Question 1

When a manager must make a guess as to the probabilities associated with each alternative, what decision-making state is that manager working in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rationality 
B)  Certainty 
C)  Risk 
D)  Recognition 
E)  Uncertainty 
A)  Rationality 
B)  Certainty 
C)  Risk 
D)  Recognition 
E)  Uncertainty

Question 2

In selecting an alternative when making a decision, what should decision makers keep in mind?

Accepted Answer

A)  Finding multiple acceptable alternatives is neither possible nor efficient. 
B)  Finding multiple acceptable alternatives should not take very long. 
C)  Selecting one alternative and rejecting all others will be the decision maker's main objective. 
D)  Selecting one alternative and rejecting all others might not be necessary. 
E)  Selecting one alternative and rejecting all others should be a straightforward process. 
A)  Finding multiple acceptable alternatives is neither possible nor efficient. 
B)  Finding multiple acceptable alternatives should not take very long. 
C)  Selecting one alternative and rejecting all others will be the decision maker's main objective. 
D)  Selecting one alternative and rejecting all others might not be necessary. 
E)  Selecting one alternative and rejecting all others should be a straightforward process.

Question 3

How can virtual leaders ensure effective communication with remote workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Develop a strong one-way process for communication. 
B)  Limit active listening. 
C)  Use multiple channels to communicate. 
D)  Minimize the use of structured work-related events. 
E)  Allow each remote employee to establish ground rules for getting work done. 
A)  Develop a strong one-way process for communication. 
B)  Limit active listening. 
C)  Use multiple channels to communicate. 
D)  Minimize the use of structured work-related events. 
E)  Allow each remote employee to establish ground rules for getting work done.

Question 4

Male leaders tend to be no more task-focused than female leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Salary increases, bonuses, promotions, praise and job assignments are all examples of what type of power?

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 6

Which approach to leadership only considers subordinate participation in decision making, yet does not address other aspects of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decision tree 
B)  Leader-member exchange 
C)  Transformational 
D)  Path-glory 
E)  Directive leader 
A)  Decision tree 
B)  Leader-member exchange 
C)  Transformational 
D)  Path-glory 
E)  Directive leader

Question 7

A manager working in the United States will typically see a high level of collectivism among workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is a fundamental element of charismatic leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Planning 
B)  Controlling 
C)  Analyzing 
D)  Influencing 
E)  Organizing 
A)  Planning 
B)  Controlling 
C)  Analyzing 
D)  Influencing 
E)  Organizing

Question 9

What type of leader behavior is focused on the motivation and well-being of the employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavior 
B)  Task 
C)  Employee 
D)  Situational 
E)  Path-glory 
A)  Behavior 
B)  Task 
C)  Employee 
D)  Situational 
E)  Path-glory

Question 10

Which statement is true regarding charismatic leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Charismatic leadership ideas are unpopular among contemporary managers. 
B)  Many studies have successfully assessed the impact of charismatic leadership. 
C)  Charismatic leadership is recognized as the most important approach to leadership. 
D)  Dependence on charismatic leadership can raise serious ethical concerns. 
E)  Taking over a leadership role from a charismatic leader is often easier than following a leader lacking in charisma. 
A)  Charismatic leadership ideas are unpopular among contemporary managers. 
B)  Many studies have successfully assessed the impact of charismatic leadership. 
C)  Charismatic leadership is recognized as the most important approach to leadership. 
D)  Dependence on charismatic leadership can raise serious ethical concerns. 
E)  Taking over a leadership role from a charismatic leader is often easier than following a leader lacking in charisma.

Question 11

Which of the following dispositions is typical for leaders with a high degree of risk propensity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reliance on intuition 
B)  Reliance on rational decisions 
C)  Aversion against use of intuition 
D)  Aversion against rational decisions 
E)  Aversion against use of both intuition and rational decisions 
A)  Reliance on intuition 
B)  Reliance on rational decisions 
C)  Aversion against use of intuition 
D)  Aversion against rational decisions 
E)  Aversion against use of both intuition and rational decisions

Question 12

Which of the current business characteristics has brought the rise of virtual leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  More communication within the organization 
B)  Little communication among employees 
C)  More face-to-face communication within the organization 
D)  Less face-to-face communication within the organization 
E)  Little communication between employees and management 
A)  More communication within the organization 
B)  Little communication among employees 
C)  More face-to-face communication within the organization 
D)  Less face-to-face communication within the organization 
E)  Little communication between employees and management

When a manager must make a guess as to the probabilities associated with each alternative, what decision-making state is that manager working in?

In selecting an alternative when making a decision, what should decision makers keep in mind?

How can virtual leaders ensure effective communication with remote workers?

Male leaders tend to be no more task-focused than female leaders.

Salary increases, bonuses, promotions, praise and job assignments are all examples of what type of power?

Which approach to leadership only considers subordinate participation in decision making, yet does not address other aspects of leadership?

A manager working in the United States will typically see a high level of collectivism among workers.

Which of the following is a fundamental element of charismatic leadership?

What type of leader behavior is focused on the motivation and well-being of the employees?

Which statement is true regarding charismatic leadership?

Which of the following dispositions is typical for leaders with a high degree of risk propensity?

Which of the current business characteristics has brought the rise of virtual 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

When a manager must make a guess as to the probabilities associated with each alternative, what decision-making state is that manager working in?

In selecting an alternative when making a decision, what should decision makers keep in mind?

How can virtual leaders ensure effective communication with remote workers?

Male leaders tend to be no more task-focused than female leaders.

Salary increases, bonuses, promotions, praise and job assignments are all examples of what type of power?

Which approach to leadership only considers subordinate participation in decision making, yet does not address other aspects of leadership?

A manager working in the United States will typically see a high level of collectivism among workers.

Which of the following is a fundamental element of charismatic leadership?

What type of leader behavior is focused on the motivation and well-being of the employees?

Which statement is true regarding charismatic leadership?

Which of the following dispositions is typical for leaders with a high degree of risk propensity?

Which of the current business characteristics has brought the rise of virtual 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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