Unit 3 Leadership & Goals Review

1. 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.

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.
• start-up failure rates are high.

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

• role model.
• leader.
• example.
• hero.

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.

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

• emotional intelligence.
• credibility.
• self-confidence.
• responsibility.

If a leader wants people to believe what s/he says and follow him/her, s/he must demonstrate

• the ability to share a vision.
• self-awareness.
• competence.
• decisiveness.

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.
• emotional intelligence.
• integrity.
• credibility.

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 circumstances.

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.

A leader with emotional intelligence is good at managing

• feelings.
• money.
• raw materials.
• facilities.