Question 1

________ refers to leader development programs that focus on information about content of leadership and fundamental concepts such as communication,feedback,and contingent rewards.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Whereas ________ involves providing individualized and constructive feedback on someone's performance while focusing on future improvement,________  provides individualized attention with a feedback and future orientation,but tends to be less task specific.

Accepted Answer

A) mentoring;coaching 
B) a feedback intensive program;mentoring 
C) coaching;mentoring 
D) a feedback intensive program;coaching

Question 3

For individuals to learn,they must be willing to learn and be motivated..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Using a combination of tools and methods addresses different styles that reinforce one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

________ focuses on education and teaching participants the skills to effectively conduct the day-to-day activities of the individual's role in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) Executive development 
B) Leader development 
C) Leadership development 
D) Supervisory and managerial development

Question 6

In Thailand,hearing about weaknesses and mistakes directly would be highly inappropriate.The person would be embarrassed and perceive damage to his/her ability to lead.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

________ targets developing leadership for the organization and frequently highly individualized in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) Executive development 
B) Leader development 
C) Leadership development 
D) Supervisory and managerial development

Question 8

Western cultures typically focus on developing their employees for the long term and therefore focus on long-term results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In high power distance cultures development opportunities are made available to as many people as possible and leaders may not feel comfortable about being singled out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Whereas________  addresses the content of the change________ , addresses the process.

Accepted Answer

A) learning;development 
B) development;learning 
C) education;learning 
D) development;education

Question 11

Leadership scholars widely agree that leaders can improve and develop their leadership skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Research indicates outward-bound experiences increase both team cohesion and leader effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One of the fundamental premises of this textbook is that leaders are born and not made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Effective leader development programs require all of the following factors except:

Accepted Answer

A) individual commitment to growth 
B) organizational commitment and resources 
C) fit between person and organization 
D) opportunities for practice

Question 15

Providing feedback to leaders in high power distance cultures such as________  ,would be uncomfortable,improper,and perhaps even career threatening.

Accepted Answer

A) Denmark 
B) Saudi Arabia 
C) the United States 
D) Israel

Question 16

Coaching is a strong method for leader development because it provides leaders with all of the following opportunities except:

Accepted Answer

A) opportunity for practice 
B) feedback on new learning 
C) fit and integration 
D) rich developmental experience

Question 17

Coaching programs often include all of the following methods for leader development except:

Accepted Answer

A) opportunity for practice 
B) feedback on new learning 
C) individual awareness 
D) rich developmental experience

Question 18

________ is individually focused,taking a more holistic approach to increase self-awareness and provide skills.

Accepted Answer

A) Executive development 
B) Leader development 
C) Leadership development 
D) Supervisory and managerial development

Question 19

The U.S.Army uses a method for leader and leadership development known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Be,Do,Know 
B) Know,Do,Be 
C) Be,Know,Do 
D) Know,Be,Do

Question 20

Whereas________  is the expansion of a person's capacity to be effective in leadership roles, focuses on an organization's capacity to get the work done through its many leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) leadership development;leader development 
B) leader development;leadership development 
C) leadership education;leader development 
D) leader education;leadership training

Exam 10: Developing Leaders

________ refers to leader development programs that focus on information about content of leadership and fundamental concepts such as communication,feedback,and contingent rewards.

Whereas involves providing individualized and constructive feedback on someone's performance while focusing on future improvement, provides individualized attention with a feedback and future orientation,but tends to be less task specific.

For individuals to learn,they must be willing to learn and be motivated..

Using a combination of tools and methods addresses different styles that reinforce one another.

________ focuses on education and teaching participants the skills to effectively conduct the day-to-day activities of the individual's role in the organization.

In Thailand,hearing about weaknesses and mistakes directly would be highly inappropriate.The person would be embarrassed and perceive damage to his/her ability to lead.

________ targets developing leadership for the organization and frequently highly individualized in nature.

Western cultures typically focus on developing their employees for the long term and therefore focus on long-term results.

In high power distance cultures development opportunities are made available to as many people as possible and leaders may not feel comfortable about being singled out.

Whereas addresses the content of the change , addresses the process.

Leadership scholars widely agree that leaders can improve and develop their leadership skills.

Research indicates outward-bound experiences increase both team cohesion and leader effectiveness.

One of the fundamental premises of this textbook is that leaders are born and not made.

Effective leader development programs require all of the following factors except:

Providing feedback to leaders in high power distance cultures such as________ ,would be uncomfortable,improper,and perhaps even career threatening.

Coaching is a strong method for leader development because it provides leaders with all of the following opportunities except:

Coaching programs often include all of the following methods for leader development except:

________ is individually focused,taking a more holistic approach to increase self-awareness and provide skills.

The U.S.Army uses a method for leader and leadership development known as:

Whereas________ is the expansion of a person's capacity to be effective in leadership roles, focuses on an organization's capacity to get the work done through its many leaders.