MBA550-Quiz 2 (Spring 2022) Question Title * 1. Enter Name and Student ID Please complete the following quiz using responses based primarily upon the contents from the assigned reading. Some responses may be influenced from our conversations in class as well. Concepts may overlap with other materials discussed in class; however, the primary responses are based on assigned readings. When in doubt, or you believe that more than one answer can apply, use the MOST CORRECT answer. Question Title * 2. Management is about coping with... Complexity Change Organizational Dynamics Multiple Priorities Question Title * 3. Strategic leaders are the focal point of organizational learning. A best practice of organizational learning is to adopt the philosophy of: Learning from mistakes. Though mistakes are not encouraged, we learn from them to avoid them in the future. Sending all employees at all levels to training throughout the year to increase organizational knowledge. Implementing internal learning management systems to integrate systematic learning and development opportunities. Building individual learning plans (IDPs) that include learning plans with specific hours per year designated for learning activities. Accountability for training courses, sessions, and conferences attended to promote ongoing professional development. Question Title * 4. Setting direction is not the same as planning. Setting direction is a (a)_____ function where planning is a (b)_____ function. (a) leadership, (b) management (a) management, (b) leadership (a) front-line manager, (b) executive (a) executive, (b) administrative (a) operational, (b) tactical Question Title * 5. Leadership can be tough, especially when having to make decisions. One of the greatest challenges about decision making in leadership is: Often having to make decisions with incomplete information. Making decisions on behalf of employees who cannot make them for themselves. Making the call when asked to decide between two employees. Knowing how to decide right from wrong in each case. Delegating the authority to make the decisions. Question Title * 6. Leadership is not just about telling people what to do or where to go. It's not just about creating a mission and values. It is also not just about establishing a vision. It's about: Planning, organizing, and leading change. Establishing clear expectations and holding people accountable. Creating performance plans and ensuring that employees are committed to the leader. Achieving high performance to demonstrate results. Creating a shared vision. Question Title * 7. Many leaders spend a lot of time organizing people and resources to get them working toward the same goal. Leaders should spend less time organizing and more time... Aligning Performing Driving Envisioning Caring Instilling Accountability Question Title * 8. Leadership tends to be more about coping with... Urgency Change Time Management Character Development Complexity Organizing Question Title * 9. Leaders are responsible a lot - and much is expected of them by the people that follow them (and rely upon them). People expect leaders to be: Correct in their decisions to ensure they are led in the correct direction. A good friend to everyone on the team to maintain important personal relationships. Sensible and focused on getting the job done. The most knowledgeable on the team to ensure they have the best answers and instill confidence. Forward-looking to know what lies ahead or where the organization is headed toward. Question Title * 10. With how much change there is in the world today, some will say that having a vision five, or ten, or even two years out is impractical - we don't even know what will happen in a few weeks or months. Does this make it unrealistic for today's leaders to have a clear vision? No - just because you cannot predict the future doesn't mean you should not imagine a better one. No, because everything really is predictable. Today's world is VUCA - volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. Clarity is difficult and is not realistic. Yes, it is impossible. No one can predict the future. You can only guess and do your best. Yes, it is impractical. Setting clear visions were something you could do in the past. Not today. Question Title * 11. While your vision is yours, and you want to share it with others... Others will follow your vision if you persist, whether they fully understand it or not. It is important to change the entire culture around your vision first - so it will take long-term planning to help others understand your full vision. It is critical that you translate your vision into policies and practices that others will follow. Vision is not easily adopted by others, so leaders must build vision into regulation for easy adoption into the normal systems. You cannot impose a vision on others. It has to have meaning to them, not just you. Done
