A.   preparing for the unknown possibilities of the future

B.   resisting the destabilizing influences of the present

C.   maintaining the cherished traditions of the past

A.   Leaders interpret the meaning of leadership however they want.

B.   Leaders study behavioral sciences in an effort to achieve a task or goal.

C.   Leaders influence, inspire, and motivate members of an organization.

A.   by guiding followers on their professional development path

B.   by making personal sacrifices to meet the goals of the company

C.   by trusting their followers to do what they were trained to do

A.   by rewarding employees who regularly comply with company policies

B.   by giving employees frequent opportunities to celebrate their successes

C.   by showing they care about both the organization and its employees

A.   to inspire followers to continue their professional development

B.   to achieve a desired organizational outcome

C.   to change the minds of their followers

A.   Managers are generalists who know enough about all aspects of an organization while the work of leaders is more focused.

B.   Managers make sure all teams in an organization are functioning together while leaders focus on human resources within a company.

C.   Leaders tend to focus on long-term aspects of an organization while managers focus on meeting short-term goals.

A.   the skill sets used for research and development within an organization

B.   the skill sets specific to a particular occupation or field

C.   the skill sets learned through continual experience and professional development

A.   They know how multiple tasks and processes come together to achieve a larger goal.

B.   They implement specific organizational changes a manager carries out.

C.   They successfully direct the day-to-day activities of a business.

A.   Leaders are too focused on “the big picture” to be effective managers.

B.   An effective manager must be a leader.

C.   An effective leader must be a manager.

A.   Leaders plan daily schedules and ensure they are followed.

B.   Leaders establish processes that managers execute.

C.   Leaders focus on day-to-day planning and performance.

A.   Managers optimize the performance of the teams and individuals they manage.

B.   Managers make large-scale changes to enhance team performance.

C.   Managers come up with ideas that leaders implement company-wide.

A.   Managers use their authority to direct employees.

B.   Managers lend followers additional resources to achieve goals.

C.   Managers use a leader-follower style to reach short-term goals.

A.   a leader who is seldom seen but encourages managers to create a fun workplace

B.   a leader who only looks for results and does not consider employees’ stress

C.   a leader who takes the time to find out how their team is doing

A.   to show followers that leaders are different than managers

B.   to learn about their followers’ strengths and weaknesses

C.   to make the work environment more sociable

A.   a subordinate

B.   a client

C.   a follower

A.   to manage external vendors

B.   to carry out an organization’s mission

C.   to follow current business trends

A.   control and processes

B.   coaching and mentoring

C.   empowering employees

A.   their subordinates

B.   their organization

C.   themselves

A.   characteristics that are dependable or consistent

B.   any set of behaviors that can be learned

C.   skills that identify a leader

A.   Skills are important in leadership, but traits are not.

B.   Skills are subconscious, but traits require active thought.

C.   Skills can be learned, but traits are relatively stable and unchanging.

A.   interpersonal

B.   conceptual

C.   technical

A.   conceptual

B.   technical

C.   interpersonal

A.   Understanding your own personality traits can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses as a leader.

B.   Understanding your own personality traits can help you get promoted.

C.   A Big Five personality traits assessment gives you specific guidelines for developing leadership skills.

A.   extraversion

B.   conscientiousness

C.   agreeableness

A.   view commitments as flexible

B.   struggle with change

C.   be dismissive of others

A.   extraversion

B.   openness

C.   neuroticism