Dominance correct answers Shaping the environment by overcoming opposition to accomplish
results.
Influence correct answers People who operate out of this dimension focus on "shaping the
environment by influencing or persuading others."
Steadiness correct answers People who operate out of this dimension focus on "cooperating with
others within existing circumstances to carry out the task."
Conscientious correct answers People who operate out of this dimension focus on "working
conscientiously within existing circumstances to ensure quality and accuracy."
Primary behavioral tendencies correct answers Tendencies the person has the most of
Secondary behavioral tebdencies correct answers Tendencies the person has the next most of
Adaptation innovation theory correct answers Suggests problem solving and creativity are are
both outcomes of the same brain function... Think of creativity as a component of problem
solving.
Creativity correct answers as it relates to AL Theory, involves problem solving, decision making,
and ideas for change.
Cognitive level correct answers a measure of your cognitive capacity. Another way to put it is a
measurement (high/low) of how much knowledge you have about a particular topic.
Cognitive style preference correct answers refers to your preferred manner of solving problems,
making decisions, and bringing about change. It represents the approach you us to think... the
way you perceive and process information.
, Adaptive style correct answers represents a method/preference of problem solving that's more
structured and methodical. Creativity is exercised in the box.
Innovative style correct answers represents a method/preference of problem solving that's less
concerned with structure and details. Creativity is exercised outside the box.
Problem A correct answers the actual problem that a team has come together to solve
Problem B correct answers encompasses issues that arise as a result of problem A (that aren't
problem A)
Cognitive gaps correct answers differences in cognitive style preferences
Coping behavior correct answers involves behaving... problem solving... outside of one's
preferred style by the minimum amount, for the least time.
Bridging correct answers reaching out to people in the team and helping them to be part of it so
that they may contribute even if their contribution is outside mainstream.
Trait based leadership correct answers the first studies of leadership focused on fixed personal
characteristics and innate qualities one possessed, known as traits.
Psychodynamic theory correct answers leaders can have a key role in influencing how their
followers think, feel, and act.
Skills theory correct answers Skills theory focuses on leaders who can control their emotions and
successfully solve problems.