Deck 11: Adaptive Leadership

Question 1

The intrapersonal definition of authentic leadership states that leadership

A) Is not a trait but a skill that can be learned.
B) Is a transactional process between leaders and followers.
C) Allows followers to affect leaders.
D) Grows out of the life story of the leader.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The three definitions of authentic leadership are

A) Interactional, legitimate, and interpersonal.
B) Intrapersonal, developmental, and interpersonal.
C) Sincere, devotional, and fluid.
D) Practical, intentional, and sociable.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following is not one of the four key positive psychological attributes that have an impact on authentic leadership?

A) Gregariousness
B) Confidence
C) Resilience
D) Hope

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The interpersonal definition of authentic leadership views leadership as

A) Leading from conviction.
B) Action based on the values of the leader.
C) Growing out of the personality traits of the leader.
D) Growing out of the leader's concern for others.
E) Adapting to the beliefs and values of followers.

Question 5

According to Terry's Action Wheel, all of the following fall under power except

A) Motivation
B) Desires
C) Morals
D) Control

Question 6

Based on Bill George's authentic leadership approach, which of the following are not related?

A) Consistency and self-discipline
B) Compassion and relationships
C) Passion and purpose
D) Behavior and values

Question 7

According to Terry's Action Wheel, which of the following are considered resources?

A) History and identity
B) Principles and ethics
C) Capital and information
D) Policies and procedures

Question 8

The early research on authentic leadership grew out of an underdeveloped area of which branch of leadership studies?

A) The trait approach
B) The skills approach
C) Situational leadership
D) Leader-member exchange theory
E) Transformational leadership

Question 9

Who developed an action-centered model of authentic leadership?

A) Terry
B) George
C) Walumbwa et al.
D) Luthans and Avolio

Question 10

Which of the following scholars identified four components of authenticity, including self-awareness, balanced processing, relational transparency, and internalized moral perspective?

A) Terry
B) George
C) Walumbwa et al.
D) Luthans and Avolio

Question 11

Who used research from the fields of positive psychology and positive organizational behavior to identify psychological attributes that contribute to authentic leadership?

A) Terry
B) George
C) Walumbwa et al.
D) Luthans and Avolio

Question 12

Which of the following statements about authentic leadership is false?

A) Research on authentic leadership is very recent.
B) The theoretical approach is based on real-life examples.
C) There is no single accepted definition of authentic leadership.
D) Authentic leadership is prescriptive.

Question 13

According to George's authentic leadership approach, self-discipline

A) Is the quality that helps leaders reach their goals.
B) Gives leaders focus and determination.
C) Is what enables a trusting relationship.
D) Provides leaders the energy to carry out work in accordance with their values.

Question 14

Which of the following scholars argued that followers want to have an open, trusting relationship with their leaders, and will then give them greater loyalty and commitment?

A) Terry
B) George
C) Walumbwa et al.
D) Luthans and Avolio

Question 15

According to Walumbwa and associates, which is not one of the four components of authentic leadership?

A) Self-awareness
B) Internalized moral perspective
C) Ethical reasoning
D) Relational transparency

Question 16

Which of the following psychological attributes is not part of Luthans and Avolio's (2003) model of authentic leadership?

A) Confidence
B) Hope
C) Optimism
D) Resilience
E) Humility

Question 17

Which of the following is not a component of Terry's Action Wheel?

A) Meaning
B) Mission
C) Skill set
D) Power
E) Existence

Question 18

Which of the following is not a component of Walumbwa and associates' review of authentic leadership?

A) Self-awareness
B) Internalized moral perspective
C) Balanced processing
D) Relational transparency
E) Courage

Question 19

The developmental definition of authentic leadership states that leadership

A) Involves followers' commitment to the leader's values.
B) Involves followers' commitment to developing their own skills.
C) Grows out of the leader's self-awareness and morality.
D) Is based on the unique traits of the leader.
E) Should strive to do what is right.

Question 20

Which of the following is a criticism of authentic leadership?

A) Authentic leadership implies that leaders are motivated by justice and community.
B) Authentic leadership provides broad guidelines for individuals who want to become authentic leaders.
C) Everyone can develop authenticity and learn to be more authentic.
D) The concepts presented in the practical approaches are not fully substantiated.

Question 21

Self-discipline is not an important dimension of authentic leadership because it

A) Gives leaders focus and determination.
B) Helps leaders reach goals and hold everyone accountable.
C) Helps leaders develop a sense of trust and closeness with followers.
D) Allows leaders to carry out their work in accordance with their values.

Question 22

The first step in using the Authentic Action Wheel is to identify the organization's mission.

Question 23

The research on authentic leadership is well-developed.

Question 24

Self-regulation and self-concept are dimensions of the interpersonal definition of leadership.

Question 25

According to the interpersonal perspective, the central tasks of authentic leaders are to express strong values and consistently promote their vision for an organization.

Question 26

In the Authentic Action Wheel, items such as people, capital, information, and time belong to the category of "power."

Question 27

According to the text, which person exemplifies authentic leadership with strong moral values and strong conscience?

A) Nelson Mandela
B) Bill Gates
C) Eleanor Roosevelt
D) Winston Churchill

Question 28

There is no single accepted definition of authentic leadership.

Question 29

According to Walumbwa et al. (2010), when leaders are authentic, employees engage in more organizational citizenship behaviors.

Question 30

Relational transparency refers to soliciting viewpoints from those who disagree with you and giving them fair consideration.

Question 31

According to George's authentic leadership model, strong relationships with followers lead to compassion for those in need.

Question 32

Terry's authentic leadership approach focuses on the characteristics of authentic leaders.

Question 33

Self-discipline is a dimension of authentic leadership in George's model.

Question 34

If authentic leaders "understand their own values, place followers' needs above their own, and work with followers to align their interests in order to create a greater common good," how is this leadership?

Question 35

The developmental perspective of authentic leadership emphasizes balanced processing and relational transparency.

Question 36

A personal trauma that leads a person to becoming an authentic leader is known as a trigger event.

Question 37

Critical life events affect authentic leadership because

A) They influence a multitude of people.
B) They act as a catalyst for change.
C) They are a common occurrence.
D) They reinforce patterned behaviors.

Question 38

Stating that authentic leadership provides broad guidelines for those who wish to become authentic leaders is

A) An overgeneralization.
B) An inaccurate statement.
C) A weakness of authentic leadership.
D) A strength of authentic leadership.

Question 39

The life story of the leader is an important part of developing authenticity according to Shamir and Elam.

Question 40

Defining authentic leadership as something that grows in people over a lifetime and can be triggered by major life events is to define it as

A) Structural.
B) Intrapersonal.
C) Developmental.
D) Charismatic.

Question 41

Can leaders be more or less authentic? Or is authenticity like pregnancy: either you are or aren't authentic?

Question 42

Defend or refute: Authentic leadership and ethical leadership are basically the same.