Chapter 2: The Roots of Servant Leadership Quiz

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Which quality is essential for receiving the gift mentioned in the text?

Acting abilities
Credibility in actions (correct)
Fake sincerity
Personal ego

What makes credibility powerful in the long term?

Faking sincerity convincingly
Building trust with colleagues
A commitment to ethical values (correct)
Stage performance skills

What is highlighted as a key aspect of servant leadership philosophy in the text?

Following a checklist of leadership tips
Competing with colleagues for recognition
Maintaining personal ego above all else
Reflecting soulfulness of human experience (correct)

In the context of the text, what does service depend on?

Acknowledging interdependence with others (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the relationship between servant leadership principles and values discussed?

They are overlapping and interconnected (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes servant leadership from traditional leadership approaches based on the text?

Incorporation of authentic human experience (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a servant-leader from a leader-first type of person?

Starting with a desire to serve (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it difficult to work for servant-leaders?

They challenge followers to achieve excellence (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Robert Greenleaf suggest is the core difference between being a servant first and a leader first?

Being concerned with serving others' highest priority needs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What key question does the text pose regarding the effect of leadership on society?

Are organizational decisions affecting the most vulnerable positively? (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention that servant leadership is not servitude?

To highlight a servant-martyr personality type (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which quality does the text attribute to servant-leaders according to Steven Covey?

Hardest leaders to work for due to their commitment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What questions did Greenleaf propose regarding outcomes in servant leadership?

If those served grow as individuals and whether they become more likely to serve others (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why does Greenleaf consider persuasion as the preferred use of power in servant leadership?

As an alternative to coercion or manipulation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest is the outcome of being exposed to servant leadership as a follower?

Increased probability of becoming a servant leader (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Greenleaf consider as the premiere skill of a servant leader?

Persuasion as opposed to manipulation or coercion. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the core idea behind servant leadership?

The true leader is one who seeks to serve first, before leading. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the passage, which of the following would NOT be considered an ethical leader by Greenleaf's definition?

A leader whose primary motive is to gain power and control over followers. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best captures the essence of servant leadership according to the passage?

A leader who seeks to serve first, and then leads their followers. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the fundamental characteristic that defines a leader?

Having followers who are willing to be led. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the information provided in the passage?

Servant leadership prioritizes nurturing followers over achieving objectives. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following statements best describes Greenleaf's perspective on leadership?

Leadership is about serving first, with the goal of nurturing followers and achieving objectives. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does Greenleaf emphasize as a way to overcome toxic leadership?

Building trust through servant leadership (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does a servant leader acquire legitimate power?

By being trusted by followers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between credibility and trust in servant leadership?

Credibility is earned through keeping agreements and is closely related to trust (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes servant leadership from other leadership theories?

It starts from an inner desire to serve (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does Greenleaf define the essence of servant leadership?

A conscious choice to act on the desire to serve (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is credibility considered important in the context of servant leadership?

It is earned through ethical values and is crucial for trust (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a servant-leader aspire to be according to the text?

The leader they wished they had in their careers (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does a servant-leader view the relationship between an organization and its people?

"An organization is only as good as its people; therefore, its people must be served." (B) Signup and view all the answers

"A servant-leader strives to live one's life the same as one leads, as an ethical servant to others." This statement emphasizes the importance of:

"Maintaining congruency between personal values and leadership behaviors" (B) Signup and view all the answers