• A leader is said to be proactive if he creates or controls a situation by causing something to happen, rather than react after the event happens. Hence, leaders exhibit proactive behavior by ________ .

  using their power primarily to help others

  displaying empathy for others

  taking anticipatory action to change a situation

  bouncing back after a major setback

• Proactive behavior usually stems from a proactive personality and refers to self-initiated anticipatory action with the intent of either changing the situation or one's own behavior and attitudes. Which of the following examples shows the demonstration of proactive behaviour by an individual?

  Being a team manager, Shirley clearly communicates what she expects from her team in terms of performance and commitment.

  Adam is an approachable manager and always tries to empathize with his team members when they face problems at work.

  As the chief executive officer of a company, Jason is able to understand the long-term implications of policies.

  Michelle always keeps project reports ready, as she knows that her manager can ask for them anytime.

• A person with which of the following traits has a relatively stable tendency to effect environmental change?

  Attractiveness

  Proactive personality

  Stubbornness

  Sense of humor