Leadership

Multiple Choice

A simple definition of a leader is someone who

• is ready to take action at a moment’s notice.

• has the ability to guide or direct the actions of others.

• can recognize a bad situation and alert others.

• lives by a moral and ethical code.

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Leadership is especially important at the beginning of a business because

• businesses cannot afford to pay employees

• every company must have a president

• only certain types of people can be leaders

• startup failure rates are high

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Leadership is important when things are going well for a business because

• leaders determine the next step for the organization

• employees become discouraged in times of crisis

• team members usually embrace change

• people don't need role models

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Angela has achieved business success, and many other people look up to and imitate her. This makes her a(n)...

• role model

• leader

• example

• hero

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Human capital refers to

• how much we can work

• our own potential for leadership

• the sum of our knowledge, skills, health, and value

• the value of our knowledge about a specific topic

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Which of the following is a true statement about leadership

• Leadership cannot be studied and practiced

• Anyone can be a leader

• Leaders are typically poor managers

• Leaders are born, not made

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How much people believe what you say and are willing to follow you depends on your

• emotional intelligence

• credibility

• self-confidence

• responsibility

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If a leader wants people to believe in justice, a desire to do the right thing and an awareness of the rights of other people can be said to have

• the ability to share a vision

• competence

• self-awareness

• decisiveness

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a self-confident leader:

• S/He is truly invested in the work team

• S/He has the ability to share a vision

• S/He demonstrates empathy

• S/He is decisive, even in uncertain times

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Leaders who share a belief in justice, a desire to do the right thing, and an awareness of the rights of other people can be said to have

• competence

• integrity

• emotional intelligence

• credability

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If a leader takes ownership of a problem, makes sure it is fixed, and takes steps to prevent it from happening again, s/he is demonstrating

• flexibility

• adaptability

• responsibility

• social awareness

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A leader with emotional intelligence is good at managing

• feelings

• money

• raw materials

• facilities

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Frank has a good understanding of his own emotions. What component of emotional intelligence does Frank demonstrate?

• Self-awareness

• Self-management

• Social awareness

• Social management

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Stacie doesn't give in to her impulses of anxiety or anger; instead, she directs and controls her emotions effectively. What component of emotional intelligence does Stacie demonstrate?

• Self-awareness

• Self-management

• Social awareness

• Social management

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Cameron demonstrates empathy toward others on his work team-in other words, he strives to relate to them. What component of emotional intelligence does Cameron demonstrate?

• Self-awareness

• Self-management

• Social awareness

• Social management

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Communicating effectively, showing a sense of teamwork, and being a good negotiator are all ways to demonstrate which component of emotional intelligence?

• Self-awareness

• Self-management

• Social awareness

• Social management

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A willingness to learn, to change, and to take occasional risks all refer to a leader with

• credibility

• flexibility

• a passion for work and people

• business knowledge

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Alyssa strives to come up with unique ideas, approaches, and solutions for her work group. What leadership characteristic does she demonstrate?

• Integrity

• Passion for people

• Authenticity

• Creativity

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Which of the following leadership characteristics would be too difficult to fake:

• Passion for work and people

• credibility

• Integrity

• Self-confidence

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A leader should be an expert at his/her job. This demonstrates the leadership characteristic of

• emotional intelligence

• flexibility

• business knowledge

• ability to share a vision

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Ben is excited about his work.

• Passionate
• Sympathy

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Luther is an excellent problem-solver.

• Good Decision-maker
• Good Character

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Maria understands her employees feeling.

• Good Character
• Ethics

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Brian praises his employees for a job well done.

• Team Builder
• Good Character

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Mary treats her coworkers with respect.

• Good Character
• Good decision maker

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Maria treats her coworkers with respect.  She understands what they are doing and feeling.

• Good Character
• Good decision-maker

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Brent seeks input from his employees and gives them praise for work well done.

• Team Builder
• Empathy

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Jonathon assists his employees with setting goals for the future, based on their knowledge from the past.

• Visionary
• Team Builder

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Tina shows delight in her own work.

• Passionate
• Team Builder

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Janice has the ability to do what needs to be done without the influence of others.

• Self-driven
• Passionate

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Co-workers trust and respect Ginger. They know she always tells them the truth.

• Good Character
• Passionate

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Co-workers know Alice always tells them the truth.

• Good Character
• Passionate

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Clara embraces change and ideas of others.

• Good Work Ethic
• Good Decision-maker

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Trina cares for others more than she cares for herself

• Good character
• Sympathy
• Self-driven

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Demonstrates the ability to handle situations.

• Good decision maker
• Self-driven
• Passionate

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Ability to influence others.

• Inspire
• Optimistic
• Pessimistic

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Seeing things in a favorable and positive aspect.

• Optimistic
• Pessimistic
• Inspire

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Working in the present, learning from the past, and looking towards the future.

• Visionary
• Self-driven
• Mind-set

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The act of being a role-model; inspiring or guiding others.

• Leadership
• Initiative
• Self-driven
• Passionate

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Sharing or exchanging information, news, or ideas.

• Communication
• Leadership
• Initiative
• Punctual

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Ability to understand and share feelings of others. Example:  The Golden Rule "Treat Others the Way You Want to be Treated."

• Empathy
• Sympathy
• Self-driven
• Leaders

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An individual who leads or commands a group. Example:  Walt Disney.

• Good character
• Good decision-maker
• Open-minded
• Leader

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Jerry helps his team develop skills.

• Team Builder
• Good decision maker

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Ben is excited about his own work.

• Passionate
• Sympathy

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Clara embraces change and ideas of others.

• Good Work Ethic
• Unethical decisions

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Larry is an excellent problem-solver.

• Good Decision-maker
• Passionate

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__________ is constructive criticism that makes a team better and helps improve team members. 

• Feedback
• Good work ethics
• Good character
• Team builder

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Coworkers trust and respect Ginger. They know she always tells them the truth.

• Good Character
• Intelligence

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Tammy sets goals for her team and involves them in deciding the direction for the team.

• Visionary
• Ethics

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Elizabeth makes rapid judgments and knows the business so thoroughly. She stands by her decision and can adapt when needed.

• Good Decision-Maker
• Team leader

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Jerry gives employees leadership duties.

• Team Builder
• Cooperate

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Theresa sets goals involves employees in deciding the direction for the team.

• Visionary
• Passionate

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An individual cares about their job, what they do, and what they love.

• Passionate
• Punctual
• Self-driven

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Johnny assists with setting goals for the future.

• Visionary
• Self-Motivated

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Having a mindset that shows new thinking skills and ideas.

• Open-minded
• Initiative
• Cooperation

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Working with others to reach common goals while providing positive feedback. 

• Cooperation
• Adversities
• Adaptability

Teamwork & Professionalism

Career Readiness

Multiple Choice

For the Birds (by Pixar) is an example of _______ teamwork.

• good

• avian

• bad

• complete

Open Ended

Why is TEAMWORK important?

5 Reasons Teamwork Matters

Motivates unity in the workplace.

Offers differing perspectives and feedback.

Provides efficiency and productivity.

Great learning opportunities.

Gives people a sense of belonging.

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Working effectively and efficiently with others

• empathy

• initiative

• networking

• teamwork

Teamwork skills...

• Communication

• Time Management

• Problem-solving

• Listening

• Critical Thinking

• Collaboration

• Leadership

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_____________________ skills such as writing, speaking and body language are important work ethics so that you can be clear in your messages to others

• Communication

• Catching

• Performance

• Mental

Multiple Choice

 If you can keep things at work in order and have a neat workplace, then you have great______________.

• organization skills

• honesty

• money

• trust

Multiple Choice

With "teamwork", members create a strong sense of mutual ____________________ .

• honesty.
• hygiene.
• commitment.
• friendship.

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It is always important to ___________ yourself, others and the place where you work.

• respect

• wash

• love

• fear

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What is a Team?

• A group of people working on different things.
• A group of people where one member does all the work. 
• A group of people where one member makes all the decisions.
• A team is a small group of people working together for a common purpose.
  

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Listening to what others say and treating others well is showing ___________.

• attitude

• on time

• respect

• coolness

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Some jobs cannot be done alone and some can be done much better and faster if you have the quality of ____________________.

• caring

• teamwork

• sharing

• donuts available

Multiple Choice

Someone who works hard and has respect has a strong work _________.

• ethic

• attendance

• team

• environment

Open Ended

Name a quality or skill that exhibits professionalism in the workplace.

Top Characteristics of Professionalism

• Interpersonal skills

• Time Management

• Communication Skills

• Knowledgeable

• Work Ethic

• Appearance

Things Considered UNProfessional

• IT Misuse

• Inappropriate Attire

• Poor Grammar

• Being Late

• Lack of Preparation

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When is it acceptable to be dishonest in a professional setting? 

• When it benefits the employee 

• When it benefits the client 

• When it benefits the supervisor 

• It is never acceptable to be dishonest.

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 Which of the following demonstrates responsibility?

• Admitting to a mistake 

• Lying about an error 

• Procrastinating

• Taking extended lunch breaks

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Actions speak louder than words.

• True

• False

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Which of the following is the best method for communicating team goals? 

• Post the handouts on a bulletin board 

• Discuss goals in a group meeting

• Discuss the goals in meetings with one team member at a time 

• E-mail the goals to everyone on the team

Multiple Choice

When solving a problem in a group situation, which of the following traits should be demonstrated?

• Compromise

• Independence

• Stubborness

• Inflexiblity

Teamwork & Professionalism

Career Readiness

Multiple Choice

For the Birds (by Pixar) is an example of _______ teamwork.

• good

• avian

• bad

• complete

Open Ended

Why is TEAMWORK important?

5 Reasons Teamwork Matters

Motivates unity in the workplace.

Offers differing perspectives and feedback.

Provides efficiency and productivity.

Great learning opportunities.

Gives people a sense of belonging.

Multiple Choice

Working effectively and efficiently with others

• empathy

• initiative

• networking

• teamwork

Teamwork skills...

• Communication

• Time Management

• Problem-solving

• Listening

• Critical Thinking

• Collaboration

• Leadership

Multiple Choice

_____________________ skills such as writing, speaking and body language are important work ethics so that you can be clear in your messages to others

• Communication

• Catching

• Performance

• Mental

Multiple Choice

 If you can keep things at work in order and have a neat workplace, then you have great______________.

• organization skills

• honesty

• money

• trust

Multiple Choice

With "teamwork", members create a strong sense of mutual ____________________ .

• honesty.
• hygiene.
• commitment.
• friendship.

Multiple Choice

It is always important to ___________ yourself, others and the place where you work.

• respect

• wash

• love

• fear

Multiple Choice

What is a Team?

• A group of people working on different things.
• A group of people where one member does all the work. 
• A group of people where one member makes all the decisions.
• A team is a small group of people working together for a common purpose.
  

Multiple Choice

Listening to what others say and treating others well is showing ___________.

• attitude

• on time

• respect

• coolness

Multiple Choice

Some jobs cannot be done alone and some can be done much better and faster if you have the quality of ____________________.

• caring

• teamwork

• sharing

• donuts available

Multiple Choice

Someone who works hard and has respect has a strong work _________.

• ethic

• attendance

• team

• environment

Open Ended

Name a quality or skill that exhibits professionalism in the workplace.

Top Characteristics of Professionalism

• Interpersonal skills

• Time Management

• Communication Skills

• Knowledgeable

• Work Ethic

• Appearance

Things Considered UNProfessional

• IT Misuse

• Inappropriate Attire

• Poor Grammar

• Being Late

• Lack of Preparation

Multiple Choice

When is it acceptable to be dishonest in a professional setting? 

• When it benefits the employee 

• When it benefits the client 

• When it benefits the supervisor 

• It is never acceptable to be dishonest.

Multiple Choice

 Which of the following demonstrates responsibility?

• Admitting to a mistake 

• Lying about an error 

• Procrastinating

• Taking extended lunch breaks

Multiple Choice

Actions speak louder than words.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best method for communicating team goals? 

• Post the handouts on a bulletin board 

• Discuss goals in a group meeting

• Discuss the goals in meetings with one team member at a time 

• E-mail the goals to everyone on the team

Multiple Choice

When solving a problem in a group situation, which of the following traits should be demonstrated?

• Compromise

• Independence

• Stubborness

• Inflexiblity