Question 1

When did serious scientific research on leadership traits begin?

Accepted Answer

A) During the lifetime of Charles Darwin 
B) During World War I 
C) During World War II 
D) During the Trudeau years 
E) During the Great Depression 
A) During the lifetime of Charles Darwin 
B) During World War I 
C) During World War II 
D) During the Trudeau years 
E) During the Great Depression

Question 2

How is LMX theory different from other theories of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) It focuses on the relationship that develops between a leader and an employee. 
B) It focuses on the exchange relationship between the leader and followers. 
C) It focuses on providing followers with a new vision that instills true commitment. 
D) It focuses on implementing conditions that enable power to be shared with employees. 
E) It focuses on going beyond one's own self-interests and having a genuine concern to serve others and a motivation to lead. 
A) It focuses on the relationship that develops between a leader and an employee. 
B) It focuses on the exchange relationship between the leader and followers. 
C) It focuses on providing followers with a new vision that instills true commitment. 
D) It focuses on implementing conditions that enable power to be shared with employees. 
E) It focuses on going beyond one's own self-interests and having a genuine concern to serve others and a motivation to lead.

Question 3

Maple Leaf Foods CEO Michael McCain is a good example of a global leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Compared to initiating structure, consideration is more strongly related to

Accepted Answer

A) leader satisfaction, job satisfaction, and motivation. 
B) leader satisfaction, leader job performance, and group performance. 
C) leader satisfaction, job satisfaction, and leader job performance. 
D) leader job performance, job satisfaction, and motivation. 
E) job satisfaction, leader job performance, and group performance. 
A) leader satisfaction, job satisfaction, and motivation. 
B) leader satisfaction, leader job performance, and group performance. 
C) leader satisfaction, job satisfaction, and leader job performance. 
D) leader job performance, job satisfaction, and motivation. 
E) job satisfaction, leader job performance, and group performance.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the key characteristics of servant leader behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) Empowering and developing people 
B) Savvy 
C) Humility 
D) Authenticity 
E) Providing direction 
A) Empowering and developing people 
B) Savvy 
C) Humility 
D) Authenticity 
E) Providing direction

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of leader-member exchange theory?

Accepted Answer

A) A leader who is concerned with accomplishing a task by organizing others 
B) A leader who is concerned with reducing tension and maintaining morale 
C) A leader who consults with employees about work-related matters 
D) A leader who is concerned about maintaining high-quality social exchange relationships 
E) A leader who provides employees with a new vision that instills true commitment 
A) A leader who is concerned with accomplishing a task by organizing others 
B) A leader who is concerned with reducing tension and maintaining morale 
C) A leader who consults with employees about work-related matters 
D) A leader who is concerned about maintaining high-quality social exchange relationships 
E) A leader who provides employees with a new vision that instills true commitment

Question 7

According to role ________ theory, prejudice against female leaders is the result of a difference between the perceived characteristics of women and the perceived requirements of leadership roles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to role ________ theory, prejudice against...

Question 8

Intelligence and dominance are possible examples of leadership ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Intelligence and dominance are possible examples of...

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the key characteristics of servant leader behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) Empowering and developing people 
B) Personal character 
C) Stewardship 
D) Authenticity 
E) Providing direction 
A) Empowering and developing people 
B) Personal character 
C) Stewardship 
D) Authenticity 
E) Providing direction

Question 10

In the Vroom and Jago situational model of participation, a "GII" strategy can be rather time consuming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The relationship between ethical leadership and positive work outcomes is due to trust in the leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A recent study found that CEO and top management team intelligence was directly related to organizational performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The new CEO of the Bouncy Ball Company gave a speech to the company's employees and the first thing she said was: "I want to serve first and lead second." What kind of leader is she?

Accepted Answer

A) Transformational 
B) Ethical 
C) Empowering 
D) Servant 
E) Authentic 
A) Transformational 
B) Ethical 
C) Empowering 
D) Servant 
E) Authentic

Question 14

All five of the Big Five dimensions of personality have been found to be related to leadership emergence, and success, ________, and conscientiousness are the most consistent predictors of leadership effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All five of the Big Five dimensions...

Question 15

Leader Member Exchange Theory focuses on the quality of the relationship that develops between a leader and an employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The focus of ________ leadership is a concern for the needs of followers and their well-being.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The focus of ________ leadership is a...

Question 17

Which of the following statements about charismatic leaders is least accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Their goals often have a moral or ideological character. 
B) They express confidence in their follower's capabilities. 
C) They tend to lack self-confidence and dominance. 
D) They can emerge in business as well as politics. 
E) They are usually good at transactional aspects of leadership as well. 
A) Their goals often have a moral or ideological character. 
B) They express confidence in their follower's capabilities. 
C) They tend to lack self-confidence and dominance. 
D) They can emerge in business as well as politics. 
E) They are usually good at transactional aspects of leadership as well.

Question 18

The state of psychological empowerment consists of meaning, competence, self-determination, and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The state of psychological empowerment consists of...

Question 19

Which of the following statements is the most appropriate statement concerning leadership styles?

Accepted Answer

A) Men and women rely on exactly similar leadership styles. 
B) Women tend towards a more participative leadership style than men. 
C) Men have less freedom in choosing the leadership style appropriate to the situation. 
D) Women tend towards a more autocratic leadership style than men. 
E) None of the above. 
A) Men and women rely on exactly similar leadership styles. 
B) Women tend towards a more participative leadership style than men. 
C) Men have less freedom in choosing the leadership style appropriate to the situation. 
D) Women tend towards a more autocratic leadership style than men. 
E) None of the above.

Question 20

The norm of reciprocity is associated with social exchange theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When did serious scientific research on leadership traits begin?

How is LMX theory different from other theories of leadership?

Maple Leaf Foods CEO Michael McCain is a good example of a global leader.

Compared to initiating structure, consideration is more strongly related to

Which of the following is NOT one of the key characteristics of servant leader behaviour?

Which of the following is an example of leader-member exchange theory?

According to role ________ theory, prejudice against female leaders is the result of a difference between the perceived characteristics of women and the perceived requirements of leadership roles.

Intelligence and dominance are possible examples of leadership ________.

Which of the following is NOT one of the key characteristics of servant leader behaviour?

In the Vroom and Jago situational model of participation, a "GII" strategy can be rather time consuming.

The relationship between ethical leadership and positive work outcomes is due to trust in the leader.

A recent study found that CEO and top management team intelligence was directly related to organizational performance.

The new CEO of the Bouncy Ball Company gave a speech to the company's employees and the first thing she said was: "I want to serve first and lead second." What kind of leader is she?

All five of the Big Five dimensions of personality have been found to be related to leadership emergence, and success, ________, and conscientiousness are the most consistent predictors of leadership effectiveness.

Leader Member Exchange Theory focuses on the quality of the relationship that develops between a leader and an employee.

The focus of ________ leadership is a concern for the needs of followers and their well-being.

Which of the following statements about charismatic leaders is least accurate?

The state of psychological empowerment consists of meaning, competence, self-determination, and ________.

Which of the following statements is the most appropriate statement concerning leadership styles?

The norm of reciprocity is associated with social exchange theory.

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When did serious scientific research on leadership traits begin?

How is LMX theory different from other theories of leadership?

Maple Leaf Foods CEO Michael McCain is a good example of a global leader.

Compared to initiating structure, consideration is more strongly related to

Which of the following is NOT one of the key characteristics of servant leader behaviour?

Which of the following is an example of leader-member exchange theory?

According to role ________ theory, prejudice against female leaders is the result of a difference between the perceived characteristics of women and the perceived requirements of leadership roles.

Intelligence and dominance are possible examples of leadership ________.

Which of the following is NOT one of the key characteristics of servant leader behaviour?

In the Vroom and Jago situational model of participation, a "GII" strategy can be rather time consuming.

The relationship between ethical leadership and positive work outcomes is due to trust in the leader.

A recent study found that CEO and top management team intelligence was directly related to organizational performance.

The new CEO of the Bouncy Ball Company gave a speech to the company's employees and the first thing she said was: "I want to serve first and lead second." What kind of leader is she?

All five of the Big Five dimensions of personality have been found to be related to leadership emergence, and success, ________, and conscientiousness are the most consistent predictors of leadership effectiveness.

Leader Member Exchange Theory focuses on the quality of the relationship that develops between a leader and an employee.

The focus of ________ leadership is a concern for the needs of followers and their well-being.

Which of the following statements about charismatic leaders is least accurate?

The state of psychological empowerment consists of meaning, competence, self-determination, and ________.

Which of the following statements is the most appropriate statement concerning leadership styles?

The norm of reciprocity is associated with social exchange theory.

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

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