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BUS 210 SHNU 1-1 Soomo Webtext Questions
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION
What does it mean to be an active reader?
to look for factual errors and grammatical mistakes while you read
to skim the text and memorize its main ideas
to interact with the text as if having a conversation
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION
When you first encounter a text, how should you preview it?
locate the original publishing company and explore their other works
review the glossary included in the back of the book
skim the title, headings, and other important sections of the text
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
When taking notes, what kinds of information should you jot down?
points you think the author should have included
how long it takes you to read each section
major points or ideas the author mentions, as well as key word
To better understand the content you're reading, which of these questions should you answer?
How long will it take to read this?
What is the author's background?
What does this word mean?
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION
Why is it important to review after reading?
It gives you another few minutes before you have to do chores or run errands.
It allows you to anticipate what the text will be about.
It helps you check how well you can understand and apply what you've learned.
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WHAT IS ONE ACTIVE READING STRATEGY YOU WILL USE IN THIS CHAPTER?
Answers: choose any one of the following
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MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION
According to Roselinde Torres, what makes a 21st-century leader effective?
preparing for the unknown possibilities of the future
resisting the destabilizing influences of the present
maintaining the cherished traditions of the past
POLL QUESTION
Which aspect of understanding leadership do you look forward to exploring the most?
defining and developing your own personal leadership style
relating your own experiences with leadership and management to scholarly theories and literature
learning to speak the language of leadership and management
studying historical and contemporary leaders
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MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION
What do leaders do?
Leaders influence, inspire, and motivate members of an organization.
Leaders interpret the meaning of leadership however they want.
Leaders study behavioral sciences in an effort to achieve a task or goal.
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
How can leaders demonstrate that they care about their followers?
by guiding followers on their professional development path
by trusting their followers to do what they were trained to do
by making personal sacrifices to meet the goals of the company
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
How can leaders earn the trust of followers?
by rewarding employees who regularly comply with company policies
by giving employees frequent opportunities to celebrate their successes
by showing they care about both the organization and its employees
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MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION
What do leaders motivate their followers to achieve?
a desired organizational goal
continued professional development
a balanced personal and professional life
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION
What is a key difference between leaders and managers?
Managers make sure all teams in an organization are functioning together while leaders focus on human resources within a company.
Managers are generalists who know enough about all aspects of an organization while the work of leaders is more focused.
Leaders tend to focus on long-term aspects of an organization while managers focus on meeting short-term goals.
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION
What are managerial science skills?
the skill sets learned through professional development
the skill sets specific to project management
the skill sets used for research within an organization
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MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
How does a leader understand "the big picture"?
They implement specific organizational changes a manager carries out.
They know how multiple tasks and processes come together to achieve a larger goal.
They successfully direct the day-to-day activities of a business.
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
How is being a leader related to being a manager?
Leaders are too focused on "the big picture" to be effective managers.
An effective leader must be a manager.
An effective manager must be a leader.
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MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION
What is the key distinction between the planning activities of managers and leaders?
Leaders focus on day-to-day planning and performance.
Leaders plan daily schedules and ensure they are followed.
Leaders establish processes that managers execute.
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION
How do leaders and managers approach performance differently?
Managers make large-scale changes to enhance team performance.
Managers optimize the performance of the teams and individuals they manage.
Managers come up with ideas that leaders implement company-wide.
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION
How is a manager's style different from a leader's?
Managers lend followers additional resources to achieve goals.
Managers use their authority to direct employees.
Managers use a leader-follower style to reach short-term goals.
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
What kind of leader do followers respond to?
a leader who only looks for results and does not consider employees' stress
a leader who is seldom seen but encourages managers to create a fun workplace
a leader who takes the time to find out how their team is doing
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Why do leaders try to reach followers on a personal level?
to make the work environment more sociable
to show followers that leaders are different than managers
to learn about their followers' strengths and weaknesses
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Who has less authority than someone else but is empowered by their leader to carry out specific activities?
a subordinate
a follower
a client
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Generally speaking, what is the primary function of a subordinate or follower?
to manage external vendors
to carry out an organization's mission
to follow current business trends
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION
When it comes to dealing with followers, which of the following do managers tend to rely on more than leaders?
coaching and mentoring
empowering employees
control and processes
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION
What is the most important relationship level for a leader to continually investigate throughout their career?
the group or team set
the intraindividual or internal
the one-on-one or dyadic
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION
What do personality traits describe?
characteristics that are dependable or consistent
any set of behaviors that can be learned
skills that identify a leader
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What is the difference between skills and traits?
Skills can be learned, but traits are relatively stable and unchanging.
Skills are important in leadership, but traits are not.
Skills are subconscious, but traits require active thought.
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Andrea is a surgeon and is highly proficient at tying sutures. Which type of skill is this?
interpersonal
technical
conceptual
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION
The study by Morgan McCall and Michael Lombardo found that which type of skill improves your chances of promotion to a leadership role?
technical
conceptual
interpersonal
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION
How can taking a Big Five personality traits assessment help you become a better leader?
Understanding your own personality traits can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses as a leader.
A Big Five personality traits assessment gives you specific guidelines for developing leadership skills.
Understanding your own personality traits can help you get promoted.
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Which of the Big Five personality traits is most highly correlated with effective leadership?
agreeableness
conscientiousness
extraversion
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
A leader with low levels of openness could do what?
view commitments as flexible
struggle with change
be dismissive of others
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
People who tend to be unstable emotionally, especially during stressful situations, show high levels of which trait?
neuroticism
extraversion
openness
POLL QUESTION
Do your scores on the Big Five personality traits assessment surprise you?
I'm very surprised by my results.
I'm a little surprised, but the results are mostly correct.
Meh-I don't really feel one way or the other about my results.
My results are exactly what I expected.
what did you learn about yourself from this self assessment?
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