Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an example of a conceptual skill as outlined in your text?

Accepted Answer

A) problem solving 
B) critical thinking 
C) creating vision 
D) strategic planning 
A) problem solving 
B) critical thinking 
C) creating vision 
D) strategic planning B

Question 2

Having an awareness of how people are motivated is a component of ______.

Accepted Answer

A) showing emotional intelligence 
B) being socially perceptive 
C) creating a vision 
D) none of these 
A) showing emotional intelligence 
B) being socially perceptive 
C) creating a vision 
D) none of these B

Question 3

Understanding or having technical competence in their subordinates' activities does not make a leader more effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The underlying premise of emotional intelligence is ______.

Accepted Answer

A) being sensitive to your own emotions helps you understand your impact on others 
B) being sensitive to your own emotions helps you better explain what you want from others 
C) you first need to know yourself before you can lead 
D) none of these 
A) being sensitive to your own emotions helps you understand your impact on others 
B) being sensitive to your own emotions helps you better explain what you want from others 
C) you first need to know yourself before you can lead 
D) none of these

Question 5

Selecting the best solution is the last necessary step in problem solving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Conflict is always unhealthy and bad.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Why is it important for leaders to "walk the walk" and "talk the talk"? Provide an example from your own leadership experience when you were able to do this.

Accepted Answer

Leaders need to be authentic a

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT considered to be an administrative skill?

Accepted Answer

A) managing resources 
B) managing people 
C) handling conflict 
D) managing resources and managing people 
A) managing resources 
B) managing people 
C) handling conflict 
D) managing resources and managing people

Question 9

Administrative skills are the most fundamental of all skills required to be a leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

People typically welcome change because it is a departure from the usual routine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Coquese Washington's professional career is detailed in your text.Her ability to fit into any crowd and have their respect is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A) managing conflict 
B) creating vision 
C) being socially perceptive 
D) showing emotional intelligence 
A) managing conflict 
B) creating vision 
C) being socially perceptive 
D) showing emotional intelligence

Question 12

Sam is the manager of a small,regional ice cream company.As part of the staff training he leads each year,Sam has all of his employees engage in activities focused on learning about how to appropriately respond to other's wants and needs.This is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A) putting emotions to good use 
B) becoming aware of their own emotions 
C) becoming aware of the emotions of others 
D) all of these 
A) putting emotions to good use 
B) becoming aware of their own emotions 
C) becoming aware of the emotions of others 
D) all of these

Question 13

In the text,moving the University of Michigan's graduation to Eastern Michigan University is an example of a lack of ______.

Accepted Answer

A) emotional intelligence 
B) effective problem-solving 
C) social perceptiveness 
D) none of these 
A) emotional intelligence 
B) effective problem-solving 
C) social perceptiveness 
D) none of these

Question 14

______ skills are central to creating a strategic plan for an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) Conceptual 
B) Interpersonal 
C) Creating vision 
D) Administrative 
A) Conceptual 
B) Interpersonal 
C) Creating vision 
D) Administrative

Question 15

If a socially perceptive leader understands how a proposed change may affect all the people involved,they are able to create change more effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Being aware of the emotions of others is also known as having ______.

Accepted Answer

A) sympathy 
B) understanding 
C) control 
D) empathy 
A) sympathy 
B) understanding 
C) control 
D) empathy

Question 17

Strategic planning is primarily a(n)______.

Accepted Answer

A) affective activity 
B) cognitive activity 
C) meditative activity 
D) personal activity 
A) affective activity 
B) cognitive activity 
C) meditative activity 
D) personal activity

Question 18

Conflict should only be defined as a struggle between two or more individuals over perceived differences regarding the policies or procedures one should follow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following administrative skills can be thought of as "management by walking around"?

Accepted Answer

A) managing resources 
B) showing technical competence 
C) managing people 
D) all of these 
A) managing resources 
B) showing technical competence 
C) managing people 
D) all of these

Question 20

Resources in an organization can include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) money 
B) space 
C) people 
D) all of these 
A) money 
B) space 
C) people 
D) all of these

Which of the following is NOT an example of a conceptual skill as outlined in your text?

Having an awareness of how people are motivated is a component of ______.

Understanding or having technical competence in their subordinates' activities does not make a leader more effective.

The underlying premise of emotional intelligence is ______.

Selecting the best solution is the last necessary step in problem solving.

Conflict is always unhealthy and bad.

Why is it important for leaders to "walk the walk" and "talk the talk"? Provide an example from your own leadership experience when you were able to do this.

Which of the following is NOT considered to be an administrative skill?

Administrative skills are the most fundamental of all skills required to be a leader.

People typically welcome change because it is a departure from the usual routine.

Coquese Washington's professional career is detailed in your text.Her ability to fit into any crowd and have their respect is an example of ______.

Sam is the manager of a small,regional ice cream company.As part of the staff training he leads each year,Sam has all of his employees engage in activities focused on learning about how to appropriately respond to other's wants and needs.This is an example of ______.

In the text,moving the University of Michigan's graduation to Eastern Michigan University is an example of a lack of ______.

______ skills are central to creating a strategic plan for an organization.

If a socially perceptive leader understands how a proposed change may affect all the people involved,they are able to create change more effectively.

Being aware of the emotions of others is also known as having ______.

Strategic planning is primarily a(n)______.

Conflict should only be defined as a struggle between two or more individuals over perceived differences regarding the policies or procedures one should follow.

Which of the following administrative skills can be thought of as "management by walking around"?

Resources in an organization can include which of the following?

Understanding Leadership

Recognizing Your Traits

Engaging Strengths

Understanding Philosophy and Styles

Attending to Task and Relationships

Creating a Vision

Establishing a Constructive Climate

Embracing Diversity and Inclusion

Listening to Out-Group Members

Managing Conflict

Addressing Ethics in Leadership

Overcoming Obstacles

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Exam 6: Developing Leadership Skills

Which of the following is NOT an example of a conceptual skill as outlined in your text?

Having an awareness of how people are motivated is a component of ______.

Understanding or having technical competence in their subordinates' activities does not make a leader more effective.

The underlying premise of emotional intelligence is ______.

Selecting the best solution is the last necessary step in problem solving.

Conflict is always unhealthy and bad.

Why is it important for leaders to "walk the walk" and "talk the talk"? Provide an example from your own leadership experience when you were able to do this.

Which of the following is NOT considered to be an administrative skill?

Administrative skills are the most fundamental of all skills required to be a leader.

People typically welcome change because it is a departure from the usual routine.

Coquese Washington's professional career is detailed in your text.Her ability to fit into any crowd and have their respect is an example of ______.

Sam is the manager of a small,regional ice cream company.As part of the staff training he leads each year,Sam has all of his employees engage in activities focused on learning about how to appropriately respond to other's wants and needs.This is an example of ______.

In the text,moving the University of Michigan's graduation to Eastern Michigan University is an example of a lack of ______.

______ skills are central to creating a strategic plan for an organization.

If a socially perceptive leader understands how a proposed change may affect all the people involved,they are able to create change more effectively.

Being aware of the emotions of others is also known as having ______.

Strategic planning is primarily a(n)______.

Conflict should only be defined as a struggle between two or more individuals over perceived differences regarding the policies or procedures one should follow.

Which of the following administrative skills can be thought of as "management by walking around"?

Resources in an organization can include which of the following?

Understanding Leadership

Recognizing Your Traits

Engaging Strengths

Understanding Philosophy and Styles

Attending to Task and Relationships

Creating a Vision

Establishing a Constructive Climate

Embracing Diversity and Inclusion

Listening to Out-Group Members

Managing Conflict

Addressing Ethics in Leadership

Overcoming Obstacles

Filters