Question 1

List and describe the steps for conducting a GAPS analysis.

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Step 1:Goals.The first step in a GAPS analysis is to clearly identify what you want to do or where you want to go with your career over the next year or so.This does not necessarily mean moving up or getting promoted to the next level.An alternative career objective might be to master one's current job-you may have just gotten promoted,and advancing to the next level is not important at the moment.Other career objectives might include taking on more responsibilities in your current position,taking a lateral assignment in another part of the company,taking an overseas assignment,or even cutting back on job responsibilities to gain more work-life balance.
Step 2:Abilities.People bring a number of strengths and development needs to their career goals.Over the years you may have developed specialized knowledge or a number of skills that have helped you succeed in your current and previous jobs.Similarly,you may also have received feedback over the years that there are certain skills you need to develop or behaviors you need to change.Good leaders know themselves-over the years they know which strengths they need to leverage and which skills they need to develop.
Step 3:Perceptions.The perceptions component of the GAPS model concerns how your abilities,skills,and behaviors affect others.What are others saying about your various attributes? What are their reactions to both your strengths and your development needs? A great way of obtaining this information is by asking others for feedback or through performance reviews or 360-degree feedback instruments.
Step 4:Standards.The last step in a GAPS analysis concerns the standards your boss or the organization has for your career objectives.For example,your boss may say you need to develop better public speaking,delegation,or coaching skills before you can get promoted.Similarly,the organization may have policies stating that people in certain overseas positions must be proficient in the country's native language,or it may have educational or experience requirements for various jobs.

Question 2

Based on the research of Peterson and Hicks,which statement about the development planning process is most likely FALSE?

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A)   The second phase in development planning requires conducting a formal GAPS analysis.
B)   The last phase in development planning is transferring learning to new environments.
C)   The first phase in development planning involves identifying career goals.
D)   There are five interrelated phases in the development planning process. A

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven specific steps for creating high-impact development plans?

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A)   Reflecting on your learning and progress with a partner
B)   Scheduling regular meetings with your superior
C)   Developing criteria for your success
D)   Participating in stretch assignments B

Question 4

According to the new leader onboarding roadmap,within the first two weeks,leaders should:

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A)   obtain external perspectives.
B)   establish organizational culture.
C)   meet all team members.
D)   complete a sub-team analysis.

Question 5

Having a good or bad supervisor is typically a product of luck on the part of followers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When a team has fewer than 15 people,what should new leaders do during the first two weeks?

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A)   Meet one-on-one with direct reports and group stars
B)   Schedule half-day one-on-one sessions with every team member
C)   Identify major areas of improvement and restructure the whole group
D)   Organize gatherings to learn personal information about team members

Question 7

Why is it important for followers to have a high level of technical competence?

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Question 8

Leadership practitioners can enhance the learning value of their experiences by taking a 10 percent stretch.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is most likely a benefit of keeping a journal?

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A)   Providing information for key followers
B)   Quantifying important strategic decisions
C)   Considering actions in a subjective way
D)   Documenting ideas for future speeches

Question 10

Discuss two ways to establish and maintain good peer relationships.

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Question 11

A high degree of technical competence is especially important to first-line supervisors because they typically spend time training followers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Research has shown that some executives are derailed because they are reluctant to adapt to superiors with leadership styles different from their own.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an example of behaviors that could be considered a "10 percent stretch"?

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A)   Using a motivational practice that has been very successful in the past
B)   Conversing informally with everyone in the office at least once each day
C)   Being more assertive or more quiet than usual in a meeting
D)   Seeking an opportunity to be chair of a committee

Question 14

Why should task forces that are formed to work on key change initiatives be staffed by stars?

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A)   Minimizes the need to outsource tasks
B)   Ensures that key players earn promotions
C)   Establishes an effective and reasonable time schedule
D)   Improves the odds of good recommendations being made

Question 15

How do leaders benefit from having high levels of technical competence?

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Question 16

According to the new leader's onboarding roadmap,new leaders should hold off-premise meetings with their direct reports during their third month of tenure if their team is large.Discuss the four major issues that should be covered in these off-premise meetings.

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Question 17

Individuals with high levels of technical competence are unlikely to belong to a leader's in-group.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Discuss three ways to improve technical competence.

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Question 19

What is the fastest way to alter the culture and norms of a team?

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A)   Change the people in the team
B)   Revise the organizational mission
C)   Modify the corporate strategy
D)   Implement new team rules

Question 20

Step one in the GAPS analysis addresses a person's strengths,skills,and development needs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Skills for Developing Yourself As a Leader

List and describe the steps for conducting a GAPS analysis.

Based on the research of Peterson and Hicks,which statement about the development planning process is most likely FALSE?

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven specific steps for creating high-impact development plans?

According to the new leader onboarding roadmap,within the first two weeks,leaders should:

Having a good or bad supervisor is typically a product of luck on the part of followers.

When a team has fewer than 15 people,what should new leaders do during the first two weeks?

Why is it important for followers to have a high level of technical competence?

Leadership practitioners can enhance the learning value of their experiences by taking a 10 percent stretch.

What is most likely a benefit of keeping a journal?

Discuss two ways to establish and maintain good peer relationships.

A high degree of technical competence is especially important to first-line supervisors because they typically spend time training followers.

Research has shown that some executives are derailed because they are reluctant to adapt to superiors with leadership styles different from their own.

Which of the following is NOT an example of behaviors that could be considered a "10 percent stretch"?

Why should task forces that are formed to work on key change initiatives be staffed by stars?

How do leaders benefit from having high levels of technical competence?

According to the new leader's onboarding roadmap,new leaders should hold off-premise meetings with their direct reports during their third month of tenure if their team is large.Discuss the four major issues that should be covered in these off-premise meetings.

Individuals with high levels of technical competence are unlikely to belong to a leader's in-group.

Discuss three ways to improve technical competence.

What is the fastest way to alter the culture and norms of a team?

Step one in the GAPS analysis addresses a person's strengths,skills,and development needs.