Chapter 8 - Lead with the Truth

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Fill in the blank: "In many cases, the leadership effort is under the microscope of public opinion, which: (1) inserts a layer of ______ to the leadership effort that is often ______ with _______ and"

[pg172-173]

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Fill in the blank: "In many cases, the leadership effort is under the microscope of public opinion, which: (2) inadvertently ________ the change process that the leader was charged with ________ upon accepting the leadership challenge."

[pg173]

Multiple Choice

The leader is viewed as the steward of the resources necessary to assist followers in their effort to meet performance expectations.

• Political

• Transactional

• Transformational

• Servant

Multiple Choice

The leader approaches followers with an eye for trading one thing for another.

• Political

• Transactional

• Transformational

• Servant

Multiple Choice

The personality of the leader drives the function of the organization.

• Authoritarian

• Authoritative

• Charismatic

• Contingency/Situational

Multiple Choice

The leader disperses decision-making and leadership authority to competent individuals and groups.

• Distributive

• Human Resources

• Learning Organizational Theory

• Political

Multiple Choice

Leadership is about the position/title held by the leader rather than the leader's knowledge or capacity to lead the organization toward its expressed goals/outcomes. The work enviorment is characterized by a top-down, militaristic culture.

• Authoritarian

• Authoritative

• Charismatic

• Contingency/Situational

Multiple Choice

The leader views the followership as an extended family comprised of individuals whose strengths is a resource to the function of the organization.

• Distributive

• Human Resources

• Learning Organizational Theory

• Political

Multiple Choice

The leaders decisions are significantly influenced by politics. The organization is viewed as an arena, contest, or jungle wherein there is competition for power and scarce resources.

• Distributive

• Human Resources

• Learning Organizational Theory

• Political

Multiple Choice

The leader is viewed as an expert, able to clearly define the goals that will lead the organization toward its outcomes. The knowledge of the leader is the foundation of its authority.

• Authoritarian

• Authoritative

• Charismatic

• Contingency/Situational

Multiple Choice

The leader evokes a sense of higher purpose, linking organizational outcomes to the common good.

• Political

• Transactional

• Transformational

• Servant

Multiple Choice

The leader views the organization as a living entity that must keep learning in order to survive and thrive.

• Distributive

• Human Resources

• Learning Organizational Theory

• Political

Multiple Choice

The leader adopts a style to complement what is going on in the organization.

• Authoritarian

• Authoritative

• Charismatic

• Contingency/Situational

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Fill in the blank: ".. leading with the truth does require more than [what] might meet the naked eye. It requires: (1) ________;"

[pg189]

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: ".. leading with the truth does require more than [what] might meet the naked eye. It requires: (2) a capacity to _________ and ________ to the opinions of others;"

[pg189]

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: ".. leading with the truth does require more than [what] might meet the naked eye. It requires: (3) constant attention on the ______ ______ of members of the team, coupled with a plan for _________ _________ and _______; and"

[pg189]

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Fill in the blank: ".. leading with the truth does require more than [what] might meet the naked eye. It requires: (4) unencumbered access to the __________ of others from all levels of the organization."

[pg189]

Poll

Authoritarian leadership is the sole leadership style of the leader/leadership.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

There is a perception in the organization that only ideas of the leaders are valued and respected.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

Politics are the key driver of decision-making.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

Leaders have difficulty speaking truth.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

Leaders have difficulty hearing truth.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

Followers have difficulty speaking truth.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

Followers have difficulty hearing truth.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

People who have spoken truth have experienced difficulty in the organization subsequent to having spoken the truth.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

There is a revolving door in the leadership ranks of the organization.

• Agree

• Disagree