Exam 16: Positive Leadership

Over the last several years, the slower economy has meant that Maine Plumbing and Heating has had fewer customers, which has caused some concern among its dozen employees. But Gary, the owner, has found a number of ways to reassure and encourage his workers. How would you describe Gary?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 41

What is the term used in psychology to describe how the human mind reacts more quickly and strongly to perceived bad things than it does to good things?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 42

What type of leaders set their successors up for failure because it will be a testament to their own greatness if the company doesn't perform well without them?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 43

Hopes and dreams for the future are what keep people moving forward. Leadership means linking people's hopes and dreams to _________ so that people can take action toward achieving the future.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 44

What are the four approaches you can take in framing a noble purpose that helps people feel that their work is worthwhile? Give a brief two- to three-word description of each.

(Short Answer)

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Question 45

What is the Pike Syndrome and how is it related to independent thinking?

(Short Answer)

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Question 46

Creating an environment that enables flow requires that managers be committed to the __________ of employees as well as getting the job done.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 47

Where does affirmative bias occur?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 48

What is the primary factor in determining the level of fear experienced at work?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 49

What term refers to the shared standards that define what behaviors are acceptable and desirable within a group of people?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 50

What are the three aspects of positive leadership?

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Question 51

Positive leadership uses theoretically grounded principles to promote outcomes such as:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 52

Flow offers an opportunity to develop employees':

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 53

Many executives are wary of feelings in the workplace, but real leaders know that emotion is not what drives people.

(True/False)

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Question 54

Frequent ____________ statements made by leaders are associated with better performance.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 55

List the levels in the Level 5 Hierarchy. Explain in your own words what each level means.

(Short Answer)

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Question 56

_____ thinking means questioning assumptions and interpreting data and events according to one's own beliefs, ideas, and thinking, not according to pre-established rules, routines, or categories defined by others.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 57

People in organizations want to be inspired, but they also need a coherent structure, milieu, and focus for their efforts.

(True/False)

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Question 58

Leadership's power comes from building on the solid foundation of a ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 59

If there are minimal bad feelings associated with a task or person, your mind will notice and focus on:

(Multiple Choice)

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Over the last several years, the slower economy has meant that Maine Plumbing and Heating has had fewer customers, which has caused some concern among its dozen employees. But Gary, the owner, has found a number of ways to reassure and encourage his workers. How would you describe Gary?

What is the term used in psychology to describe how the human mind reacts more quickly and strongly to perceived bad things than it does to good things?

What type of leaders set their successors up for failure because it will be a testament to their own greatness if the company doesn't perform well without them?

Hopes and dreams for the future are what keep people moving forward. Leadership means linking people's hopes and dreams to _________ so that people can take action toward achieving the future.

What are the four approaches you can take in framing a noble purpose that helps people feel that their work is worthwhile? Give a brief two- to three-word description of each.

What is the Pike Syndrome and how is it related to independent thinking?

Creating an environment that enables flow requires that managers be committed to the __________ of employees as well as getting the job done.

Where does affirmative bias occur?

What is the primary factor in determining the level of fear experienced at work?

What term refers to the shared standards that define what behaviors are acceptable and desirable within a group of people?

What are the three aspects of positive leadership?

Positive leadership uses theoretically grounded principles to promote outcomes such as:

Flow offers an opportunity to develop employees':

Many executives are wary of feelings in the workplace, but real leaders know that emotion is not what drives people.

Frequent ____________ statements made by leaders are associated with better performance.

List the levels in the Level 5 Hierarchy. Explain in your own words what each level means.

_____ thinking means questioning assumptions and interpreting data and events according to one's own beliefs, ideas, and thinking, not according to pre-established rules, routines, or categories defined by others.

People in organizations want to be inspired, but they also need a coherent structure, milieu, and focus for their efforts.

Leadership's power comes from building on the solid foundation of a ________.

If there are minimal bad feelings associated with a task or person, your mind will notice and focus on:

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Learning About Yourself

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Creative Problem Solving

How Managers Communicate

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Getting Things Done Through Networks, Relationships, and Soft Power

People With Coaching, Delegation, and Deliberate Practice

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