Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of In your opinion, is it more difficult...

Question 3

A leader can implement the vision by:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Give an example from your professional or...

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Articulating a vision includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Creating a Vision

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

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

A leader can implement the vision by:

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Articulating a vision includes all of the following except:

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