Question 1

Which of the following statements BEST describes the assumptions made by researchers of the behavioral approach to leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behaviors of effective leaders differ in various situations. 
B)  Behaviors of effective leaders are the same in all situations. 
C)  Behaviors of effective leaders reflect the proper traits for effective leadership. 
D)  Behaviors of effective leaders differ as reflected by different traits for effective leadership. 
E)  Behaviors of effective leaders reflect the proper disposition for effective leadership. 
A)  Behaviors of effective leaders differ in various situations. 
B)  Behaviors of effective leaders are the same in all situations. 
C)  Behaviors of effective leaders reflect the proper traits for effective leadership. 
D)  Behaviors of effective leaders differ as reflected by different traits for effective leadership. 
E)  Behaviors of effective leaders reflect the proper disposition for effective leadership.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes employee-focused leader behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  concentration on both the work quality and work quantity of employees 
B)  concentration on both the well-being and work quality of employees 
C)  concentration on both the satisfaction and work quantity of employees 
D)  concentration on both the satisfaction and the well-being of employees 
E)  concentration on both the work quantity and the well-being of employees 
A)  concentration on both the work quality and work quantity of employees 
B)  concentration on both the well-being and work quality of employees 
C)  concentration on both the satisfaction and work quantity of employees 
D)  concentration on both the satisfaction and the well-being of employees 
E)  concentration on both the work quantity and the well-being of employees

Question 3

As the weeks progress,Mary makes many assumptions about her employees based on intuition.Should she rely on intuition? Explain.

Accepted Answer

If Mary relies on intuition,she is devel

Question 4

What variables in the scenario indicate that a situational approach to leadership may be advisable?

Accepted Answer

The situational approach to leadership a

Question 5

Which of the following would be a leader according to Bentham's definition of leadership but would NOT be a leader according to Cooke's definition of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  an executive who influences other employees to reject their company's vision of social responsibility 
B)  a manager who excels at executing clearly defined tasks, but consistently fails at tasks that are more fluid and flexible 
C)  an employee who defines his or her personal goals based on the company's goals 
D)  a division leader who wields power based on fear instead of professional duty 
E)  a corporate officer who inspires others by describing a compelling vision of the future 
A)  an executive who influences other employees to reject their company's vision of social responsibility 
B)  a manager who excels at executing clearly defined tasks, but consistently fails at tasks that are more fluid and flexible 
C)  an employee who defines his or her personal goals based on the company's goals 
D)  a division leader who wields power based on fear instead of professional duty 
E)  a corporate officer who inspires others by describing a compelling vision of the future

Question 6

The Manager's argument assumes all of the following EXCEPT which?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Employee Handbook is a reliable source of information. 
B)  All managers are leaders. 
C)  All leaders are effective leaders. 
D)  Effective leadership is all the company needs for strong performance. 
E)  The Manager was chosen for his position because of his leadership skills. 
A)  The Employee Handbook is a reliable source of information. 
B)  All managers are leaders. 
C)  All leaders are effective leaders. 
D)  Effective leadership is all the company needs for strong performance. 
E)  The Manager was chosen for his position because of his leadership skills.

Question 7

How can norms and cohesiveness in a work group neutralize leadership?

Accepted Answer

Norms and cohesiveness among group membe

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

As ABC Enterprises has grown during the past few years,more and more workers have been hired from the local Ethiopian population.A number of incidents at the firm have arisen during this time regarding certain customs prevalent among these new workers.Which of the following forms of leadership does the management of this firm need to utilize in order to most harmonize this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  autocratic leadership 
B)  democratic leadership 
C)  cross-cultural leadership 
D)  charismatic leadership 
E)  mentoring leadership 
A)  autocratic leadership 
B)  democratic leadership 
C)  cross-cultural leadership 
D)  charismatic leadership 
E)  mentoring leadership

Question 12

A company leader who often uses the phrase "that was then and this is now" to explain his decisions most likely follows which model of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  situational leadership 
B)  trait-based leadership 
C)  transformational leadership 
D)  transactional leadership 
E)  charismatic leadership 
A)  situational leadership 
B)  trait-based leadership 
C)  transformational leadership 
D)  transactional leadership 
E)  charismatic leadership

Question 13

Based on the descriptions above,Tim Raitt and J.C.Kahn-Tinn would MOST likely disagree about the answer to which of the following questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Is effective leadership essential for strong business performance? 
B)  Are there any characteristics that many effective leaders have in common? 
C)  Could having a personality type be an advantage in one leadership context and a disadvantage in another? 
D)  What is the most appropriate definition of "effective leadership"? 
E)  What percentage of leaders are effective leaders? 
A)  Is effective leadership essential for strong business performance? 
B)  Are there any characteristics that many effective leaders have in common? 
C)  Could having a personality type be an advantage in one leadership context and a disadvantage in another? 
D)  What is the most appropriate definition of "effective leadership"? 
E)  What percentage of leaders are effective leaders?

Question 14

What is the difference between employee-focused leadership and task-focused leadership?

Accepted Answer

Employee-focused leadership is when a le

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of an approach to leadership as seen through the eyes of followers?

Accepted Answer

A)  situational leadership 
B)  ethical leadership 
C)  behavioral leadership 
D)  transformational leadership 
E)  trait-based leadership 
A)  situational leadership 
B)  ethical leadership 
C)  behavioral leadership 
D)  transformational leadership 
E)  trait-based leadership

Question 16

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 17

The organization's culture is a prime ingredient in fostering different levels of risk propensity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

All managers are leaders,but not all leaders are managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe a situation in which a leader would choose a more transactional approach to her leadership over a more transformational one.

Accepted Answer

A company that has successfully reorgani

Question 20

Which of the following is the name for choosing one alternative from among several options?

Accepted Answer

A)  decision making 
B)  assessment 
C)  evaluation 
D)  discernment 
E)  arbitration 
A)  decision making 
B)  assessment 
C)  evaluation 
D)  discernment 
E)  arbitration

Which of the following statements BEST describes the assumptions made by researchers of the behavioral approach to leadership?

Which of the following BEST describes employee-focused leader behavior?

As the weeks progress,Mary makes many assumptions about her employees based on intuition.Should she rely on intuition? Explain.

What variables in the scenario indicate that a situational approach to leadership may be advisable?

Which of the following would be a leader according to Bentham's definition of leadership but would NOT be a leader according to Cooke's definition of leadership?

The Manager's argument assumes all of the following EXCEPT which?

How can norms and cohesiveness in a work group neutralize leadership?

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

Which states the correct definition of individualism?

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

A company leader who often uses the phrase "that was then and this is now" to explain his decisions most likely follows which model of leadership?

Based on the descriptions above,Tim Raitt and J.C.Kahn-Tinn would MOST likely disagree about the answer to which of the following questions?

What is the difference between employee-focused leadership and task-focused leadership?

Which of the following is an example of an approach to leadership as seen through the eyes of followers?

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

The organization's culture is a prime ingredient in fostering different levels of risk propensity.

All managers are leaders,but not all leaders are managers.

Describe a situation in which a leader would choose a more transactional approach to her leadership over a more transformational one.

Which of the following is the name for choosing one alternative from among several options?

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 for Producing Goods and Services

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

Which of the following statements BEST describes the assumptions made by researchers of the behavioral approach to leadership?

Which of the following BEST describes employee-focused leader behavior?

As the weeks progress,Mary makes many assumptions about her employees based on intuition.Should she rely on intuition? Explain.

What variables in the scenario indicate that a situational approach to leadership may be advisable?

Which of the following would be a leader according to Bentham's definition of leadership but would NOT be a leader according to Cooke's definition of leadership?

The Manager's argument assumes all of the following EXCEPT which?

How can norms and cohesiveness in a work group neutralize leadership?

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

Which states the correct definition of individualism?

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

A company leader who often uses the phrase "that was then and this is now" to explain his decisions most likely follows which model of leadership?

Based on the descriptions above,Tim Raitt and J.C.Kahn-Tinn would MOST likely disagree about the answer to which of the following questions?

What is the difference between employee-focused leadership and task-focused leadership?

Which of the following is an example of an approach to leadership as seen through the eyes of followers?

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

The organization's culture is a prime ingredient in fostering different levels of risk propensity.

All managers are leaders,but not all leaders are managers.

Describe a situation in which a leader would choose a more transactional approach to her leadership over a more transformational one.

Which of the following is the name for choosing one alternative from among several options?

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 for Producing Goods and Services

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

Filters