Lesson 10: Authentic Leadership Flashcards
The interpersonal definition of authentic leadership views leadership as
adapting to the beliefs and values of the followers.
(T/F) The interpersonal perspective of authentic leadership emphasizes balanced processing and relational transparency.
False.
(T/F) Self-regulation and self-concept are dimensions of the developmental definition of leadership.
False (part of the intrapersonal definition)
(T/F) According to the interpersonal perspective, the central tasks of authentic leaders are to express strong values and consistently promote their vision for an organization.
False
(T/F) According to the Authentic Action Wheel, if employees make comments such as “What are we doing this for?” or “The founder of this company would be rolling in his grave right now,” their concerns would be diagnosed as a problem related to meaning.
True
The early research on authentic leadership grew out of an underdeveloped area of which branch of leadership studies?
Transformational leadership
(T/F) Relational transparency refers to soliciting viewpoints from those who disagree with you and giving them fair consideration.
False
The intrapersonal definition of authentic leadership states that leadership
Grows out of the life story of the leader.
(T/F) The research on authentic leadership is well-developed.
False
(T/F) According to Shamir and Eilam, an individual needs to be seen as a legitimate leader by his or her followers in order to become an authentic leader.
True
(T/F) Terry’s authentic leadership approach focuses on the characteristics of authentic leaders.
False. Focuses on actions.
Which of the following is not a component of Terry’s action wheel?
Skill set
(T/F) A personal trauma that leads a person to becoming an authentic leader is known as a trigger event.
True
(T/F) There is no single, accepted definition of authentic leadership.
True
(T/F) The life story of the leader is an important part of developing authenticity, according to Shamir and Eilam.
True
