Question 1

The most effective leaders have high levels of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A review of 95 studies on gender differences in perceptions of leadership effectiveness found that

Accepted Answer

A) men are perceived as more effective in all organizations. 
B) women are perceived as more effective in all organizations. 
C) there are no differences between men and women in any organization. 
D) men are perceived as more effective in government organizations. 
E) women are perceived as more effective in government organizations. 
A) men are perceived as more effective in all organizations. 
B) women are perceived as more effective in all organizations. 
C) there are no differences between men and women in any organization. 
D) men are perceived as more effective in government organizations. 
E) women are perceived as more effective in government organizations. D

Question 3

Most companies do not have enough global leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

________ leadership is an emergent and dynamic team phenomenon whereby leadership roles and influence are distributed among team members.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ leadership is an emergent and dynamic...

Question 5

Of the Big Five dimensions of personality, extraversion and agreeableness are the most consistent predictors of leadership effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following leaders is a good example of an authentic leader?

Accepted Answer

A) Michael McCain 
B) Bonnie Brooks 
C) Kathy Bardswick 
D) Elyse Allan 
E) Linda Hasenfratz 
A) Michael McCain 
B) Bonnie Brooks 
C) Kathy Bardswick 
D) Elyse Allan 
E) Linda Hasenfratz

Question 7

What leadership theory is social exchange theory associated with?

Accepted Answer

A) Transformational leadership 
B) Leader-member exchange (LMX) 
C) Transactional leadership 
D) Servant leadership 
E) Authentic leadership 
A) Transformational leadership 
B) Leader-member exchange (LMX) 
C) Transactional leadership 
D) Servant leadership 
E) Authentic leadership

Question 8

Leadership theories that argue that the most appropriate leadership style depends on the task, employees, or other similar factors are called ________ theories of leadership.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Leadership theories that argue that the most...

Question 9

________ leadership focuses on leader behaviours and interpersonal dynamics that increase followers' confidence and result in positive outcomes, beyond task compliance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ leadership focuses on leader behaviours and...

Question 10

When an executive acts upon her true values, beliefs, and strengths, and she helps others do the same, she is practising

Accepted Answer

A) empowering leadership. 
B) authentic leadership. 
C) ethical leadership. 
D) transformational leadership. 
E) individualized consideration. 
A) empowering leadership. 
B) authentic leadership. 
C) ethical leadership. 
D) transformational leadership. 
E) individualized consideration.

Question 11

The variability in the quality of LMX relationships between members of the same workgroup is called

Accepted Answer

A) LMX variability. 
B) LMX differences. 
C) LMX distance. 
D) LMX differentiation. 
E) LMX divergence. 
A) LMX variability. 
B) LMX differences. 
C) LMX distance. 
D) LMX differentiation. 
E) LMX divergence.

Question 12

What is strategic leadership and why is it important for organizations to have strategic leaders?

Accepted Answer

Strategic leadership involves the abilit

Question 13

Besides authentic leadership, what other type of leadership is authenticity associated with?

Accepted Answer

A) Empowering leadership 
B) Ethical leadership 
C) Global leadership 
D) Servant leadership 
E) Transformational leadership 
A) Empowering leadership 
B) Ethical leadership 
C) Global leadership 
D) Servant leadership 
E) Transformational leadership

Question 14

What type of leadership has been found to be positively related to the psychological capital of work groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Transformational 
B) High LMX 
C) Empowering 
D) Servant 
E) Authentic 
A) Transformational 
B) High LMX 
C) Empowering 
D) Servant 
E) Authentic

Question 15

Which of the following best represents the traits of men and women?

Accepted Answer

A) Men are perceived as having more communal traits, and women are perceived as having more agentic traits. 
B) Women are perceived as having more communal traits, and men are perceived as having more agentic traits. 
C) Men and women are perceived as having the same amount of communal traits, but men are perceived as having more agentic traits. 
D) Men and women are perceived as having the same amount of communal traits, but women are perceived as having more agentic traits. 
E) Men and women are perceived as having the same amount of agentic traits, but women are perceived as having more communal traits. 
A) Men are perceived as having more communal traits, and women are perceived as having more agentic traits. 
B) Women are perceived as having more communal traits, and men are perceived as having more agentic traits. 
C) Men and women are perceived as having the same amount of communal traits, but men are perceived as having more agentic traits. 
D) Men and women are perceived as having the same amount of communal traits, but women are perceived as having more agentic traits. 
E) Men and women are perceived as having the same amount of agentic traits, but women are perceived as having more communal traits.

Question 16

Transactional leadership behaviour involves contingent reward behaviour and management by exception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Many contemporary organizations use trait-based assessment centres to measure leadership traits when making hiring and promotion decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If you have a boss who provides you with compliments, tangible benefits, and special attention, then what kind of behaviour does your boss exhibit?

Accepted Answer

A) Considerate leader behaviour 
B) Transactional leader behaviour 
C) Transformational leader behaviour 
D) Leader reward behaviour 
E) Participative leader behaviour 
A) Considerate leader behaviour 
B) Transactional leader behaviour 
C) Transformational leader behaviour 
D) Leader reward behaviour 
E) Participative leader behaviour

Question 19

According to Fiedler, the most favourable situation for leadership involves good leader-member relations, a(n)________ task, and ________ position power.

Accepted Answer

A) unstructured; strong 
B) structured; weak 
C) structured; strong 
D) unstructured; weak 
E) challenging; informal 
A) unstructured; strong 
B) structured; weak 
C) structured; strong 
D) unstructured; weak 
E) challenging; informal

Question 20

Linamar Corporation's CEO Linda Hasenfratz is a good example of a(n)________ leader.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Linamar Corporation's CEO Linda Hasenfratz is a...

The most effective leaders have high levels of intelligence.

A review of 95 studies on gender differences in perceptions of leadership effectiveness found that

Most companies do not have enough global leaders.

________ leadership is an emergent and dynamic team phenomenon whereby leadership roles and influence are distributed among team members.

Of the Big Five dimensions of personality, extraversion and agreeableness are the most consistent predictors of leadership effectiveness.

Which of the following leaders is a good example of an authentic leader?

What leadership theory is social exchange theory associated with?

Leadership theories that argue that the most appropriate leadership style depends on the task, employees, or other similar factors are called ________ theories of leadership.

________ leadership focuses on leader behaviours and interpersonal dynamics that increase followers' confidence and result in positive outcomes, beyond task compliance.

When an executive acts upon her true values, beliefs, and strengths, and she helps others do the same, she is practising

The variability in the quality of LMX relationships between members of the same workgroup is called

What is strategic leadership and why is it important for organizations to have strategic leaders?

Besides authentic leadership, what other type of leadership is authenticity associated with?

What type of leadership has been found to be positively related to the psychological capital of work groups?

Which of the following best represents the traits of men and women?

Transactional leadership behaviour involves contingent reward behaviour and management by exception.

Many contemporary organizations use trait-based assessment centres to measure leadership traits when making hiring and promotion decisions.

If you have a boss who provides you with compliments, tangible benefits, and special attention, then what kind of behaviour does your boss exhibit?

According to Fiedler, the most favourable situation for leadership involves good leader-member relations, a(n) task, and position power.

Linamar Corporation's CEO Linda Hasenfratz is a good example of a(n)________ leader.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values, Attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change, Development, and Innovation

Filters

Exam 9: Leadership

The most effective leaders have high levels of intelligence.

A review of 95 studies on gender differences in perceptions of leadership effectiveness found that

Most companies do not have enough global leaders.

________ leadership is an emergent and dynamic team phenomenon whereby leadership roles and influence are distributed among team members.

Of the Big Five dimensions of personality, extraversion and agreeableness are the most consistent predictors of leadership effectiveness.

Which of the following leaders is a good example of an authentic leader?

What leadership theory is social exchange theory associated with?

Leadership theories that argue that the most appropriate leadership style depends on the task, employees, or other similar factors are called ________ theories of leadership.

________ leadership focuses on leader behaviours and interpersonal dynamics that increase followers' confidence and result in positive outcomes, beyond task compliance.

When an executive acts upon her true values, beliefs, and strengths, and she helps others do the same, she is practising

The variability in the quality of LMX relationships between members of the same workgroup is called

What is strategic leadership and why is it important for organizations to have strategic leaders?

Besides authentic leadership, what other type of leadership is authenticity associated with?

What type of leadership has been found to be positively related to the psychological capital of work groups?

Which of the following best represents the traits of men and women?

Transactional leadership behaviour involves contingent reward behaviour and management by exception.

Many contemporary organizations use trait-based assessment centres to measure leadership traits when making hiring and promotion decisions.

If you have a boss who provides you with compliments, tangible benefits, and special attention, then what kind of behaviour does your boss exhibit?

According to Fiedler, the most favourable situation for leadership involves good leader-member relations, a(n)________ task, and ________ position power.

Linamar Corporation's CEO Linda Hasenfratz is a good example of a(n)________ leader.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values, Attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change, Development, and Innovation

Filters

According to Fiedler, the most favourable situation for leadership involves good leader-member relations, a(n) task, and position power.