Deck 6: Leadership

Question 1

Begin with _____ is common advice that emphasizes the importance of developing a strategy when serving as a leader.

A) the end in mind
B) communication
C) setting an example
D) investing in people

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Leaders should not send reminders for approaching deadlines because that can convey a sense of mistrust and lack of confidence in group members.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Seeing yourself as competent and able to the job, and knowing your weaknesses but not being deterred by them, are part of the leadership trait of

A) responsibility.
B) self-management.
C) vision.
D) confidence.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

To communicate effectively, leaders may repeat instructions in another way to make sure everyone understands.

Question 5

Elizabeth worked hard for the quarterly bonus. This is an example of an intrinsic motivator.

Question 6

Which writer and researcher identifies five levels of leadership: executive, effective leader, competent manager, contributing team member, and highly capable individual?

A) Robert Greenleaf
B) Peter Senge
C) Stephen Covey
D) Jim Collins

Question 7

A leader who delegates gets more accomplished.

Question 8

Taking ownership of the responsibility for the success or failure of a group is part of leading.

Question 9

Which qualities does Jack Welch believe a leader should possess?

A) integrity, intelligence, and emotional maturity
B) an upbeat attitude and the ability to convey it to others
C) the abilities to make tough decisions and to get things done
D) All of the above

Question 10

Condoleezza Rice provides a good illustration of a leader who sets an example for others.

Question 11

A _____ leader makes sure employees have the skills, supplies, and equipment to do their work well.

A) responsible
B) lifelong
C) visionary
D) confident

Question 12

Effective leaders do not try to prevent conflict, since that is almost impossible. Instead, they prepare to handle conflict when it happens.

Question 13

Which writer and researcher is associated with the theory that calls for leaders to be designers, teachers, and stewards?

A) Peter Senge
B) Robert Greenleaf
C) Stephen Covey
D) Jim Collins

Question 14

An online survey is an effective way for an administrative professional to gather information.

Question 15

Which writer and researcher is associated with the theory that a leader should set a good example, involve employees in setting goals, align company practices and values, and let employees decide how to achieve goals?

A) Peter Senge
B) Robert Greenleaf
C) Stephen Covey
D) Jim Collins

Question 16

Managers focus more on the long term, and leaders focus more on the short term.

Question 17

A leader who asks for input and solutions from employees is demonstrating which method of successful leadership?

A) investing in people
B) setting a good example
C) asking questions
D) communicating effectively

Question 18

Helping employees grow and succeed is a concept associated with the _____ leadership theory introduced by Robert Greenleaf.

A) servant
B) situational
C) autocratic
D) lifelong

Question 19

According to General Ronald Fogleman, which quality besides sincerity does a leader with integrity possess?

A) consistency
B) substance
C) good finisher
D) All of the above

Question 20

Being able to set goals and solve problems are characteristics of the leadership trait of self-management.