WGU D116 STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
AND MANAGEMENT FINAL EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100%
VERIFIED– PASS GUARANTEED – A+
GRADED 2026/2027
1. A CEO focuses on inspiring employees to align their personal values with the organization’s
vision, encouraging creativity and long-term growth. Which leadership style is being
demonstrated?
A. Transactional Leadership
B. Autocratic Leadership
C. Laissez-faire Leadership
D. Transformational Leadership
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Transformational leadership involves moving beyond
immediate self-interest to inspire followers toward a shared vision and innovation.
2. In Kotter’s 8-Step Process for Leading Change, what is the primary goal of the first step,
‘Establishing a Sense of Urgency’?
A. To identify potential leaders for the change coalition
,B. To overcome complacency and motivate stakeholders to act
C. To create a strategic vision for the organization
D. To reward early adopters of the new system
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Establishing urgency is about making the status quo seem more
dangerous than the unknown future to spark motivation.
3. According to French and Raven’s Five Bases of Power, which type of power stems from the
leader’s charisma and the followers’ desire to identify with them?
A. Expert Power
B. Legitimate Power
C. Reward Power
D. Referent Power
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Referent power is based on the interpersonal relationship and
the admiration or respect followers have for the leader.
4. In the Path-Goal Theory of leadership, which behavior is most appropriate when tasks are
ambiguous and subordinates are under high stress?
A. Supportive Leadership
B. Directive Leadership
, C. Participative Leadership
D. Achievement-Oriented Leadership
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Directive leadership provides the structure and clarity needed
when tasks are complex or ill-defined.
5. Which component of Vroom’s Expectancy Theory refers to the belief that successful
performance will actually lead to a desired outcome or reward?
A. Expectancy
B. Valence
C. Equity
D. Instrumentality
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Instrumentality is the perceived link between performance
levels and the achievement of rewards.
6. An organization is moving from a hierarchical structure to a team-based structure.
According to Lewin’s Three-Step Model, which stage involves breaking down the existing
mindset?
A. Refreezing
B. Unfreezing
AND MANAGEMENT FINAL EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100%
VERIFIED– PASS GUARANTEED – A+
GRADED 2026/2027
1. A CEO focuses on inspiring employees to align their personal values with the organization’s
vision, encouraging creativity and long-term growth. Which leadership style is being
demonstrated?
A. Transactional Leadership
B. Autocratic Leadership
C. Laissez-faire Leadership
D. Transformational Leadership
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Transformational leadership involves moving beyond
immediate self-interest to inspire followers toward a shared vision and innovation.
2. In Kotter’s 8-Step Process for Leading Change, what is the primary goal of the first step,
‘Establishing a Sense of Urgency’?
A. To identify potential leaders for the change coalition
,B. To overcome complacency and motivate stakeholders to act
C. To create a strategic vision for the organization
D. To reward early adopters of the new system
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Establishing urgency is about making the status quo seem more
dangerous than the unknown future to spark motivation.
3. According to French and Raven’s Five Bases of Power, which type of power stems from the
leader’s charisma and the followers’ desire to identify with them?
A. Expert Power
B. Legitimate Power
C. Reward Power
D. Referent Power
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Referent power is based on the interpersonal relationship and
the admiration or respect followers have for the leader.
4. In the Path-Goal Theory of leadership, which behavior is most appropriate when tasks are
ambiguous and subordinates are under high stress?
A. Supportive Leadership
B. Directive Leadership
, C. Participative Leadership
D. Achievement-Oriented Leadership
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Directive leadership provides the structure and clarity needed
when tasks are complex or ill-defined.
5. Which component of Vroom’s Expectancy Theory refers to the belief that successful
performance will actually lead to a desired outcome or reward?
A. Expectancy
B. Valence
C. Equity
D. Instrumentality
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Instrumentality is the perceived link between performance
levels and the achievement of rewards.
6. An organization is moving from a hierarchical structure to a team-based structure.
According to Lewin’s Three-Step Model, which stage involves breaking down the existing
mindset?
A. Refreezing
B. Unfreezing
