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A good leader should be a good listener. (True/False)
A good leader should be a good listener. (True/False)
True
A leader must know how to manage and guide employees only during easy times. (True/False)
A leader must know how to manage and guide employees only during easy times. (True/False)
False
Networking does not significantly contribute to a leader's knowledge. (True/False)
Networking does not significantly contribute to a leader's knowledge. (True/False)
False
Leaders should only focus on building relationships within their own organization. (True/False)
Leaders should only focus on building relationships within their own organization. (True/False)
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It is not important for leaders to simplify processes and methods for accountability. (True/False)
It is not important for leaders to simplify processes and methods for accountability. (True/False)
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A good leader should only rely on their own viewpoints when making decisions. (True/False)
A good leader should only rely on their own viewpoints when making decisions. (True/False)
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A leader must be a problem solver, having vision is not nearly enough to succeed in this day and age.
A leader must be a problem solver, having vision is not nearly enough to succeed in this day and age.
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Important new initiatives and projects tend to take a lot of time to come into fruition.
Important new initiatives and projects tend to take a lot of time to come into fruition.
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A good leader may find it difficult to connect with employees in large organizations.
A good leader may find it difficult to connect with employees in large organizations.
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A good leader will have the vision and dedication to recognize the reality of delayed project results.
A good leader will have the vision and dedication to recognize the reality of delayed project results.
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Conversations around successful projects are always positive, while unsuccessful projects are rarely discussed.
Conversations around successful projects are always positive, while unsuccessful projects are rarely discussed.
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Employees and managers tend to associate with those who are most similar to them.
Employees and managers tend to associate with those who are most similar to them.
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A good leader should seek to embody every characteristic that makes their organization stand out against the competition.
A good leader should seek to embody every characteristic that makes their organization stand out against the competition.
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Treating employees with respect and dignity can create a greater sense of community throughout the organization.
Treating employees with respect and dignity can create a greater sense of community throughout the organization.
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Strategic plan is an inaccurate effort to produce the basic decisions and actions that shape organizational goals.
Strategic plan is an inaccurate effort to produce the basic decisions and actions that shape organizational goals.
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Effective planning helps to reveal future opportunities and threats. (True/False)
Effective planning helps to reveal future opportunities and threats. (True/False)
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Keeping the plan flexible is a principle of effective planning. (True/False)
Keeping the plan flexible is a principle of effective planning. (True/False)
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Setting of the standards for measuring of the objectives is one of the steps of planning. (True/False)
Setting of the standards for measuring of the objectives is one of the steps of planning. (True/False)
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A good leader should revise the plan every year. (True/False)
A good leader should revise the plan every year. (True/False)
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Developing accurate predictions is a principle of effective planning. (True/False)
Developing accurate predictions is a principle of effective planning. (True/False)
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The planning process is the most basic of all the management functions. (True/False)
The planning process is the most basic of all the management functions. (True/False)
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The organizing process establishes the relationships between activity and authority. (True/False)
The organizing process establishes the relationships between activity and authority. (True/False)
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The managerial functions of planning and organizing are unrelated. (True/False)
The managerial functions of planning and organizing are unrelated. (True/False)
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The directing process aims to make a union of individual efforts towards achieving the objectives of the organization. (True/False)
The directing process aims to make a union of individual efforts towards achieving the objectives of the organization. (True/False)
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The controlling process involves setting objectives, measuring performance, and taking corrective action. (True/False)
The controlling process involves setting objectives, measuring performance, and taking corrective action. (True/False)
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Control requires plans but does not require an organizational structure. (True/False)
Control requires plans but does not require an organizational structure. (True/False)
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Pre-control is a type of control that takes place before work. (True/False)
Pre-control is a type of control that takes place before work. (True/False)
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Feedback control concentrates on past organizational performance. (True/False)
Feedback control concentrates on past organizational performance. (True/False)
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Informational roles include all the roles related to receiving, communicating, and distribution of information inside and outside the organization. (True/False)
Informational roles include all the roles related to receiving, communicating, and distribution of information inside and outside the organization. (True/False)
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The monitor role involves the process of sharing and distributing information among all organization units. (True/False)
The monitor role involves the process of sharing and distributing information among all organization units. (True/False)
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The company spots person role involves managers transmitting information to others. (True/False)
The company spots person role involves managers transmitting information to others. (True/False)
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Study Notes
Leadership Characteristics
- A good leader should be a good listener.
- A leader must be a problem solver and have a vision to succeed.
- A good leader should not only rely on their own viewpoints when making decisions.
- A good leader should seek to embody every characteristic that makes their organization stand out against the competition.
- Treating employees with respect and dignity can create a greater sense of community throughout the organization.
Organizational Planning
- Strategic planning is an effort to produce the basic decisions and actions that shape organizational goals.
- Effective planning helps to reveal future opportunities and threats.
- Keeping the plan flexible is a principle of effective planning.
- Setting standards for measuring objectives is one of the steps of planning.
- A good leader should not revise the plan every year, but rather keep it flexible.
- Developing accurate predictions is not a principle of effective planning.
Management Functions
- The planning process is a fundamental management function.
- The organizing process establishes the relationships between activity and authority.
- The managerial functions of planning and organizing are related.
- The directing process aims to make a union of individual efforts towards achieving organizational objectives.
- The controlling process involves setting objectives, measuring performance, and taking corrective action.
- Control requires both plans and an organizational structure.
- Pre-control is a type of control that takes place before work.
- Feedback control concentrates on past organizational performance.
Informational Roles
- Informational roles include all roles related to receiving, communicating, and distributing information inside and outside the organization.
- The monitor role involves the process of seeking and receiving information.
- The company spokesperson role involves managers transmitting information to others.
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Test your knowledge of the key characteristics required for effective leadership with this quiz. Learn about analytical listening, adaptability, and other important traits for successful leadership.
