Question 1

Which of the following is an example of task-oriented leader behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Giving time and encouragement 
B) Showing acceptance and compassion 
C) Acknowledging accomplishments 
D) Checking the progress and quality of work 
A) Giving time and encouragement 
B) Showing acceptance and compassion 
C) Acknowledging accomplishments 
D) Checking the progress and quality of work

Question 2

According to the trait approach to leadership, which of the following is categorized as a social characteristic of leaders?

Accepted Answer

A) Optimism 
B) Knowledge 
C) Cooperativeness 
D) Humility 
A) Optimism 
B) Knowledge 
C) Cooperativeness 
D) Humility

Question 3

In the operational leadership role, an executive does not have direct control over people and resources to accomplish results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Consideration describes the extent to which a leader cares about subordinates, respects their ideas and feelings, and establishes mutual trust.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The contingency approach to leadership sought to identify the traits leaders possessed that distinguished them from people who were not leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is an important aspect that should be kept in mind by active leaders?

Accepted Answer

A) Uniform thinking should be encouraged among employees. 
B) Decision making should be avoided if adequate information is not available. 
C) Setbacks have to be managed with a pessimistic mindset. 
D) Competing points of view have to be managed, with some people left unsatisfied. 
A) Uniform thinking should be encouraged among employees. 
B) Decision making should be avoided if adequate information is not available. 
C) Setbacks have to be managed with a pessimistic mindset. 
D) Competing points of view have to be managed, with some people left unsatisfied.

Question 7

A arises from a natural talent that has been supported and reinforced with knowledge and skills.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A arises from a natural talent that...

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of self-confidence?

Accepted Answer

A) It includes being arrogant and prideful. 
B) It causes one to become jaded and pessimistic. 
C) It involves managing competing points of view. 
D) It includes knowing and trusting in oneself. 
A) It includes being arrogant and prideful. 
B) It causes one to become jaded and pessimistic. 
C) It involves managing competing points of view. 
D) It includes knowing and trusting in oneself.

Question 9

The myth of a "complete leader" can cause stress and frustration for leaders and followers, as well as damage to the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A few traits typically considered highly important for leadership are optimism, self-confidence, honesty and integrity, and drive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of individualized leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) It holds that leadership is a series of dyads or a series of two-person interactions. 
B) It assumes that a leader adopts a general leadership style that is used with all group members. 
C) It is based on the notion that leaders should not develop relationships with subordinates. 
D) It is against the concept of exchange, what each party gives to and receives from the other. 
A) It holds that leadership is a series of dyads or a series of two-person interactions. 
B) It assumes that a leader adopts a general leadership style that is used with all group members. 
C) It is based on the notion that leaders should not develop relationships with subordinates. 
D) It is against the concept of exchange, what each party gives to and receives from the other.

Question 12

The third phase of research in the development of the individualized leadership theory:

Accepted Answer

A) evaluated characteristics of the leader-member exchange relationship by exploring communication frequency and value agreement. 
B) focused on whether leaders could develop positive relationships with a large number of followers. 
C) argues for the importance of the dyad formed by a leader with each member of the group. 
D) included the awareness of a relationship between a leader and each individual rather than between a leader and a group of followers. 
A) evaluated characteristics of the leader-member exchange relationship by exploring communication frequency and value agreement. 
B) focused on whether leaders could develop positive relationships with a large number of followers. 
C) argues for the importance of the dyad formed by a leader with each member of the group. 
D) included the awareness of a relationship between a leader and each individual rather than between a leader and a group of followers.

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of initiating structure behavior ofleaders?

Accepted Answer

A) Showing appreciation 
B) Directing tasks 
C) Seeking input from subordinates 
D) Listening carefully to problems 
A) Showing appreciation 
B) Directing tasks 
C) Seeking input from subordinates 
D) Listening carefully to problems

Question 14

People in organizations rise to the top because they:

Accepted Answer

A) refrain from creating hopes that things will tum out well. 
B) have the ability to identity problems. 
C) can instill in others a sense of hope for the future. 
D) are always cautious when interpreting situations. 
A) refrain from creating hopes that things will tum out well. 
B) have the ability to identity problems. 
C) can instill in others a sense of hope for the future. 
D) are always cautious when interpreting situations.

Question 15

The , a type ofleadership role, is the closest to a traditional, vertically oriented management role, where an executive has direct control over people and resources to accomplish results.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The , a type ofleadership role, is...

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true of entrepreneurial leaders?

Accepted Answer

A) They stay away from risks and are unwilling to stretch themselves. 
B) They refrain from taking up new opportunities. 
C) They are concerned wi1hrnaintaining1hestatus quo. 
D) They tend to be persistenindepen andactionoriented. 
A) They stay away from risks and are unwilling to stretch themselves. 
B) They refrain from taking up new opportunities. 
C) They are concerned wi1hrnaintaining1hestatus quo. 
D) They tend to be persistenindepen andactionoriented.

Question 17

Setting performance expectations is an example of leader behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Setting performance expectations is an example of...

Question 18

In the context of the trait approach to leadership, the diversity of traits that effective leaders possess indicates that:

Accepted Answer

A) leadership includes grasping diverse points of view and leaving everybody satisfied. 
B) leadership ability is not a genetic endowment. 
C) leadership ability cannot be acquired without a complete set of skills. 
D) leadership includes being prideful and arrogant. 
A) leadership includes grasping diverse points of view and leaving everybody satisfied. 
B) leadership ability is not a genetic endowment. 
C) leadership ability cannot be acquired without a complete set of skills. 
D) leadership includes being prideful and arrogant.

Question 19

The first stage of research in the area of individualized leadership explored whether leaders could intentionally develop partnerships with each group member.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of entrepreneurship?

Accepted Answer

A) Entrepreneurship advocates dependence as the key to effective leadership. 
B) Leaders with entrepreneurial traits are dependent on others for making decisions. 
C) Entrepreneurship involves maintaining the status quo for established organizations. 
D) Leaders with entrepreneurial traits exist within established organizations. 
A) Entrepreneurship advocates dependence as the key to effective leadership. 
B) Leaders with entrepreneurial traits are dependent on others for making decisions. 
C) Entrepreneurship involves maintaining the status quo for established organizations. 
D) Leaders with entrepreneurial traits exist within established organizations.

Which of the following is an example of task-oriented leader behavior?

According to the trait approach to leadership, which of the following is categorized as a social characteristic of leaders?

In the operational leadership role, an executive does not have direct control over people and resources to accomplish results.

Consideration describes the extent to which a leader cares about subordinates, respects their ideas and feelings, and establishes mutual trust.

The contingency approach to leadership sought to identify the traits leaders possessed that distinguished them from people who were not leaders.

Which of the following is an important aspect that should be kept in mind by active leaders?

A arises from a natural talent that has been supported and reinforced with knowledge and skills.

Which of the following statements is true of self-confidence?

The myth of a "complete leader" can cause stress and frustration for leaders and followers, as well as damage to the organization.

A few traits typically considered highly important for leadership are optimism, self-confidence, honesty and integrity, and drive.

Which of the following statements is true of individualized leadership?

The third phase of research in the development of the individualized leadership theory:

Which of the following is an example of initiating structure behavior ofleaders?

People in organizations rise to the top because they:

The , a type ofleadership role, is the closest to a traditional, vertically oriented management role, where an executive has direct control over people and resources to accomplish results.

Which of the following statements is true of entrepreneurial leaders?

Setting performance expectations is an example of leader behavior.

In the context of the trait approach to leadership, the diversity of traits that effective leaders possess indicates that:

The first stage of research in the area of individualized leadership explored whether leaders could intentionally develop partnerships with each group member.

Which of the following statements is true of entrepreneurship?

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Contingency Approaches to Leadership

The Leader As an Individual

Leadership Mind and Heart

Courage and Moral Leadership

Followership

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Leadership Communication

Leading Teams

Developing Leadership Diversity

Leadership Power and Influence

Creating Vision and Strategic Direction

Shaping Culture and Values

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Exam 2: Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships

Which of the following is an example of task-oriented leader behavior?

According to the trait approach to leadership, which of the following is categorized as a social characteristic of leaders?

In the operational leadership role, an executive does not have direct control over people and resources to accomplish results.

Consideration describes the extent to which a leader cares about subordinates, respects their ideas and feelings, and establishes mutual trust.

The contingency approach to leadership sought to identify the traits leaders possessed that distinguished them from people who were not leaders.

Which of the following is an important aspect that should be kept in mind by active leaders?

A arises from a natural talent that has been supported and reinforced with knowledge and skills.

Which of the following statements is true of self-confidence?

The myth of a "complete leader" can cause stress and frustration for leaders and followers, as well as damage to the organization.

A few traits typically considered highly important for leadership are optimism, self-confidence, honesty and integrity, and drive.

Which of the following statements is true of individualized leadership?

The third phase of research in the development of the individualized leadership theory:

Which of the following is an example of initiating structure behavior ofleaders?

People in organizations rise to the top because they:

The , a type ofleadership role, is the closest to a traditional, vertically oriented management role, where an executive has direct control over people and resources to accomplish results.

Which of the following statements is true of entrepreneurial leaders?

Setting performance expectations is an example of leader behavior.

In the context of the trait approach to leadership, the diversity of traits that effective leaders possess indicates that:

The first stage of research in the area of individualized leadership explored whether leaders could intentionally develop partnerships with each group member.

Which of the following statements is true of entrepreneurship?

What Does It Mean to Be a Leader

Contingency Approaches to Leadership

The Leader As an Individual

Leadership Mind and Heart

Courage and Moral Leadership

Followership

Motivation and Empowerment

Leadership Communication

Leading Teams

Developing Leadership Diversity

Leadership Power and Influence

Creating Vision and Strategic Direction

Shaping Culture and Values

Leading Change

Filters