WGU C203 EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP PRE-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS WELL ANSWERED LATEST UPDATE 2026

WGU C203 EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP PRE-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS WELL ANSWERED LATEST UPDATE 2026 1. Which goal would an organizational leader be responsible for? - Answers Change (dubrin 7th edition on page 1-1c) 2. What does the flexible leadership theory indicate a decision-making leader needs to contribute? - Answers Unique Relevant Knowledge/Section 1-2a 3. What leadership role is exhibited by a leader who sends a letter of appreciation to an employee to recognize? - Answers Team Builder/Section 1-3 #5 4. What is a common challenge associated with leadership positions? - Answers Uncompensated Time/Section 1-4b #1 5. What is it called when leaders develop leadership skills by practicing them in realistic environments? - Answers Feedback 6. What question should leaders ask themselves when the traits, attitudes, and behavior of a follower typify the follower as an isolate - Answers Should this follower be coached or let go (section 1-7a) 7. In which fundamental way are the most effective leaders alike, according to research? - Answers High Degree of Emotional Intelligence/Section 2-1b 8. What do successful leaders practice, according to contingency leadership theory - Answers They Adapt to Changing Circumstances 9. According to situational leadership theory which two factors should leaders consider in order to motivate subordinates? - Answers The level of commitment the subordinate has toward the task The competence required the subordinate to complete the task 10. What are two benefits of practicing situational leadership theory? - Answers An increase in employee commitment A decrease in employee turnover 11. Which leadership theory/styles are leaders practicing when they encourage employees to be conscious of what they feel and to define their values? - Answers Charismatic 12. Which leadership theory/style are leaders practicing when they differentiate themselves from others? - Answers Charismatic 13. A manager at a clothing retail store receives news that a family member has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. The manager sends out a companywide email, giving a brief explanation for his potential distracted behaviors or bad moods so that coworkers do not feel slighted or targeted? - Answers Self-Management/Section 2-1b #2 14. Which component of emotional intelligence directs leaders to use kindness and humor to diffuse? - Answers Relationship Management 15. Which trait describes leaders who capitalize on their own or others skills? - Answers Insight into situations 16. Which two factors create the characteristics of an effective leader? - Answers Heredity Environment 17. Which leadership theory/style is demonstrated by a manager who practices consensus leadership? - Answers Participative 18. Which leadership theory/style are leaders practicing when they focus on routine tasks, rewarding group? - Answers Transactional 19. Which source of power is associated with managing critical problems? - Answers Handling an organization's complications 20. Which two methods should leaders follow to empower their team members? - Answers Foster initiative and responsibility Recognize cultural differences 21. How can leaders benefit when they delegate appropriate tasks to able team members? - Answers Leaders benefit by increasing members areas of responsibility Leaders benefit by using time for more economically productive tasks 22. What is an orgs politics promoting when a manager resorts to favoritism? - Answers Subjective standards 23. Which political strategy increases power through cultivating self-efficacy, hope, optimism? - Answers Developing positive psychological capital 24. Which unethical political behavior is common after a hostile takeover? - Answers Embracing or demolishing 25. Giving subs a review based on their current milestones is an example of which type? - Answers Reward 26. Which two characteristics should a leader have to influence a subs whose prototype is both charismatic and classy? - Answers Well-dressed Dynamic 27. For which group would the influence of rational persuasion be most effectively used by a CEO? - Answers Peers or team members 28. What is the goal when leaders clarify expectations for team members? - Answers To initiate structure 29. A manager sends out a group email with an agenda before the next term meeting reminding employees of an upcoming deadline. Which leadership dimension is this manager practicing? - Answers Initiating structure 30. A leader develops job tasks that capitalize on the skills and capabilities of others. which task-oriented leadership behavior is this leader demonstrating? - Answers Concentrating on strengths of group members 31. Which three attitudes and behaviors can be associated with a relationship-orientated leader? - Answers Aligning people Being open to subs opinions Being a servant leader 32. What should be the focus of 360-degree feedback used for development? - Answers Qualitative comments 33. What should proper 360-degree feedback provide for leaders? - Answers Insight into skills they need to meet personal goals 34. Which behavior is characteristic of an autocratic leadership style? - Answers Assuming team compliance 35. What is a key characteristic of an entrepreneurial leader? - Answers Strong achievement motives 36. Which type of leadership emphasizes growth and the potential success of an org? - Answers Strategic 37. Which two reasons should a leader consider when using a SWOT analysis? - Answers Changes in technology Changes in government policy related to the field 38. In what strategy level is a leader operating when the following question is asked: what business are we in? - Answers Corporate 39. What knowledge component does a leader use to make workers better at what they do? - Answers Application 40. Which four items improve cultural diversity in an organization? - Answers Cross-cultural training Diversity of the leadership Diversity training Managerial diversification accountability 41. A local grocery store is known to hire women, racial minorities, and ethnic minorities. Which advantage does this store have over competitors who do not value cultural diversity? - Answers Ability to attract talented employees 42. Which influence on behavior does a culturally intelligent manager consider? - Answers Social values 43. What do leaders encourage through the development of employee networks? - Answers Cultural diversity 44. When employees share underlying company values and exhibit behavioral norms what is created? - Answers An organizational culture 45. Which component of org culture deals with determined behaviors, perceptions, and feelings? - Answers Assumptions 46. Which two techniques will effective leaders use to keep team members engaged? - Answers Coaching Motivation/Section 1-3 #4 47. A leader promises a reward to employees. The employees believe they can earn the reward; however, the employees do not value the reward. According to expectancy theory, which degree of motivation can this leader expect from these employees? - Answers Low motivation/Section 10-2a