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Which of the human needs is consider most basic?
1. Survival
2. Self-actualization
3. Esteem
4. Belonging
5. Safety
Through the course of several surveys on motivation, which of the following was shown to be more important to an individual in terms of motivation?
1. Working under close supervision
2. The opportunity for self-development and improvement
3. Good pay
4. High degree of freedom on the job
5. Chance for advancement
Which type of needs tend to be the same for all people?
1. The esteem needs
2. The physiological needs
3. The cognitive needs
4. The aesthetic needs
5. The belonging needs
Why must a leader ensure that the basic needs of their followers are met first?
1. Because only the followers can meet the higher needs.
2. Because the followers will never focus on the higher needs until the basic needs are met.
3. Because their followers will appreciate these needs more.
4. Because this is what their seniors expect from them.
5. Because they are easier to satisfy.
When ending a conversation, what is the most important thing to consider?
1. That both of you have had a chance to give your opinions
2. Whether the important items have been covered.
3. That your follower appears happy
4. That you don't abruptly end a conversation.
5. How much time you have to talk.
Why is probably a good thing that the higher needs are never completely satisfied in any person?
1. Because they would tend to "tune out" others.
2. Because that might stop their mental growth and initiative.
3. Because they would feel they had no reason to live.
4. Because they would forget about the basic needs.
5. Because they would stop being a part of society.
What term did Abraham Maslow used to describe the order in which human needs are related?
1. The order of the universe
2. The chain of needs
3. The needs pyramid
4. The hierarchy of needs
5. The needs triangle
Which of the following tends to destroy high morale in a person and a unit?
1. Inactivity
2. Relaxation
3. Freedom
4. Efficiency
5. Discipline
The need a person feels for symmetry, order and beauty would fall under which of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
1. Safety
2. Belonging
3. Aesthetic
4. Cognitive
5. Physiological
Which of the following is NOT something you should do when being a good listener?
1. Do not make light of the speaker's experience
2. Do not try to tell a person what they mean when they say something
3. Do not interrupt continually
4. Do not make eye contact with the speaker
5. Stop working when someone is talking with you

Leadership Skills

This is an Closed Book, Multiple-choice exercise.