Deck 7: Creating a Vision

Question 1

Saying a leader "walks the walk" indicates he or she models the values, attitudes, and behaviors of the vision to others.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Leaders should not be concerned that group members can see their values in the values of the vision.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Setting a fundraising goal for cancer research is an example of a vision providing a map.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

A vision paints a picture of a realistic image of the future, not grounded in what should be but what it is.

Question 5

Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope is an example of a poorly implemented vision.

Question 6

The Team In Training marathons are an example of a vision including a challenge.

Question 7

The value of a vision is that it shows others the meaningfulness of their work.

Question 8

Articulating the vision requires that the leader use the right language that is inspiring and motivating.

Question 9

What is not one of the five characteristics of a vision?

A) A picture
B) A change
C) Values
D) A challenge
E) A formula

Question 10

Visions must be detailed to be effective.

Question 11

Change can include taking the best parts of the prior system and strengthening them.

Question 12

A(n) ___________ is a mental model of a(n) ___________ future state.

A) idea, visualized
B) plan, perfect
C) vision, ideal
D) value, chaotic
E) schemata, imagined

Question 13

Ideally, the leaders and the members of the organization share the vision.

Question 14

The implementation of a vision is a continuous process.

Question 15

Leaders should avoid adapting the vision to the attitudes and values of the audience.

Question 16

Visions should use exclusive language.

Question 17

Symbols are not frequently used to articulate a vision as they are ineffective.

Question 18

Articulating a vision requires leaders to:

A) Adapt their vision to the audience
B) Highlight the intrinsic value of their vision
C) Choose the right language that is also inclusive
D) All of the above
E) A and C only

Question 19

Advocating change can lead to charges of "stirring the pot."

Question 20

A vision provides a map - a laid-out path to follow - that gives direction so followers know when they are on track and when they have slipped off course.

Question 21

In what phase of a vision being deployed does a leader's real test of abilities occur?

A) Creating a vision
B) Explaining the vision
C) Articulating the vision
D) Implementing the vision
E) All of the above

Question 22

President Kennedy's statement "Ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your country" reflects which of the following characteristics of the vision?

A) A challenge
B) A symbol
C) A picture
D) A map
E) Values

Question 23

Vision's ability to provide a path to follow refers to what characteristic?

A) A challenge
B) A symbol
C) A change
D) A map
E) All of the above

Question 24

What is not a way for leaders to implement a vision?

A) Be living models of ideals and values
B) Set high performance expectations
C) Act out the vision themselves
D) Encourage and empower others to reach goals
E) All of the above are ways to implement a vision

Question 25

When the University of Michigan football team used the book Into Thin Air, how was Mt. Everest used?

A) A goal
B) A symbol
C) A trip
D) A challenge
E) None of the above

Question 26

In your opinion, is it more difficult to articulate a vision or to implement it? Why?

Question 27

A vision's ability to point the way to a new way of doing things better refers to a ____.

A) change
B) map
C) picture
D) challenge
E) None of the above

Question 28

Mother Teresa linked her vision of serving the poor and disenfranchised with her followers' beliefs of ____.

A) egocentrism
B) hubris
C) self-sacrifice
D) wealth
E) None of the above

Question 29

Give an example from your professional or personal life where values played a role in development of a vision.

Question 30

A leader can implement the vision by:

A) Going it alone
B) Demanding change overnight
C) Empowering others
D) All of the above
E) None of the above

Question 31

According to the text, when articulating a vision, leaders should be careful of what?

A) Describing too large of a change
B) Describing too small of a change
C) Being too confident
D) Being too vague
E) All of the above

Question 32

What is the role of followers in sharing and implementing the leader's vision?

Question 33

From your own life experience, describe an incidence in which a leader had strong vision but failed to implement it.

Question 34

Vision's inclusion of ideas, beliefs, and modes of action that people find worthwhile refers to what characteristic?

A) A challenge
B) Values
C) A picture
D) A map
E) All of the above

Question 35

It is key for a leader to do the following when implementing a vision:

A) Delegate responsibility to others
B) Set easily attainable goals
C) "Talk the talk"
D) Set challenging goals
E) None of the above

Question 36

Briefly define the characteristics of a vision. Explain how you could use them to develop a workable vision for a cause you believe in.

Question 37

Why do people resist change? Explain how you would go about drawing people to a new and controversial cause.

Question 38

Articulating a vision includes all of the following except:

A) Using motivating and uplifting language
B) Establishing reinforcement standards
C) Using inclusive language
D) Highlighting the intrinsic value of the visions
E) Adapting the vision to the audience