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WorksheetsLead the Way Exam
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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.
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.
Angela has achieved business success, and many other people look up to her. This makes her a(n)
role model.
principal.
example.
hero.
Human capital refers to
how much we can work.
our own potential for leadership.
the sum of our knowledge, skills, health, and values.
the value of our knowledge about a specific topic.
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.
integrity.
emotional intelligence.
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.
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
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
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 d
Self-awareness
Self-management
Social awareness
Social management
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
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.
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
Which of the following leadership characteristics would be too difficult to fake:
Passion for work and people
Credibility
Integrity
Self-confidence
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.
