QUESTION Passion and compassion are a. Both part of Luthans and Avolio’s authentic leadership model b. Not components of the Luthans and Avolio’s model c. Essentially the same thing d. Characteristics of authentic leadership that can be developed ANSWER: D
QUESTION What are the two types of responses women have when faced with gender-based leadership stereotypes? a. Engage in emotional communication behaviors b. Demonstrate vulnerability by assimilating to the stereotype c. Engage in stereotype-countering behaviors d. Confidence level in decision making is reduced ANSWER: B, C
QUESTION Derrick is focused on helping his followers while using his values system and “heart.” Even in tough times he does not compromise his values. Derrick is applying a. Authentic leader behaviors consistent with the theoretical model b. Authentic leader behaviors consistent with the practical approach c. Transformational leader behaviors consistent with Bass’s model d. […]
QUESTION How can adaptive leadership be applied in real life? a. At the individual level b. In multiple settings such as family, work, community c. At the organizational level d. Between individual followers if they choose to participate in the process ANSWER: A, B, C
QUESTION Path-goal theory predicts that subordinates who have strong needs for affiliation prefer directive leadership. a. True b. False ANSWER: FALSE
QUESTION Which is not a characteristic a leader would demonstrate using George’s approach to authentic leadership? a. Understanding purpose b. Establishing trusting relationships c. Moral reasoning d. Passionate about mission ANSWER: C
QUESTION Participative leadership is effective with subordinates who have a strong need to control (internal locus of control). a. True b. False ANSWER: TRUE
QUESTION Heifetz is the leadership scholar credited with the development of adaptive leadership. a. True b. False ANSWER: TRUE
QUESTION Individuals with deep interest in and who truly care about what they do and also care about helping others are using which characteristics of authentic leadership? a. Compassion and heart b. Relationship and purpose c. Heart and connectedness d. Self-discipline and passion ANSWER: A
QUESTION Which of the following is an agentic characteristic? a. Sensitivity b. Helpfulness c. Independence d. Decisiveness ANSWER: C, D