(for Expert_Researcher)

Question 1

Which of the following provides opportunity when people have different viewpoints because the differences present new opportunities?

		Think win-win
		Seek first to understand, then to be understood
		Synergize
		Sharpen the saw

Question 2

Which of the following leadership mindset emphasizes tight top-down control, employee standardization and specialization, and management by impersonal measurement and analysis?

		Stewardship
		Authoritarian management
		Servant Leadership
		Participative management

Question 3

A follower can be a resource for the leader by:

		informing the leader about their own ideas, beliefs, needs, and constraints.
		giving up idealized leader images.
		thanking the leader.
		building a relationship.

Question 4

One way to find personal courage is by:

		doubting a higher purpose.
		drawing strength from within.
		releasing frustration and anger.
		developing your skills.

Question 5

At Lehman Brothers, CEO Richard Fuld refused to admit mistakes as Lehman teetered on the brink of collapse. This example shows that:

		courage means accepting responsibility.
		leaders initiate change.
		CEOs are honest.
		leaders make a real difference.

Question 6

A follower can provide strength to the leader:

		by being disrespectful.
		by contributing to the organization in areas that complement the leader's position.
		by trying to outshine the leader.
		by submissively following orders.

Question 7

A recent survey about moral leadership shows that most people feel that:

		corporate America's moral compass is pointing in the right direction.
		most CEOs are honest.
		most business leaders stand up for what is right.
		executives make decision based on advancing in their own careers.

Question 8

Which of the following BEST describes moral leadership?

		Ignoring profit and loss
		Recognizing and adhering to ethical values
		Taking away from others to enhance yourself
		Rewarding unethical conduct

Question 9

Which of the following is TRUE?

		In a position of leadership, an individual is influenced by the actions and the attitudes of followers.
		A person with leadership skills will always act as a leader, while a person who has been a follower will prefer to follow someone rather than lead others.
		Leaders and effective followers have different characteristics and qualities.
		Leaders always have an influence on followers. However, followers have no influence on leaders.

Question 10

If a leader's actions and decisions contradict the best interests of the organization, effective followers should:

		take a stand.
		follow the leader.
		sacrifice their personal integrity.
		follow passively.

Question 11

How can leaders optimize the use of feedback and minimize the conflict and fear that often accompanies it? Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as a source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 12

How does a leader find the courage to step through fear and confusion to act despite the risks involved? Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as a source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 13

Why is followership important in the discussion of leadership? Does followership mean being a "Yes Person"? If so, why? If not, why not?

Please provide a general example of how you have followed leadership or why you did not follow leadership. Please support you responses academically.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as a source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

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