Bus 410 Exam 1
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1. Name 2 Important Lessons that Gary Baughman (CEO Fisher Price) Shares: 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.
2. Name 2 ways in which Mr. Ivester (CEO of Coke) failed as a leader: 1. Lacked
delegation skills
2. "tone deafness" to people problems as company grew.
3. 2 differences between leadership and management: 1. Management: People who do
tings right.
Leadership: People who do the right thing
2. Management: Mastering routines
Leadership: Vision and Judgement
4. 4 main phases of the history/progression of research on leadership: 1. Trait
approach
2. Behavioral approach
3. Situational/Contingency approach
4. Integrative Approaches: Transformational and Charismatic
5. Name 2 general traits of most leaders: 1. Drive
2. Optimism
6. What dimension is at the center of the leadership wheel?: Self-awareness and persona
development
7. Name two dimensions on the leadership wheel: 1. Vision
2. Adaptability
8. What is the message from Hugo Grotius' quote regarding ruling kingdom?: -
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.
9. Anthony Compollo has a message regarding "titles or testimonies." What
does testimonies mean?: they are stories of your accomplishments or character. They are what people
will be talking about at your funeral, not all your titles.
10. What does John Pepper say the key to leadership is?: Strong Personal Character
11. State one of the three myths about teaching college students values.: "the term
'character" is a code word for a religious or conservative ideology.
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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.
12. What is Hatim Tyabji's (Verifone) recommendation on how to get people to
follow you?: Take action quickly.
13. Explain Ronald Regan's quote regarding the relationship among character,
critical choices, and the little decisions we make.: 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.
14. What is the primary characteristic of a relationship that determines the
effectiveness of a leader?: Trust
15. Describe two of the six components of developing and operating with trust.
State how you can develop these or behave in accordance with these princi-
ples.: 1. Consistency: Practice what you preach; taking ownership.
2. Integrity: Being trustworthy, telling the truth, fulling your promises
16. Define personality: The tendency to think, feel, and act in certain ways.
17. What are the three general sources of personality and their relative % con-
tribution?: • Genetic - 40%
• Shared Experience (similar to siblings) - 10%
• Unshared Experience (not similar to siblings) - 40%
• Measurement Error - 10%
18. Why is understanding personality important in leadership (trying to influ-
ence others)?: It is important to know ourselves and our own personality traits so we can know in what ways we
can be an effective leader, and in what ways we can improve.
19. Name several ways you can use personality information about yourself and
others in helping to lead others: • Understanding our own strengths and weaknesses can open our
minds to how we can effectively assist others.
• Someone who is extroverted may need to change their leadership style for someone who is introverted, and vice
versa.
• Recognizing your coworkers' personalities will help you lead and motivate them, as you an "cater" your style to what
they respond to best.
20. Give an example of how you might adjust your leadership style due to the
personality of yourself or others.: If someone is more introverted, I might adjust my leadership style
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1. Name 2 Important Lessons that Gary Baughman (CEO Fisher Price) Shares: 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.
2. Name 2 ways in which Mr. Ivester (CEO of Coke) failed as a leader: 1. Lacked
delegation skills
2. "tone deafness" to people problems as company grew.
3. 2 differences between leadership and management: 1. Management: People who do
tings right.
Leadership: People who do the right thing
2. Management: Mastering routines
Leadership: Vision and Judgement
4. 4 main phases of the history/progression of research on leadership: 1. Trait
approach
2. Behavioral approach
3. Situational/Contingency approach
4. Integrative Approaches: Transformational and Charismatic
5. Name 2 general traits of most leaders: 1. Drive
2. Optimism
6. What dimension is at the center of the leadership wheel?: Self-awareness and persona
development
7. Name two dimensions on the leadership wheel: 1. Vision
2. Adaptability
8. What is the message from Hugo Grotius' quote regarding ruling kingdom?: -
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.
9. Anthony Compollo has a message regarding "titles or testimonies." What
does testimonies mean?: they are stories of your accomplishments or character. They are what people
will be talking about at your funeral, not all your titles.
10. What does John Pepper say the key to leadership is?: Strong Personal Character
11. State one of the three myths about teaching college students values.: "the term
'character" is a code word for a religious or conservative ideology.
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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.
12. What is Hatim Tyabji's (Verifone) recommendation on how to get people to
follow you?: Take action quickly.
13. Explain Ronald Regan's quote regarding the relationship among character,
critical choices, and the little decisions we make.: 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.
14. What is the primary characteristic of a relationship that determines the
effectiveness of a leader?: Trust
15. Describe two of the six components of developing and operating with trust.
State how you can develop these or behave in accordance with these princi-
ples.: 1. Consistency: Practice what you preach; taking ownership.
2. Integrity: Being trustworthy, telling the truth, fulling your promises
16. Define personality: The tendency to think, feel, and act in certain ways.
17. What are the three general sources of personality and their relative % con-
tribution?: • Genetic - 40%
• Shared Experience (similar to siblings) - 10%
• Unshared Experience (not similar to siblings) - 40%
• Measurement Error - 10%
18. Why is understanding personality important in leadership (trying to influ-
ence others)?: It is important to know ourselves and our own personality traits so we can know in what ways we
can be an effective leader, and in what ways we can improve.
19. Name several ways you can use personality information about yourself and
others in helping to lead others: • Understanding our own strengths and weaknesses can open our
minds to how we can effectively assist others.
• Someone who is extroverted may need to change their leadership style for someone who is introverted, and vice
versa.
• Recognizing your coworkers' personalities will help you lead and motivate them, as you an "cater" your style to what
they respond to best.
20. Give an example of how you might adjust your leadership style due to the
personality of yourself or others.: If someone is more introverted, I might adjust my leadership style
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