Exam 4: the Leader as an Individual

Instrumental values are beliefs about the types of behavior appropriate for reaching goals.

____________________ is an approach that considers not only a person's preference for right-brained versus left-brained thinking, but also conceptual versus experiential thinking; identifies four quadrants of the brain related to different thinking styles.

A trait that is closely related to authoritarianism is:

Different types of personalities and thinking styles might be better suited to different types of leadership roles.

Perceptional distortion, errors in perceptual judgment, include all EXCEPT:

The assumption that people are basically laze and motivated to work and that they have a natural tendency to avoid responsibility is called ____________________.

A leader who is achievement oriented might assume that subordinates are also achievement oriented. This perceptual distortion is called:

Knowledge of individual differences gives leaders valuable insights into their own behavior as well as followers and offers a framework to diagnose a situation.

Perceptual defense is the tendency of perceivers to protect themselves against ideas, objects, or people that are threatening.

Security, a comfortable life, and good health are examples of:

The Big Five personality dimensions include extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, and openness to experience.

What is the importance of the "whole brain" concept?

____________________ are fundamental beliefs that an individual considers to be important, that are relatively stable over time, and that have an impact on attitudes and behavior.

Personal values affect how leaders perceive all EXCEPT:

Cognitive style refers to all EXCEPT:

The process people use to make sense out of their surroundings by selecting, organizing, and interpreting information is called:

The degree to which a person has a broad range of interests and is imaginative, creative, and willing to consider new ideas is called:

Four quadrants of the brain are related to different thinking styles. This model is called:

Factors that influence whether an attribution will be external or internal do NOT include:

Success as a leader involves more than mastering the knowledge and skills of a particular job. A leader's personality, values and attitudes, and thinking style also play a role. Discuss.