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WGU D253
WGU D253 Exam Guide | Values-Based
Leadership | Qs & As| Grade A| 100%
Correct Latest Update (2025/ 2026)
Model the way - ANS ✓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 - ANS ✓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 - ANS ✓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 - ANS ✓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 - ANS ✓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 - ANS ✓leadership qualities the employees
said they were more likely to follow, honesty, competent, inspiring, forward-looking
Leadership competence - ANS ✓leader's track record and ability to get things done
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Malignancy #1 - ANS ✓degradation of reputation
Malignancy #2 - ANS ✓(mis) matches between values of employee and values of the
organization
Malignancy #3 - ANS ✓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 - ANS ✓T/F When dishonest behavior is tolerated, an unspoken signal is given that
dishonesty is acceptable behavior
Leadership qualities - ANS ✓model the path, inspire a joint vision and aim, challenge the
framework and current path, inspire others to take ownership and act, encourage
people's efforts and encourage them
Balancing empathy with honesty - ANS ✓Values-based leaders ensure that they are
aware of their employee's emotions during the review and that they are upfront about
areas that need improvement. Employees need to know how they are doing in order to
set goals, create action plans, and improve
Honesty is absent - ANS ✓leaders lack credibility when
Integrity - ANS ✓Values-based leaders demonstrate integrity when their words and
actions are consistent, ethical, and intentional, doing the right thing
Authenticity - ANS ✓includes being open, positive, self-aware, and genuine, and
believing in honest relationships
Vulnerability - ANS ✓uncertainty with an emotional exposure, most accurate measure of
courage
WGU D253
WGU D253
WGU D253 Exam Guide | Values-Based
Leadership | Qs & As| Grade A| 100%
Correct Latest Update (2025/ 2026)
Model the way - ANS ✓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 - ANS ✓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 - ANS ✓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 - ANS ✓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 - ANS ✓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 - ANS ✓leadership qualities the employees
said they were more likely to follow, honesty, competent, inspiring, forward-looking
Leadership competence - ANS ✓leader's track record and ability to get things done
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Malignancy #1 - ANS ✓degradation of reputation
Malignancy #2 - ANS ✓(mis) matches between values of employee and values of the
organization
Malignancy #3 - ANS ✓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 - ANS ✓T/F When dishonest behavior is tolerated, an unspoken signal is given that
dishonesty is acceptable behavior
Leadership qualities - ANS ✓model the path, inspire a joint vision and aim, challenge the
framework and current path, inspire others to take ownership and act, encourage
people's efforts and encourage them
Balancing empathy with honesty - ANS ✓Values-based leaders ensure that they are
aware of their employee's emotions during the review and that they are upfront about
areas that need improvement. Employees need to know how they are doing in order to
set goals, create action plans, and improve
Honesty is absent - ANS ✓leaders lack credibility when
Integrity - ANS ✓Values-based leaders demonstrate integrity when their words and
actions are consistent, ethical, and intentional, doing the right thing
Authenticity - ANS ✓includes being open, positive, self-aware, and genuine, and
believing in honest relationships
Vulnerability - ANS ✓uncertainty with an emotional exposure, most accurate measure of
courage
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