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LDR 300 Wk 2 – Apply: Test
Which type of power can Lee use in his role as the CEO in an organization?
Multiple Choice
- Referent power
- Expert power
- Coercive power
- Legitimate power
In the past and in early leadership studies, effective leadership was thought to be based on the heroic theory and included which of the following leadership traits?
Multiple Choice
- Intelligence quotient
- Expertise or experience
- Education level
- Height or gender
Tovah has been told that he needs to develop his skills as a leader. Which of these tools might best help Tovah?
Multiple Choice
- A SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis
- A GAPS (goals, abilities, perceptions, standards) analysis
- The GROW (goal, reality, opportunity, way forward) model
- A SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound) goal
Dr. Hamilton has researched and studied artificial intelligence for over 30 years. Which type of power does he have in that field?
Multiple Choice
- Coercive power
- Reward power
- Expert power
- Referent power
When evaluating a leader, you should not immediately conclude if the leader is good or bad because you must consider
Multiple Choice
- The leader, the followers, and multiple situations.
- Whether the followers like the leader and disagreed with the decisions.
- How long the leader and the followers have been working together.
- The overall performance of the team first.
What is the considered the most important, yet neglected, step of the A-O-R Model?
Multiple Choice
- Action
- Observation
- Refusal
- Reflection
How can the second and third phases of development planning be used to improve as a leader?
Multiple Choice
- They can be used to evaluate what areas a leader needs to work on and what resources are available.
- Those phases can lead to improved comradery on the team.
- They make it apparent what team a leader should work with.
- They allow a leader to focus on their followers.
Emmitt uses his leadership and position to produce effects on others and influence his followers. What term is used to describe this ability of leadership?
Multiple Choice
- Coercion
- Authority
- Power
- Force
Why is the Action-observation-reflection (AOR) model used in the fourth phase of the development planning process?
Multiple Choice
- Because it is when a development plan can be created.
- Because it is when an individual seeks feedback from others.
- Because it is the phase in which a leader can identify what areas to focus on to improve as a leader.
- Because in that phase a leader can identify the gaps in their own leadership skills.
What is the first phase of development planning for a leader?
Multiple Choice
- Identify available career opportunities.
- Identify strengths and weaknesses.
- Identify your career goals and assess your abilities.
- Identify your development resources.
Sherry is working on being a better leader. She has created a development plan and is now seeking to implement her plan. In this scenario, which model is best for addressing her leadership abilities?
Multiple Choice
- ABS – Access your feelings, Be apologetic, and Slap it (a high five)
- SOAR – Seek success, overcome challenges, achieve goals, reach high
- AOR – Action, Observation, and Reflection
- STAR – Show thankfulness, appreciation, and respect
Jim is a manager in a retail business. To be an effective manager and active leader, Jim should try to have how many people as direct reports?
Multiple Choice
- 3 to 10
- 1 or 2
- 20 to 30
- 10 to 20
Leaders, as opposed to strictly managers, are involved in which one of the following activities?
Multiple Choice
- Planning
- Paperwork
- Vision
- Regulations
Power is not only related to the leader. What are three aspects that impact power?
Multiple Choice
- The leader, the salary level, and the position title.
- The supervisor, the customers, and the location.
- The leader, the company, and how many co-workers
- The leader, the followers, and the situation.
Leaders use which of the following aspects to develop their experience and abilities:
Multiple Choice
- Rational and emotional experiences
- Emotional intelligence
- Development opportunities
- Intellectual experiences
What are the three important parts of leadership that determine how effective a leader is?
Multiple Choice
- The rules, the discipline, and the rewards
- The pay, benefits, and satisfaction
- The leader, the followers, and the situation.
- Friendliness, forgiveness, and expectations
Devin just completed a GAPS analysis. What should he do now to further his development plan?
Multiple Choice
- He should identify what are the “gaps” in his GAPS analysis.
- He should speak with his co-workers about their development plans.
- He should start his plan over.
- He should discuss his findings with his supervisor.
As the HR manager of her corporation, Maria is responsible for documenting formal warnings and sanctions due to misbehavior and poor performance. Which type of power does Maria wield?
Multiple Choice
- Referent power
- Coercive power
- Reward power
- Expert power
Nancy is a seeking to be an effective leader in her new role as regional sales manager. Which of the following leadership principles should Nancy focus on developing with her followers?
Multiple Choice
- Trust
- Discipline
- Patience
- Give feedback
Michael has a strong relationship of trust with one of his direct reports, Jenny. Which type of power can Michael use due to this relationship?
Multiple Choice
- Referent Power
- Legitimate power
- Expert power
- Coercive power