Question 1

What do Criswell and Campbell (2008:1) suggest as necessary to Building an Authentic Leadership Image?

Accepted Answer

A)  That it is important for leaders to 'recognize genuine aspects of themselves that should be coming across to people-but aren't' 
B)  That it is not important for leaders to 'recognize genuine aspects of themselves that should be coming across to people-but aren't'. 
C)  That it is not important for leaders to 'recognize genuine aspects of themselves that should be coming across to people-but just are'. 
D)  That it isn't important for leaders to 'recognize disingenuous aspects of themselves that should not be coming across to people-but aren't' 
A)  That it is important for leaders to 'recognize genuine aspects of themselves that should be coming across to people-but aren't' 
B)  That it is not important for leaders to 'recognize genuine aspects of themselves that should be coming across to people-but aren't'. 
C)  That it is not important for leaders to 'recognize genuine aspects of themselves that should be coming across to people-but just are'. 
D)  That it isn't important for leaders to 'recognize disingenuous aspects of themselves that should not be coming across to people-but aren't' A

Question 2

Is it true that the psychological state of an individual, who could use the 'false self', enables a person to be 'real' and spontaneous, whereas the true self reacts to its environment in a way that is false?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

George (2003) offers a practical 'how to be authentic' guide. What are the 5 facets which can be combined as the essential core of the authentic leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  Principles, Valour, Resilience, Self-discipline, Compassion 
B)  Purpose, Values, Rigour, Self-discipline, Confidence 
C)  Pride, Valour, Resilience, Self-discipline, Courage 
D)  Purpose, Values, Relationships, Self-discipline, Compassion 
A)  Principles, Valour, Resilience, Self-discipline, Compassion 
B)  Purpose, Values, Rigour, Self-discipline, Confidence 
C)  Pride, Valour, Resilience, Self-discipline, Courage 
D)  Purpose, Values, Relationships, Self-discipline, Compassion D

Question 4

What might be the common link between the ideas of authentic, spiritual, and ethical leadership theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  These leadership theories have developed from observations of the success of large organizations such as Enron, Lehman Brothers, Northern Rock, and RBS. 
B)  These ways of thinking about leadership have led to the growing trust in corporations said to be evidence of a growing satisfaction of the leadership of key social organizations. 
C)  These ways of thinking about leadership have come to the corporations have led some to question the underpinning paradigms that govern our economic system 
D)  These leadership theories have corporations has led some to question the underpinning paradigms that govern our economic system. 
A)  These leadership theories have developed from observations of the success of large organizations such as Enron, Lehman Brothers, Northern Rock, and RBS. 
B)  These ways of thinking about leadership have led to the growing trust in corporations said to be evidence of a growing satisfaction of the leadership of key social organizations. 
C)  These ways of thinking about leadership have come to the corporations have led some to question the underpinning paradigms that govern our economic system 
D)  These leadership theories have corporations has led some to question the underpinning paradigms that govern our economic system.

Question 5

Is it true that Authentic leadership has its roots in psychology where the concept of the 'true self' is contrasted with a 'false self'?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Those who are deeply aware of how they behave and are perceived by others as being aware of their own values, knowledge and strengths; aware of the context in which they operate; and who are confident, hopeful, optimistic, resilient, with high immoral character.
Does this reflect Avolio et al. (2004:4)'s explanation of authentic leaders?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Why do authors Avolio and Gardner (2005) suggest existing models of leadership are no longer appropriate for developing leaders facing an uncertain future?

Accepted Answer

A)  The current ideological approach towards leadership is socially irresponsible and unsustainable in the long term. 
B)  Authors suggest older models of leadership are more than sufficient for developing leaders facing an uncertain future 
C)  The current ideological approach towards leadership has been socially responsible and sustainable in the past 
D)  Authors suggest current models of leadership are more than sufficient for developing leaders facing an uncertain future 
A)  The current ideological approach towards leadership is socially irresponsible and unsustainable in the long term. 
B)  Authors suggest older models of leadership are more than sufficient for developing leaders facing an uncertain future 
C)  The current ideological approach towards leadership has been socially responsible and sustainable in the past 
D)  Authors suggest current models of leadership are more than sufficient for developing leaders facing an uncertain future

Question 8

How might authors define authentic leadership in terms of its relationship between individuals and leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)  They suggest a monarchy whereby the leader's authenticity, the follower's authenticity, alongside the phenomenon of authentic leadership operate as a mutually exclusive social network. 
B)  They suggest a hierarchy whereby the individual's authenticity, the leader's authenticity, and the phenomenon of authentic leadership operate as a mutually inclusive social network. 
C)  They suggest a monarchy whereby the individual's ethnicity, the leader's ethnicity, and the phenomenon of ethical leadership operate as a mutually exclusive social network. 
D)  They suggest a hierarchy whereby the ethics of the follower, the ethics of the leader, and the phenomenon of authentic leadership operate as a mutually exclusive social network. 
A)  They suggest a monarchy whereby the leader's authenticity, the follower's authenticity, alongside the phenomenon of authentic leadership operate as a mutually exclusive social network. 
B)  They suggest a hierarchy whereby the individual's authenticity, the leader's authenticity, and the phenomenon of authentic leadership operate as a mutually inclusive social network. 
C)  They suggest a monarchy whereby the individual's ethnicity, the leader's ethnicity, and the phenomenon of ethical leadership operate as a mutually exclusive social network. 
D)  They suggest a hierarchy whereby the ethics of the follower, the ethics of the leader, and the phenomenon of authentic leadership operate as a mutually exclusive social network.

Question 9

Why do Bennis and Thomas (2002) equate that authentic leaders share their failures as well as their success?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are afraid to discuss what motivates them and celebrations for the setbacks and defeats are because they are unable to hide them. 
B)  They are not afraid to discuss what motivates them and the lessons they have taken from setbacks and defeats as well as celebrations 
C)  They are not afraid to celebrate what motivates them and the lessons they have taken from successes and aspirations 
D)  They are not afraid to discuss what demotivates them and celebrate the lessons they have taken from setbacks and failures 
A)  They are afraid to discuss what motivates them and celebrations for the setbacks and defeats are because they are unable to hide them. 
B)  They are not afraid to discuss what motivates them and the lessons they have taken from setbacks and defeats as well as celebrations 
C)  They are not afraid to celebrate what motivates them and the lessons they have taken from successes and aspirations 
D)  They are not afraid to discuss what demotivates them and celebrate the lessons they have taken from setbacks and failures

Question 10

Self-awareness: this refers to the degree to which an individual understands their 'true self'. Is this a correct definition of 'self-awareness'?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What do Criswell and Campbell (2008:1) suggest as necessary to Building an Authentic Leadership Image?

Is it true that the psychological state of an individual, who could use the 'false self', enables a person to be 'real' and spontaneous, whereas the true self reacts to its environment in a way that is false?

George (2003) offers a practical 'how to be authentic' guide. What are the 5 facets which can be combined as the essential core of the authentic leader?

What might be the common link between the ideas of authentic, spiritual, and ethical leadership theories?

Is it true that Authentic leadership has its roots in psychology where the concept of the 'true self' is contrasted with a 'false self'?

Why do authors Avolio and Gardner (2005) suggest existing models of leadership are no longer appropriate for developing leaders facing an uncertain future?

How might authors define authentic leadership in terms of its relationship between individuals and leaders?

Why do Bennis and Thomas (2002) equate that authentic leaders share their failures as well as their success?

Self-awareness: this refers to the degree to which an individual understands their 'true self'. Is this a correct definition of 'self-awareness'?

Trait Theory: Description, Analysis, and Use

Behavioural Models

The Style Approach to Leadership

Situational and Contingent Leadership

Charisma and Transformational Leadership

Followership

Psychodynamic Approaches to Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Ethical Leadership

Diversity and Leadership

Power, Influence, and Authority

Leadership and Teams

Leadership and Change

Leadership Development

Strategic Leadership

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Exam 6: Authentic Leadership

What do Criswell and Campbell (2008:1) suggest as necessary to Building an Authentic Leadership Image?

Is it true that the psychological state of an individual, who could use the 'false self', enables a person to be 'real' and spontaneous, whereas the true self reacts to its environment in a way that is false?

George (2003) offers a practical 'how to be authentic' guide. What are the 5 facets which can be combined as the essential core of the authentic leader?

What might be the common link between the ideas of authentic, spiritual, and ethical leadership theories?

Is it true that Authentic leadership has its roots in psychology where the concept of the 'true self' is contrasted with a 'false self'?

Why do authors Avolio and Gardner (2005) suggest existing models of leadership are no longer appropriate for developing leaders facing an uncertain future?

How might authors define authentic leadership in terms of its relationship between individuals and leaders?

Why do Bennis and Thomas (2002) equate that authentic leaders share their failures as well as their success?

Self-awareness: this refers to the degree to which an individual understands their 'true self'. Is this a correct definition of 'self-awareness'?

Trait Theory: Description, Analysis, and Use

Behavioural Models

The Style Approach to Leadership

Situational and Contingent Leadership

Charisma and Transformational Leadership

Followership

Psychodynamic Approaches to Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Ethical Leadership

Diversity and Leadership

Power, Influence, and Authority

Leadership and Teams

Leadership and Change

Leadership Development

Strategic Leadership

Filters