Leadership session 2 - Part 1

1.       Which one of the following is not part of what makes an individual unique?

• a.       heredity

• b.       genes

• c.       gender

• d.       athletic ability

1.       The interactionist view of individual differences suggests:

• a.       the environment determines who we are

• b.       genes are the most important factor in making people who they are

• c.       heredity and the environment both influence individual differences

• d.       culture is one of the key factors in determining how people behave

 

1.       Personality is best defined as:

• a.       a person’s traits based on their genes

• b.       a set of traits that make a person unique

• c.       how people behave based on their values

• d.       behaviors that make people different

 

Jose believes in being honest in all situations.  This is a reflection of Jose’s __________.

• a.       values

• b.       personal choice

• c.       culture

• d.       temperament

 ___________ are natural aptitudes, whereas __________ are acquired talents.

• a.       Personality traits; behaviors

• b.       Abilities; skills.

• c.       Leadership skills; management skills

• d.       Values; cultural tendencies

Abilities tend to be:

• a.       stable over an extended period of time

• b.       related to culture

• c.       based on values

• d.       related to leadership

When people are encouraged to behave outside their zone of comfort, they are likely to:

• a.       learn and grow even though the behavior is threatening to them

• b.       develop leadership skills

• c.       become frustrated

• d.       resist change and revert to the comfort zone at all costs

1.       Which of the traits generally cannot be acquired through time and appropriate experience?

• a.       knowledge of industry

• b.       self-confidence

• c.       intelligence

• d.       honesty

1.       Which of the following have been found to be relatively universal values?

• a.       Individuality and Individual dignity

• b.       Personal achievement and performance

• c.       Fairness and honesty       

• d.       Desire for recognition and rewards

1.       United States laws forbid business people to bribe others even in cultures where bribery is expected or necessary.  This approach to ethics reflects a ___________ view of ethics.

• a.       universalist

  
  

• b.       contingency

• c.       relativist

• d.       cultural