  Maintaining disciplined action 
A)  On the balcony 
B)  Creating a holding environment 
C)  Establishing protective norms 
D)  Maintaining disciplined action

Question 16

Workplace problems with clearly defined and solvable solutions are

Accepted Answer

A)  Biological challenges 
B)  Adaptive challenges 
C)  Technical challenges 
D)  Psychodynamic challenges 
A)  Biological challenges 
B)  Adaptive challenges 
C)  Technical challenges 
D)  Psychodynamic challenges

Question 17

How do leaders identify adaptive challenges?

Accepted Answer

A)  When beliefs, attitudes, and values are part of the challenge 
B)  When challenges stir up emotions 
C)  When there is a clear solution to the problem 
D)  When the problem is easily identified 
A)  When beliefs, attitudes, and values are part of the challenge 
B)  When challenges stir up emotions 
C)  When there is a clear solution to the problem 
D)  When the problem is easily identified

Question 18

A prerequisite for all of the other adaptive leader behaviors is to regulate distress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What type of problem is occurring when identification of issues surrounding the problem and solutions to the problem both are unclear?

Accepted Answer

A)  An adaptive challenge 
B)  A technical challenge 
C)  A technical and adaptive challenge 
D)  A non-challenge 
A)  An adaptive challenge 
B)  A technical challenge 
C)  A technical and adaptive challenge 
D)  A non-challenge

Question 20

Adaptive leadership is a complex process comprising which major dimensions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adaptive work 
B)  Situational challenges 
C)  Leader behaviors 
D)  Legitimate power 
A)  Adaptive work 
B)  Situational challenges 
C)  Leader behaviors 
D)  Legitimate power

The process definition of adaptive leadership states that this type of leadership is about

The concept of a holding environment has its roots in the field of psychotherapy in which therapists create a safe place for clients to communicate with them.

Followers of leaders using adaptive leadership should adapt to the leader's goals.

The leader in adaptive leadership is conceptualized as

What type of challenge occurred when the problem employees encountered was clearly defined but difficult to solve?

Adaptive leadership incorporates ideas from four different viewpoints: systems perspective, biological perspective, service orientation, and psychotherapy perspective. Choose one of these perspectives and relate it to the main concepts in one theory found in this text.

When people's beliefs and values are affected by a problem, leaders need to take an adaptive approach.

My company states integrity as a core commitment on its website. I see fraud occurring often in my division of the company. Which archetype describes this company?

Problems that lack clarity and cannot be solved by leader expertise or normal ways of doing things in the organization are technical challenges.

Adaptive leaders can use adaptive leader behaviors simultaneously and interdependently.

What does the holding environment represent in the adaptive leadership model?

Who solves adaptive challenges?

A leader needs to use the maintain disciplined attention behavior when

What happens in the holding environment of adaptive leadership?

When I establish a workplace environment that is open and safe while also being available and encouraging to employees to solve demanding problems, I am

Workplace problems with clearly defined and solvable solutions are

How do leaders identify adaptive challenges?

A prerequisite for all of the other adaptive leader behaviors is to regulate distress.

What type of problem is occurring when identification of issues surrounding the problem and solutions to the problem both are unclear?

Adaptive leadership is a complex process comprising which major dimensions?

Introduction

Trait Approach

Skills Approach

Behavioral Approach

Situational Approach

Path Goal Theory

Leader Member Exchange Theory

Transformational Leadership

Authentic Leadership

Servant Leadership

Psychodynamic Approach

Leadership Ethics

Team Leadership

Gender and Leadership

Culture and Leadership

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Exam 11: Adaptive Leadership

The process definition of adaptive leadership states that this type of leadership is about

The concept of a holding environment has its roots in the field of psychotherapy in which therapists create a safe place for clients to communicate with them.

Followers of leaders using adaptive leadership should adapt to the leader's goals.

The leader in adaptive leadership is conceptualized as

What type of challenge occurred when the problem employees encountered was clearly defined but difficult to solve?

Adaptive leadership incorporates ideas from four different viewpoints: systems perspective, biological perspective, service orientation, and psychotherapy perspective. Choose one of these perspectives and relate it to the main concepts in one theory found in this text.

When people's beliefs and values are affected by a problem, leaders need to take an adaptive approach.

My company states integrity as a core commitment on its website. I see fraud occurring often in my division of the company. Which archetype describes this company?

Problems that lack clarity and cannot be solved by leader expertise or normal ways of doing things in the organization are technical challenges.

Adaptive leaders can use adaptive leader behaviors simultaneously and interdependently.

What does the holding environment represent in the adaptive leadership model?

Who solves adaptive challenges?

A leader needs to use the maintain disciplined attention behavior when

What happens in the holding environment of adaptive leadership?

When I establish a workplace environment that is open and safe while also being available and encouraging to employees to solve demanding problems, I am

Workplace problems with clearly defined and solvable solutions are

How do leaders identify adaptive challenges?

A prerequisite for all of the other adaptive leader behaviors is to regulate distress.

What type of problem is occurring when identification of issues surrounding the problem and solutions to the problem both are unclear?

Adaptive leadership is a complex process comprising which major dimensions?

Introduction

Trait Approach

Skills Approach

Behavioral Approach

Situational Approach

Path Goal Theory

Leader Member Exchange Theory

Transformational Leadership

Authentic Leadership

Servant Leadership

Psychodynamic Approach

Leadership Ethics

Team Leadership

Gender and Leadership

Culture and Leadership

Filters