Exam 20: The Road Ahead: Challenge and Charge

Abraham Lincoln's great competence was seen in his knowledge of history, law, and current conditions, which he used in addition to common sense and practical judgment in dealing with people. He had common sense, a kindly disposition, a straightforward purpose, and a shrewd perception of the ins and outs of human nature. In the context of the nine keys of leadership success, which component does this exemplify?

In the context of the nine keys of leadership success, which of the following best describes the multiplication key?

Abraham Lincoln was by nature a teacher-patient and encouraging people. Almost no situation could occur in which Lincoln could not apply the techniques of metaphor and example to instruct his audience and inspire them. In the context of the nine keys of leadership success, which component does this exemplify?

In the context of the nine keys of leadership success, which of the following refers to the importance of ethics, including the character of the leader-honor, honesty, courage, and other related qualities?

In the context of the nine keys of leadership success, which of the following refers to a leader's mastery of leadership principles, including the assignment of work, communication with followers, team building, and the rewarding of performance?

Lincoln's knowledge of the American people and his ability to use humor and wit to communicate without rancor are examples of understanding people and the art of persuasion.

The fact that Lincoln held the bar high for his generals, and that he replaced them, no matter how uncomfortable he personally felt, if they failed to perform is evidence of his ________.

Lincoln's selection and support of Ulysses S. Grant as Commander of the Union Army was an example of effective delegation.

Two aspects of caring leadership are commitment to a task and ________.

Abraham Lincoln's delivery of the Gettysburg address was an example of the desire and ability to convey a powerful vision.

In the context of the nine keys of leadership success, which of the following refers to a leader's ability to achieve results, including the degree of discipline the leader has developed in followers, and the effective use of corrective action?

Both ________ and ________ led their teams by commitment to a task and ________ for people.

In the context of the nine keys of leadership success, which of the following best describes the front door key?

Examples of Lincoln's mastery of leadership principles include assignment of work, developing a high performance team, and ________.

Lincoln's character, the ability of his followers, and the economic strength of the North combined to illustrate the ________.

In the context of the nine keys of leadership success, which of the following refers to a leader's ability to understand people and to persuade them to do things, including sensitivity to their needs, skill in listening and speaking, and motivation effectiveness?

The trend toward team-based projects, virtual communities, and ________ will only accelerate the move toward shared leadership and the need for leadership education.

In the context of the nine keys of leadership success, Abraham Lincoln's devotion to goodness as he understood it to be, regardless of self-interest or the dictates of public opinion, is evidence of his ability to multiply effectiveness.