Question 1

Unlike transformational leaders, transactional leaders ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the achievement of followers beyond previous expectations 
B)  focus on the potentialities of the relationship between the leader and followers 
C)  ignite the motives of their followers to take action 
D)  focus on exchanges between leaders and followers 
A)  increase the achievement of followers beyond previous expectations 
B)  focus on the potentialities of the relationship between the leader and followers 
C)  ignite the motives of their followers to take action 
D)  focus on exchanges between leaders and followers

Question 2

Which of the following theories focuses on leadership style, such as autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire, as well as leadership dimensions, such as initiating structure and showing consideration?

Accepted Answer

A)  The behavior theory of leadership 
B)  The trait theory of leadership 
C)  The great man theory 
D)  The dual-process theory 
A)  The behavior theory of leadership 
B)  The trait theory of leadership 
C)  The great man theory 
D)  The dual-process theory

Question 3

In the context of leadership styles, which of the following statements is true about the autocratic style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emphasis is on equality and group decision making. 
B)  It refers to an empowering and participative style of leadership. 
C)  It is characterized by minimum control and maximum innovation. 
D)  Power is exercised by a dominant and dictatorial individual. 
A)  Emphasis is on equality and group decision making. 
B)  It refers to an empowering and participative style of leadership. 
C)  It is characterized by minimum control and maximum innovation. 
D)  Power is exercised by a dominant and dictatorial individual.

Question 4

Behavioral leadership theories assume that there are distinctive actions that effective leaders take.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Daphne, a marketing manager at Bill Boards Inc., is results driven and regards her team members as tools to achieve her targets. In the context of the managerial (leadership) grid for leadership effectiveness, Daphne most likely exemplifies the ________ in this scenario.

Accepted Answer

A)  impoverished manager 
B)  sweatshop manager 
C)  fully functioning manager 
D)  status quo manager 
A)  impoverished manager 
B)  sweatshop manager 
C)  fully functioning manager 
D)  status quo manager

Question 6

Edwin Ghiselli identified six traits as being important for effective leadership. These traits do NOT include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  need for achievement 
B)  intelligence 
C)  decisiveness 
D)  self-confidence 
E)  social status 
A)  need for achievement 
B)  intelligence 
C)  decisiveness 
D)  self-confidence 
E)  social status

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true about the trait theory of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  It rejects the idea that there is one best leader and one best style for all situations. 
B)  It states that there are distinctive actions that effective leaders take. 
C)  It rejects the idea that distinctive physical and psychological characteristics account for leadership effectiveness. 
D)  It focuses on qualities that mark a leader, such as intelligence, integrity, and energy. 
A)  It rejects the idea that there is one best leader and one best style for all situations. 
B)  It states that there are distinctive actions that effective leaders take. 
C)  It rejects the idea that distinctive physical and psychological characteristics account for leadership effectiveness. 
D)  It focuses on qualities that mark a leader, such as intelligence, integrity, and energy.

Question 8

Match the items below with their descriptions:
-important leadership traits

Accepted Answer

A) basic intelligence, clear and strong values, and a high level of personal energy 
B) a distinguishing characteristic 
C) developed an assessment instrument known as the Leader Behavior Description Questionnaire (LBDQ) 
D) one's bearing, demeanor, and conduct 
E) initiating structure, showing consideration
F)autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire
G)believed that leadership ability was determined by two primary qualities-intelligence and vitality
H)effectiveness depends on leader, follower, and situational factors
I)the ability to elevate a follower's performance beyond previous expectations 
A) basic intelligence, clear and strong values, and a high level of personal energy 
B) a distinguishing characteristic 
C) developed an assessment instrument known as the Leader Behavior Description Questionnaire (LBDQ) 
D) one's bearing, demeanor, and conduct 
E) initiating structure, showing consideration
F)autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire
G)believed that leadership ability was determined by two primary qualities-intelligence and vitality
H)effectiveness depends on leader, follower, and situational factors
I)the ability to elevate a follower's performance beyond previous expectations

Question 9

Match the items below with their descriptions:
-Contingency theory

Accepted Answer

A) basic intelligence, clear and strong values, and a high level of personal energy 
B) a distinguishing characteristic 
C) developed an assessment instrument known as the Leader Behavior Description Questionnaire (LBDQ) 
D) one's bearing, demeanor, and conduct 
E) initiating structure, showing consideration
F)autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire
G)believed that leadership ability was determined by two primary qualities-intelligence and vitality
H)effectiveness depends on leader, follower, and situational factors
I)the ability to elevate a follower's performance beyond previous expectations 
A) basic intelligence, clear and strong values, and a high level of personal energy 
B) a distinguishing characteristic 
C) developed an assessment instrument known as the Leader Behavior Description Questionnaire (LBDQ) 
D) one's bearing, demeanor, and conduct 
E) initiating structure, showing consideration
F)autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire
G)believed that leadership ability was determined by two primary qualities-intelligence and vitality
H)effectiveness depends on leader, follower, and situational factors
I)the ability to elevate a follower's performance beyond previous expectations

Question 10

The characteristics of charismatic leaders include being experienced, having technical knowledge, and having a strong need for control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Edwin Ghiselli identified six traits as being important for effective leadership. Which of the following best describes supervisory ability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Being a self-starter 
B)  Having good reasoning and thinking capacity 
C)  Making difficult decisions without undue hesitation 
D)  Getting the job done through others 
A)  Being a self-starter 
B)  Having good reasoning and thinking capacity 
C)  Making difficult decisions without undue hesitation 
D)  Getting the job done through others

Question 12

James MacGregor Burns uses Gandhi as an example of a transactional leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match the items below with their descriptions:
-styles of leadership

Accepted Answer

A) basic intelligence, clear and strong values, and a high level of personal energy 
B) a distinguishing characteristic 
C) developed an assessment instrument known as the Leader Behavior Description Questionnaire (LBDQ) 
D) one's bearing, demeanor, and conduct 
E) initiating structure, showing consideration
F)autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire
G)believed that leadership ability was determined by two primary qualities-intelligence and vitality
H)effectiveness depends on leader, follower, and situational factors
I)the ability to elevate a follower's performance beyond previous expectations 
A) basic intelligence, clear and strong values, and a high level of personal energy 
B) a distinguishing characteristic 
C) developed an assessment instrument known as the Leader Behavior Description Questionnaire (LBDQ) 
D) one's bearing, demeanor, and conduct 
E) initiating structure, showing consideration
F)autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire
G)believed that leadership ability was determined by two primary qualities-intelligence and vitality
H)effectiveness depends on leader, follower, and situational factors
I)the ability to elevate a follower's performance beyond previous expectations

Unlike transformational leaders, transactional leaders ________.

Which of the following theories focuses on leadership style, such as autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire, as well as leadership dimensions, such as initiating structure and showing consideration?

In the context of leadership styles, which of the following statements is true about the autocratic style?

Behavioral leadership theories assume that there are distinctive actions that effective leaders take.

Daphne, a marketing manager at Bill Boards Inc., is results driven and regards her team members as tools to achieve her targets. In the context of the managerial (leadership) grid for leadership effectiveness, Daphne most likely exemplifies the ________ in this scenario.

Edwin Ghiselli identified six traits as being important for effective leadership. These traits do NOT include ________.

Which of the following statements is true about the trait theory of leadership?

Match the items below with their descriptions: -important leadership traits

Match the items below with their descriptions: -Contingency theory

The characteristics of charismatic leaders include being experienced, having technical knowledge, and having a strong need for control.

Edwin Ghiselli identified six traits as being important for effective leadership. Which of the following best describes supervisory ability?

James MacGregor Burns uses Gandhi as an example of a transactional leader.

Match the items below with their descriptions: -styles of leadership

The Importance of Leadership: Setting the Stage

Leadership Qualities, Characteristics of Followers, and Situational Factors

The Importance of Vision and the Motive to Lead

Organizational Climate

Leadership Ethics

The Role of Values and Ethics at Work

Leadership Authority

Empowerment in the Workplace and the Quality Imperative

Effective Leadership and Human Relations

The Team Concept

Human Behavior and the Art of Persuasion

The Diversity Challenge

Effective Delegation and How to Assign Work

The Role of Personality

The Leader As Coach

Helping People Through Change and Burnout Prevention

Managing Performance

Professional Performance and Sustaining Discipline

The Road Ahead: Challenge and Charge

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Exam 2: The Leadership Equation

Unlike transformational leaders, transactional leaders ________.

Which of the following theories focuses on leadership style, such as autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire, as well as leadership dimensions, such as initiating structure and showing consideration?

In the context of leadership styles, which of the following statements is true about the autocratic style?

Behavioral leadership theories assume that there are distinctive actions that effective leaders take.

Daphne, a marketing manager at Bill Boards Inc., is results driven and regards her team members as tools to achieve her targets. In the context of the managerial (leadership) grid for leadership effectiveness, Daphne most likely exemplifies the ________ in this scenario.

Edwin Ghiselli identified six traits as being important for effective leadership. These traits do NOT include ________.

Which of the following statements is true about the trait theory of leadership?

Match the items below with their descriptions: -important leadership traits

Match the items below with their descriptions: -Contingency theory

The characteristics of charismatic leaders include being experienced, having technical knowledge, and having a strong need for control.

Edwin Ghiselli identified six traits as being important for effective leadership. Which of the following best describes supervisory ability?

James MacGregor Burns uses Gandhi as an example of a transactional leader.

Match the items below with their descriptions: -styles of leadership

The Importance of Leadership: Setting the Stage

Leadership Qualities, Characteristics of Followers, and Situational Factors

The Importance of Vision and the Motive to Lead

Organizational Climate

Leadership Ethics

The Role of Values and Ethics at Work

Leadership Authority

Empowerment in the Workplace and the Quality Imperative

Effective Leadership and Human Relations

The Team Concept

Human Behavior and the Art of Persuasion

The Diversity Challenge

Effective Delegation and How to Assign Work

The Role of Personality

The Leader As Coach

Helping People Through Change and Burnout Prevention

Managing Performance

Professional Performance and Sustaining Discipline

The Road Ahead: Challenge and Charge

Filters