Question 1

________ refers to the process of personal reflection and getting feedback from others.

Accepted Answer

A) Values clarification 
B) Assessment 
C) Learning 
D) Double-loop learning 
A) Values clarification 
B) Assessment 
C) Learning 
D) Double-loop learning

Question 2

Developmental experiences can be achieved in all of the following ways except:

Accepted Answer

A) international experience 
B) working with a difficult employee 
C) rotating to a similar job 
D) working with a new project team that is unfamiliar 
A) international experience 
B) working with a difficult employee 
C) rotating to a similar job 
D) working with a new project team that is unfamiliar

Question 3

Coaching is a strong method for leader development,but it rarely provides participants with rich developmental experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

________ involves a relatively permanent increase or change in behavior,knowledge,or skill that comes about because of some experience.

Accepted Answer

A) Education 
B) Development 
C) Learning 
D) Training 
A) Education 
B) Development 
C) Learning 
D) Training

Question 5

________ development programs focus on expanding abilities to think in novel and innovative ways.

Accepted Answer

A) Basic knowledge 
B) Personal growth 
C) Skill development 
D) Creativity 
A) Basic knowledge 
B) Personal growth 
C) Skill development 
D) Creativity

Question 6

In addition to being exhilarating and entertaining,the long-term impact of an outdoor challenge is well documented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Personal growth and self-awareness are included in most development programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Taken as a whole,there are how many factors that can support leader development?

Accepted Answer

A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) five 
A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) five

Question 9

Leader development focuses on an organization's capability to get the work done through its many leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which method of leader development is least likely to be associated with 'support from the organization' and 'fit and integration'?

Accepted Answer

A) self-awareness 
B) experience 
C) coaching and mentoring 
D) feedback intensive programs 
A) self-awareness 
B) experience 
C) coaching and mentoring 
D) feedback intensive programs

Question 11

Self-awareness is the cornerstone of any development program and is sufficient for getting the leader to be willing to change and learn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Some research and anecdotal accounts suggest that formal mentoring is less effective than informal mentoring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Agilent spends considerable resources gauging its top 100 leaders through a comprehensive program whereby leaders are evaluated on business results,capabilities,and potential.Which criteria for effective leader training is best represented in this example?

Accepted Answer

A) assessment 
B) opportunity for practice 
C) motivation 
D) job advancement 
A) assessment 
B) opportunity for practice 
C) motivation 
D) job advancement

Question 14

When using the________  criteria for leader training,participants must be alerted to the need for change and specific areas they should address so that they are ready to change.

Accepted Answer

A) assessment 
B) individual awareness 
C) opportunity for practice 
D) challenging experience 
A) assessment 
B) individual awareness 
C) opportunity for practice 
D) challenging experience

Question 15

Classroom experiences typically offer only lecture and discussion opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Self-awareness is a limited method for leader development because it only provides leaders with:

Accepted Answer

A) rich developmental experience 
B) individual awareness 
C) opportunity for practice 
D) support from the organization 
A) rich developmental experience 
B) individual awareness 
C) opportunity for practice 
D) support from the organization

Question 17

Coaching can address problems in a real-life setting,but is not a good opportunity for providing feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Classroom education often includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) case studies 
B) role playing 
C) simulations 
D) multimethod feedback 
A) case studies 
B) role playing 
C) simulations 
D) multimethod feedback

Question 19

Communicating clearly,motivating followers,coaching them in their development,and learning are complex skills required to lead well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The primary difference in the methods often used for coaching and mentoring programs is that mentoring usually does not include:

Accepted Answer

A) assessment 
B) opportunity for practice 
C) support from the organization 
D) individual awareness 
A) assessment 
B) opportunity for practice 
C) support from the organization 
D) individual awareness

________ refers to the process of personal reflection and getting feedback from others.

Developmental experiences can be achieved in all of the following ways except:

Coaching is a strong method for leader development,but it rarely provides participants with rich developmental experiences.

________ involves a relatively permanent increase or change in behavior,knowledge,or skill that comes about because of some experience.

________ development programs focus on expanding abilities to think in novel and innovative ways.

In addition to being exhilarating and entertaining,the long-term impact of an outdoor challenge is well documented.

Personal growth and self-awareness are included in most development programs.

Taken as a whole,there are how many factors that can support leader development?

Leader development focuses on an organization's capability to get the work done through its many leaders.

Which method of leader development is least likely to be associated with 'support from the organization' and 'fit and integration'?

Self-awareness is the cornerstone of any development program and is sufficient for getting the leader to be willing to change and learn.

Some research and anecdotal accounts suggest that formal mentoring is less effective than informal mentoring.

Agilent spends considerable resources gauging its top 100 leaders through a comprehensive program whereby leaders are evaluated on business results,capabilities,and potential.Which criteria for effective leader training is best represented in this example?

When using the________ criteria for leader training,participants must be alerted to the need for change and specific areas they should address so that they are ready to change.

Classroom experiences typically offer only lecture and discussion opportunities.

Self-awareness is a limited method for leader development because it only provides leaders with:

Coaching can address problems in a real-life setting,but is not a good opportunity for providing feedback.

Classroom education often includes all of the following except:

Communicating clearly,motivating followers,coaching them in their development,and learning are complex skills required to lead well.

The primary difference in the methods often used for coaching and mentoring programs is that mentoring usually does not include:

Definition and Significance of Leadership

The Global and Cultural Contexts

Early Theories: the Foundation of Modern Leadership

Individual Traits and Differences

Power and Leadership

New Models for Leadership: Neo-Charisma,inspiration,and the Relationship With Followers

Other Leadership Perspectives: Upper Echelon and Leadership of Nonprofits

Participative Management and Leading Teams

Leading Change

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Exam 10: Developing Leaders

________ refers to the process of personal reflection and getting feedback from others.

Developmental experiences can be achieved in all of the following ways except:

Coaching is a strong method for leader development,but it rarely provides participants with rich developmental experiences.

________ involves a relatively permanent increase or change in behavior,knowledge,or skill that comes about because of some experience.

________ development programs focus on expanding abilities to think in novel and innovative ways.

In addition to being exhilarating and entertaining,the long-term impact of an outdoor challenge is well documented.

Personal growth and self-awareness are included in most development programs.

Taken as a whole,there are how many factors that can support leader development?

Leader development focuses on an organization's capability to get the work done through its many leaders.

Which method of leader development is least likely to be associated with 'support from the organization' and 'fit and integration'?

Self-awareness is the cornerstone of any development program and is sufficient for getting the leader to be willing to change and learn.

Some research and anecdotal accounts suggest that formal mentoring is less effective than informal mentoring.

Agilent spends considerable resources gauging its top 100 leaders through a comprehensive program whereby leaders are evaluated on business results,capabilities,and potential.Which criteria for effective leader training is best represented in this example?

When using the________ criteria for leader training,participants must be alerted to the need for change and specific areas they should address so that they are ready to change.

Classroom experiences typically offer only lecture and discussion opportunities.

Self-awareness is a limited method for leader development because it only provides leaders with:

Coaching can address problems in a real-life setting,but is not a good opportunity for providing feedback.

Classroom education often includes all of the following except:

Communicating clearly,motivating followers,coaching them in their development,and learning are complex skills required to lead well.

The primary difference in the methods often used for coaching and mentoring programs is that mentoring usually does not include:

Definition and Significance of Leadership

The Global and Cultural Contexts

Early Theories: the Foundation of Modern Leadership

Individual Traits and Differences

Power and Leadership

New Models for Leadership: Neo-Charisma,inspiration,and the Relationship With Followers

Other Leadership Perspectives: Upper Echelon and Leadership of Nonprofits

Participative Management and Leading Teams

Leading Change

Filters