Question 1 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
__________ targets developing leadership for the organization and frequently highly individualized in nature. A. Executive development | | B. Leader development | | C. Leadership development | | D. Supervisory and managerial development | |
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Question 2 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
__________ involves a a relatively permanent increase or change in behavior, knowledge, or skill that comes about because of some experience. A. Education | | B. Development | | C. Learning | | D. Training | |
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Question 3 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
__________ programs focus on self-awareness and understanding of strengths and weakness as well as getting in touch with personal values. A. Basic knowledge | | B. Personal growth | | C. Skill development | | D. Creativity | |
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Question 4 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
A willingness to learn requires both: A. motivation and readiness | | B. motivation and education | | C. readiness and education | | D. readiness and development | |
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Question 5 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
Whechien was recently hired as a floor manager of a local home garden center. During his first month as manager, he participated in 80 hours of orientation training to become familiar with the policies and procedures of the organization. Which element of the core of learning best represents this example? A. willingness to learn | | B. ability to learn | | C. effective informal support | | D. sufficient development experiences | |
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Question 6 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
If the culture values __________, then leader development should focus opportunities on all employees. A. egalitarianiasm | | B. high power distance | | C. action-orienttion | | D. high communication context | |
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Question 7 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
__________ refers to leader development programs that focus on information about content of leadership and fundamental concepts such as communication, feedback and contingent rewards. A. Basic knowledge | | B. Personal growth | | C. Skill development | | D. Creativity | |
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Question 8 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
__________ focuses on the application of knowledge which included topics such as planning, goal setting, and monitoring. A. Basic knowledge | | B. Personal growth | | C. Skill development | | D. Creativity | |
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Question 9 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
Because the United States has __________, it is appropriate to create leader development programs with a high degree of exposure to new and challenging situations. A. tolerance for ambiguity | | B. action-orientation | | C. high communication context | | D. low power distance | |
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Question 10 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
Cultures that value __________, can focus the content of leader development and training on practical matters and hands-on training. A. action-orientation | | B. high communication context | | C. tolerance for ambiguity | | D. high power distance | |
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Question 11 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
Coaching programs are most often used in: A. executive development programs. | | B. self-development programs. | | C. supervisor training programs. | | D. leader development programs. | |
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Question 12 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
Which personality trait is most likely related to one’s ability to seek and accept feedback? A. external locus of control | | B. openness to experience | | C. emotional stablility | | D. high macs | |
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Question 13 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
Self-awareness is a limited method for leader development because it only provides leaders with: A. rich developmental experience. | | B. individual awareness. | | C. opportunity for practice. | | D. support from the organization. | |
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Question 14 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
When using the __________ criteria for leader training, participants must be alerted to the need for change and specific areas they should address so that they are ready to change. A. assessment | | B. individual awareness | | C. opportunity for practice | | D. challenging experience | |
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Question 15 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
Which criteria for effective development relate to the culture of the organization? A. fit and integration | | B. assessment | | C. opportunity for practice | | D. feedback | |
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Question 16 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
Leader development programs that provide parallel learning environments and address different learning styles offer: A. appropriate assessment and follow-up. | | B. clearly stated objectives. | | C. integrated assessment. | | D. a combination of tools and methods. | |
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Question 17 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
__________ refers to the process of personal reflection and getting feedback from others. A. Values clarification | | B. Assessment | | C. Double-loop learning | | D. Learning | |
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Question 18 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
The only potential weakness for real experience in leader development criteria is __________, which can be easily built in through formal programs or use of existing organizational performance tools. A. individual awareness | | B. feedback on new learning | | C. opportunity for practice | | D. assessment | |
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Question 19 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
The primary difference in the methods often used for coaching and mentoring programs is that mentoring usually does not include: A. assessment. | | B. opportunity for practice. | | C. support from the organization. | | D. individual awareness. | |
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Question 20 of 20 | 5.0 Points |
__________ is an ongoing, long-term change or evolution that occurs because of various learning experiences. A. Development | | B. Training | | C. Education | | D. Curriculum | |
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