Question 1

A leader should use three questions to test his or her vision:
A) Is it worth the effort; is it worth the time; is it worth the resources?
B) Will people support, oppose, or ignore my actions?
C) Do I have the right people, enough time, enough money?
D) Am I ready; are you ready; are they ready?
E) Is this the right direction; are these the right goals; is this the right time?

Accepted Answer

The three questions in choice E directly test the leader's vision in terms of direction, goals, and timing. The other choices are valuable questions to ask but do not specifically focus on testing the leader's vision.

Question 2

Warren Bennis states that the leader must have ________ and ______.
A) Personal talent; personal commitment
B) A positive, future-focus goal; constancy of effort
C) Purpose; resources
D) Social support; a compelling need
E) None of these

Accepted Answer

Bennis states that the leader must have a positive, future-focus goal (purpose) and constancy of effort (resources) to achieve that goal. Choice A is incorrect because personal talent and personal commitment are not explicitly mentioned by Bennis. Choice C is incorrect because Bennis does not mention resources without purpose. Choice D is incorrect because Bennis does not mention social support or a compelling need.

Question 3

________ wrote: "Momentum comes from having a clear vision of what the organization ought to be…"
A) Abraham Maslow
B) Max DePree
C) Ross Perot
D) Harriet Tubman
E) The great ego theory

Accepted Answer

This quote is from Max DePree, a businessman and author known for his leadership philosophy.

Question 4

Leadership success requires:
A) Extensive job knowledge
B) The support of senior officers
C) Skill in organizational politics
D) Getting the facts, creating a vision, motivating people, and empowering others
E) None of these

Accepted Answer

Leadership success requires not just job knowledge, but also the ability to create a vision, motivate people, and empower others. While senior officer support and skill in organizational politics can be helpful, they are not essential to leadership success.

Question 5

This man was known for swimming against the stream and influencing events with his powerful will:
A) Mark Spitz
B) Jonah
C) Charles Kettering
D) Winston Churchill

Accepted Answer

Winston Churchill was known for swimming against the stream and influencing events with his powerful will. He was a key figure in World War II and his speeches and leadership played a significant role in the Allied victory. Churchill was also known for his convictions, which often went against popular opinion, and his determination to see them through.

Question 6

Motives for assuming the tasks of leadership are:
A) Tension reduction, wealth creation, and security
B) Power, achievement, and affiliation
C) Gaining health, wealth, and social position
D) Mechanistic, idealistic, and chauvinistic
E) None of these

Accepted Answer

According to leadership theory and research, individuals are most likely to assume leader roles if they have motives for power, achievement, and affiliation. Power motives involve a desire to control others and influence decisions, achievement motives involve a desire for personal recognition and accomplishment, and affiliation motives involve a desire to belong to a social group and to have positive relationships with others. These motives are thought to drive individuals to pursue leadership positions and to be effective in those positions.

Question 7

The idea(s) that gave Henry Ford's vision life were:
A) The moving assembly line
B) Paying workers as much as is fair
C) Vertical integration of automobile manufacture
D) All of these
E) None of these

Accepted Answer

Henry Ford's vision was based on all three ideas: the moving assembly line, paying workers as much as is fair, and vertical integration of automobile manufacture. The implementation of these ideas helped Ford revolutionize the automobile industry and make cars affordable for the middle class.

Question 8

Visionary content principles include all except ______.
A) Central purpose
B) Broad goals
C) Core values
D) Strategic initiatives
E) Budget allocation

Accepted Answer

Visionary content principles do not typically include specific budget allocations as they are broader principles and goals for content creation.

Question 9

All of the following are basic leadership motives except:
A) Power
B) Affiliation
C) Achievement
D) Security

Accepted Answer

Security is not considered a basic leadership motive. The three basic leadership motives are Power, Affiliation, and Achievement. Security may be important to a leader, but it is not considered a core driving force behind leadership behavior.

Question 10

Organizational success requires: 
 
A) Vision
B) Skills
C) Incentives
D) Resources
E) Action plan
F) All of these

Accepted Answer

Organizational success requires all of these elements - a clear vision of the future, skilled personnel, appropriate incentives, adequate resources, and a well-designed action plan to achieve set objectives. All of these elements work together to ensure that an organization can achieve its goals and objectives, and sustain its success over time.

Question 11

Which of the following is not one of the qualities of leadership that is needed for steering organizations through periods of change?
A) Taking personal responsibility for initiating change
B) Trusting and supporting others
C) Depending totally on management decisions
D) Creating a vision and strategy for the organization

Accepted Answer

Depending totally on management decisions is not a quality of leadership needed for steering organizations through periods of change. Leadership involves taking ownership and initiative in making necessary changes, creating a vision and strategy for the organization, and building trust and support among team members. Relying solely on management decisions undermines the collaborative and inclusive approach required for successful change management.

Question 12

Elizabeth I was a(n) _______ leader.
A) Power-oriented
B) Achievement-oriented
C) Affiliation-oriented

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I was a power-oriented leader, as she was focused on maintaining her power and control over England.

Question 13

Affiliation indicates a strong concern for:
A) Human welfare
B) Authority
C) Logic
D) Achievement

Accepted Answer

Affiliation refers to the desire to develop and maintain social relationships with others, indicating a strong concern for human welfare. People high in affiliation tend to prioritize interpersonal relationships over other goals, seek out social support and approval, and are typically empathetic and nurturing towards others.

Question 14

A person who is power-oriented strives for:
A) Authority
B) Fear
C) Achievement
D) Acceptance

Accepted Answer

A power-oriented person aims for authority, which entails control over others and the ability to make decisions that can impact others. Fear is not necessarily a goal for a power-oriented person, although it may be a tool they use to achieve their goals. Achievement and acceptance may be secondary or peripheral goals, but the primary drive is towards attaining authority.

Question 15

The concept of visioning as it is used in organizations today is credited to:
A) Ronald Lippett, 1949
B) Douglas McGregor, 1959
C) Peter Drucker, 1969
D) W. Edwards Deming, 1979
E) Stephen Covey, 1989

Accepted Answer

The answer of The concept of visioning as it is...

Question 16

The three basic motives underlying the desire of a person to be a leader are:
A) Power, recognition, affiliation
B) Affiliation, achievement, power
C) Success, acknowledgment, prestige
D) Achievement, power, success

Accepted Answer

The desire to become a leader is driven by the need for various motives. Some of the most common are affiliation, achievement, and power. Affiliation is the need for social interaction and acceptance from others. Achievement is the drive to accomplish goals and accomplishments. Power is the need to control others and situations. Of these three motivators, affiliation refers to the person's relatability to others, achievement relates to what the person is capable of doing, while power refers to the person's control over others. These three basic motives help shape the desire for a person to become a leader.

Question 17

Albert Schweitzer was a(n) _________ leader.
A) Power-oriented
B) Achievement-oriented
C) Affiliation-oriented

Accepted Answer

Albert Schweitzer was largely affiliation-oriented as he dedicated his life to helping others and healing the sick, rather than seeking power or personal achievement. He was known for his compassion and selfless service to humanity, which aligns with the characteristics of an affiliation-oriented leader.

Question 18

Martin Luther King's famous vision speech was about:
A) War, peace, prosperity
B) Opportunity, independence, self-determination
C) Bigotry, banishment, blasphemy
D) Equality, brotherhood, freedom
E) None of these

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech was primarily about promoting equality, brotherhood, and freedom for all people, but particularly for African Americans who were still facing discrimination and segregation at the time. King emphasized the importance of peaceful protest and unity in the pursuit of justice and equality.

Question 19

The Forum Corporation identifies three characteristics of successful leaders:
A) Knowing when to talk, when to listen, when to act
B) Having a goal, having the support of others, having resources to succeed
C) Taking personal responsibility, creating a vision, supporting the people
D) Losing one's ego, trusting in destiny, enjoying the process
E) None of these

Accepted Answer

The Forum Corporation identifies successful leaders as those who take personal responsibility, create a vision, and support their people.

Question 20

Examples of leaders who desire to have influence, strive for creation, and want to serve others are:
A) Albert Schweitzer, Winston Churchill, Charles Kettering
B) Elizabeth I, Marie Curie, Florence Nightingale
C) Marie Curie, Charles Kettering, Elizabeth I
D) Charles Kettering, Florence Nightingale, Winston Churchill
E) None of these

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I, Marie Curie, and Florence Nightingale all demonstrated qualities of leaders who desire to have influence, strive for creation, and want to serve others. Elizabeth I's leadership helped to establish England as a major world power during her reign, Marie Curie's scientific discoveries revolutionized the field of physics and medicine, and Florence Nightingale's nursing work in the Crimean War led to major improvements in medical care and sanitation practices. Charles Kettering and Winston Churchill both had influential roles in history, but their motivations and approaches to leadership may not match the criteria specified in the question. Albert Schweitzer's humanitarian work and philosophy of "Reverence for Life" demonstrate a desire to serve others, but it is unclear if he focused on creation or desired influence in the same way as the other choices.

Quiz 4: The Power of Vision

A leader should use three questions to test his or her vision:

Warren Bennis states that the leader must have __ and .

________ wrote: "Momentum comes from having a clear vision of what the organization ought to be…"

Leadership success requires:

This man was known for swimming against the stream and influencing events with his powerful will:

Motives for assuming the tasks of leadership are:

The idea(s) that gave Henry Ford's vision life were:

Visionary content principles include all except ______.

All of the following are basic leadership motives except:

Organizational success requires:

Which of the following is not one of the qualities of leadership that is needed for steering organizations through periods of change?

Elizabeth I was a(n) _______ leader.

Affiliation indicates a strong concern for:

A person who is power-oriented strives for:

The concept of visioning as it is used in organizations today is credited to:

The three basic motives underlying the desire of a person to be a leader are:

Albert Schweitzer was a(n) _________ leader.

Martin Luther King's famous vision speech was about:

The Forum Corporation identifies three characteristics of successful leaders:

Examples of leaders who desire to have influence, strive for creation, and want to serve others are: