WGU D253 REVIEW SET STUDY PREP
TESTED QUESTIONS 2026 GRADED A+.
⫸ Value-based leaders. Answer: By word, action, and example, these
leaders seek to inspire and motivate, using their influence to pursue
what matters most; greater good, positive change
⫸ principles of value-based leadership. Answer: self reflection,
balance, true self-confidence and genuine humility
⫸ self-reflection. Answer: when people take the time to reflect on
what is important and why
⫸ balance. Answer: the ability to understand all sides of an issue
⫸ self-confidence. Answer: leaders recognize what they know and
what they don't know
⫸ genuine humility. Answer: keeps leaders grounded, don't forget
where you came from, values-based leadership principle allows
leaders to thrive and team members to work to accomplish the
mission with respect for the leader's decision-making
⫸ leadership. Answer: the ability to motivate people and mobilize
resources to accomplish a common goal
,⫸ honesty. Answer: positive and virtuous attributes such as integrity,
truthfulness, and straightforwardness, creating trust, most important
trait
⫸ positive change. Answer: attribute that values-based leaders use to
influence others
⫸ K and P five critical elements of effective leaders. Answer: model
the way, inspire vision, challenge the process, enable others to act,
challenge the process, encourage the heart
⫸ model the way. Answer: Leaders must clarify their values and set
an example for their employees to imitate, underscoring the
importance of modeling positive characteristics such as honesty
⫸ the vision. Answer: the emotional element of a company's mission
statement, and this vision must be communicated honestly and with
passion, inspires employees
⫸ enable others to act. Answer: Leaders often make the critical
mistake of micromanaging, as opposed to trusting others to do their
job. Trust stems from honesty, and creating an honest environment
allows other employees more personal autonomy
⫸ challenge the process. Answer: Leaders need to be attentive to how
things are done, not just what gets done, and they must be willing to
, address areas that require change. These practices are essential for
continuous improvement, progress toward goals, and innovation
⫸ encourage the heart. Answer: Leaders must nurture the emotional
dimension of their relationships with followers. Showing
appreciation, creating a supportive environment, and fostering
community sentiment help build commitment to the leader's vision
⫸ CAL) Characteristics of admired learners. Answer: leadership
qualities the employees said they were more likely to follow, honesty,
competent, inspiring, forward-looking
⫸ leadership competence. Answer: leader's track record and ability to
get things done
⫸ malignancy #1. Answer: degradation of reputation
⫸ malignancy #2. Answer: (mis) matches between values of
employee and values of the organization
⫸ malignancy #3. Answer: increased surveillance incurs; health
consequences, lack of trust in employees, backlash of perceived
restrictions of control, undermining of positive behavior,
overestimated influence of monitoring
⫸ True. Answer: T/F When dishonest behavior is tolerated, an
unspoken signal is given that dishonesty is acceptable behavior
TESTED QUESTIONS 2026 GRADED A+.
⫸ Value-based leaders. Answer: By word, action, and example, these
leaders seek to inspire and motivate, using their influence to pursue
what matters most; greater good, positive change
⫸ principles of value-based leadership. Answer: self reflection,
balance, true self-confidence and genuine humility
⫸ self-reflection. Answer: when people take the time to reflect on
what is important and why
⫸ balance. Answer: the ability to understand all sides of an issue
⫸ self-confidence. Answer: leaders recognize what they know and
what they don't know
⫸ genuine humility. Answer: keeps leaders grounded, don't forget
where you came from, values-based leadership principle allows
leaders to thrive and team members to work to accomplish the
mission with respect for the leader's decision-making
⫸ leadership. Answer: the ability to motivate people and mobilize
resources to accomplish a common goal
,⫸ honesty. Answer: positive and virtuous attributes such as integrity,
truthfulness, and straightforwardness, creating trust, most important
trait
⫸ positive change. Answer: attribute that values-based leaders use to
influence others
⫸ K and P five critical elements of effective leaders. Answer: model
the way, inspire vision, challenge the process, enable others to act,
challenge the process, encourage the heart
⫸ model the way. Answer: Leaders must clarify their values and set
an example for their employees to imitate, underscoring the
importance of modeling positive characteristics such as honesty
⫸ the vision. Answer: the emotional element of a company's mission
statement, and this vision must be communicated honestly and with
passion, inspires employees
⫸ enable others to act. Answer: Leaders often make the critical
mistake of micromanaging, as opposed to trusting others to do their
job. Trust stems from honesty, and creating an honest environment
allows other employees more personal autonomy
⫸ challenge the process. Answer: Leaders need to be attentive to how
things are done, not just what gets done, and they must be willing to
, address areas that require change. These practices are essential for
continuous improvement, progress toward goals, and innovation
⫸ encourage the heart. Answer: Leaders must nurture the emotional
dimension of their relationships with followers. Showing
appreciation, creating a supportive environment, and fostering
community sentiment help build commitment to the leader's vision
⫸ CAL) Characteristics of admired learners. Answer: leadership
qualities the employees said they were more likely to follow, honesty,
competent, inspiring, forward-looking
⫸ leadership competence. Answer: leader's track record and ability to
get things done
⫸ malignancy #1. Answer: degradation of reputation
⫸ malignancy #2. Answer: (mis) matches between values of
employee and values of the organization
⫸ malignancy #3. Answer: increased surveillance incurs; health
consequences, lack of trust in employees, backlash of perceived
restrictions of control, undermining of positive behavior,
overestimated influence of monitoring
⫸ True. Answer: T/F When dishonest behavior is tolerated, an
unspoken signal is given that dishonesty is acceptable behavior
