LEAD 1300 Final Exam Review

Which term describes the process of achieving a vision?

• Job

• Task

• Quest

• Mission

Beliefs, ideas, or modes of action that people find worthwhile are considered _______.

• Ethics

• Values

• Views

• Principles

In terms of leadership, a mental model of an ideal future state is called a(n) ________.

• Vision

• Objective

• Dream

• Goal

According to the text regarding visionary leadership, which is a true test of a leader’s abilities?

• Creating the vision

• Implementing the vision

• Communicating the vision

• Gaining followers’ support of the vision

A challenge for the ethical leader is to be true to their values while being ______ their followers’ values.

• Complacent with

• Sensitive to

• Domineering toward

• Derisive of

One of the most effective ways in which a leader establishes the organization’s ethical climate is through which of their features?

• Behavior

• Time at the organization

• Display of strengths

• Position of authority

What is the term for when a group is unified to the extent that members prefer unanimity over conflicting ideas or different perspectives?

• Groupthink

• Production

• Norming

• Welcoming climate

What is the term for direct communication that enables a leader to resolve performance issues?

• Climate

• Weakness

• Constructive feedback

• Strength

Why does diversity matter?

• Because we live in an increasingly globalized world that has become widely interconnected

• It doesn’t matter

• Because it ensures everyone thinks the same way

• Because it makes everyone feel comfortable and never challenged

Failure of leaders to recognize, attend to, and honor diversity can hinder innovation because ______.

• Employees are less likely to openly share ideas

• Leaders are less engaged in such organizations

• Employees are less engaged in homogenous groups

• Internal competition among employees is reduced