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54. The intrapersonal definition of authentic leadership states that leadership
a. Is not a trait but a skill that can be learned.
b. Is a transactional process between leaders and followers.
c. Allows followers to affect leaders.
d. Grows out of the life story of the leader.
55. The developmental definition of authentic leadership states that leadership
a. Involves followers’ commitment to the leader’s values.
b. Involves followers’ commitment to developing their own skills.
c. Grows out of the leader’s self-awareness and morality.
d. Is based on the unique traits of the leader.
56. The interpersonal definition of authentic leadership views leadership as
a. Leading from conviction.
b. Action based on the values of the leader.
c. Growing out of the personality traits of the leader.
d. Adapting to the beliefs and values of followers.
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57. Which of the following is not a component of Walumbwa and associates’ review of authentic
leadership?
a. Self-awareness
b. Courage
c. Internalized moral perspective
d. Balanced processing
58. Which of the following psychological attributes is not part of Luthans and Avolio’s (2003)
model of authentic leadership?
a. Confidence
b. Humility
c. Optimism
d. Resilience
59. The early research on authentic leadership grew out of an underdeveloped area of which
branch of leadership studies?
a. The trait approach
b. The skills approach
c. Transformational leadership
d. Leader-member exchange theory
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60. Which of the following scholars identified four components of authenticity, including self-
awareness, balanced processing, relational transparency, and internalized moral perspective?
a. Terry
b. George
c. Walumbwa et al.
d. Luthans and Avolio
61. Who used research from the fields of positive psychology and positive organizational
behavior to identify psychological attributes that contribute to authentic leadership?
a. Terry
b. George
c. Walumbwa et al.
d. Luthans and Avolio
62. Which of the following scholars argued that followers want to have an open, trusting
relationship with their leaders, and will then give them greater loyalty and commitment?
a. Terry
b. George
c. Walumbwa et al.
d. Luthans and Avolio
63. Based on Bill George’s authentic leadership approach, which of the following are not related?
a. Compassion and relationships
b. Consistency and self-discipline
c. Passion and purpose
d. Behavior and values
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64. According to George’s authentic leadership approach, self-discipline
a. Is the quality that helps leaders reach their goals.
b. Gives leaders focus and determination.
c. Provides leaders the energy to carry out work in accordance with their values.
d. Is what enables a trusting relationship.
65. Which of the following statements about authentic leadership is false?
a. Research on authentic leadership is very recent.
b. The theoretical approach is based on real-life examples.
c. There is no single accepted definition of authentic leadership.
d. Authentic leadership is prescriptive.
66. According to Walumbwa and associates, which is not one of the four components of
authentic leadership?
a. Self-awareness
b. Internalized moral perspective
c. Ethical reasoning
d. Relational transparency
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67. Which of the following is not one of the four key positive psychological attributes that have
an impact on authentic leadership?
a. Gregariousness
b. Confidence
c. Resilience
d. Hope
68. Which of the following is a criticism of authentic leadership?
a. Authentic leadership implies that leaders are motivated by justice and community.
b. Authentic leadership provides broad guidelines for individuals who want to become authentic
leaders.
c. Everyone can develop authenticity and learn to be more authentic.
d. The concepts presented in the practical approaches are not fully substantiated.
69. The three definitions of authentic leadership are
a. Interactional, legitimate, and interpersonal.
b. Intrapersonal, developmental, and interpersonal.
c. Sincere, devotional, and fluid.
d. Practical, intentional, and sociable.
70. Defining authentic leadership as something that grows in people over a lifetime and can be
triggered by major life events is to define it as
a. Structural.
b. Intrapersonal.
c. Developmental.
d. Charismatic.
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71. Critical life events affect authentic leadership because
a. They influence a multitude of people.
b. They act as a catalyst for change.
c. They are a common occurrence.
d. They reinforce patterned behaviors.
72. Stating that authentic leadership provides broad guidelines for those who wish to become
authentic leaders is
a. An overgeneralization.
b. An inaccurate statement.
c. A weakness of authentic leadership.
d. A strength of authentic leadership.
73. According to the text, which person exemplifies authentic leadership with strong moral
values and strong conscience?
a. Nelson Mandela
b. Bill Gates
c. Eleanor Roosevelt
d. Winston Churchill
Multiple Selection
74. Which of the following are other factors that influence authentic leadership?
a. Moral reasoning
b. Positive psychological capacities
c. Resilience
d. Relational transparency
75. Which of the following are positive psychological attributes of authentic leadership?
a. Hope
b. Integrity
c. Resilience
d. Self-discipline
76. The positive psychological attributes are
a. Fixed parts of personality
b. Fixed skills of leaders
c. Developable behaviors
d. Developable characteristics
77. Critical life events
a. Can be positive only
b. Can be positive or negative
c. Can be negative only
d. Act as catalysts for change
78. Which perspective describes authentic leadership as a developmental process that forms in
leaders over time?
a. Positive psychological perspectives
b. The practical perspective
c. The theoretical perspective
d. Moral reasoning perspective
79. Which theories have an explicit moral dimension?
a. Path-goal
b. Authentic
c. Servant
d. Transformational
80. Which is not a criticism of authentic leadership?
a. The practical approach is not fully substantiated
b. Authentic leadership results in positive organizational outcomes
c. The authentic leadership questionnaire is a validated instrument
d. The moral component is not fully explained
True/False
81. The research on authentic leadership is well developed.
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a. True
b. False
82. There is no single accepted definition of authentic leadership.
a. True
b. False
83. Self-regulation and self-concept are dimensions of the interpersonal definition of leadership.
a. True
b. False
84. According to Walumbwa et al. (2010), when leaders are authentic, employees engage in
more organizational citizenship behaviors.
a. True
b. False
85. A personal trauma that leads a person to becoming an authentic leader is known as a trigger
event.
a. True
b. False
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86. The developmental perspective of authentic leadership emphasizes balanced processing and
relational transparency.
a. True
b. False
87. According to the interpersonal perspective, the central tasks of authentic leaders are to
express strong values and consistently promote their vision for an organization.
a. True
b. False
88. Self-discipline is a dimension of authentic leadership in George’s model.
a. True
b. False
89. According to George’s authentic leadership model, strong relationships with followers lead to
compassion for those in need.
a. True
b. False
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90. The life story of the leader is an important part of developing authenticity, according to
Shamir and Elam.
a. True
b. False
91. Relational transparency refers to soliciting viewpoints from those who disagree with you and
giving them fair consideration.
a. True
b. False
92. Passion is the characteristic related to the dimension compassion in George’s authentic
leadership practical model.
a. True
b. False
93. The research data on authentic leadership strongly supports the notion that using the
prescribed leadership behaviors increases authentic leadership outcomes.
a. True
b. False
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94. Optimism is a factor that influences authentic leadership.
a. True
b. False
95. Moral reasoning is a factor that influences our capacity to make ethical decisions.
a. True
b. False
96. The positive psychological capacities are well studied and proven attributes that improve
authentic leadership.
a. True
b. False
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Essay
97. If authentic leaders “understand their own values, place followers’ needs above their own,
and work with followers to align their interests in order to create a greater common good,” how
is this leadership?
98. Can leaders be more or less authentic? Or is authenticity like pregnancy: either you are or
aren’t authentic?
99. Defend or refute: Authentic leadership and ethical leadership are basically the same.
100. How would a follower be able to identify, and perhaps identify with, a leader who is using
authentic leadership?