Question 1

________ occurs when particular individuals exert influence on the goal achievement of others in an organizational context.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ occurs when particular individuals exert influence...

Question 2

A leader who is high on initiating structure can also be high on consideration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which theory or model of leadership discussed in the text explicitly involves a decision tree?

Accepted Answer

A) Fiedler's Contingency Theory 
B) Vroom and Jago's situational model of participation 
C) House's Path-Goal Theory 
D) Bass' transformational leadership model 
E) Leader Member Exchange Theory 
A) Fiedler's Contingency Theory 
B) Vroom and Jago's situational model of participation 
C) House's Path-Goal Theory 
D) Bass' transformational leadership model 
E) Leader Member Exchange Theory

Question 4

Among the top 500 companies in the world, what percent have female CEOs?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 5 
C) 7 
D) 10 
E) 15 
A) 3 
B) 5 
C) 7 
D) 10 
E) 15

Question 5

The invisible barrier that prevents women from advancing to senior leadership positions in organizations is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) brick wall. 
B) stone ceiling. 
C) glass fence. 
D) glass ceiling. 
E) invisible ceiling. 
A) brick wall. 
B) stone ceiling. 
C) glass fence. 
D) glass ceiling. 
E) invisible ceiling.

Question 6

A recent study found what characteristic of the CEO and top management was related to organizational performance?

Accepted Answer

A) Team intelligence 
B) Team conscientiousness 
C) Team charisma 
D) Team ethics 
E) Team LMX 
A) Team intelligence 
B) Team conscientiousness 
C) Team charisma 
D) Team ethics 
E) Team LMX

Question 7

An emergent and dynamic team phenomenon whereby leadership roles and influence are distributed among team members is called shared leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The relationship between ethical leadership and employee work outcomes is due to

Accepted Answer

A) fairness of the leader. 
B) support of the leader. 
C) trust in the leader. 
D) respect for the leader. 
E) trust and support in employees. 
A) fairness of the leader. 
B) support of the leader. 
C) trust in the leader. 
D) respect for the leader. 
E) trust and support in employees.

Question 9

The phrase "servant leadership" was coined by Bernard Bass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What are the key dimensions of transformational leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) Intellectual stimulation, management by exception, individualized consideration, and charisma 
B) Contingent reward behaviour, management by exception, individualized consideration, and charisma 
C) Intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration, inspirational motivation, and charisma 
D) Individualized consideration, charisma, management by exception, and inspirational motivation 
E) Intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration, participation, and charisma 
A) Intellectual stimulation, management by exception, individualized consideration, and charisma 
B) Contingent reward behaviour, management by exception, individualized consideration, and charisma 
C) Intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration, inspirational motivation, and charisma 
D) Individualized consideration, charisma, management by exception, and inspirational motivation 
E) Intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration, participation, and charisma

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A recent study found that CEO and...

Question 12

Most companies have a system in place for developing global leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Ethical leadership is likely to have the greatest effect on employees when it comes from

Accepted Answer

A) the CEO. 
B) the immediate supervisor. 
C) middle management. 
D) senior management. 
E) human resource management. 
A) the CEO. 
B) the immediate supervisor. 
C) middle management. 
D) senior management. 
E) human resource management.

Question 14

What does LMX differentiation refer to?

Accepted Answer

A) Variability in the quality of LMX relationships between leaders of the same organization 
B) Variability in the quality of LMX relationships between members of the same workgroup 
C) Variability in the quality of LMX relationships between individual in the same organization 
D) Variability in the quality of LMX relationships between members of different organizations 
E) Variability in the quality of LMX relationships between leaders of different organizations 
A) Variability in the quality of LMX relationships between leaders of the same organization 
B) Variability in the quality of LMX relationships between members of the same workgroup 
C) Variability in the quality of LMX relationships between individual in the same organization 
D) Variability in the quality of LMX relationships between members of different organizations 
E) Variability in the quality of LMX relationships between leaders of different organizations

Question 15

________ are only a precondition for certain actions that a leader must take to be successful.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are only a precondition for certain...

Question 16

You are surprised to discover that your new boss is very concerned about developing a good relationship with you and your co-workers.What does this tell you about his leadership style?

Accepted Answer

A) He is a transformational leader. 
B) He is a high LMX leader. 
C) He is a transactional leader. 
D) He is a servant leader. 
E) He is an authentic leader. 
A) He is a transformational leader. 
B) He is a high LMX leader. 
C) He is a transactional leader. 
D) He is a servant leader. 
E) He is an authentic leader.

Question 17

A servant leader is somebody who wants to ________ first and lead second.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A servant leader is somebody who wants...

Question 18

Global leadership emphasizes high ethical standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Cory thought all bosses were alike until he began a new job and his manager was interested in his concerns and needs, and made himself available to coach him when necessary.What is Cory's boss displaying?

Accepted Answer

A) Consideration 
B) Participation 
C) Management by exception 
D) Intellectual stimulation 
E) Individualized consideration 
A) Consideration 
B) Participation 
C) Management by exception 
D) Intellectual stimulation 
E) Individualized consideration

Question 20

Your organization has just made a number of structural changes that have made the organization flatter, more flexible, and less bureaucratic.As a result, employees will have more autonomy and responsibility in how they perform their jobs.The organization realizes that the style of leadership must now also change but they are not sure how.Describe the type of leadership that you feel will be most effective and explain why.

Accepted Answer

In this kind of an organization, the app

________ occurs when particular individuals exert influence on the goal achievement of others in an organizational context.

A leader who is high on initiating structure can also be high on consideration.

Which theory or model of leadership discussed in the text explicitly involves a decision tree?

Among the top 500 companies in the world, what percent have female CEOs?

The invisible barrier that prevents women from advancing to senior leadership positions in organizations is called a(n)

A recent study found what characteristic of the CEO and top management was related to organizational performance?

An emergent and dynamic team phenomenon whereby leadership roles and influence are distributed among team members is called shared leadership.

The relationship between ethical leadership and employee work outcomes is due to

The phrase "servant leadership" was coined by Bernard Bass.

What are the key dimensions of transformational leadership?

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

Most companies have a system in place for developing global leaders.

Ethical leadership is likely to have the greatest effect on employees when it comes from

What does LMX differentiation refer to?

________ are only a precondition for certain actions that a leader must take to be successful.

You are surprised to discover that your new boss is very concerned about developing a good relationship with you and your co-workers.What does this tell you about his leadership style?

A servant leader is somebody who wants to ________ first and lead second.

Global leadership emphasizes high ethical standards.

Cory thought all bosses were alike until he began a new job and his manager was interested in his concerns and needs, and made himself available to coach him when necessary.What is Cory's boss displaying?

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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Exam 9: Leadership

________ occurs when particular individuals exert influence on the goal achievement of others in an organizational context.

A leader who is high on initiating structure can also be high on consideration.

Which theory or model of leadership discussed in the text explicitly involves a decision tree?

Among the top 500 companies in the world, what percent have female CEOs?

The invisible barrier that prevents women from advancing to senior leadership positions in organizations is called a(n)

A recent study found what characteristic of the CEO and top management was related to organizational performance?

An emergent and dynamic team phenomenon whereby leadership roles and influence are distributed among team members is called shared leadership.

The relationship between ethical leadership and employee work outcomes is due to

The phrase "servant leadership" was coined by Bernard Bass.

What are the key dimensions of transformational leadership?

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

Most companies have a system in place for developing global leaders.

Ethical leadership is likely to have the greatest effect on employees when it comes from

What does LMX differentiation refer to?

________ are only a precondition for certain actions that a leader must take to be successful.

You are surprised to discover that your new boss is very concerned about developing a good relationship with you and your co-workers.What does this tell you about his leadership style?

A servant leader is somebody who wants to ________ first and lead second.

Global leadership emphasizes high ethical standards.

Cory thought all bosses were alike until he began a new job and his manager was interested in his concerns and needs, and made himself available to coach him when necessary.What is Cory's boss displaying?

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