Becoming a Leader Answers

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Someone using the coaching leadership style would be most likely to

A
Give strict instructions and punish anyone who deviated from them
B
Allow their workers to take command of their own separate tasks
C
Ask workers to complete a task with supervision and feedback
D
Call workers together in order to collaborate and discuss ideas
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In terms of parliamentary procedure, what is a motion?

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A motion is a formal passing of materials in a clockwise circle
B
A motion is a formal call to take some action
C
A motion is a formal insistence on following proper etiquette
D
A motion is a formal declaration of opposition to a debate
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The act of influencing others to accomplish an objective is typically seen in which of the following environments?

A
Business environments
B
Government environments
C
Military environments
D
All of the above
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Bruce is the owner of a small design firm. He hires Dick, Tim, Cassandra and Stephanie, who are some of the best designers in his city. Each of them has experience working independently. Bruce receives five rush orders and needs to have each of them completed in the least amount of time possible. In this example, which style of leadership would be most effective to meet Bruce’s goals?

A
Authoritarian
B
Coaching
C
Democratic
D
Delegative
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Which leadership style is most useful when time is abundant, quality output is essential, and enthusiasm and motivation from the employees needs to be generated?

A
Authoritarian
B
Coaching
C
Democratic
D
All of the above
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The right to make others do things is referred to as _________.

A
Power
B
Authority
C
Compliance
D
Vision
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An agenda is needed to conduct a purposeful meeting. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F
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A leader who encourages workers to take responsibility and is more concerned about quality than timeliness would likely be practicing which style of leadership?

A
Authoritarian
B
Coaching
C
Democratic
D
Delegative
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A leader who shields her workers from consequences of a team mistake and takes the blame herself is practicing which leadership skill?

A
Accountability
B
Decisiveness
C
Honesty
D
Vision
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A good leader should have a positive outlook.

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T
B
F
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Frankie is in charge of writing a script for a television show, along with six other writers. The script must be finished by the end of the week. Frankie’s co-workers all bring slightly different strengths to the table, but all are at least competent. Frankie wants to write the best possible script in the generous amount of time he has to work with. In this example, which style of leadership would be most effective for Frankie’s goals?

A
Authoritarian
B
Coaching
C
Democratic
D
Delegative
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The act of influencing others to accomplish an objective is typically seen in which of the following environments?

A
Business environments
B
Government environments
C
Military environments
D
All of the above
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Philip is hired at a delivery agency. His boss Hubert is frequently demanding of him, and threatens to fire him if his work ethic does not improve. Unfortunately, Philip is not given any guidance as to how he can improve his performance. In this example, which style of leadership is Hubert using?

A
Authoritarian
B
Coaching
C
Democratic
D
Delegative

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