Which of the Following Questions Should You Ask Yourself to Determine

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions should you ask yourself to determine if the bad-news message you plan to send passes the "facts" aspect of the FAIR test?

• A) Have I considered all the ways in which this message will impact others in the near term and long term?
• B) Have I gathered all the relevant information and examined various accounts of the same event?
• C) What have I done to lessen the negative impacts on recipients?
• D) Have I stated the message in a way that recognizes the inherent worth of others?
• E) What am I doing to provide appropriate opportunities to the bad-news recipients?

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Definitions:

Referent Power

A form of influence based on personal traits and relationships rather than formal authority, where followers identify with, like, or respect the leader.

Strategic Vision

A clear and aspirational view of the future state that an organization or individual aims to achieve.

Transformational Leadership

A style of leadership where a leader works with teams to identify needed change, creating a vision to guide the change through inspiration, and executing the change in tandem with committed members of a group.

Empowered Followers

Followers who are given authority, resources, and confidence by their leaders to make decisions and take actions.