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PED 3 EXAM

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Leadership is best defined as ________.

a)

project one's abilities in the lack of actual accomplishments

b)

reduce the dependence of team members on each other

c)

induce the team members to focus on individual goals rather than collective goals

d)

process of social influence, which maximizes the efforts of others, towards the achievement of a goal.

2.

The focus of Trait Theory is ________.

a)

the special relationship that leaders establish with a small group of their followers

b)

the personal qualities and characteristics that differentiate leaders from non-leaders

c)

the way the leader makes decisions

d)

the extent to which followers are willing and able to accomplish a specific task

3.

Trait theories mostly predict the ________.

a)

the emergence of a leader

b)

differences between an effective and an ineffective leader

c)

the success of a leader

d)

roles to be played by the leader

4.

Marco Marinay was leading the client services division of AmWeb for seven years when he was asked to move to another region where the company was setting up its office. Before moving, Marco was asked to help in finding a successor for him from his team. Marco’s most obvious choice was Justin Magharing and the management accepted his choice as Justin was a popular person across the company. Justin was known for his vivacious nature, he was often seen speaking to employees from various divisions, and was always excited to take up a new opportunity. Once he became a leader, he continued to give employees freedom and flexibility even if it resulted in deficiencies on the work front like missed deadlines or low quality. Justin’s initial weeks as a leader were full of confusion among his team members, but many felt that the situation would come under control. When things did not improve in the next two months and many complaints poured in from clients, the management realized that Justin was not the best candidate to lead the team. Which of the following, if true, would best explain this outcome?

a)

Justin was a high-performing employee and enjoyed good relationships with everyone on the team.

b)

Everyone felt Justin was given insufficient time to prove his worth as a leader.

c)

The study has shown that traits can predict the emergence of a leader, but not his/her efficiency as a leader.

d)

The client complaints were a common thing encountered by the company.

5.

Contingency theories focus on the ________ that impact leadership success.

a)

personality variables

b)

leader's abilities to inspire and transform followers

c)

situational variables

d)

values and ethics

6.

Which of the following theories of leadership is based on situational variables?

a)

attribution theory

b)

trait theories

c)

charismatic leadership theory

d)

path-goal theory

7.

Which of the following theoretical approaches in the study of leadership focuses on followers' readiness as a determinant of effective leadership?

a)

situational leadership theory

b)

behavioral theories

c)

Fiedler contingency model

d)

laissez-faire leadership

8.

Leaders who function primarily by clarifying role and task requirements to accomplish established goals exhibit a(n) ________ style of leadership.

a)

transformational

b)

charismatic

c)

transactional

d)

employee-oriented

9.

________ leaders inspire followers to transcend their self-interests for the good of the organization and can have an extraordinary effect on their followers.

a)

Transformational

b)

Transactional

c)

Task-oriented

d)

Production-oriented

10.

A transactional leader is likely to ________.

a)

reward employees for the work that they have done, thus recognizing accomplishments

b)

help followers trust the leader and develop a loyalty toward the common vision

c)

stimulate others in the organization to become thinkers of what the organization is all about

d)

pay attention to the emotional needs of others and consider individual differences

11.

Leadership requires others, and that implies they don’t need to be indirect reports.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

12.

Leadership includes a goal, influence, and intended outcome.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

13.

Trait Theory determines whether the observed behavior is caused by internal or external factors.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

14.

Researchers who support the Great Man theory believe that people are born to lead.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

15.

James Kouzes and Barry Posner, authors of The Leadership Challenge, interviewed 74,000 people to identify the top ten characteristics needed in a leader.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

16.

Teachers should master their subject matter, and so the leaders must master their own self.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

17.

Maturity is the willingness and ability of a person to take responsibility for directing his or her own behavior.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

18.

In relationship behavior, the leader engages in one-way communication by not providing socio-emotional support.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

19.

In task behavior, the leader engages in two-way communication.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

20.

A leader must never be remiss of his duty to keep his or her subordinates abreast of what’s going on in their organizations.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

21.

Which is the essence of Servant-Leadership?

a)

Leading is serving

b)

Leading is making your subordinates feel your power over them.

c)

Leading is ensuring that yourself is the first.

d)

Leading is Changing

22.

What is the message of situational leadership?

a)

A Leader is first a servant.

b)

A leader must fit leadership style to the follower’s level of readiness and willingness.

c)

A leader can choose the leadership style that fits him most.

d)

Authoritarian leadership is best because an organization accomplishes much.

23.

Who is most interested in improving the present status of an organization?

a)

The authoritarian leader

b)

The laissez faire type of leader

c)

The transformational leader

d)

The servant leader

24.

What must a leader do if wants innovation to affect substantially and positive school culture?

a)

Sustain the innovation

b)

Introduce innovation and change it from time to time.

c)

Ensure everyone will accept the innovation, no exception.

d)

School heads must implement the innovation with intimidation.

25.

He is the person responsible for the term “Servant Leadership”.

a)

Robert F. Greenflower

b)

Roberto K. Greenfield

c)

Robert K. Greenleaf

d)

Robert K. Greenlead

26.

The leadership style suited for the disillusioned learners.

a)

Delegating

b)

Supporting

c)

Coaching

d)

Directing

27.

Growing competence and variable commitment is the developmental description of_________.

a)

Capable but Cautious performer

b)

Disillusioned Learner

c)

Self-reliant achiever

d)

Enthusiastic Beginner

28.

Situational leadership II (SLII), a concept identified by_________.

a)

Kenneth H. Blanchard

b)

Keneth B. Hanchard

c)

Robert H. Blanchard

d)

Robert Hanchard

29.

Joseph and Winston et.al (2006, cited in Martin and Fellenz, 2010) say that the leadership style of some leaders is based on the following concept, except:

a)

Trust

b)

Empathy

c)

Integrity

d)

Charisma

30.

The developmental level of Enthusiastic Beginner is ________.

a)

Highest Level of Commitment and competence

b)

Some competence and low commitment

c)

Growing competence and variable commitment

d)

Low competence but high commitment

31.

It means stakeholders are free to govern the school as mandated by R.A. 9155 (“Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001.”), subject to a set of implementing rules and regulations of the Department of Education. Others call this decentralization.

a)

Autonomy

b)

Shared Mission

c)

Shared Vision

d)

Collaboration

32.

It is the commitment to pursue necessary tasks in realizing the vision.

a)

Autonomy

b)

Shared Mission

c)

Shared Vision

d)

Collaboration

33.

What domain of NCBHS these actions of assessment for learning, development, and implementation, instructional supervision, and technical assistance that school heads take or delegate to others to promote good teaching and high-level learning among pupils/students, belongs?

a)

Instructional Leadership

b)

Creating a Student-Centered Learning Climate

c)

HR Management and Professional Development

d)

School Leadership

34.

What domain in NCBHS includes creating opportunities to make learners functionally literate. Do they create a learner–centered, safe and healthy environment that supports continuous learning and sharing of knowledge?

a)

Instructional Leadership

b)

Creating a Student-Centered Learning Climate

c)

HR Management and Professional Development

d)

School Leadership

35.

IPPD stands for ____________.

a)

Individual Plan for Professional Development

b)

Institution Plan for Professional Development

c)

Individual Process for Professional Development

d)

Institution Process for Professional Development

36.

The following statements are the purposes and objectives of RA 9155, except one:

a)

To enable the schools and learning centers to reflect the values of the community by allowing teachers/learning facilitators and other staff to have the flexibility to serve the needs of all learners.

b)

To ensure that schools and learning centers receive the kind of focused attention they deserve and that educational programs, projects, and services take into account the interests of all members of the community.

c)

To define the roles and responsibilities of, and provide resources to, the field offices which shall implement educational programs, projects, and services in communities they serve.

d)

To mobilize the community as well as the local government units to invest time, money, and effort in making the school a better place to learn in.

37.

It means an open presentation to stakeholders of school accountabilities such as fiscal and material resources as well as school records among others.

a)

Autonomy

b)

Shared Governance

c)

Transparency

d)

Accountability

38.

Why is School-Based Management important?

a)

More responsibilities dissolved to schools through SBM, so that schools have greater autonomy and flexibility in managing their operations and resources towards school development.

b)

It allows local decision-makers to determine the appropriate mix of inputs and education policies adapted to local realities and needs.

c)

Additional autonomy makes schools more transparent in their operations and accountable to the community for their performance and proper use of funds as the Quality of school education directly impacts students’ learning outcomes.

d)

All of the Above

39.

It provides a package of policy reforms focused on Key Reform Thrusts (KRTs).

a)

Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan

b)

Local Government Code

c)

Governance of Basic Education

d)

Basic Education Sector Reform Agenda

40.

It empowers educational leaders and stakeholders to focus on school improvement and the total well-being of school children.

a)

Schools First Initiative

b)

Local Government Code

c)

Governance of Basic Education

d)

Basic Education Sector Reform Agenda

41.

The Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160) provided for a more responsive local government structure through a system of decentralization where local governments are given more power, authority, responsibilities, and resources.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

42.

The main goal of SBM is to mobilize the community as well as the local government units to invest time, money, and effort in making the school a better place to learn in.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

43.

The school head is expected to provide strong, dynamic, innovative, and competent leadership in promoting and sustaining quality education.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

44.

The National Competency-Based Standards for School Heads (NCBSSH) is a mechanism to systematically determine the training and development needs of school heads in order to support improved practices as effective school leaders.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

45.

The Department of Education should not take into account regional and sectoral needs and conditions and shall encourage local planning in the development of educational policies and programs.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

46.

Effective leadership is the core of every successful school.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

47.

The participation, coordination between and among the schools, the local school boards, the Parent Teachers Associations (PTAs) must not be encouraged.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

48.

Internal stakeholders are composed of community members, people from non-governmental organizations or NGOs, and the local government officials who have a stake in the education of the children.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

49.

The School Improvement Process puts in place a continuing systematic method of upgrading the delivery of educational services at the school level.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

50.

Teachers, school heads must be given the opportunity to make choices. They must actively participate in school improvement planning.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE