Question 1

Leadership practitioners can enhance the learning value of their experiences by taking a 10 percent stretch.

Accepted Answer

Taking a 10 percent stretch means pushing oneself slightly out of one's comfort zone to achieve growth and learning. It is a recommended practice for leadership development.

Question 2

New leaders have two critical tasks the first day on the job: to meet their new boss and new team. Which of the following topics is something that should not be discussed with the new boss?
A)Sharing plans for the day and the next several weeks.
B)Identifying the team's key objectives, metrics, and important projects.
C)Your assessment of the team's strengths and weaknesses.
D)The boss's view of team's strengths and weaknesses.

Accepted Answer

It is not appropriate to discuss your assessment of the team's strengths and weaknesses with the new boss on the first day. It is important to listen and learn from the boss about their perspective on the team. It is better to focus on sharing plans, identifying key objectives, and understanding the boss's view of the team's strengths and weaknesses.

Question 3

New leaders should minimize their personal interactions with direct reports for the first two months on the job.

Accepted Answer

New leaders should focus on building relationships with their direct reports and getting to know their team during the first two months on the job.

Question 4

Having a good or bad supervisor is a product of luck on the part of followers.

Accepted Answer

Having a good or bad supervisor is not solely a product of luck. While luck may play a role in some cases, there are also factors such as the hiring process, training and development programs, communication and feedback systems, and other organizational practices that can influence the quality of supervision. Additionally, followers can also play a proactive role in seeking out mentorship and support from colleagues and other resources to enhance their work experience.

Question 5

The first phase of development planning is periodically reviewing the plan, reflecting on, learning, and modifying.

Accepted Answer

The first phase of development planning typically involves setting goals and objectives, not reviewing and modifying the plan.

Question 6

The onboarding roadmap is focused on internal hires-those within an organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The onboarding roadmap is focused on internal...

Question 7

Practicing a Theory Y attitude will guarantee you will always get along with coworkers.

Accepted Answer

While a Theory Y attitude, which assumes that people are motivated by intrinsic factors and enjoy work, can promote positive relationships with coworkers, it cannot guarantee this outcome. Other factors such as communication skills, personality traits, and external circumstances can also impact workplace relationships.

Question 8

"Meet your entire team" is an activity that should take place within the first two weeks according to the new leader onboarding roadmap.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "Meet your entire team" is an activity...

Question 9

Keeping a journal will increase the likelihood that leaders will be able to look at events from a different perspective.

Accepted Answer

Keeping a journal can provide a space for reflection and introspection, allowing leaders to analyze past events from a new perspective and potentially gain insights they may not have had at the time.

Question 10

During the first two weeks new leaders will want to have one-on-one meetings with their direct reports. Which of the following is a topic that should be discussed in that meeting?
A)What can the team do better?
B)What advice do team members have for the new leader, and what can the new leader do to help team members?
C)Who are the "stars" a level or two down in the organization?
D)All of these are topics that should be discussed in that meeting.

Accepted Answer

All of these topics are important for a new leader to discuss in their one-on-one meetings with direct reports. Discussing ways the team can improve, seeking advice from team members, and identifying potential "stars" in the organization can help the new leader better understand the team's strengths and weaknesses and develop an effective leadership strategy.

Question 11

"Influence without authority" reflects the idea that less people are finding their jobs require them to influence others.

Accepted Answer

"Influence without authority" actually reflects the idea that more people are finding their jobs require them to influence others without having direct authority over them.

Question 12

Individuals with high levels of technical competence are not likely to be a member of a leader's in-group.

Accepted Answer

Individuals with high levels of technical competence can be valued members of a leader's in-group, as their expertise and skills can be beneficial to the group's goals and success.

Question 13

During the third month, leaders of large teams should have second separate meetings with direct reports that are held off site. Which of the following is not one of the key issues that should be discussed with the direct reports during that meeting?
A)Creating a team scorecard.
B)Their perspectives on what the new leader's team does well and could do better.
C)Establishing an operating rhythm.
D)Establishing task forces to work on key change initiatives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the third month, leaders of large...

Question 14

New leaders should meet one-on-one with direct reports during the first two weeks if the team is
A)larger than 15 people.
B)fewer than 15 people.
C)larger than 20 people.
D)fewer than 25 people.

Accepted Answer

New leaders should meet one-on-one with direct reports during the first two weeks if the team is larger than 15 people.

Question 15

According to the new leader onboarding roadmap, within the first two weeks leaders should
A)obtain external perspectives.
B)establish culture.
C)meet team members.
D)complete sub-team analysis.

Accepted Answer

Meeting team members should be a top priority within the first two weeks as it will help the new leader understand team dynamics, build relationships, and establish a rapport with the team. While obtaining external perspectives and completing sub-team analysis are important tasks, they could be done after getting to know the team and establishing a culture.

Question 16

Step one in the GAPS analysis concerns abilities and strengths one has for their career objectives.

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The answer of Step one in the GAPS analysis concerns...

Question 17

When you are a new hire, it is a good idea to ask your boss for copies of budget information.

Accepted Answer

Asking for budget information can help you understand the financial constraints and priorities of your team or department, and allow you to more effectively contribute to achieving organizational goals.

Question 18

Research has shown that some executives are derailed because they are reluctant to adapt to superiors with leadership styles different from their own.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that some executives resist adapting to superiors with different leadership styles, leading to their derailing.

Question 19

Individuals can become experts in their field by watching others and asking questions.

Accepted Answer

By observing others and asking questions, individuals can gain knowledge, experience, and understanding in their field, which can eventually make them experts.

Question 20

Leaders should assume that feedback is invited when they have an open-door policy.

Accepted Answer

An open-door policy indicates that leaders are approachable, but it does not automatically mean that feedback is invited or will be given without explicit encouragement or solicitation.

Quiz 3: Skills for Developing Yourself As a Leader