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Midterm Quiz Reviewer Flashcards

1
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Traits are said to be “inborn” and ____ from parents

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Inherited

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It is regarded to as “a videotape in the mind” (D’Souza, SJ)

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Self-image

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For him, “You can be happy in any circumstances, you simply need to believe in God.”

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Nick Vujicic

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Emotional stability and composure when under stress is not important.

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False

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Who is often credited with developing the concept of Laissez-faire leadership?

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Kurt Lewin

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6
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When did the modern basis for the democratic leadership theory emerge, according to
the text?

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Early 20th century

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What is another term for the democratic leadership style described in the text?

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Participative leadership

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What are the three core elements of democratic leadership, as identified by Lewin et
al.?

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Subordinate reporting, self-confidence, and involvement in decision-making

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9
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What is the primary function of the democratic leadership framework, as described in
the text?

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Distributed power with hierarchy in decision-making

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How should roles and responsibilities be defined in a democratic leadership model?

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Distribute power based on specific roles

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How did Kurt Lewin view Laissez-faire leadership?

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He did not subscribe to it as his preferred leadership method.

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What did the 1930s study “Leadership and Group Life” identify about Laissez-faire leadership?

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It requires the least amount of managerial oversight.

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What is the primary feature of Laissez-faire leadership?

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Allowing creativity and autonomy while holding employees accountable.

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In Laissez-faire leadership, what does “let it be” or “leave it alone” refer to?

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Allowing subordinates to complete responsibilities as they choose.

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What is a drawback of Laissez-faire leadership, as mentioned in the text?

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Leader may appear uninvolved.

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Calm, confident and predictable, particularly when under stress.

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Emotional stability and composure

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17
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Which employees are often most comfortable with Laissez-faire leaders?

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Those who enjoy a wide degree of latitude and autonomy.

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How are responsibilities assigned in Laissez-faire leadership?

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Assessing the unique talents of each employee.

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In Laissez-faire leadership, how are employees allowed to complete their tasks?

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As they see fit, using their skills and ideas.

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Which industries can benefit the most from Laissez-faire leadership?

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Industries that champion innovation and individuality.

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21
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The behavior of leaders who are concerned for subordinates and attempt to establish a warm, friendly, and supportive climate.

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Consideration Behavior Leadership

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There is increased satisfaction and decreased turnover and absenteeism.

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Employee-centered approach on leadership

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Able to communicate and persuade others without resort to negative or coercive tactics.

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Good interpersonal skills

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24
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Owning up to mistakes, rather than putting energy into covering up is a sign of:

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Honesty

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25
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The manager sees the team’s needs first and foremost over everything else.

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“Country Club” leadership style

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26
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What does it mean to “connect the dots “ in the speech of Steve Jobs?

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Meaning you have to learn from your past life in order to move forward.

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27
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What is one of the top benefits of Laissez-faire management?

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Workers assuming responsibility for their successes and challenges.

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28
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What is an essential quality for a democratic leader, according to the text?

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Honesty

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28
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What does a democratic leader need to be able to do regarding their own opinion?

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Lay it out for discussion

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29
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What kind of thinking is required from a democratic leader to foster innovation?

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Creative thinking

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30
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How does the text describe creativity as a trait?

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It can be improved and enhanced.

31
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What is the ultimate accountability in Laissez-faire leadership?

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With the leader of each team

32
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What is a result of creative environments with accountability in Laissez-faire management?

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Greater retention as employees stay longer in the company.

33
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Leaders and managers are interested in developing a cohesive workgroup and ensuring that employees are satisfied with their jobs.

A

Employee-centered Leadership

34
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” I’ve long held the belief that as a leader, I can’t ask of you something that I can’t
do myself, and I can’t impose on you values that I don’t live out “ (Sec. Jesse
Robredo). Meaning:

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Great leaders come from all walks of life with good examples and integrity.

35
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The use of direct pressure and close supervision led the decreased satisfaction and increased turnover and absenteeism

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Employee-centered style of leadership

36
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It takes practice. One needs to first accept that there is an emotional disturbance and then be a witness to it.

A

Emotional Skills

37
Q

He said that “ you can be happy in any circumstances; you simply need to
believe in God.”

A

Nick Vujicic

38
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A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person

A

Trait

39
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The following traits that a Perpetualite must develop except for one:

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Selfish motivation

40
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Trait theory started from a famous ancient Philosopher who made a description of personality types based on “body humor”

A

Hippocrates

41
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It is defined as “distinguishing quality or characteristics”; typically, one belonging to a person.

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Trait

42
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He said that “Self-image is like the videotape in your mind. It contains hundreds of mental images of yourself collected over the years and put together to form your image of yourself.”

A

Anthony A. D’Souza

43
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What does it mean for “Love and loss” from the speech of Steve Jobs?

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To do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it, keep
looking. Don’t settle.

44
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According to this theory, it isn’t inherent characteristics that make a good leader.

A

Behavioral Leadership Theory

45
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Pay close attention to subordinates’ work, explain work procedures, and are keenly interested in performance.

A

Job-centered Leadership

46
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It is the end result of memories and past experiences as well as your reactions to them.

A

Self-image

47
Q

He described personality changes in his patients after he had removed
deformities and physical scars through corrective plastic surgery

A

Maxwell Maltz

48
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Believe in yourself is one of the keys to success.

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True

49
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The Job-centered approach led to the improved work-flow procedure and more cohesion in interactions resulting in increased satisfaction and decreased
turnover and absenteeism.

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False

50
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Authentic leadership could be defined as INTRAPERSONAL, which is dependent on the thoughts, self-knowledge, or ideas of the leader.

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True

51
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A transactional leader is someone who values order and structure.

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True

52
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Contingency theory is a general theory which says that there is NO one singular best way to structure your organization.

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True

53
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What is the primary leadership style associated with Jesus, as described in the text?

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Servant leadership

54
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Where did the concept of democracy originate, according to the text?

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Ancient Greece

55
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What is the meaning of the word “democracy” as explained in the text?

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Rule by the majority

56
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Admitting error: owning property, rather than putting into order.

A

False

Admitting error: Owning up to mistakes, rather than putting energy into covering up.

57
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The key to success is “emotional stability.

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True

58
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Leadership refers to unlearned competencies that leaders are able to
demonstrate in performance.

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False

LEARNED

59
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Able to understand a wide range of areas, rather than having a narrow (and narrow-minded) area of expertise.

A

Intellectual breadth

60
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One of the most important discoveries in life according to Anthony D’ Souza

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Identification of self-image

61
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The world-renowned psychologist who wrote the topic in his best-selling classic, “Psych Cybernetics

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Maxwell Maltz

62
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What is the foundation of Laissez-faire leadership?

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Trust and autonomy.

63
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What does “laissez-faire” mean in English?

A

Let it be or leave it alone.

64
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Who are the philosophers credited with giving birth to democracy as a political philosophy?

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Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle

65
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The use of direct pressure and close supervision led to decreased satisfaction and increased turnover and absenteeism in job-centered approach.

A

A. True

66
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Michigan leadership studies suggested the SUPERIORITY of the employee-centered leadership style.

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a. True

67
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The Behavioral theory assumed that the behaviors of effective leaders are
different from the behavior of less effective leaders and that the behaviors of effective leaders are the same across all situations.

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a. True

68
Q

What is the primary benefit of democracy, as described by Aristotle in the text?

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D) Secure control of the best citizens

69
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What is the responsibility of a democratic leader in making decisions, as per the text?

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The leader must aim to evoke maximum involvement.

70
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What is the role of the leader in democratic leadership regarding certain decisions?

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Leader can make decisions with the approval of subordinates.

71
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What is the second vital function of democratic leadership, as per the text?

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Concentrating decision-making in the leader’s hands

72
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What should the democratic leadership framework focus on to enhance people’s skill set?

A

Public speaking and logical thinking

73
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What must a leader focus on to enhance creativity in the organization?

A

Creation of the right environment

74
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What is the final core of the democratic leadership model?

A

Creation of structures supporting deliberation

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