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Questions
1. Which of the following terms is referred to as a general way of thinking about something, NOT necessarily based on research?
Idea
Theory
Approach
Direction
2. A theory can be defined as which of the following?
A general way of thinking about something
A set of beliefs based on experiences
A strategy used to solve a problem
A set of hypotheses, principles, or laws that explain a phenomenon
3. Leadership can be thought of as a/an ______ or competency that can be developed to effectively accomplish a task.
skill
approach
strategy
theory
4. Leadership as a behavior is different from viewing leadership as traits, abilities, and skills because behaviors can be ______.
observed
developed
effective
improved
5. The idea that leadership should focus on the communication between leaders and followers and not on the qualities of the leader describes thinking of leadership as a ______.
behavior
influence process
collaboration
relationship
6. Effective leadership is intended influence that creates ______ for the greater good.
power
change
security
vision
7. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Which of the following best describes the "Great Man" theories?
Identification of relationship behaviors of great leaders
Identification of innate qualities of great leaders
Identification of inherent traits of great leaders
Identification of learned skills of great leaders
8. Of the following statements, which relates best to the idea of trait based leadership?
Leaders have specific strengths that allow them to guide others as they work toward a goal, which is why leaders are born and not developed over time.
Leaders can influence those within a group to impact the group's ability to set and achieve goals.
Leaders use their relationships with others or their power in a specific situation, directly or through communication, to reach a specific goal.
Leadership is the process of helping a group move towards their goals, with a mostly non-coercive method.
9. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. When leadership is defined as an influence process, which of the following is TRUE?
Leadership is leader centered.
Leadership should be ethical.
Leadership is focused on achieving group goals.
Leadership is viewed as an interactive event between the leader and follower.
10. Ethical leadership approaches are concerned with the character of a leaders, the duties they serve, the decisions they make, and the outcomes they produce.
True
False
11. Leadership and management are NOT the same.
True
False
12. Leadership likely includes components of many dimensions, including traits, skills, behaviors, and relationships.
True
False
13. Which U.S. president is known for his charismatic oratorial style, a trait that afforded him influence over others.
Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover
John F. Kennedy
Richard Nixon
14. Of the six key traits of leadership, which is the foundation of all good leaders?
Charisma
Integrity
Determination
Sociability
15. If a soccer coach wants to be a successful leader, he or she should ______.
talk to other coaches and learn everything he or she can about playing the game
subscribe to several soccer magazines
read how-to books, instructors' manuals, and coaching books
all of these
16. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Confidence may be built from which of the following areas:
A fake sense of self
A wareness
A mentor
Practice
17. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Which characteristics would be associated with a determined leader?
Articulating the vision
Staying focused on the task
Taking a break
Clarifying the goals
18. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. These leaders represent different kinds of leadership throughout history.
Oprah Winfrey
Winston Churchill
Mickey Rooney
Mother Teresa
19. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Winston Churchill, who was prime minister of Great Britain, was known as ______.
a prolific writer
a talented painter
an excellent orator
superior to other students in his education
20. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Oprah Winfrey is known as having the following traits as a global leader:
aggressiveness
sincerity
determination
self-disclosure
21. A key trait, intelligence measures how high one's IQ is before considering his or her language skills.
True
False
22. Accepting smaller committee roles is a good idea to practice and build one's confidence.
True
False
23. Charisma is so prevalent in people's personalities that one could say it is the John Doe of the six key leadership traits.
True
False
24. A sociable person has pleasant interactions with others and brings positive energy to a group.
True
False
25. A person has integrity because he or she says he or she is going to do something and doesn't.
True
False