Question 1

A mature leader&#10;A) is offended by criticism&#10;B) does not share credit for work with others&#10;C) admits mistakes he or she makes&#10;D) all the above

Accepted Answer

A mature leader understands that mistakes will happen, and admitting to them shows humility and a willingness to learn and improve. Being offended by criticism or failing to share credit with others shows immaturity and a lack of respect for others.

Question 2

Completion of a formal learning program is often recognized with a grade, diploma, or certificate.

Accepted Answer

This is true, as completion of a formal learning program typically results in some sort of recognition such as a grade, diploma, or certificate.

Question 3

All professional development training provided by employers is optional for the employees.

Accepted Answer

Many employers require employees to participate in mandatory professional development training to ensure they meet the company's standards, compliance requirements, or to maintain professional certifications.

Question 4

Effective company goals are&#10;A) focused&#10;B) realistic&#10;C) measurable&#10;D) all the above

Accepted Answer

Effective company goals should be focused on a specific outcome, realistic in their achievability, and measurable in order to track progress and determine success. Therefore all of the above factors are important for effective company goals.

Question 5

Acquiring news skills and knowledge is not important for workers because business practices and procedures seldom change.

Accepted Answer

Business practices and procedures are constantly evolving and changing with advancements in technology and shifts in the market. Therefore, it is important for workers to continuously learn and acquire new skills and knowledge to stay competitive in their field.

Question 6

On-the-job training may be done as part of an orientation or learning period for new employees.

Accepted Answer

On-the-job training is often provided as part of the orientation or learning period for new employees to acquaint them with the specific skills or knowledge required for their job.

Question 7

Leaders must make decisions about how employees and money, equipment, or other resources will be used to complete work.

Accepted Answer

Leaders are responsible for allocating and managing resources in order to achieve organizational goals. This involves making decisions about how to use employees, money, equipment, and other resources to complete work efficiently and effectively.

Question 8

Only employees in management positions need leadership skills.

Accepted Answer

Leadership skills are beneficial for employees at all levels of an organization, not just those in management positions. Employees with strong leadership skills can inspire and motivate their colleagues, work collaboratively, and take initiative to solve problems and make improvements.

Question 9

Some government offices or agencies provide training classes that are valuable for professional development.

Accepted Answer

Many government offices and agencies provide training classes to their employees and sometimes to the public as well, which can be valuable for professional development. For example, the US Office of Personnel Management offers a wide range of training classes and programs for federal employees, and state or local government agencies may offer similar opportunities.

Question 10

The leadership style in which employees (followers) make the decisions about how to accomplish the company's goals is&#10;A) autocratic leadership style&#10;B) democratic leadership style&#10;C) delegative leadership style&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

In a delegative leadership style, also known as laissez-faire leadership, the leader hands over decision-making power to employees, allowing them to take charge of how they accomplish the company's goals.

Question 11

Only learning that takes place in a formal learning environment is valuable for professional development.

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The answer of Only learning that takes place in a...

Question 12

Committees are always made up of employees from the same department.

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The answer of Committees are always made up of employees...

Question 13

Technical schools do not offer training programs that focus on practical workplace skills.

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The answer of Technical schools do not offer training programs...

Question 14

Experience involves doing a task or taking part in an activity rather than just reading about it or watching others.

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The answer of Experience involves doing a task or taking...

Question 15

Team leaders often direct a smaller group of employees within a department.

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The answer of Team leaders often direct a smaller group...

Question 16

Some professional associations publish newsletters or articles and provide seminars or classes that help members keep up to date on current issues or regulations.

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The answer of Some professional associations publish newsletters or articles...

Question 17

The leadership style that works best when the leader and the other employees have the knowledge or skills needed to make decisions is&#10;A) autocratic leadership style&#10;B) democratic leadership style&#10;C) delegative leadership style&#10;D) none of the above

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The answer of The leadership style that works best when...

Question 18

Good leaders are not concerned about following ethical standards and treating others fairly.

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The answer of Good leaders are not concerned about following...

Question 19

The leadership style in which all decisions are made by the leader is&#10;A) autocratic leadership style&#10;B) democratic leadership style&#10;C) delegative leadership style&#10;D) none of the above

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The answer of The leadership style in which all decisions...

Question 20

Company managers create plans for achieving the company's goals.

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The answer of Company managers create plans for achieving the...

Question 21

Acquiring new skills or knowledge in a structured setting is called&#10;A) formal learning&#10;B) informal learning&#10;C) nonformal learning&#10;D) none of the above

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The answer of Acquiring new skills or knowledge in a...

Question 22

Which of the following is an example of formal learning?&#10;A) taking a college class&#10;B) reading a blog&#10;C) talking with a coworker&#10;D) all the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is an example...

Question 23

Cross training employees&#10;A) is teaching them how to do other jobs for their company&#10;B) is not valuable to the company&#10;C) makes them more valuable to the company&#10;D) both A and C

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The answer of Cross training employees&#10;A) is teaching them how...

Question 24

To be effective in delegating tasks&#10;A) delegate to a person who has the skills and knowledge to do the task.&#10;B) give clear directions or guidelines for the task&#10;C) provide the needed resources&#10;D) all of the above

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The answer of To be effective in delegating tasks&#10;A) delegate...

Question 25

The leadership strategy in which the leader models the behavior he or she wants employees to exhibit is&#10;A) communicating effectively&#10;B) delegating&#10;C) motivating&#10;D) leading by example

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The answer of The leadership strategy in which the leader...

Question 26

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act of directing people and using resources to accomplish goals&#10;Someone who holds complete authority in a situation&#10;Someone who holds complete authority in a situation&#10;Someone who holds complete authority in a situation&#10;Someone who holds complete authority in a situation&#10;Someone who holds complete authority in a situation&#10;Someone who holds complete authority in a situation&#10;Someone who holds complete authority in a situation&#10;Someone who holds complete authority in a situation&#10;Someone who holds complete authority in a situation&#10;Someone who holds complete authority in a situation&#10;Someone who holds complete authority in a situation&#10;Someone who holds complete authority in a situation&#10;Someone who holds complete authority in a situation&#10;Someone who holds complete authority in a situation&#10;A mental image of what something will or could be in the future&#10;A mental image of what something will or could be in the future&#10;A mental image of what something will or could be in the future&#10;A mental image of what something will or could be in the future&#10;A mental image of what something will or could be in the future&#10;A mental image of what something will or could be in the future&#10;A mental image of what something will or could be in the future&#10;A mental image of what something will or could be in the future&#10;A mental image of what something will or could be in the future&#10;A mental image of what something will or could be in the future&#10;A mental image of what something will or could be in the future&#10;A mental image of what something will or could be in the future&#10;A mental image of what something will or could be in the future&#10;A mental image of what something will or could be in the future&#10;Provide an incentive or inspire others to take action&#10;Provide an incentive or inspire others to take action&#10;Provide an incentive or inspire others to take action&#10;Provide an incentive or inspire others to take action&#10;Provide an incentive or inspire others to take action&#10;Provide an incentive or inspire others to take action&#10;Provide an incentive or inspire others to take action&#10;Provide an incentive or inspire others to take action&#10;Provide an incentive or inspire others to take action&#10;Provide an incentive or inspire others to take action&#10;Provide an incentive or inspire others to take action&#10;Provide an incentive or inspire others to take action&#10;Provide an incentive or inspire others to take action&#10;Provide an incentive or inspire others to take action&#10;Unselfish concern or work for the benefit of others&#10;Unselfish concern or work for the benefit of others&#10;Unselfish concern or work for the benefit of others&#10;Unselfish concern or work for the benefit of others&#10;Unselfish concern or work for the benefit of others&#10;Unselfish concern or work for the benefit of others&#10;Unselfish concern or work for the benefit of others&#10;Unselfish concern or work for the benefit of others&#10;Unselfish concern or work for the benefit of others&#10;Unselfish concern or work for the benefit of others&#10;Unselfish concern or work for the benefit of others&#10;Unselfish concern or work for the benefit of others&#10;Unselfish concern or work for the benefit of others&#10;Unselfish concern or work for the benefit of others&#10;Web-based seminar conducted over the Internet&#10;Web-based seminar conducted over the Internet&#10;Web-based seminar conducted over the Internet&#10;Web-based seminar conducted over the Internet&#10;Web-based seminar conducted over the Internet&#10;Web-based seminar conducted over the Internet&#10;Web-based seminar conducted over the Internet&#10;Web-based seminar conducted over the Internet&#10;Web-based seminar conducted over the Internet&#10;Web-based seminar conducted over the Internet&#10;Web-based seminar conducted over the Internet&#10;Web-based seminar conducted over the Internet&#10;Web-based seminar conducted over the Internet&#10;Web-based seminar conducted over the Internet&#10;Formal presentation by a speaker followed by activities or discussion among the listeners&#10;Formal presentation by a speaker followed by activities or discussion among the listeners&#10;Formal presentation by a speaker followed by activities or discussion among the listeners&#10;Formal presentation by a speaker followed by activities or discussion among the listeners&#10;Formal presentation by a speaker followed by activities or discussion among the listeners&#10;Formal presentation by a speaker followed by activities or discussion among the listeners&#10;Formal presentation by a speaker followed by activities or discussion among the listeners&#10;Formal presentation by a speaker followed by activities or discussion among the listeners&#10;Formal presentation by a speaker followed by activities or discussion among the listeners&#10;Formal presentation by a speaker followed by activities or discussion among the listeners&#10;Formal presentation by a speaker followed by activities or discussion among the listeners&#10;Formal presentation by a speaker followed by activities or discussion among the listeners&#10;Formal presentation by a speaker followed by activities or discussion among the listeners&#10;Formal presentation by a speaker followed by activities or discussion among the listeners&#10;Affording equal rights to all&#10;Affording equal rights to all&#10;Affording equal rights to all&#10;Affording equal rights to all&#10;Affording equal rights to all&#10;Affording equal rights to all&#10;Affording equal rights to all&#10;Affording equal rights to all&#10;Affording equal rights to all&#10;Affording equal rights to all&#10;Affording equal rights to all&#10;Affording equal rights to all&#10;Affording equal rights to all&#10;Affording equal rights to all&#10;Authorize another person to speak or act for you&#10;Authorize another person to speak or act for you&#10;Authorize another person to speak or act for you&#10;Authorize another person to speak or act for you&#10;Authorize another person to speak or act for you&#10;Authorize another person to speak or act for you&#10;Authorize another person to speak or act for you&#10;Authorize another person to speak or act for you&#10;Authorize another person to speak or act for you&#10;Authorize another person to speak or act for you&#10;Authorize another person to speak or act for you&#10;Authorize another person to speak or act for you&#10;Authorize another person to speak or act for you&#10;Authorize another person to speak or act for you&#10;A distinguishing characteristic or quality&#10;A distinguishing characteristic or quality&#10;A distinguishing characteristic or quality&#10;A distinguishing characteristic or quality&#10;A distinguishing characteristic or quality&#10;A distinguishing characteristic or quality&#10;A distinguishing characteristic or quality&#10;A distinguishing characteristic or quality&#10;A distinguishing characteristic or quality&#10;A distinguishing characteristic or quality&#10;A distinguishing characteristic or quality&#10;A distinguishing characteristic or quality&#10;A distinguishing characteristic or quality&#10;A distinguishing characteristic or quality&#10;Acquiring new knowledge or developing skills or behaviors&#10;Acquiring new knowledge or developing skills or behaviors&#10;Acquiring new knowledge or developing skills or behaviors&#10;Acquiring new knowledge or developing skills or behaviors&#10;Acquiring new knowledge or developing skills or behaviors&#10;Acquiring new knowledge or developing skills or behaviors&#10;Acquiring new knowledge or developing skills or behaviors&#10;Acquiring new knowledge or developing skills or behaviors&#10;Acquiring new knowledge or developing skills or behaviors&#10;Acquiring new knowledge or developing skills or behaviors&#10;Acquiring new knowledge or developing skills or behaviors&#10;Acquiring new knowledge or developing skills or behaviors&#10;Acquiring new knowledge or developing skills or behaviors&#10;Acquiring new knowledge or developing skills or behaviors&#10;The act of guiding or directing others&#10;The act of guiding or directing others&#10;The act of guiding or directing others&#10;The act of guiding or directing others&#10;The act of guiding or directing others&#10;The act of guiding or directing others&#10;The act of guiding or directing others&#10;The act of guiding or directing others&#10;The act of guiding or directing others&#10;The act of guiding or directing others&#10;The act of guiding or directing others&#10;The act of guiding or directing others&#10;The act of guiding or directing others&#10;The act of guiding or directing others&#10;The state of being modest and respectful of others&#10;The state of being modest and respectful of others&#10;The state of being modest and respectful of others&#10;The state of being modest and respectful of others&#10;The state of being modest and respectful of others&#10;The state of being modest and respectful of others&#10;The state of being modest and respectful of others&#10;The state of being modest and respectful of others&#10;The state of being modest and respectful of others&#10;The state of being modest and respectful of others&#10;The state of being modest and respectful of others&#10;The state of being modest and respectful of others&#10;The state of being modest and respectful of others&#10;The state of being modest and respectful of others&#10;Someone who gives advice and shares knowledge and experience to help another person&#10;Someone who gives advice and shares knowledge and experience to help another person&#10;Someone who gives advice and shares knowledge and experience to help another person&#10;Someone who gives advice and shares knowledge and experience to help another person&#10;Someone who gives advice and shares knowledge and experience to help another person&#10;Someone who gives advice and shares knowledge and experience to help another person&#10;Someone who gives advice and shares knowledge and experience to help another person&#10;Someone who gives advice and shares knowledge and experience to help another person&#10;Someone who gives advice and shares knowledge and experience to help another person&#10;Someone who gives advice and shares knowledge and experience to help another person&#10;Someone who gives advice and shares knowledge and experience to help another person&#10;Someone who gives advice and shares knowledge and experience to help another person&#10;Someone who gives advice and shares knowledge and experience to help another person&#10;Someone who gives advice and shares knowledge and experience to help another person

Accepted Answer

The Answer of leadership and delegate and trait and democratic is...

Question 27

Careful managers verify details before sharing them with employers by making sure their messages are&#10;A) correct&#10;B) concise&#10;C) complete&#10;D) correct

Accepted Answer

The answer of Careful managers verify details before sharing them...

Question 28

To be effective in delegating tasks,&#10;A) delegate to someone who has never done the task before&#10;B) give limited directions or guidelines so that the person can figure it out on their own&#10;C) give the person authority to complete the task&#10;D) share the credit with the person to whom you delegate the task

Accepted Answer

The answer of To be effective in delegating tasks,&#10;A) delegate...

Question 29

Certifications&#10;A) do not typically require passing an exam&#10;B) typically require completing classes or a degree program&#10;C) do not require related work experience&#10;D) both A and C

Accepted Answer

The answer of Certifications&#10;A) do not typically require passing an...

Question 30

A respectful person who does not consider themselves superior to others possesses&#10;A) character&#10;B) integrity&#10;C) humility&#10;D) vision

Accepted Answer

The answer of A respectful person who does not consider...

Question 31

Which of the following is a source of information for informal learning?&#10;A) books and newspapers&#10;B) online articles&#10;C) videos and podcasts&#10;D) all the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a source...

Question 32

Reading an article online to learn new information is an example of&#10;A) formal learning&#10;B) informal learning&#10;C) nonformal learning&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Reading an article online to learn new...

Question 33

The basic values and principles reflected in a person's behavior is&#10;A) character&#10;B) integrity&#10;C) humility&#10;D) ethics

Accepted Answer

The answer of The basic values and principles reflected in...

Question 34

Communicating in a courteous way&#10;A) means using messages that conform to the expected polite, considerate behavior of the business world&#10;B) does not involve discussing sensitive or confidential issues with employees in private&#10;C) helps build goodwill among managers and employees&#10;D) both A and C

Accepted Answer

The answer of Communicating in a courteous way&#10;A) means using...

Question 35

Employees may be motivated by&#10;A) intangible rewards, such as money&#10;B) tangible rewards, such as recognition or personal satisfaction&#10;C) artistic expression or altruism&#10;D) all the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Employees may be motivated by&#10;A) intangible rewards,...

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT an example of a tangible reward&#10;A) paid time off&#10;B) Health insurance&#10;C) recognition for a job well done&#10;D) all the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT an...

Question 37

Someone who gives advice and shares knowledge and experience informally to help another person is a&#10;A) class instructor&#10;B) cross-training supervisor&#10;C) mentor&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Someone who gives advice and shares knowledge...

Deck 14: Ongoing Processional Development