Behavioral/Role Theory & The Sorcerer's Stone

According to behavior theory, leaders can be _________ rather than ___________.

• made, born

• born, made

• criticized, celebrated

• celebrated, criticized

Successful leadership is based on ________________.

• inherent traits

• innate abilities

• learn-able behavior

• creativity and ability

Behavioral theory assumes leadership capability:

• is more prevalent in some than others

• is innate from birth

• is a goal not worthy of aspiring for

• can be learned

To assess leadership using behavioral theory, you assess:

• leadership success

• actions of leaders

• leadership failures

• all of the above

In role theory, people define roles for themselves based on:

• social learning

• reading

• others' expectations for them

• all of the above

What is a schema?

• a map used in education

• beliefs we use to make sense of the world around us

• a style of leadership

• our wants and desires

In Role Theory, people will act:

• within the roles they choose to adopt

• against the roles expected of them

• outside of societal norms

• within societal norms

Leaders are most affected by role theory if they:

• don't care about others' opinions

• are afraid of large crowds

• are sensitive to the views of those around them

• are better in small groups

People subtly encourage others to act within the roles they have for them.

• True

• False

What is a role sender?

• Someone who assigns roles to leaders

• Someone who sends expectations to leaders through their behavior

• Someone who does not value leadership

• Someone with leadership potential