Angela recently revealed a new vision for her organization. At first everyone was on board, but over
time it was gotten progressively harder for the members to follow through on their commitments.
Yet, Angela know this is the right move for her organization so she continues to act out her vision. By
doing this, Angela is trying to __________.
Select one:
a. Build an inclusive organization
b. Show her followers that she is more important than her followers
c. Build credibility with her followers
d. Save face from admitting she was wrong - Answers c. Build credibility with her followers
Your company was recently sold. The buyers, your new bosses, have new ideas on how everything in
the company should be run. They have selected you to articulate their vision to the staff. As you
prepare to address the staff as a whole, you make sure to include why these new changes are worth
pursuing as a company. This is an example of ____________.
Select one:
a. Highlighting values
b. Choosing the right language
c. Using inclusive language
d. None of these - Answers a. Highlighting values
What leadership theories, as mentioned in the text, have vision as a key component?
Select one:
a. Charismatic and servant leadership
b. Transformational and charismatic leadership
c. Servant leadership and path goal theory
d. Transformational and servant leadership - Answers b. Transformational and charismatic leadership
Which of the following is NOT one of the five main characteristics of a vision, as defined in the text?
Select one:
a. Values
b. Change
c. Inspiration
d. Challenge - Answers c. Inspiration
Visions are like a guiding philosophy that provides people with _________.
Select one:
a. Meaning and a plan
b. A plan and a purpose
c. Meaning and purpose
d. Purpose and methods to achieve - Answers c. Meaning and purpose
As defined in the text, visions are about changing which of the following?
Select one:
a. The leader's values
b. All of these
c. The follower's values
d. The organization's values - Answers b. All of these
While structure is a blueprint for how a group is to achieve its goals, ___________ is/are a roadmap
for how to behave in a group setting.
Select one:
a. Synergy
b. Cohesion
c. Norms
, d. Mission - Answers c. Norms
A positive climate is shaped by the degree to which people feel they are _________.
Select one:
a. Appreciated
b. Encouraged
c. Supported
d. All of these - Answers d. All of these
An atmosphere that promotes group members' satisfaction and achieving their personal best is
known as _________.
Select one:
a. A strengths climate
b. A warm climate
c. A goal-driven climate
d. A constructive climate - Answers d. A constructive climate
The goal towards which a group is working and which provides organization for its activities is its
__________.
Select one:
a. Value
b. Vision
c. Mission
d. Strength - Answers c. Mission
The atmosphere of a team or an organization is known as _________.
Select one:
a. Workplace
b. Context
c. Environment
d. Climate - Answers d. Climate
All of the following are related to climate except __________.
Select one:
a. Rituals
b. Unrealized strengths
c. Values
d. Underlying assumptions of the group - Answers b. Unrealized strengths
Inclusion is about the ________ incorporating the opinions of the _________ and giving voice to the
people who are seldom heard.
Select one:
a. oppressors; oppressed
b. oppressed; oppressors
c. minority; majority
d. majority; minority - Answers d. majority; minority
What is the process of incorporating differing individuals into a group or organization?
Select one:
a. Compromising
b. Inclusion
c. None of these
d. Diversity - Answers b. Inclusion
Communication style, education, family status, military experience, organization role and level,
religion, first language, geographical location, income, work experience, and work style are all
considered ________ dimension of diversity.