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AgEd 140 Final Exam: Introduction to Leadership Concepts and Practice, Exams of History

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A comprehensive overview of leadership concepts and practices, drawing from the book 'introduction to leadership: concepts and practice' by peter g. Northouse. It includes questions and exercises that test understanding of key leadership theories, styles, and skills. Topics such as authentic leadership, servant leadership, gender-based leadership, charisma, integrity, service learning, goal setting, strengths-based leadership, and communication skills.

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Write: Title: Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice, fourth edition
Author: Peter G. Northouse
Publisher: Sage, Thousand Oaks, California
Copyright Date: 2018
In APA Format - ✔✔Northouse, P. (2018) Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice, fourth
edition. Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications.
Discuss three emerging leadership approaches. With which one do you most identify and
why? - ✔✔Authentic leadership
Servant leadership
Gender-based studies
According to the text, what is leadership? - ✔✔"a process whereby an individual influences a group of
individuals to achieve a common goal"
Choose three of the global positive leader attributes identified by Northouse and briefly
explain why they are universal and not culturally specific. (8) - ✔✔--trustworthy: everybody wants to
believe their leader
-intelligent: more faith in their choices
--motivational: we all need somebody to encourage us
Briefly explain the message associated with "The calf path" - ✔✔don't follow blindly the beaten path,
you might waste time/energy/resources going "three miles in one"
What is the most difficult trait to acquire as a leader? Justify your response. (Ch 2) - ✔✔I believe that the
most difficult trait to acquire as a leader is to be sociable, this is because this is a very intricate thing to
do because there are so many types of personalities and it requires a lot of adaptability
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Write: Title: Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice, fourth edition Author: Peter G. Northouse Publisher: Sage, Thousand Oaks, California Copyright Date: 2018 In APA Format - ✔✔Northouse, P. (2018) Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice, fourth edition. Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications. Discuss three emerging leadership approaches. With which one do you most identify and why? - ✔✔Authentic leadership Servant leadership Gender-based studies According to the text, what is leadership? - ✔✔"a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal" Choose three of the global positive leader attributes identified by Northouse and briefly explain why they are universal and not culturally specific. (8) - ✔✔--trustworthy: everybody wants to believe their leader

  • intelligent: more faith in their choices --motivational: we all need somebody to encourage us Briefly explain the message associated with "The calf path" - ✔✔don't follow blindly the beaten path, you might waste time/energy/resources going "three miles in one" What is the most difficult trait to acquire as a leader? Justify your response. (Ch 2) - ✔✔I believe that the most difficult trait to acquire as a leader is to be sociable, this is because this is a very intricate thing to do because there are so many types of personalities and it requires a lot of adaptability

How necessary is charisma for effective leadership? Give two examples to support your view. - ✔✔Charisma gives the leader the capacity to do extraordinary things and is close to impossible to not have charisma to be an effective leader. One example is John F. Kennedy and the way he was able to captivate with his audience and bring what he is saying to life. Another extremely effective leader is Martin Luther King Jr. and notably one of the most famous speeches "I Have a Dream" Justify your opinion on whether integrity is an important leadership trait - ✔✔Integrity is an essential trait when it comes to leading because without trust or honesty it is going to be nearly impossible to build a relationship with followers. Describe the five characteristics of service learning. - ✔✔The five characteristics of service learning are:

  • Links to academic content and standards
  • meets real defined community need and involves people
  • must be reciprocal in nature (I have to get something out)
  • can be used in any subject area appropriate to learning goal
  • works at all ages. Explain the three components of service learning. - ✔✔Plan, Execute, and Reflect What is the relationship between realistic goals and motivation? - ✔✔The relationship between realistic goals and motivation is if you do not have a goal that is actually achievable there will be little to no motivation to try and get the goal done because it is known that it is not realistic. On the other hand if the goal is achievable/ realistic then that creates motivation or an incentive to work towards that goal. Briefly describe the seven steps to goal setting. - ✔✔-Goal is something you want, not what sounds good
  • Cannot contradict other goals
  • Develop goals in 6 areas of life
  • Write goal in positive instead of negative
  • Write goal in complete detail
  • Make sure goal is high enough

prepare two statements that could be used to "set the hook" in a speech: - ✔✔I personally would not drink milk from a tree, but to each their own, and shots were quite literally fired during this argument between Andrew Jackson and Charles Dickenson Briefly explain the message associated with a crumpled $20 bill. - ✔✔No matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your value. The worth of our lives comes not in what we do or who we know, but by who we are. List five of the ten Toastmaster tips for successful public speaking. - ✔✔Know your material, Know the audience, Know the room, Relax, Practice Practice Practice. An individual's believability when speaking is what - ✔✔38% vocal 7% verbal 55% visual Describe five differences between business professional and business casual attire for your gender. - ✔✔Business Casual: Dressy pants, conservative skirts with collared shirts, blouses, sweaters, or conservative dresses can be worn by women. Business Professional: Women should wear a skirt or pants suit with jacket and hosiery. Briefly explain the behaviors that comprise task leadership. What is the common thread among them? - ✔✔Initiating structure: organizing work Production orientation: technical aspects of the job. Concern for production: includes whatever the organization is seeking to accomplish. The common thread among them is influencing people toward goal achievement. Explain why every leadership situation demands some degree of relationship leadership behavior. - ✔✔Relationship Leadership behavior is an integral part of effective leadership performance. A leader must find the time and energy to listen to all followers and do what is required to build effective relationships.

Outline the behaviors that comprise relational leadership and identify the common thread among them - ✔✔Consideration behavior Employee orientation Concern for people The common thread among them is helping followers feel comfortable in the situation they are in. In communicating, what is the difference between argument and evidence? - ✔✔An argument is a disagreement between two or more people, but it can also be a statement backed by evidence. Evidence is anything that can be used to prove something. Define social perceptiveness - ✔✔knowing what is important to other people, how they are motivated, the problems they face, how they react to change. Based on the Chapter 6 questionnaire, what is your most challenging leadership skill? Provide three examples of things you can do to become more comfortable or improve that area. - ✔✔Administrative: manage more people, resources, and show technical competance Describe two differences between leadership philosophy and leadership style (Ch 4) - ✔✔Philosophy is a set of beliefs and attitudes about the nature of people and the nature of work. Style is how you lead and your behaviors. Provide three example circumstances in which laissez-faire style of leadership is appropriate. (85) - ✔✔When your workers are in other states ect. giving them some extra space to work after giving them a set of guidelines. Very low profile to leadership. If you believe followers will work best with freedom then this is the best style Provide three reasons the democratic style of leadership promotes greater creativity among employees than the other styles of leadership? (Ch 4) - ✔✔democratic leaders treat followers as fully capable. they work with their followers. and they dont put themselves before followers.

  • may be scientific information.
  • may be well-known events.
  • may be statistics.
  • are observable in some way
  1. Define and provide three examples of weasel words. - ✔✔A word intended to, or has the effect of, softening the force of a potentially controversial statement. ex-- People say... It has been decided that (who decided?) It was recently reported that ...
  2. Define briefly the four leader behaviors involved in establishing a constructive climate in a group. Give an example of what each one would look like. (160) - ✔✔Providing structure- communicating groups goals. Clarifying Norms- The rules of behavior. Building Cohesiveness- a sense of "we-ness" providing glue Promoting Standards of Excellence- expressed and implied expectations of performance.
  3. Which of the four leader behaviors for establishing a constructive climate in a group is most challenging for you to implement? How is the challenge connected to your temperament? (160) - ✔✔The most challenging for myself to implement is building cohesiveness. I face a challenge in making sure everyone feels good and that we all feel conected. As a gold I care more about getting the task done than those who are completing the task.
  4. Define synergy. (161) - ✔✔When the group outcome is greater than the sum of the individual contributions.
  5. Explain briefly how norms can be either positive or negative to a group's efficiency. Use specific examples to support your explanation. (161) - ✔✔Norms can be positive or negative depending on the atmosphere that they represent. A negative Norm is a norm where at staff meetings you can turn and whisper to the person next to you, this creates a likely non cohesive and unproductive group. Positive norms are those like helping others with their work in a small business setting. This can be very helpful and inspiring.
  6. Order and explain briefly the three research-proven means by which leaders can influence performance and promote standards of excellence (167 - ✔✔The Three "R's". 1. Require results- leaders should articulate clear concrete expectations for the team members. 2. Review results- Review and give

constructive criticism to help group members maintain soe. 3. Reward Results- leaders need to recognize the contributions of group members and express individual appreciation.

  1. Discuss briefly the five steps in giving constructive feedback. (171). - ✔✔1. Adress behaviors- use facts to describe the problematic behavior 2. Describe specifically what you have observed 3. Use "I" language - reduces defensiveness of the person you are addressing. 4. Give feedback in calm unemotional language- Avoid "need to" phrases 5. Check to ensure that clear communication has occured.
  2. What can we learn about working as a team by watching geese? - ✔✔PEOPLE WHO ARE PART OF A TEAM AND SHARE A COMMON DIRECTION GET WHERE THEY ARE GOING QUICKER AND EASIER, BECAUSE THEY ARE TRAVELING ON THE TRUST OF ONE ANOTHER. Words of encouragement are good. it pays to take turns with the hard jobs
  3. What are the core dimensions used in defining diversity (185) - ✔✔Age, Gender, Race, Mental and Physical Abilities, Ethnicity, Sexual Orientation
  4. Summarize briefly the difference between diversity and inclusion (186) - ✔✔Diversity is the amount of difference among members, where inclusion is about incorporating differing individuals into a group or organization.
  5. Identify the time periods, the metaphors, and the emphases for the changing perspectives on diversity. (187) - ✔✔The early years of diversity- (1960's and 70's) "righting the wrongs" using the term "Melting Pot" Era of valuing diversity- (80's and 90's) "salad composed of many ingredients" emphasized 'pluralism' Diversity management in the 21st century- (00-present) "smorgasbord that celebrates unique qualities of a variety of different dishes"
  6. Describe the Inclusion Framework developed by Shore, et al. (191) - ✔✔It illustrates how varying levels of belongingness interact with uniqueness and results in four different quadrants.
  7. Explain briefly the four barriers to embracing diversity and inclusion. Which of those barriers is most likely to occur within yourself? (201) - ✔✔Ethnocentrism- tendency for individuals to place their own group at the center of their observations of others and the world.
  1. How does the leader-member exchange theory help leaders manage out-groups? (227) - ✔✔It states that a leader should create a special relationship with each follower to make out group members a part of the larger group.
  2. How did Wilmot and Hocker (2011) define conflict? (240) - ✔✔Conflict is a felt struggle between two or more interdependent individuals over perceived incompatible differences in beliefs, values, and goals, or over differences in desires for esteem, control, and connectedness.
  3. Diagram and explain briefly the different kinds of content and relational conflict. (243) - ✔✔a. Content Conflicts- struggles between leaders and others who differ on issues such as policies and procedures. i. Regarding beliefs and values ii. Regarding goals. b. Relational Conflicts- the differences we feel between ourselves and others concerning how we relate to each other. i. Issues of Esteem ii. Issues of Control iii. Issues of Affiliation
  4. Fisher and Ury discussed "separating the people from the problem" while handling conflict. What did they mean by that? Give a specific example. (251) - ✔✔a. Separating the people from the problem allows us to nurture and strengthen our relationship rather that destroy them. i. Example: A supervisor and her employee are in a heated conversation over the employee's negative performance review, it is very difficult for the supervisor and the employee to discuss the review without addressing their relationship and personal roles.
  5. Describe and provide examples for the six objective criteria that can be used to settle different interests. (254) - ✔✔a. Precedent-looks at how this issue has been resolves previously. b. Professional Standards- determine if there are rules or standards for behavior based on profession or trade involved in the conflict. c. What a Court would Decide- which looks at the legal precedent or legal ramifications of the conflict. d. Moral Standards-consider resolving the conflict based on ethical considerations or "doing what's right".

e. Tradition-looks at already establish practices or customs in considering the conflict f. Scientific Judgement-considers facts and evidence.

  1. Based on the Ch. 11 questionnaire, what is your preferred style for dealing with conflict? How does this preference work with your self-identified temperament? (267) - ✔✔My preferred style for dealing with conflict is compromise. This preference works with my self-identified temperament because I tied for blue and gold so there are certain things, I push my way through were others I just say my part and go with it adding things here and there.
  2. Explain how acting ethically leads to developing an ethical character. Is this an intrapersonal or interpersonal process? (Ch 12) - ✔✔Acting ethically leads to developing an ethical character because you are always doing what is best and other people will see what your personality is like and will want to be more like you. This is an interpersonal process.
  3. Discuss briefly the six pillars of character. Which one would you rated highest for any leader you are willing to follow and why? (277) - ✔✔a. Trustworthiness-most complicated. Includes a variety: honesty, integrity, reliability, and loyalty. b. Respect-tolerant of differences, good manners, considerate of others. c. Responsibility-do your job, persevere, think before you act, consider the consequences. d. Fairness-play by the rules, be open-minded, don't take advantage of others. e. Caring- be kind, forgive others, help people in need, be compassionate. f. Citizenship-share with your community, get involved, stay informed, respect authority, protect the environment.
  4. Discuss briefly the three principles that guide actions of ethical leaders. (279) - ✔✔a. Showing Respect- treating others' decisions a value with respect. b. Serving Others-a promote the best interest of others. Place others; interest foremost in his or her work, an act in ways that will benefit others. c. Showing Justice-ethical leaders make it a top priority to treat all of their followers in an equal manner.
  5. Northouse writes, "A leader needs to be aware of and sensitive to how he or she uses power." Discuss how you could use each type of power in an unethical manner. (284) - ✔✔a. Power-capacity to influence or affect others.
  1. How would a leader's task orientation or relationship orientation affect how well he or she is able to help subordinates overcome obstacles in their work? (303-311) - ✔✔a. A leader's task orientation or relationship orientation would affect how well he or she is able to help others overcome obstacles in their work by knowing how to get out there because they have been there before or they would know who to go to for help.
  2. Which of the obstacles described in chapter 13 impacted you most in completing this course? Provide two specific strategies you incorporated to overcome that obstacle. - ✔✔a. The obstacle that I impacted in this course was low motivation. Two strategies I use to get threw it were doing a piece at a time then taking a break or I would sit down and tell myself I am not leaving until I finish this assignment.
  3. Explain personal leadership benefits that come from service leadership; use personal examples as appropriate. - ✔✔a. Personal leadership benefits are knowing you helped someone, made somebodies day, and you used your time for a cause that is worthy.
  4. Based on speeches you gave during this course and speeches to which you listened during this course, briefly explain and justify your preferred choice of speech type. - ✔✔a. My preferred type of speech would have to be the extemporaneous speech because I could add things as I went along and still have my notecard for my really important points.