Question 1

Describe how the behavioral approach to leadership could apply to the situational approach to leadership.

Accepted Answer

The behavioral approach to leadership su

Question 2

Describe the steps involved in the rational decision-making process.

Accepted Answer

The rational decision-making process is

Question 3

Which of the following identifies international differences and diversity issues within an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Culture 
B)  Individualism 
C)  Collectivism 
D)  Diversity 
E)  Autocracy 
A)  Culture 
B)  Individualism 
C)  Collectivism 
D)  Diversity 
E)  Autocracy

Question 4

Which of the following represents an informal alliance of individuals who seek to achieve a common goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lobbying 
B)  Escalation of commitment 
C)  Political force 
D)  Coalition 
E)  Leadership 
A)  Lobbying 
B)  Escalation of commitment 
C)  Political force 
D)  Coalition 
E)  Leadership

Question 5

Under the path-goal theory of leadership, what type of leader behavior includes setting challenging goals for the employee with the expectation that those goals will be achieved?

Accepted Answer

A)  Directive 
B)  Supportive 
C)  Participative 
D)  Achievement-oriented 
E)  Decision tree 
A)  Directive 
B)  Supportive 
C)  Participative 
D)  Achievement-oriented 
E)  Decision tree

Question 6

Which states the correct definition of individualism?

Accepted Answer

A)  A greater focus on individual characteristics than on cultural characteristics 
B)  A greater focus on the individual than on the group 
C)  A greater focus on the individual within a group than on the individual without a group 
D)  A greater focus on individuals who have been present for the longest time 
E)  A greater focus on individuals who are in leadership roles 
A)  A greater focus on individual characteristics than on cultural characteristics 
B)  A greater focus on the individual than on the group 
C)  A greater focus on the individual within a group than on the individual without a group 
D)  A greater focus on individuals who have been present for the longest time 
E)  A greater focus on individuals who are in leadership roles

Question 7

What is the first step in rational decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  Understanding who will make the decision 
B)  Recognizing that a decision is necessary 
C)  Identifying alternatives to the problem 
D)  Choosing an alternative 
E)  Implementing the alternative 
A)  Understanding who will make the decision 
B)  Recognizing that a decision is necessary 
C)  Identifying alternatives to the problem 
D)  Choosing an alternative 
E)  Implementing the alternative

Question 8

Which states the correct definition of collectivism?

Accepted Answer

A)  A greater focus on group characteristics than on individual characteristics 
B)  A greater focus on the group than on the individual 
C)  A greater focus on the individual within a group than on the individual without a group 
D)  A greater focus on individuals who are most successful 
E)  A greater focus on groups that have been operative for the longest time 
A)  A greater focus on group characteristics than on individual characteristics 
B)  A greater focus on the group than on the individual 
C)  A greater focus on the individual within a group than on the individual without a group 
D)  A greater focus on individuals who are most successful 
E)  A greater focus on groups that have been operative for the longest time

Question 9

What is the difference between leadership and management within an organization?

Accepted Answer

Leadership is necessary to create and di

Question 10

When a leader asks for employee's suggestions and input in the decision making process, what type of leadership style is being utilized?

Accepted Answer

A)  Directive 
B)  Supportive 
C)  Participative 
D)  Achievement 
E)  Transformational 
A)  Directive 
B)  Supportive 
C)  Participative 
D)  Achievement 
E)  Transformational

Question 11

When someone is able to act as both a leader and a manager, what type of power to they possess that others often do not?

Accepted Answer

A)  Legitimate power 
B)  Reward power 
C)  Referent power 
D)  Expert power 
E)  Coercive power 
A)  Legitimate power 
B)  Reward power 
C)  Referent power 
D)  Expert power 
E)  Coercive power

Question 12

Which of the following statements is the MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Effective managers lead for stability, whereas visionary leaders lead for change. 
B)  Effective leaders lead for stability, whereas visionary managers lead for change. 
C)  Visionary managers lead for stability, whereas effective leaders lead for change. 
D)  Strategic leaders lead for stability, whereas transforming leaders lead for change. 
E)  Strategic managers lead for stability, whereas transforming managers lead for change. 
A)  Effective managers lead for stability, whereas visionary leaders lead for change. 
B)  Effective leaders lead for stability, whereas visionary managers lead for change. 
C)  Visionary managers lead for stability, whereas effective leaders lead for change. 
D)  Strategic leaders lead for stability, whereas transforming leaders lead for change. 
E)  Strategic managers lead for stability, whereas transforming managers lead for change.

Question 13

Which of the following organizational aspects allows employees to perform capably without the direction of a leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leadership neutralizers 
B)  Leadership substitutes 
C)  Leadership incentives 
D)  Leadership guidelines 
E)  Leadership obstructions 
A)  Leadership neutralizers 
B)  Leadership substitutes 
C)  Leadership incentives 
D)  Leadership guidelines 
E)  Leadership obstructions

Question 14

An escalation of commitment indicates the increased support of all members leadership in the action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following types of leaders has the primary role of helping a less experienced person learn how to function and to advance within an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enabler 
B)  Mentor 
C)  Manager 
D)  Taskmaster 
E)  Motivator 
A)  Enabler 
B)  Mentor 
C)  Manager 
D)  Taskmaster 
E)  Motivator

Question 16

Rigid rules and procedures, along with individual professionalism, may render leader behavior unnecessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When an employee can perform well without a leader, what is indicated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Presence of a rigid reward system 
B)  Presence of a leadership neutralizer 
C)  Presence of a leadership substitute 
D)  Presence of a leadership incentive 
E)  Presence of a highly automated system 
A)  Presence of a rigid reward system 
B)  Presence of a leadership neutralizer 
C)  Presence of a leadership substitute 
D)  Presence of a leadership incentive 
E)  Presence of a highly automated system

Question 18

Identify the five types of leadership power and explain each.

Accepted Answer

Power is the ability to affect the behav

Question 19

Whereas managers focus on plans, results, and goals, what do leaders focus on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Productivity 
B)  Profitability 
C)  People 
D)  Sales 
E)  Organization 
A)  Productivity 
B)  Profitability 
C)  People 
D)  Sales 
E)  Organization

Question 20

Leaders at the now defunct energy company Enron were recognized as having demonstrated exemplarily high ethical leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Describe how the behavioral approach to leadership could apply to the situational approach to leadership.

Describe the steps involved in the rational decision-making process.

Which of the following identifies international differences and diversity issues within an organization?

Which of the following represents an informal alliance of individuals who seek to achieve a common goal?

Under the path-goal theory of leadership, what type of leader behavior includes setting challenging goals for the employee with the expectation that those goals will be achieved?

Which states the correct definition of individualism?

What is the first step in rational decision making?

Which states the correct definition of collectivism?

What is the difference between leadership and management within an organization?

When a leader asks for employee's suggestions and input in the decision making process, what type of leadership style is being utilized?

When someone is able to act as both a leader and a manager, what type of power to they possess that others often do not?

Which of the following statements is the MOST accurate?

Which of the following organizational aspects allows employees to perform capably without the direction of a leader?

An escalation of commitment indicates the increased support of all members leadership in the action.

Which of the following types of leaders has the primary role of helping a less experienced person learn how to function and to advance within an organization?

Rigid rules and procedures, along with individual professionalism, may render leader behavior unnecessary.

When an employee can perform well without a leader, what is indicated?

Identify the five types of leadership power and explain each.

Whereas managers focus on plans, results, and goals, what do leaders focus on?

Leaders at the now defunct energy company Enron were recognized as having demonstrated exemplarily high ethical leadership.

The U.S. Business Environment

Understanding Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

Understanding the Global Context of Business

Managing the Business

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Developing and Pricing Products

Distributing and Promoting Products

Information Technology (IT)for Business

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Understanding Money and the Role of Banking

Managing Business Finances

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Exam 9: Leadership and Decision Making

Describe how the behavioral approach to leadership could apply to the situational approach to leadership.

Describe the steps involved in the rational decision-making process.

Which of the following identifies international differences and diversity issues within an organization?

Which of the following represents an informal alliance of individuals who seek to achieve a common goal?

Under the path-goal theory of leadership, what type of leader behavior includes setting challenging goals for the employee with the expectation that those goals will be achieved?

Which states the correct definition of individualism?

What is the first step in rational decision making?

Which states the correct definition of collectivism?

What is the difference between leadership and management within an organization?

When a leader asks for employee's suggestions and input in the decision making process, what type of leadership style is being utilized?

When someone is able to act as both a leader and a manager, what type of power to they possess that others often do not?

Which of the following statements is the MOST accurate?

Which of the following organizational aspects allows employees to perform capably without the direction of a leader?

An escalation of commitment indicates the increased support of all members leadership in the action.

Which of the following types of leaders has the primary role of helping a less experienced person learn how to function and to advance within an organization?

Rigid rules and procedures, along with individual professionalism, may render leader behavior unnecessary.

When an employee can perform well without a leader, what is indicated?

Identify the five types of leadership power and explain each.

Whereas managers focus on plans, results, and goals, what do leaders focus on?

Leaders at the now defunct energy company Enron were recognized as having demonstrated exemplarily high ethical leadership.

The U.S. Business Environment

Understanding Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

Understanding the Global Context of Business

Managing the Business

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Developing and Pricing Products

Distributing and Promoting Products

Information Technology (IT)for Business

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Understanding Money and the Role of Banking

Managing Business Finances

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