SPC 4445 Quiz (Chapter 7 + 8 ) Exam
Questions And Correct Revised Answers
What is vision? - answera mental model of an ideal future state
- It offers a picture of what could be
Visions simply change and can challenge people to reach a higher __________________. -
answerstandard of excellence
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What is vision? - answer✔✔a mental model of an ideal future state
- It offers a picture of what could be
Visions simply change and can challenge people to reach a higher __________________. -
answer✔✔standard of excellence
________________ "begin with the end in mind" that they have a deep understanding of their
goals, values, and mission in life and that this understanding is the basis for everything they do. -
answer✔✔Effective people
Visions have 5 characteristics: - answer✔✔1. A picture
2. A change
3. Values
4. A map
5. A challenge
What is a picture? - answer✔✔It is an idea about the future that requires an act of faith by
followers.
- A picture of a future that is better than the status quo
A leader's vision isn't always fully developed (TRUE/FALSE) - answer✔✔True
Pictures are mental images are of a time and place where people are working productively to
achieve a ____________ ___________. - answer✔✔common goal
What is change? - answer✔✔Visions that point the way to new ways of doing things that are
better than how things were done in the past.
- Change in the status quo and moves an organization or a system towards something more
positive in the future.
Changes can occur in many forms, such as: - answer✔✔• Rules
• Procedures
• Goals
• Values
• Rituals
It is not common for a leader to experience resistance to the articulated vision. (TRUE/FALSE) -
answer✔✔False; uncommon
What are values? - answer✔✔The ideas, beliefs and modes of action that people find worthwhile
or desirable
- To advocate change within a group or an organization requires an understanding of one's own
values, the values of others, and the values of the organization
Visions are about changes in those __________. - answer✔✔values
**Visions are grounded values
What is a map? - answer✔✔A laid-out path to follow, that gives direction, so followers know
when they are in track and when they have slipped off course.
Maps offer: - answer✔✔A sense of certainty, calmness, and provides assurance
- Comforting for people to know they have a map to direct them toward their short and long-
term goals.
What is a challenge? - answer✔✔Actions that people do to transcend the status quo to do
something to benefit others
- When people are challenged to do something good for others, they often become inspired and
committed to the task
What is a vision in practice? - answer✔✔Vision a reality requires communication and action
Articulating a vision is: - answer✔✔- equally important for a leader to be articulate- explain and
describe- the vision to others
- when a leader must communicate the vision by adapting the vision to his or her audience
- rejected if the vision is too demanding and advocates too big a change
- requires choosing the right language
Presenting the values of the vision helps individuals and group members find their own work
worthwhile. (TRUE/FALSE) - answer✔✔True
A vision needs to describe with words that are: - answer✔✔• Affirming
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