Chapter 2 - Supervisory Leadership

Question 1

Which is not an action of an effective leader? pg. 24
a. become a lifelong learner
b. show good ethics
c. be your own mentor
d. find worthy models

Answer 1

c. be your own mentor

Question 2

What is the key to influential leadership? pg. 22
a. follow-ship of your employee
b. time your are willing to work
c. ability to make people do things
d. your behavior as a leader

Answer 2

d. your behavior as a leader

Question 3

Which is not a dimension of leadership self-care? pg. 26
a. intellectual
b. spiritual
c. physical
d. emotional

Answer 3

b. spiritual

Question 4

What is a better indicator of a successful leader? pg. 22
a. seniority
b. intelligence
c. behavior
d. charisma

Answer 4

c. behavior

Question 5

Which will keep your from leading to the highest level of productivity? pg. 20
a. using your intelligence as a leader
b. using your behavior as leader
c. using your reputation as a leader
d. using your role as a leader

Answer 5

d. using your role as a leader

Question 6

Which commitments of exemplary leadership involves seizing the initiative and looking outward for innovative ways to improve? pg. 23
a. experiment and take risks
b. recognize contributions
c. clarify values
d. Search for opportunities

Answer 6

d. Search for opportunities

Question 7

Who will give you the most useful feedback on your leadership? pg. 26
a. boss
b. public
c. trainer
d. peers

Answer 7

d. peers

Question 8

What is the 1st step you should take when developing a plan to improve your leadership skills and capacity? pg. 25
a. focus on leadership behaviors you want to work on
b. find the challenges that are right for you
c. find an acceptable mentor to study
d. develop a strong commitment to public service ethics

Answer 8

a. focus on leadership behaviors you want to work on

Question 9

What should you do if you find yourself struggling with emotional issues? pg. 28
a. take up a hobby
b. seek professional help
c. go on vacation
d. talk to your supervisor

Answer 9

b. seek professional help

Question 10

Which was developed by Ken Blanchard states there is no best style of leadership? pg. 20
a. Situational leadership
b. Group-led leadership
c. flowing leadership
d. dictatorial leadership

Answer 10

a. Situational leadership

Question 11

What is the ability to communicate clearly and convincingly, disarm conflicts, and build strong personal bonds? pg. 28
a. self-awareness
b. relationship management
c. self-management
d. social awareness

Answer 11

b. relationship management

Question 12

What does Robert Rosen use to define new leadership? pg. 19
a. it requires monitoring
b. it is a status
c. it requires intimidation
d. it is an activity

Answer 12

d. it is an activity

Question 13

What can be done to foster collaboration? pg. 23
a. appreciate excellence
b. take risks
c. build trust
d. find your voice

Answer 13

c. build trust

Question 14

Which aspect of leadership self-care is being fulfilled when you keep current with emerging trends in your field? pg. 27
a. physical
b. spiritual
c. emotional
d. intellectual

Answer 14

d. intellectual

Question 15

Which is not a correct statement about being a leader? pg. 29
a. leading others and helping them grow can be very rewarding
b. anyone can be a leader
c. learn the best method of becoming an effective leader
d. it is a lifelong journey

Answer 15

c. learn the best method of becoming an effective leader

Question 16

What must be used to get the wrong people off the bus according to jim collins in “Good to Great and the Social Sector”? pg. 21
a. constructive feedback
b. promotion
c. coercion
d. performance evaluation

Answer 16

a. constructive feedback

Question 17

What is the real source of authority? pg. 19
a. partnership
b. emerging leaders
c. creativity
d. guiding principles

Answer 17

d. guiding principles