CHAPTER 7 SA, PLEASE ANSWER ALL

1. Lenny was wondering if he was ready to participate in his company's leadership coaching program. Which of the following traits would indicate that Lenny was ready for such coaching?

A. Lenny is quick to point out the flaws of others.

B. Lenny has a strong desire to improve himself and abilities.

C. Lenny wants a promotion.

D. Lenny enjoys coaching his neighborhood soccer team and thinks he is ready to learn about coaching in the workplace.

2. Which of the following is a benefit, for both leaders and those who report to them, of participating in leadership coaching.

A. Leadership coaching is one way leaders provide valuable feedback that helps people achieve their potential.

B. The leader will have greater access to making sure the employee is getting his/her work done.

C. The leader has a greater chance to impress on his/her employee that the leader knows how to best lead the department.

D. Employees have a chance to share with their coach what they have accomplished and may have a greater chance of getting promoted.

3. Which of the following traits are not considered to be optimal for considering an employee to participate in leadership coaching?

A. The employee welcomes suggestions for better ways of behaving.

B. The employee has a strong desire to improve him/herself.

C. The employee welcomes negative feedback.

D. The employee sees the potential experience to participate in leadership coaching as an opportunity to highlight his/her strengths in front of their coach while also sharing shortcoming of colleagues.