Question 1

Most people feel a sense of obligation to give something back in return for a favor. This principle for asserting leader influence is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask for what you want. 
B)  Rely on the rule of reciprocity. 
C)  Extend formal authority with expertise and credibility. 
D)  Develp allies. 
A)  Ask for what you want. 
B)  Rely on the rule of reciprocity. 
C)  Extend formal authority with expertise and credibility. 
D)  Develp allies.

Question 2

Personalized leaders exercise power in the service of higher goals that will benefit others and the organization as a whole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Charismatic leadership instills both awe and submission in followers, whereas transformational leadership seeks to increase the engagement of followers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

This frame views the organization as a rational system and strives for clarity of direction and control of results.

Accepted Answer

A)  political frame 
B)  structural frame 
C)  human resource frame 
D)  symbolic frame 
A)  political frame 
B)  structural frame 
C)  human resource frame 
D)  symbolic frame

Question 5

Coalitional leaders do all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  develop relationships outside the organization. 
B)  develop relationships with a broad network of people. 
C)  maintain the same behavior for each situation. 
D)  understand patterns of influence in the organization. 
A)  develop relationships outside the organization. 
B)  develop relationships with a broad network of people. 
C)  maintain the same behavior for each situation. 
D)  understand patterns of influence in the organization.

Question 6

Ethics officers are powerful because they help reduce uncertainty for top leaders concerning ethical lapses. This example shows that dependency is related to:

Accepted Answer

A)  control over resources. 
B)  transactional leadership. 
C)  coercive power. 
D)  socialized leadership. 
A)  control over resources. 
B)  transactional leadership. 
C)  coercive power. 
D)  socialized leadership.

Question 7

____________________ is a leader frame of reference that places emphasis on planning, setting goals, and clarifying expectations as a way to provide order, efficiency, and stability.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a leader frame of reference...

Question 8

The____________views organizations as arenas of ongoing conflict or tension over the allocation of scarce resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  political frame 
B)  human resource frame 
C)  structural frame 
D)  symbolic frame 
A)  political frame 
B)  human resource frame 
C)  structural frame 
D)  symbolic frame

Question 9

Responses to the use of power include compliance, ____________________, and commitment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Responses to the use of power include...

Question 10

At the World Bank, Paul Wolfowitz tried to wield power without building the necessary relationships he needed to assert influence. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  coalitional leadership. 
B)  not understanding political tactics to assert influence. 
C)  the symbolic frame. 
D)  understanding political tactics to assert influence. 
A)  coalitional leadership. 
B)  not understanding political tactics to assert influence. 
C)  the symbolic frame. 
D)  understanding political tactics to assert influence.

Question 11

Personalized leaders are all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  non-egalitarian. 
B)  exploitative. 
C)  self-aggrandizing. 
D)  empowering. 
A)  non-egalitarian. 
B)  exploitative. 
C)  self-aggrandizing. 
D)  empowering.

Question 12

Identifying and placing in key positions people who are sympathetic to the desire outcomes of the leader is not a tactic for asserting influence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A specific area in which the unethical use of power is of increasing concern for organizations is sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

____________________ is authority granted from a formal position.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is authority granted from a formal...

Question 15

____________power includes expert power and referent power, which are based on personal characteristics and interpersonal relationships.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hard 
B)  Socialized 
C)  Soft 
D)  Personalized 
A)  Hard 
B)  Socialized 
C)  Soft 
D)  Personalized

Question 16

____________________ involves activities to acquire, develop, and use power and other resources to obtain desired future outcomes when there is uncertainty or disagreement about changes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ involves activities to acquire, develop, and...

Question 17

Noncharismatic leaders do all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  try to maintain the status quo. 
B)  use rewards to influence others. 
C)  use available means to achieve goals. 
D)  use unconventional means to transcend the existing order. 
A)  try to maintain the status quo. 
B)  use rewards to influence others. 
C)  use available means to achieve goals. 
D)  use unconventional means to transcend the existing order.

Question 18

When unemployment is high, leaders have greater power because people are dependent on the organization for their livelihood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In an organization, an ethical action must meet the following criteria:

Accepted Answer

A)  The action respects the rights of individuals and groups. 
B)  The action increases shareholder wealth. 
C)  The action serves the interest of the CEO. 
D)  The action promotes the self-interest of the employees. 
A)  The action respects the rights of individuals and groups. 
B)  The action increases shareholder wealth. 
C)  The action serves the interest of the CEO. 
D)  The action promotes the self-interest of the employees.

Question 20

A charismatic leader does NOT:

Accepted Answer

A)  create an atmosphere of change. 
B)  maintain the status quo. 
C)  offer an idealized vision. 
D)  incur great personal risk. 
A)  create an atmosphere of change. 
B)  maintain the status quo. 
C)  offer an idealized vision. 
D)  incur great personal risk.

Most people feel a sense of obligation to give something back in return for a favor. This principle for asserting leader influence is:

Personalized leaders exercise power in the service of higher goals that will benefit others and the organization as a whole.

Charismatic leadership instills both awe and submission in followers, whereas transformational leadership seeks to increase the engagement of followers.

This frame views the organization as a rational system and strives for clarity of direction and control of results.

Coalitional leaders do all EXCEPT:

Ethics officers are powerful because they help reduce uncertainty for top leaders concerning ethical lapses. This example shows that dependency is related to:

____________________ is a leader frame of reference that places emphasis on planning, setting goals, and clarifying expectations as a way to provide order, efficiency, and stability.

The____________views organizations as arenas of ongoing conflict or tension over the allocation of scarce resources.

Responses to the use of power include compliance, ____________________, and commitment.

At the World Bank, Paul Wolfowitz tried to wield power without building the necessary relationships he needed to assert influence. This is an example of:

Personalized leaders are all EXCEPT:

Identifying and placing in key positions people who are sympathetic to the desire outcomes of the leader is not a tactic for asserting influence.

A specific area in which the unethical use of power is of increasing concern for organizations is sexual harassment.

____________________ is authority granted from a formal position.

____________power includes expert power and referent power, which are based on personal characteristics and interpersonal relationships.

____________________ involves activities to acquire, develop, and use power and other resources to obtain desired future outcomes when there is uncertainty or disagreement about changes.

Noncharismatic leaders do all EXCEPT:

When unemployment is high, leaders have greater power because people are dependent on the organization for their livelihood.

In an organization, an ethical action must meet the following criteria:

A charismatic leader does NOT:

What Does It Mean to Be a Leader

Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships

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

Creating Vision and Strategic Direction

Shaping Culture and Values

Leading Change

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Exam 12: Leadership Power and Influence

Most people feel a sense of obligation to give something back in return for a favor. This principle for asserting leader influence is:

Personalized leaders exercise power in the service of higher goals that will benefit others and the organization as a whole.

Charismatic leadership instills both awe and submission in followers, whereas transformational leadership seeks to increase the engagement of followers.

This frame views the organization as a rational system and strives for clarity of direction and control of results.

Coalitional leaders do all EXCEPT:

Ethics officers are powerful because they help reduce uncertainty for top leaders concerning ethical lapses. This example shows that dependency is related to:

____________________ is a leader frame of reference that places emphasis on planning, setting goals, and clarifying expectations as a way to provide order, efficiency, and stability.

The____________views organizations as arenas of ongoing conflict or tension over the allocation of scarce resources.

Responses to the use of power include compliance, ____________________, and commitment.

At the World Bank, Paul Wolfowitz tried to wield power without building the necessary relationships he needed to assert influence. This is an example of:

Personalized leaders are all EXCEPT:

Identifying and placing in key positions people who are sympathetic to the desire outcomes of the leader is not a tactic for asserting influence.

A specific area in which the unethical use of power is of increasing concern for organizations is sexual harassment.

____________________ is authority granted from a formal position.

____________power includes expert power and referent power, which are based on personal characteristics and interpersonal relationships.

____________________ involves activities to acquire, develop, and use power and other resources to obtain desired future outcomes when there is uncertainty or disagreement about changes.

Noncharismatic leaders do all EXCEPT:

When unemployment is high, leaders have greater power because people are dependent on the organization for their livelihood.

In an organization, an ethical action must meet the following criteria:

A charismatic leader does NOT:

What Does It Mean to Be a Leader

Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships

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

Creating Vision and Strategic Direction

Shaping Culture and Values

Leading Change

Filters