WGU D253 VALUE BASED LEADERSHIP
COMPLETE EXAM REVIEW WITH FULL
SOLUTIONS
●● A supervisor conducts a 90 day evaluation with a new employee. Its
recommended that the new employee take more initiative to complete
tasks and to persevere, even on the most challenging days.
Answer: Motivation
●● A manager recently decides to get employees involved in a new
corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative to show that the company
is dedicated to making a difference in the local community. Which
activity demonstrates an appropriate way to meet this goal?
Answer: Initiate a community technology recycling program for old
computers
●● A production manager is told that a supplier of one of their key
products has declared bankruptcy and cannot supply the necessary
material. The production manager calls other suppliers to see if they
have the necessary material to continue manufacturing these products.
Which managerial core role is being used?
Answer: Decisional
,●● Which organizational culture is best suited for an individual who is
high in conscientiousness?
Answer: Hierarchy
●● Which result occurs when there is a person-culture misalignment?
Answer: Attrition
●● Which communication channel contains an item like an
organization's newsletter?
Answer: Leanest
●● How can a speaker overcome issues pertaining to semantics to
ensure effective communication?
Answer: Be direct and clearly state what is intended
●● Which characteristics are seen in employees who use an assertive
communication style?
Answer: Calm and relaxed posture
●● How can a manager exhibit supportive communication?
Answer: Use descriptive language
, ●● During a meeting to decide the venue for the annual office picnic, a
manager says that the location is fine for the event but adds that others
will likely be opposed to the choice. Which style of communication is
being used by this manager?
Answer: Passive-aggressive
●● Team Member A shares their perspective of a recent project, and
Team Member B suggests that there might be a better way to approach
the same objective. Team Member A responds by saying, "Well, that's
fine with me, but don't be surprised if other people are upset by your
opinion." Which communication style is Team Member A using for this
response?
Answer: Passive-aggressive
●● Which competency is the basis for developing effective business
relationships, including teamwork, empathy, and trust?
Answer: Emotional intelligence
●● A leader with high emotional intelligence is looking to capitalize on
this trait while working with social media. How would the leader do so?
Answer: Use social media as a tool to connect multiple stakeholders
●● What is a characteristic of people with strong moral identity?
Answer: They are more considerate of others' feelings and viewpoints.
COMPLETE EXAM REVIEW WITH FULL
SOLUTIONS
●● A supervisor conducts a 90 day evaluation with a new employee. Its
recommended that the new employee take more initiative to complete
tasks and to persevere, even on the most challenging days.
Answer: Motivation
●● A manager recently decides to get employees involved in a new
corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative to show that the company
is dedicated to making a difference in the local community. Which
activity demonstrates an appropriate way to meet this goal?
Answer: Initiate a community technology recycling program for old
computers
●● A production manager is told that a supplier of one of their key
products has declared bankruptcy and cannot supply the necessary
material. The production manager calls other suppliers to see if they
have the necessary material to continue manufacturing these products.
Which managerial core role is being used?
Answer: Decisional
,●● Which organizational culture is best suited for an individual who is
high in conscientiousness?
Answer: Hierarchy
●● Which result occurs when there is a person-culture misalignment?
Answer: Attrition
●● Which communication channel contains an item like an
organization's newsletter?
Answer: Leanest
●● How can a speaker overcome issues pertaining to semantics to
ensure effective communication?
Answer: Be direct and clearly state what is intended
●● Which characteristics are seen in employees who use an assertive
communication style?
Answer: Calm and relaxed posture
●● How can a manager exhibit supportive communication?
Answer: Use descriptive language
, ●● During a meeting to decide the venue for the annual office picnic, a
manager says that the location is fine for the event but adds that others
will likely be opposed to the choice. Which style of communication is
being used by this manager?
Answer: Passive-aggressive
●● Team Member A shares their perspective of a recent project, and
Team Member B suggests that there might be a better way to approach
the same objective. Team Member A responds by saying, "Well, that's
fine with me, but don't be surprised if other people are upset by your
opinion." Which communication style is Team Member A using for this
response?
Answer: Passive-aggressive
●● Which competency is the basis for developing effective business
relationships, including teamwork, empathy, and trust?
Answer: Emotional intelligence
●● A leader with high emotional intelligence is looking to capitalize on
this trait while working with social media. How would the leader do so?
Answer: Use social media as a tool to connect multiple stakeholders
●● What is a characteristic of people with strong moral identity?
Answer: They are more considerate of others' feelings and viewpoints.
