Chapter 03 Skills for Developing Yourself as a Leader Answer Key
True / False Questions
1.
(p. 86)
When being considered for a leadership position, a job candidate should meet all team
members and peers to determine if the organizational culture will be a fit.
2.
(p. 86)
The onboarding roadmap is focused on internal hires—those within an organization.
3.
(p. 87)
When you are a new hire, it is a good idea to ask your boss for copies of budget
information.
4.
(p. 89)
New leaders should minimize their personal interactions with direct reports for the first
two months on the job, although business lunches and team gatherings are appropriate.
5.
(p. 92)
Leadership practitioners can enhance the learning value of their experiences by taking a
10 percent stretch.
6.
(p. 93)
Leaders who state that they have an open-door policy have clearly invited and indicated
that feedback is welcome.
7.
(p. 95)
Keeping a journal will increase the likelihood that leaders will be able to look at events
from a different perspective.
8.
(p. 97)
Individuals with high levels of technical competence are unlikely to belong to a leader’s in-
group.
9.
(p. 97)
Research indicates that technical expertise plays only a small role in supervisors’
performance appraisal ratings of subordinates.
10.
(p. 97)
A high degree of technical competence is especially important to first-line supervisors
because they typically spend time training followers.
11.
(p. 98)
Individuals can become experts in their field by watching others and asking questions.
12.
(p. 100)
Having a good or bad supervisor is typically a product of luck on the part of followers.
Type: Knowledge
13.
(p. 101)
Type: Knowledge
Research has shown that some executives are derailed because they are reluctant to
adapt to superiors with leadership styles different from their own.
14.
(p. 102)
Type: Knowledge
“Influence without authority” reflects the idea that fewer people are required to influence
others in the workplace.
15.
(p. 103)
Type: Knowledge
Practicing a Theory Y attitude will guarantee that you will always get along with
coworkers.
16.
(p. 103)
Gathering with team members outside of the work environment is an effective and
appropriate way to establish relationships and discover common interests.
Type: Knowledge
17.
(p. 105)
The first phase of development planning involves periodically reviewing the plan for the
purpose of reflection and modification.
18.
(p. 107)
Step one in the GAPS analysis addresses a person’s strengths, skills, and development
needs.
19.
(p. 108)
By conducting a gaps-of-the-GAPS analysis, an individual most likely hopes to identify
high-priority development needs.
20.
(p. 110)
Coaching others is an effective method for reinforcing and transferring learning.
Multiple Choice Questions
21.
(p. 87)
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 should LEAST likely be discussed with the new
boss?
22.
(p. 88)
When a team has fewer than 15 people, what should new leaders do during the first two
weeks?
23.
(p. 88)
According to the new leader onboarding roadmap, within the first two weeks, leaders
should:
Type: Knowledge
24.
(p. 88)
Type: Knowledge
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 LEAST likely be discussed in
those meetings?
25.
(p. 89)
During the first two weeks on the job, a new leader should schedule one-on-one meetings
with peers. Which of the following issues should most likely be discussed with peers?
Type: Knowledge
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26.
(p. 91)
What is the fastest way to alter the culture and norms of a team?
27.
(p. 92)
Why should task forces that are formed to work on key change initiatives be staffed by
stars?
28.
(p. 92)
Which of the following is the LEAST likely way to learn from your leadership experience?
29.
(p. 92)
During the third month, leaders of large teams should have separate second meeting 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 these meetings?
30.
(p. 93)
Which of the following is NOT an example of behaviors that could be considered a “10
percent stretch”?
31.
(p. 93)
What is most likely an outcome of regularly practicing a 10 percent stretch?
32.
(p. 95)
What is most likely a benefit of keeping a journal?
33.
(p. 97)
Technical competence is especially important for first-line supervisors because they:
34.
(p. 97)
Why do followers most likely need to have a high level of technical competence?
35.
(p. 99)
Which statement is most likely true about followers and superiors having effective working
relationships?
36.
(p. 100)
Which of the following would LEAST likely help a subordinate to better understand their
superior’s world?
37.
(p. 102)
Which of the following would be the best way to establish and maintain good peer
relationships?
Type: Knowledge
38.
(p. 105)
Type: Knowledge
Which of the following statements about GAPS analysis is most likely true?
39.
(p. 106)
Type: Knowledge
Based on the research of Peterson and Hicks, which statement about the development
planning process is most likely FALSE?
40.
(p. 109)
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven specific steps for creating high-impact
development plans?
Essay Questions