COMPLETE TEST BANK FOR INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE, 5TH EDITION, PETER G. NORTHOUSE

TEST BANK FOR INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE, 5TH EDITION, PETER G. NORTHOUSE

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Chapter 7: Creating a Vision

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Multiple Choice

1. As defined in the text, visions are about changing which of the following?

a.   the leader’s values

b.   the organization’s values

c.    the follower’s values

d.   all of theseAns: D

Learning Objective: 7-1: Define what is involved with creating a vision.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Values

Difficulty Level: Medium

AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the five main characteristics of a vision, as defined in the text? a. values

b.   challenge

c.    inspiration

d.   changeAns: C

Learning Objective: 7-1: Define what is involved with creating a vision.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Vision Explained

Difficulty Level: Medium

AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations

3. Visions are like a guiding philosophy that provides people with ______.

a.   purpose and methods to achieve

b.   meaning and purpose

c.    meaning and a plan

d.   a plan and a purpose

Ans: B

Learning Objective: 7-1: Define what is involved with creating a vision.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Introduction

Difficulty Level: Easy

AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations

4. “Begin with the end in mind” means ______.

a.   a leader’s actions are governed by their understanding of their goals, values, and mission in life

b.   leaders need to focus on the final outcome more than the process to get there

c.    if you visualize it, it will happen

d.   a leader’s focus should always be about winning

Ans: A

Learning Objective: 7-1: Define what is involved with creating a vision.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Introduction

Difficulty Level: Medium

AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations

5. What leadership theories, as mentioned in the text, have vision as a key component?

a.   transformational and servant leadership

b.   servant leadership and path goal theory

c.    transformational and charismatic leadership

d.   charismatic and servant leadershipAns: C

Learning Objective: 7-1: Define what is involved with creating a vision.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Introduction

Difficulty Level: Easy

AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations

6. An idea of the future that requires an act of faith refers to what characteristic of a vision?

a.   a challenge

b.   a change

c.    a picture

d.   a mapAns: C

Learning Objective: 7-1: Define what is involved with creating a vision.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: A Picture

Difficulty Level: Easy

AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations

7. As a rule, a vision is of a situation where people are working productively to achieve ______.

a.   an uncommon goal

b.   a common goal

c.    an ideal circumstance

d.   a dream

Ans: B

Learning Objective: 7-1: Define what is involved with creating a vision.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: A Picture

Difficulty Level: Medium

AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations

8. If a leader is to have a significant impact on those they lead, their vision needs to be ______ and ______.

a.   attainable and inspiring

b.   attainable and inclusive

c.    attractive and inclusive

d.   attractive and inspiring

e.   none of theseAns: D

Learning Objective: 7-1: Define what is involved with creating a vision.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: A Picture

Difficulty Level: Medium

AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations

9. Moving an organization or system to something more positive in the future refers to which characteristic of a vision? a. a challenge

b.   a picture

c.    a change

d.   a mapAns: C

Learning Objective: 7-1: Define what is involved with creating a vision.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: A Change

Difficulty Level: Easy

AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations

10. Visions are grounded in ______.