WGU D218 LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND
MINDSET PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Contingency View.
Answer: tells managers that what works in one organizational situation
might not work in others
◍ Analyze ways to influence others into effective followership.
Answer: rewards and punishments
◍ Recall four essential qualities of effective followers..
Answer: Self management: They manage themselves wellCommitment:
They are committed to the organization and to a purpose, principle or person
outside themselvesCompetence and Focus: They build their competence and
focus their efforts for maximum impactCourage: They are courageous,
honest and credible.
◍ Explain Robert Kelley's two dimensions of followership and the five
different types of followers.
Answer: The first dimension: measures to what degree followers exercise
independent critical thinkingThe second dimension: ranks them on a
passive/active scale.
◍ Summarize the five pillars of resilience.
Answer: • Mindfulness• Physical and Mental Health• Emotional Health•
Social Support• Meaning and Purpose
◍ What type of leaders are best to address global risks threatening domestic
and international health, peace and security.
Answer: Decisive decision makers who are proactive, and vigilant in
maintaining social, political and organizational viability and sustainability
, ◍ Planning.
Answer: select goals and ways to attain them
◍ Contrast an ethical dilemma with a test of integrity and apply to an actual
situation..
Answer: Test of integrity: Right vs. WrongEthical Dilemma: Right vs. Right
◍ Summarize four strategies for successful friend leadership.
Answer: • Develop a compelling vision• Communicate• Win over informal
leaders• Confront swiftly and consistently
◍ What are the 7 ways of leading? (action Logic).
Answer: Opportunist, Diplomat, expert, achiever, individualist, strategist
and alchemist
◍ What is the Great Man Theory?.
Answer: Great man theory professes that to study leadership, focus on the
life stories of successful people.
◍ Transformational Leadership theory.
Answer: leadership that, enabled by a leader's vision and inspiration, exerts
significant influence
◍ Role Categories: Decisional.
Answer: Managing through action
◍ Recall and apply the three core skills for effective coaching..
Answer: - Ask powerful, open-ended questions (start w what or how,
NEVER why)- Empathy- Active Listening
◍ What are the 7 theories of leadership.
Answer: Trait leadership, Behavioral leadership, transactional leadership,
transformational leadership, Servant leadership, Situational leadership,
participative leadership
◍ Trait Leadership Theory.
Answer: Focuses on inherent leadership qualities and characteristics that
determine a leaders performance and effectiveness
MINDSET PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Contingency View.
Answer: tells managers that what works in one organizational situation
might not work in others
◍ Analyze ways to influence others into effective followership.
Answer: rewards and punishments
◍ Recall four essential qualities of effective followers..
Answer: Self management: They manage themselves wellCommitment:
They are committed to the organization and to a purpose, principle or person
outside themselvesCompetence and Focus: They build their competence and
focus their efforts for maximum impactCourage: They are courageous,
honest and credible.
◍ Explain Robert Kelley's two dimensions of followership and the five
different types of followers.
Answer: The first dimension: measures to what degree followers exercise
independent critical thinkingThe second dimension: ranks them on a
passive/active scale.
◍ Summarize the five pillars of resilience.
Answer: • Mindfulness• Physical and Mental Health• Emotional Health•
Social Support• Meaning and Purpose
◍ What type of leaders are best to address global risks threatening domestic
and international health, peace and security.
Answer: Decisive decision makers who are proactive, and vigilant in
maintaining social, political and organizational viability and sustainability
, ◍ Planning.
Answer: select goals and ways to attain them
◍ Contrast an ethical dilemma with a test of integrity and apply to an actual
situation..
Answer: Test of integrity: Right vs. WrongEthical Dilemma: Right vs. Right
◍ Summarize four strategies for successful friend leadership.
Answer: • Develop a compelling vision• Communicate• Win over informal
leaders• Confront swiftly and consistently
◍ What are the 7 ways of leading? (action Logic).
Answer: Opportunist, Diplomat, expert, achiever, individualist, strategist
and alchemist
◍ What is the Great Man Theory?.
Answer: Great man theory professes that to study leadership, focus on the
life stories of successful people.
◍ Transformational Leadership theory.
Answer: leadership that, enabled by a leader's vision and inspiration, exerts
significant influence
◍ Role Categories: Decisional.
Answer: Managing through action
◍ Recall and apply the three core skills for effective coaching..
Answer: - Ask powerful, open-ended questions (start w what or how,
NEVER why)- Empathy- Active Listening
◍ What are the 7 theories of leadership.
Answer: Trait leadership, Behavioral leadership, transactional leadership,
transformational leadership, Servant leadership, Situational leadership,
participative leadership
◍ Trait Leadership Theory.
Answer: Focuses on inherent leadership qualities and characteristics that
determine a leaders performance and effectiveness
