Bus 410 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Name 2 Important Lessons that Gary Baughman (CEO Fisher Price) Shares - CORRECT
ANSWER -1. Learn to work positively and productively with other people.
2. Take every opportunity to develop friendships with people from different cultural and
religious backgrounds.
Name 2 ways in which Mr. Ivester (CEO of Coke) failed as a leader - CORRECT
ANSWER -1. Lacked delegation skills
2. "tone deafness" to people problems as company grew.
2 differences between leadership and management - CORRECT ANSWER -1.
Management: People who do tings right.
Leadership: People who do the right thing
2. Management: Mastering routines
Leadership: Vision and Judgement
4 main phases of the history/progression of research on leadership - CORRECT
ANSWER -1. Trait approach
2. Behavioral approach
3. Situational/Contingency approach
4. Integrative Approaches: Transformational and Charismatic
Name 2 general traits of most leaders - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Drive
2. Optimism
What dimension is at the center of the leadership wheel? - CORRECT ANSWER -Self-
awareness and personal development
, Name two dimensions on the leadership wheel - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Vision
2. Adaptability
What is the message from Hugo Grotius' quote regarding ruling kingdom? - CORRECT
ANSWER -There is a domino effect in life. In order for that effect to begin, you must first
start with yourself. Making sure you have the values to lead yourself first before you can lead
others is a must.
Anthony Compollo has a message regarding "titles or testimonies." What does testimonies
mean? - CORRECT ANSWER -they are stories of your accomplishments or character.
They are what people will be talking about at your funeral, not all your titles.
What does John Pepper say the key to leadership is? - CORRECT ANSWER -Strong
Personal Character
State one of the three myths about teaching college students values. - CORRECT
ANSWER -"the term 'character" is a code word for a religious or conservative ideology.
This is a myth because character is much larger than organized religion or an ideology. It is
something that is developed from day one, and like topics religion later align with that character.
What is Hatim Tyabji's (Verifone) recommendation on how to get people to follow you? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Take action quickly.
Explain Ronald Regan's quote regarding the relationship among character, critical choices, and
the little decisions we make. - CORRECT ANSWER -Reagan's quote explains that every
choice we make, no matter how small, develop our character over time. And in return, our
character effects our decision making. It is a two way street.
What is the primary characteristic of a relationship that determines the effectiveness of a leader?
- CORRECT ANSWER -Trust
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Name 2 Important Lessons that Gary Baughman (CEO Fisher Price) Shares - CORRECT
ANSWER -1. Learn to work positively and productively with other people.
2. Take every opportunity to develop friendships with people from different cultural and
religious backgrounds.
Name 2 ways in which Mr. Ivester (CEO of Coke) failed as a leader - CORRECT
ANSWER -1. Lacked delegation skills
2. "tone deafness" to people problems as company grew.
2 differences between leadership and management - CORRECT ANSWER -1.
Management: People who do tings right.
Leadership: People who do the right thing
2. Management: Mastering routines
Leadership: Vision and Judgement
4 main phases of the history/progression of research on leadership - CORRECT
ANSWER -1. Trait approach
2. Behavioral approach
3. Situational/Contingency approach
4. Integrative Approaches: Transformational and Charismatic
Name 2 general traits of most leaders - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Drive
2. Optimism
What dimension is at the center of the leadership wheel? - CORRECT ANSWER -Self-
awareness and personal development
, Name two dimensions on the leadership wheel - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Vision
2. Adaptability
What is the message from Hugo Grotius' quote regarding ruling kingdom? - CORRECT
ANSWER -There is a domino effect in life. In order for that effect to begin, you must first
start with yourself. Making sure you have the values to lead yourself first before you can lead
others is a must.
Anthony Compollo has a message regarding "titles or testimonies." What does testimonies
mean? - CORRECT ANSWER -they are stories of your accomplishments or character.
They are what people will be talking about at your funeral, not all your titles.
What does John Pepper say the key to leadership is? - CORRECT ANSWER -Strong
Personal Character
State one of the three myths about teaching college students values. - CORRECT
ANSWER -"the term 'character" is a code word for a religious or conservative ideology.
This is a myth because character is much larger than organized religion or an ideology. It is
something that is developed from day one, and like topics religion later align with that character.
What is Hatim Tyabji's (Verifone) recommendation on how to get people to follow you? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Take action quickly.
Explain Ronald Regan's quote regarding the relationship among character, critical choices, and
the little decisions we make. - CORRECT ANSWER -Reagan's quote explains that every
choice we make, no matter how small, develop our character over time. And in return, our
character effects our decision making. It is a two way street.
What is the primary characteristic of a relationship that determines the effectiveness of a leader?
- CORRECT ANSWER -Trust
