WGU D016 Leadership Foundations and ethics Exam
Graded A+
Transformational Leadership - ANSWER Intellectual stimulation is characterized by
enabling "followers to think of old problems in new ways"
Laissez-faire - ANSWER A leader who allows staff to determine how they will
achieve goals and perform job functions has which leadership style
Situational Leadership - ANSWER The basic principle underlying situational
leadership is that the leader adapts her leadership behavior to followers' "maturity,"
based on their willingness and ability to perform a specific task.
autocratic leadership style - ANSWER centralizing authority, making decisions
alone, and expecting followers or subordinates simply to follow instructions
authoritative leadership style - ANSWER That gives direct, clear, details
instructions as to what, when, and how work is to be done
Discipline - ANSWER Protecting instructional time from interruptions
Protecting teachers from internal and external distractions
Intellectual Stimulation (Transformational Leadership) - ANSWER Intellectual
stimulation is characterized by enabling "followers to think of old problems in new
ways"
Optimizer - ANSWER In solving a problem searches for optimal solution
order leadership style - ANSWER
formal network of communication - ANSWER If the principal holds a faculty meeting
and shares information regarding the new reading program, the formal
communication network is being used
Informal network of communication - ANSWER informal network, often referred to
as "the grapevine," does have some negative features, of which the most noted are
distortion and rumors (unsubstantiated information).
downward communication - ANSWER Information that flows from higher to lower
levels in the organization's hierarchy.
upward communication - ANSWER Information that flows from lower to higher
levels in the organization's hierarchy. perhaps the form of communication that is
most prone to filtering
, horizantal communication - ANSWER When individuals communicate with other
individuals of the same status in the organization, horizontal communication is
occurring
Vertical Communication - ANSWER The term vertical is not used here to refer to
the direction of the communication; rather, it describes a pattern that focuses on
combining upward and downward communication, making leaders more visible
through face-to-face contact.
diagonal communication - ANSWER Communication that cuts across vertical and
horizontal channels.
wheel network - ANSWER a communication network in which a gatekeeper
regulates the flow of information from all other members
cognitive dissonance theory - ANSWER the theory that we act to reduce the
discomfort (dissonance) we feel when two of our thoughts (cognitions) are
inconsistent. For example, when our awareness of our attitudes and of our actions
clash, we can reduce the resulting dissonance by changing our attitudes
Communication Accommodation Theory - ANSWER The view that individuals
adjust their verbal communication to facilitate understanding.
Communication Accommodation Theory - ANSWER theory that all people adapt
their behavior to others to some extent
Barriers that interfere with effective communication - ANSWER information
overload, status difference, semantics, filtering, para-language, interpersonal
relationships
formal networks - ANSWER the transmission of messages established and
approved by the organizational hierarchy
informal networks - ANSWER communications that flow along social and relational
lines
downward communication - ANSWER communication that flows from higher to
lower levels in an organization
Chain Network Structure - ANSWER A communication network in which information
is passed from member to member, from one end of the chain to the other
connectors - ANSWER Connectors are individuals on the faculty who see
possibility, know a large number of people from different sectors, and have mastered
the skill of bringing them together.
salespeople - ANSWER positive thinkers who are energetic and who have
mastered the power of influence.
Mavens - ANSWER work well with others and our problem solvers
Graded A+
Transformational Leadership - ANSWER Intellectual stimulation is characterized by
enabling "followers to think of old problems in new ways"
Laissez-faire - ANSWER A leader who allows staff to determine how they will
achieve goals and perform job functions has which leadership style
Situational Leadership - ANSWER The basic principle underlying situational
leadership is that the leader adapts her leadership behavior to followers' "maturity,"
based on their willingness and ability to perform a specific task.
autocratic leadership style - ANSWER centralizing authority, making decisions
alone, and expecting followers or subordinates simply to follow instructions
authoritative leadership style - ANSWER That gives direct, clear, details
instructions as to what, when, and how work is to be done
Discipline - ANSWER Protecting instructional time from interruptions
Protecting teachers from internal and external distractions
Intellectual Stimulation (Transformational Leadership) - ANSWER Intellectual
stimulation is characterized by enabling "followers to think of old problems in new
ways"
Optimizer - ANSWER In solving a problem searches for optimal solution
order leadership style - ANSWER
formal network of communication - ANSWER If the principal holds a faculty meeting
and shares information regarding the new reading program, the formal
communication network is being used
Informal network of communication - ANSWER informal network, often referred to
as "the grapevine," does have some negative features, of which the most noted are
distortion and rumors (unsubstantiated information).
downward communication - ANSWER Information that flows from higher to lower
levels in the organization's hierarchy.
upward communication - ANSWER Information that flows from lower to higher
levels in the organization's hierarchy. perhaps the form of communication that is
most prone to filtering
, horizantal communication - ANSWER When individuals communicate with other
individuals of the same status in the organization, horizontal communication is
occurring
Vertical Communication - ANSWER The term vertical is not used here to refer to
the direction of the communication; rather, it describes a pattern that focuses on
combining upward and downward communication, making leaders more visible
through face-to-face contact.
diagonal communication - ANSWER Communication that cuts across vertical and
horizontal channels.
wheel network - ANSWER a communication network in which a gatekeeper
regulates the flow of information from all other members
cognitive dissonance theory - ANSWER the theory that we act to reduce the
discomfort (dissonance) we feel when two of our thoughts (cognitions) are
inconsistent. For example, when our awareness of our attitudes and of our actions
clash, we can reduce the resulting dissonance by changing our attitudes
Communication Accommodation Theory - ANSWER The view that individuals
adjust their verbal communication to facilitate understanding.
Communication Accommodation Theory - ANSWER theory that all people adapt
their behavior to others to some extent
Barriers that interfere with effective communication - ANSWER information
overload, status difference, semantics, filtering, para-language, interpersonal
relationships
formal networks - ANSWER the transmission of messages established and
approved by the organizational hierarchy
informal networks - ANSWER communications that flow along social and relational
lines
downward communication - ANSWER communication that flows from higher to
lower levels in an organization
Chain Network Structure - ANSWER A communication network in which information
is passed from member to member, from one end of the chain to the other
connectors - ANSWER Connectors are individuals on the faculty who see
possibility, know a large number of people from different sectors, and have mastered
the skill of bringing them together.
salespeople - ANSWER positive thinkers who are energetic and who have
mastered the power of influence.
Mavens - ANSWER work well with others and our problem solvers
