SNCOA test 1
Dominance - answer Shaping the environment by overcoming opposition to accomplish
results.
Influence - answer People who operate out of this dimension focus on "shaping the
environment by influencing or persuading others."
Steadiness - answer People who operate out of this dimension focus on "cooperating
with others within existing circumstances to carry out the task."
Conscientious - answer People who operate out of this dimension focus on "working
conscientiously within existing circumstances to ensure quality and accuracy."
Primary behavioral tendencies - answer Tendencies the person has the most of
Secondary behavioral tendencies - answer Tendencies the person has the next most of
Adaptation innovation theory - answer Suggests problem solving and creativity are are
both outcomes of the same brain function... Think of creativity as a component of
problem solving.
Creativity - answeras it relates to AL Theory, involves problem solving, decision making,
and ideas for change.
Cognitive level - answera measure of your cognitive capacity. Another way to put it is a
measurement (high/low) of how much knowledge you have about a particular topic.
Cognitive style preference - answerrefers to your preferred manner of solving problems,
making decisions, and bringing about change. It represents the approach you us to
think... the way you perceive and process information.
Adaptive style - answerrepresents a method/preference of problem solving that's more
structured and methodical. Creativity is exercised in the box.
Innovative style - answerrepresents a method/preference of problem solving that's less
concerned with structure and details. Creativity is exercised outside the box.
Problem A - answerthe actual problem that a team has come together to solve
Problem B - answerencompasses issues that arise as a result of problem A (that aren't
problem A)
, Cognitive gaps - answerdifferences in cognitive style preferences
Coping behavior - answerinvolves behaving... problem solving... outside of one's
preferred style by the minimum amount, for the least time.
Bridging - answerreaching out to people in the team and helping them to be part of it so
that they may contribute even if their contribution is outside mainstream.
Trait based leadership - answerthe first studies of leadership focused on fixed personal
characteristics and innate qualities one possessed, known as traits.
Psychodynamic theory - answerleaders can have a key role in influencing how their
followers think, feel, and act.
Skills theory - answerSkills theory focuses on leaders who can control their emotions
and successfully solve problems.
Style theory - answerStyle theory focuses on two types of leadership, task oriented and
people oriented.
Situational leadership - answerconcentrates on two leader behaviors; directive and
supportive.
Authentic leadership - answersuggests that effective leaders are true to themselves and
others, have positive psychological states, and adhere to strong morals and values.
Laissez-faire - answera French term which derives an attitude of letting things take their
own course, without interference from others.
Transactional - answerconnecting a transaction (or social exchange) to motivation; in
other words, providing compensation in exchange for desired follower behavior, or a
consequence for undesired behavior.
Transformational - answerstimulate creativity and original thinking by respecting and
valuing their opinions and perspectives.
Management-by-exception-passive - answerIt's more active (and slightly more effective)
than laissez-faire behavior, because the leader holds subordinates accountable if they
fail to meet standards of performance or disregard policies and procedures. (Think
laissez-faire... with a follow-up if there's a problem)
Management-by-exception-active - answerThis leadership behavior is an effort to
prevent problems from occurring by keeping people and processes in control; the leader
monitors subordinates' activities by ensuring compliance with rules, regulations and
performance standards.
Dominance - answer Shaping the environment by overcoming opposition to accomplish
results.
Influence - answer People who operate out of this dimension focus on "shaping the
environment by influencing or persuading others."
Steadiness - answer People who operate out of this dimension focus on "cooperating
with others within existing circumstances to carry out the task."
Conscientious - answer People who operate out of this dimension focus on "working
conscientiously within existing circumstances to ensure quality and accuracy."
Primary behavioral tendencies - answer Tendencies the person has the most of
Secondary behavioral tendencies - answer Tendencies the person has the next most of
Adaptation innovation theory - answer Suggests problem solving and creativity are are
both outcomes of the same brain function... Think of creativity as a component of
problem solving.
Creativity - answeras it relates to AL Theory, involves problem solving, decision making,
and ideas for change.
Cognitive level - answera measure of your cognitive capacity. Another way to put it is a
measurement (high/low) of how much knowledge you have about a particular topic.
Cognitive style preference - answerrefers to your preferred manner of solving problems,
making decisions, and bringing about change. It represents the approach you us to
think... the way you perceive and process information.
Adaptive style - answerrepresents a method/preference of problem solving that's more
structured and methodical. Creativity is exercised in the box.
Innovative style - answerrepresents a method/preference of problem solving that's less
concerned with structure and details. Creativity is exercised outside the box.
Problem A - answerthe actual problem that a team has come together to solve
Problem B - answerencompasses issues that arise as a result of problem A (that aren't
problem A)
, Cognitive gaps - answerdifferences in cognitive style preferences
Coping behavior - answerinvolves behaving... problem solving... outside of one's
preferred style by the minimum amount, for the least time.
Bridging - answerreaching out to people in the team and helping them to be part of it so
that they may contribute even if their contribution is outside mainstream.
Trait based leadership - answerthe first studies of leadership focused on fixed personal
characteristics and innate qualities one possessed, known as traits.
Psychodynamic theory - answerleaders can have a key role in influencing how their
followers think, feel, and act.
Skills theory - answerSkills theory focuses on leaders who can control their emotions
and successfully solve problems.
Style theory - answerStyle theory focuses on two types of leadership, task oriented and
people oriented.
Situational leadership - answerconcentrates on two leader behaviors; directive and
supportive.
Authentic leadership - answersuggests that effective leaders are true to themselves and
others, have positive psychological states, and adhere to strong morals and values.
Laissez-faire - answera French term which derives an attitude of letting things take their
own course, without interference from others.
Transactional - answerconnecting a transaction (or social exchange) to motivation; in
other words, providing compensation in exchange for desired follower behavior, or a
consequence for undesired behavior.
Transformational - answerstimulate creativity and original thinking by respecting and
valuing their opinions and perspectives.
Management-by-exception-passive - answerIt's more active (and slightly more effective)
than laissez-faire behavior, because the leader holds subordinates accountable if they
fail to meet standards of performance or disregard policies and procedures. (Think
laissez-faire... with a follow-up if there's a problem)
Management-by-exception-active - answerThis leadership behavior is an effort to
prevent problems from occurring by keeping people and processes in control; the leader
monitors subordinates' activities by ensuring compliance with rules, regulations and
performance standards.
