Deck 16: Leading With Confidence

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According to Sandra Gurvis, delegating is a good way to motivate employees.
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The authoritative leadership style is effective when a team needs new vision.
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It is acceptable for a leader to use texting language in work email.
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A leadership style commonly used in teams is:

A) laissez-faire.
B) democratic.
C) autocratic.
D) pacesetting.
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According to Peter Drucker, reading is an excellent way to develop yourself.
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Management and leadership are the same thing.
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When a leader changes her or his leadership style for different situations, that is called:

A) situational leadership.
B) servant leadership.
C) circumstantial leadership.
D) pacesetting leadership.
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Leaders should not underestimate the power of face-to-face communication.
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The affiliative leadership style is a good long-term solution to problems within an organization.
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Leaders should not ask for input from employees.
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The leadership style of a leader who maintains complete control over employees is:

A) laissez-faire.
B) autocratic.
C) democratic.
D) None of the above
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According to Peter Drucker, when a person is new to leading, it is a good idea to go back to the fundamentals and start by asking, "What is our mission?"
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The laissez-faire style of leading is appropriate when employees lack skill in an area.
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The coaching leadership style:

A) keeps employees very involved in decision making.
B) allows employees to improve their performance.
C) helps employees hone skills for the future.
D) All the above
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An effective leader sees herself or himself as competent and able to do the job.
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Making a "thankfulness" list can help you manage negative emotions at work.
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An effective leader is someone who sets an example.
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Effective leaders invest in relationships with their employees.
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If a leader wants the team to take ownership of the goals, using the democratic style is beneficial.
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The concept of servant leadership was introduced by:

A) Peter Drucker.
B) Stephen Covey.
C) Peter Senge.
D) Robert Greenleaf.
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An approach to management in which managers and employees set goals together and make a plan for achieving them
leadership styles
An approach to management in which managers and employees set goals together and make a plan for achieving them
delegating
An approach to management in which managers and employees set goals together and make a plan for achieving them
leadership
An approach to management in which managers and employees set goals together and make a plan for achieving them
integrity
An approach to management in which managers and employees set goals together and make a plan for achieving them
vision
An approach to management in which managers and employees set goals together and make a plan for achieving them
mission
An approach to management in which managers and employees set goals together and make a plan for achieving them
self-development
An approach to management in which managers and employees set goals together and make a plan for achieving them
management
An approach to management in which managers and employees set goals together and make a plan for achieving them
management by objectives
An approach to management in which managers and employees set goals together and make a plan for achieving them
learning organization
The act of inspiring and motivating people to achieve organizational goals
leadership styles
The act of inspiring and motivating people to achieve organizational goals
delegating
The act of inspiring and motivating people to achieve organizational goals
leadership
The act of inspiring and motivating people to achieve organizational goals
integrity
The act of inspiring and motivating people to achieve organizational goals
vision
The act of inspiring and motivating people to achieve organizational goals
mission
The act of inspiring and motivating people to achieve organizational goals
self-development
The act of inspiring and motivating people to achieve organizational goals
management
The act of inspiring and motivating people to achieve organizational goals
management by objectives
The act of inspiring and motivating people to achieve organizational goals
learning organization
The effort of improving yourself professionally
leadership styles
The effort of improving yourself professionally
delegating
The effort of improving yourself professionally
leadership
The effort of improving yourself professionally
integrity
The effort of improving yourself professionally
vision
The effort of improving yourself professionally
mission
The effort of improving yourself professionally
self-development
The effort of improving yourself professionally
management
The effort of improving yourself professionally
management by objectives
The effort of improving yourself professionally
learning organization
Companies, groups, or other entities in which a shared vision of the future allows the entity to move forward in the accomplishment of significant goals and objectives
leadership styles
Companies, groups, or other entities in which a shared vision of the future allows the entity to move forward in the accomplishment of significant goals and objectives
delegating
Companies, groups, or other entities in which a shared vision of the future allows the entity to move forward in the accomplishment of significant goals and objectives
leadership
Companies, groups, or other entities in which a shared vision of the future allows the entity to move forward in the accomplishment of significant goals and objectives
integrity
Companies, groups, or other entities in which a shared vision of the future allows the entity to move forward in the accomplishment of significant goals and objectives
vision
Companies, groups, or other entities in which a shared vision of the future allows the entity to move forward in the accomplishment of significant goals and objectives
mission
Companies, groups, or other entities in which a shared vision of the future allows the entity to move forward in the accomplishment of significant goals and objectives
self-development
Companies, groups, or other entities in which a shared vision of the future allows the entity to move forward in the accomplishment of significant goals and objectives
management
Companies, groups, or other entities in which a shared vision of the future allows the entity to move forward in the accomplishment of significant goals and objectives
management by objectives
Companies, groups, or other entities in which a shared vision of the future allows the entity to move forward in the accomplishment of significant goals and objectives
learning organization
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leadership styles
The firm, consistent application of ethical standards at a personal level
delegating
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leadership
The firm, consistent application of ethical standards at a personal level
integrity
The firm, consistent application of ethical standards at a personal level
vision
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mission
The firm, consistent application of ethical standards at a personal level
self-development
The firm, consistent application of ethical standards at a personal level
management
The firm, consistent application of ethical standards at a personal level
management by objectives
The firm, consistent application of ethical standards at a personal level
learning organization
A mental picture or plan for an organization's future
leadership styles
A mental picture or plan for an organization's future
delegating
A mental picture or plan for an organization's future
leadership
A mental picture or plan for an organization's future
integrity
A mental picture or plan for an organization's future
vision
A mental picture or plan for an organization's future
mission
A mental picture or plan for an organization's future
self-development
A mental picture or plan for an organization's future
management
A mental picture or plan for an organization's future
management by objectives
A mental picture or plan for an organization's future
learning organization
Giving the responsibility for a task to another person
leadership styles
Giving the responsibility for a task to another person
delegating
Giving the responsibility for a task to another person
leadership
Giving the responsibility for a task to another person
integrity
Giving the responsibility for a task to another person
vision
Giving the responsibility for a task to another person
mission
Giving the responsibility for a task to another person
self-development
Giving the responsibility for a task to another person
management
Giving the responsibility for a task to another person
management by objectives
Giving the responsibility for a task to another person
learning organization
Patterns of behavior applied to coaching, inspiring, or motivating others
leadership styles
Patterns of behavior applied to coaching, inspiring, or motivating others
delegating
Patterns of behavior applied to coaching, inspiring, or motivating others
leadership
Patterns of behavior applied to coaching, inspiring, or motivating others
integrity
Patterns of behavior applied to coaching, inspiring, or motivating others
vision
Patterns of behavior applied to coaching, inspiring, or motivating others
mission
Patterns of behavior applied to coaching, inspiring, or motivating others
self-development
Patterns of behavior applied to coaching, inspiring, or motivating others
management
Patterns of behavior applied to coaching, inspiring, or motivating others
management by objectives
Patterns of behavior applied to coaching, inspiring, or motivating others
learning organization
The act of organizing and directing people to accomplish organizational goals
leadership styles
The act of organizing and directing people to accomplish organizational goals
delegating
The act of organizing and directing people to accomplish organizational goals
leadership
The act of organizing and directing people to accomplish organizational goals
integrity
The act of organizing and directing people to accomplish organizational goals
vision
The act of organizing and directing people to accomplish organizational goals
mission
The act of organizing and directing people to accomplish organizational goals
self-development
The act of organizing and directing people to accomplish organizational goals
management
The act of organizing and directing people to accomplish organizational goals
management by objectives
The act of organizing and directing people to accomplish organizational goals
learning organization
An organization's reason for being or its purpose
leadership styles
An organization's reason for being or its purpose
delegating
An organization's reason for being or its purpose
leadership
An organization's reason for being or its purpose
integrity
An organization's reason for being or its purpose
vision
An organization's reason for being or its purpose
mission
An organization's reason for being or its purpose
self-development
An organization's reason for being or its purpose
management
An organization's reason for being or its purpose
management by objectives
An organization's reason for being or its purpose
learning organization
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Advocating for employees with upper-level management is an example of the leadership skill or strategy of:

A) being responsible for others.
B) resolving conflict.
C) motivating others.
D) leading by example.
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Effective leaders:

A) are driven by their emotions.
B) simply react to their emotions.
C) have developed ways of managing their emotions.
D) Both A and C
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Which of the following assesses long-term performance in order to improve performance that is inadequate or to reward performance that is exceptional?

A) Informal evaluations
B) Delegating
C) Professional development
D) Formal appraisals
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According to General Ronald Fogleman, leaders with integrity are:

A) sincere.
B) consistent.
C) good finishers.
D) All the above
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Employees are motivated by:

A) money.
B) recognition.
C) interesting work.
D) All the above
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A person who assists a project manager with multiple projects is a:

A) bookkeeper.
B) project specialist.
C) project leader.
D) temporary worker.
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Informal feedback:

A) should be given infrequently.
B) should always include both positive and negative observations.
C) can provide insights for the leader.
D) All the above
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To prepare for and conduct a performance appraisal, a leader should generally plan to:

A) document examples of the employee's work activities.
B) allow time for the employee to talk.
C) develop a plan and set goals with the employee.
D) All the above
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What motivates people at work?

A) Clear expectations from leaders
B) Opportunity to grow and advance
C) Recognition of hard work
D) All the above
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According to Stephen Covey, the leadership role that has to do with making sure the organization's structure, systems, and processes are consistent with its values and facilitate work is:

A) modeling.
B) pathfinding.
C) aligning.
D) empowering.
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According to Sandra Gurvis, delegating is a good way to motivate employees.
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2
The authoritative leadership style is effective when a team needs new vision.
True
3
It is acceptable for a leader to use texting language in work email.
False
4
A leadership style commonly used in teams is:

A) laissez-faire.
B) democratic.
C) autocratic.
D) pacesetting.
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According to Peter Drucker, reading is an excellent way to develop yourself.
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Management and leadership are the same thing.
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When a leader changes her or his leadership style for different situations, that is called:

A) situational leadership.
B) servant leadership.
C) circumstantial leadership.
D) pacesetting leadership.
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Leaders should not underestimate the power of face-to-face communication.
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The affiliative leadership style is a good long-term solution to problems within an organization.
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Leaders should not ask for input from employees.
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The leadership style of a leader who maintains complete control over employees is:

A) laissez-faire.
B) autocratic.
C) democratic.
D) None of the above
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According to Peter Drucker, when a person is new to leading, it is a good idea to go back to the fundamentals and start by asking, "What is our mission?"
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The laissez-faire style of leading is appropriate when employees lack skill in an area.
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The coaching leadership style:

A) keeps employees very involved in decision making.
B) allows employees to improve their performance.
C) helps employees hone skills for the future.
D) All the above
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An effective leader sees herself or himself as competent and able to do the job.
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Making a "thankfulness" list can help you manage negative emotions at work.
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An effective leader is someone who sets an example.
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Effective leaders invest in relationships with their employees.
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If a leader wants the team to take ownership of the goals, using the democratic style is beneficial.
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The concept of servant leadership was introduced by:

A) Peter Drucker.
B) Stephen Covey.
C) Peter Senge.
D) Robert Greenleaf.
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An approach to management in which managers and employees set goals together and make a plan for achieving them
leadership styles
An approach to management in which managers and employees set goals together and make a plan for achieving them
delegating
An approach to management in which managers and employees set goals together and make a plan for achieving them
leadership
An approach to management in which managers and employees set goals together and make a plan for achieving them
integrity
An approach to management in which managers and employees set goals together and make a plan for achieving them
vision
An approach to management in which managers and employees set goals together and make a plan for achieving them
mission
An approach to management in which managers and employees set goals together and make a plan for achieving them
self-development
An approach to management in which managers and employees set goals together and make a plan for achieving them
management
An approach to management in which managers and employees set goals together and make a plan for achieving them
management by objectives
An approach to management in which managers and employees set goals together and make a plan for achieving them
learning organization
The act of inspiring and motivating people to achieve organizational goals
leadership styles
The act of inspiring and motivating people to achieve organizational goals
delegating
The act of inspiring and motivating people to achieve organizational goals
leadership
The act of inspiring and motivating people to achieve organizational goals
integrity
The act of inspiring and motivating people to achieve organizational goals
vision
The act of inspiring and motivating people to achieve organizational goals
mission
The act of inspiring and motivating people to achieve organizational goals
self-development
The act of inspiring and motivating people to achieve organizational goals
management
The act of inspiring and motivating people to achieve organizational goals
management by objectives
The act of inspiring and motivating people to achieve organizational goals
learning organization
The effort of improving yourself professionally
leadership styles
The effort of improving yourself professionally
delegating
The effort of improving yourself professionally
leadership
The effort of improving yourself professionally
integrity
The effort of improving yourself professionally
vision
The effort of improving yourself professionally
mission
The effort of improving yourself professionally
self-development
The effort of improving yourself professionally
management
The effort of improving yourself professionally
management by objectives
The effort of improving yourself professionally
learning organization
Companies, groups, or other entities in which a shared vision of the future allows the entity to move forward in the accomplishment of significant goals and objectives
leadership styles
Companies, groups, or other entities in which a shared vision of the future allows the entity to move forward in the accomplishment of significant goals and objectives
delegating
Companies, groups, or other entities in which a shared vision of the future allows the entity to move forward in the accomplishment of significant goals and objectives
leadership
Companies, groups, or other entities in which a shared vision of the future allows the entity to move forward in the accomplishment of significant goals and objectives
integrity
Companies, groups, or other entities in which a shared vision of the future allows the entity to move forward in the accomplishment of significant goals and objectives
vision
Companies, groups, or other entities in which a shared vision of the future allows the entity to move forward in the accomplishment of significant goals and objectives
mission
Companies, groups, or other entities in which a shared vision of the future allows the entity to move forward in the accomplishment of significant goals and objectives
self-development
Companies, groups, or other entities in which a shared vision of the future allows the entity to move forward in the accomplishment of significant goals and objectives
management
Companies, groups, or other entities in which a shared vision of the future allows the entity to move forward in the accomplishment of significant goals and objectives
management by objectives
Companies, groups, or other entities in which a shared vision of the future allows the entity to move forward in the accomplishment of significant goals and objectives
learning organization
The firm, consistent application of ethical standards at a personal level
leadership styles
The firm, consistent application of ethical standards at a personal level
delegating
The firm, consistent application of ethical standards at a personal level
leadership
The firm, consistent application of ethical standards at a personal level
integrity
The firm, consistent application of ethical standards at a personal level
vision
The firm, consistent application of ethical standards at a personal level
mission
The firm, consistent application of ethical standards at a personal level
self-development
The firm, consistent application of ethical standards at a personal level
management
The firm, consistent application of ethical standards at a personal level
management by objectives
The firm, consistent application of ethical standards at a personal level
learning organization
A mental picture or plan for an organization's future
leadership styles
A mental picture or plan for an organization's future
delegating
A mental picture or plan for an organization's future
leadership
A mental picture or plan for an organization's future
integrity
A mental picture or plan for an organization's future
vision
A mental picture or plan for an organization's future
mission
A mental picture or plan for an organization's future
self-development
A mental picture or plan for an organization's future
management
A mental picture or plan for an organization's future
management by objectives
A mental picture or plan for an organization's future
learning organization
Giving the responsibility for a task to another person
leadership styles
Giving the responsibility for a task to another person
delegating
Giving the responsibility for a task to another person
leadership
Giving the responsibility for a task to another person
integrity
Giving the responsibility for a task to another person
vision
Giving the responsibility for a task to another person
mission
Giving the responsibility for a task to another person
self-development
Giving the responsibility for a task to another person
management
Giving the responsibility for a task to another person
management by objectives
Giving the responsibility for a task to another person
learning organization
Patterns of behavior applied to coaching, inspiring, or motivating others
leadership styles
Patterns of behavior applied to coaching, inspiring, or motivating others
delegating
Patterns of behavior applied to coaching, inspiring, or motivating others
leadership
Patterns of behavior applied to coaching, inspiring, or motivating others
integrity
Patterns of behavior applied to coaching, inspiring, or motivating others
vision
Patterns of behavior applied to coaching, inspiring, or motivating others
mission
Patterns of behavior applied to coaching, inspiring, or motivating others
self-development
Patterns of behavior applied to coaching, inspiring, or motivating others
management
Patterns of behavior applied to coaching, inspiring, or motivating others
management by objectives
Patterns of behavior applied to coaching, inspiring, or motivating others
learning organization
The act of organizing and directing people to accomplish organizational goals
leadership styles
The act of organizing and directing people to accomplish organizational goals
delegating
The act of organizing and directing people to accomplish organizational goals
leadership
The act of organizing and directing people to accomplish organizational goals
integrity
The act of organizing and directing people to accomplish organizational goals
vision
The act of organizing and directing people to accomplish organizational goals
mission
The act of organizing and directing people to accomplish organizational goals
self-development
The act of organizing and directing people to accomplish organizational goals
management
The act of organizing and directing people to accomplish organizational goals
management by objectives
The act of organizing and directing people to accomplish organizational goals
learning organization
An organization's reason for being or its purpose
leadership styles
An organization's reason for being or its purpose
delegating
An organization's reason for being or its purpose
leadership
An organization's reason for being or its purpose
integrity
An organization's reason for being or its purpose
vision
An organization's reason for being or its purpose
mission
An organization's reason for being or its purpose
self-development
An organization's reason for being or its purpose
management
An organization's reason for being or its purpose
management by objectives
An organization's reason for being or its purpose
learning organization
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Advocating for employees with upper-level management is an example of the leadership skill or strategy of:

A) being responsible for others.
B) resolving conflict.
C) motivating others.
D) leading by example.
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Effective leaders:

A) are driven by their emotions.
B) simply react to their emotions.
C) have developed ways of managing their emotions.
D) Both A and C
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Which of the following assesses long-term performance in order to improve performance that is inadequate or to reward performance that is exceptional?

A) Informal evaluations
B) Delegating
C) Professional development
D) Formal appraisals
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According to General Ronald Fogleman, leaders with integrity are:

A) sincere.
B) consistent.
C) good finishers.
D) All the above
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Employees are motivated by:

A) money.
B) recognition.
C) interesting work.
D) All the above
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A person who assists a project manager with multiple projects is a:

A) bookkeeper.
B) project specialist.
C) project leader.
D) temporary worker.
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Informal feedback:

A) should be given infrequently.
B) should always include both positive and negative observations.
C) can provide insights for the leader.
D) All the above
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To prepare for and conduct a performance appraisal, a leader should generally plan to:

A) document examples of the employee's work activities.
B) allow time for the employee to talk.
C) develop a plan and set goals with the employee.
D) All the above
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What motivates people at work?

A) Clear expectations from leaders
B) Opportunity to grow and advance
C) Recognition of hard work
D) All the above
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According to Stephen Covey, the leadership role that has to do with making sure the organization's structure, systems, and processes are consistent with its values and facilitate work is:

A) modeling.
B) pathfinding.
C) aligning.
D) empowering.
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