Question 1

All of the following elements make up the core of learning except:

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

________ focuses on education and teaching participants the skills to effectively conduct the day-to-day activities of the individual's role in the organization.

Accepted Answer

Supervisory and managerial development focuses specifically on teaching skills for day-to-day activities in an individual's role within an organization, such as managing employees and projects. Executive and leadership development tend to focus on higher level skills, such as strategic planning and vision setting. Leader development may also focus on personal growth and self-awareness.

Question 3

________ is individually focused,taking a more holistic approach to increase self-awareness and provide skills.

Accepted Answer

Leader development is focused on the individual, aiming to enhance self-awareness and personal skills, which is more holistic compared to other forms of development that might focus on organizational roles or specific skill sets.

Question 4

All are essential questions to be considered in creating leadership development programs except:

Accepted Answer

The question of how to influence others for personal gain is not an ethical or effective approach to leadership development. The other three questions are essential in creating successful leadership development programs.

Question 5

________ targets developing leadership for the organization and frequently highly individualized in nature.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ targets developing leadership for the organization...

Question 6

Southwest Airlines focuses on developing leadership in others and provides opportunities to learn from mistakes.When an employee makes a mistake,supervisors may commonly ask the question;"What will you do differently next time?" Which core element of learning best represented Southwest Airlines?

Accepted Answer

The supportive organizational culture is best represented by the focus on developing leadership in others, providing opportunities to learn from mistakes, and the supervisors' question. All these elements demonstrate that Southwest Airlines encourages employees to learn and grow and that mistakes are viewed as opportunities for development, rather than as failures.

Question 7

________ involves a relatively permanent increase or change in behavior,knowledge,or skill that comes about because of some experience.

Accepted Answer

Learning involves a relatively permanent increase or change in behavior, knowledge, or skill that comes about because of some experience. Education and training may involve learning, but they also involve other elements such as instruction, guidance, and assessment. Development refers to the process of growth and change over time, which may include learning but encompasses other aspects as well.

Question 8

________ refers to leader development programs that focus on information about content of leadership and fundamental concepts such as communication,feedback,and contingent rewards.

Accepted Answer

Basic knowledge programs focus on providing leaders with information about leadership and fundamental concepts. These programs aim to enhance their knowledge, understanding, and awareness of leadership.

Question 9

Whereas________  addresses the content of the change________ , addresses the process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Whereas________  addresses the content of the...

Question 10

A willingness to learn requires both:

Accepted Answer

Motivation is necessary to have the desire to learn and improve oneself. Readiness refers to being prepared and open to learning. Both motivation and readiness work in conjunction to create a willingness to learn. Education and development can contribute to readiness but are not the sole factors required.

Question 11

After several years of making service calls,Joydeep's performance consistently has been below average.He is not responsive to customers' needs.Comments from customers indicate Joydeep is uninterested in his work.Sundar,Joydeep's supervisor,approaches him to participate in a newly created leader development program offered by the organization.Joydeep is not enthusiastic about participating in the program.Which aspect of the core of learning best describes Joydeep?

Accepted Answer

Joydeep's lack of enthusiasm for the leader development program indicates a lack of motivation to learn. This suggests that he may not be interested in improving his skills or changing his behavior, which could be contributing to his below-average performance.

Question 12

________ is defined as the 'expansion of a person's capacity to be effective in leadership roles and processes.'

Accepted Answer

Leader development is the process of expanding a person's abilities and skills to effectively perform leadership roles and responsibilities. Leader education and leadership seminars may be part of the leader development process, but they are not comprehensive enough to cover all aspects of leader development. Leader training is typically focused on specific skills or tasks, rather than the overall development of leadership abilities.

Question 13

________ is an ongoing,dynamic,long-term change or evolution that occurs because of various learning experiences.

Accepted Answer

Development refers to the ongoing, dynamic, long-term change or evolution that occurs because of various learning experiences. Training and education can be a part of development, but they are more focused on specific goals and outcomes. Curriculum refers to a structured plan for learning and is not necessarily indicative of ongoing change or evolution.

Question 14

Managerial and supervisory development primarily focuses on:

Accepted Answer

Managerial and supervisory development primarily focuses on taking care of employees by enhancing leadership skills, improving communication, and fostering a supportive work environment.

Question 15

________ programs focus on self-awareness and understanding of strengths and weakness as well as getting in touch with personal values.

Accepted Answer

Programs that focus on self-awareness, understanding of strengths and weaknesses, and personal values are typically geared towards personal growth.

Question 16

Rachel has recently been promoted to 'team leader' in the production department.Part of her job is to build models of the mechanical parts her team will use during the next shift.She is frustrated by her below-standard performance.She has asked for help and has observed others doing the task,but still she is slowing down production.This example reflects:

Accepted Answer

Rachel's situation reflects an inability to learn, as despite her efforts to improve by asking for help and observing others, she is still unable to perform the task at the required standard. This indicates a difficulty in acquiring the necessary skills or knowledge, rather than a lack of willingness, insufficient experiences, or an issue with the organizational culture.

Question 17

Whechien was recently hired as a floor manager of a local home garden center.During his first month as manager,he participated in 80 hours of orientation training to become familiar with the policies and procedures of the organization.Which element of the core of learning best represents this example?

Accepted Answer

The example given shows that the new manager received 80 hours of orientation training to become familiar with the policies and procedures of the organization. This is a type of development experience. Therefore, the best choice is D) sufficient development experiences.

Question 18

In 2009, large U.S.companies spent over________  on employee learning development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 2009, large U.S.companies spent over________ ...

Question 19

Whereas________  is the expansion of a person's capacity to be effective in leadership roles, focuses on an organization's capacity to get the work done through its many leaders.

Accepted Answer

The sentence defines two terms: capacity to be effective in leadership roles and organization's capacity to get the work done through its many leaders. The first one is about developing individuals' leadership skills, while the second one is about developing a culture of leadership within an organization. Therefore, the right terms are "leader development" and "leadership development," respectively. Option B has the right combination of terms.

Question 20

Managerial,leader,leadership,and executive development differ in terms of their focus on ________ and the________  .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Managerial,leader,leadership,and executive development differ in terms of...

Quiz 10: Developing Leaders