Question 1

A manager working in the U.S.will see a high level of collectivism among workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The first step in rational decision making is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  understanding who will make the decision 
B)  recognizing that a decision is necessary 
C)  identifying alternatives to the problem 
D)  choosing an alternative 
A)  understanding who will make the decision 
B)  recognizing that a decision is necessary 
C)  identifying alternatives to the problem 
D)  choosing an alternative

Question 3

Which statement is FALSE regarding gender and leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Theories regarding gender and leadership are not well-proven. 
B)  Most leadership theories and studies have focused on males. 
C)  Much more work needs to be done in order to better understand the dynamics of gender and leadership. 
D)  Men tend to be more democratic in decision making. 
A)  Theories regarding gender and leadership are not well-proven. 
B)  Most leadership theories and studies have focused on males. 
C)  Much more work needs to be done in order to better understand the dynamics of gender and leadership. 
D)  Men tend to be more democratic in decision making.

Question 4

Carol took over a stagnant firm.She will rely largely on her ________ in turning the firm around.

Accepted Answer

A)  transformational skills 
B)  transactional skills 
C)  authority 
D)  leadership neutralizers 
A)  transformational skills 
B)  transactional skills 
C)  authority 
D)  leadership neutralizers

Question 5

What is mentoring?

Accepted Answer

Mentoring allows an individual

Question 6

In selecting an alternative when making a decision,what should decision-makers keep in mind?

Accepted Answer

A)  Finding multiple acceptable alternatives is neither possible nor efficient. 
B)  Selecting one alternative and rejecting all others will be the decision-maker's main objective. 
C)  Selecting one alternative and rejecting all others might not be necessary. 
D)  Selecting alternatives is a quick process. 
A)  Finding multiple acceptable alternatives is neither possible nor efficient. 
B)  Selecting one alternative and rejecting all others will be the decision-maker's main objective. 
C)  Selecting one alternative and rejecting all others might not be necessary. 
D)  Selecting alternatives is a quick process.

Question 7

Leadership ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  refers to a manager choosing one alternative from among several options 
B)  refers to both processes and behaviors used by someone to motivate, inspire, and influence the behavior of others 
C)  means the same thing as management 
D)  focuses on outlining procedures, creating structure, monitoring results, and working toward tangible outcomes 
A)  refers to a manager choosing one alternative from among several options 
B)  refers to both processes and behaviors used by someone to motivate, inspire, and influence the behavior of others 
C)  means the same thing as management 
D)  focuses on outlining procedures, creating structure, monitoring results, and working toward tangible outcomes

Question 8

Which of the following best defines decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  choosing one alternative from among several 
B)  analyzing the environment 
C)  reducing risk 
D)  avoiding escalation of commitment 
A)  choosing one alternative from among several 
B)  analyzing the environment 
C)  reducing risk 
D)  avoiding escalation of commitment

Question 9

Transactional leadership most often involves ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the creation of a vision to guide change 
B)  transformational leadership 
C)  routine activities 
D)  recognizing the need for change 
A)  the creation of a vision to guide change 
B)  transformational leadership 
C)  routine activities 
D)  recognizing the need for change

Question 10

To be an effective strategic leader,a manager needs to have an understanding of the organization's ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  history 
B)  strengths and weaknesses 
C)  culture 
D)  all of the above 
A)  history 
B)  strengths and weaknesses 
C)  culture 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

The earliest research on leadership focused on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  leadership behaviors 
B)  leadership traits 
C)  leadership situations 
D)  gender differences 
A)  leadership behaviors 
B)  leadership traits 
C)  leadership situations 
D)  gender differences

Question 12

A ________ is an informal alliance of individuals or groups formed to achieve a common goal.

Accepted Answer

A)  cohort 
B)  cartel 
C)  compound 
D)  coalition 
A)  cohort 
B)  cartel 
C)  compound 
D)  coalition

Question 13

Would Jobs agree that his success has been situational? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Jobs agrees that organizations need a "g

Question 14

The ________ approach to leadership assumes that appropriate leader behavior varies from one situation to another.

Accepted Answer

A)  situational 
B)  trait 
C)  motivation 
D)  charismatic 
A)  situational 
B)  trait 
C)  motivation 
D)  charismatic

Question 15

Why is there greater emphasis placed on managers' ethical standards now than ever before?

Accepted Answer

Corporate scandals at Enron,Bo

Question 16

If an implemented alternative appears to not be working,what can managers do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managers can use other alternatives. 
B)  Managers can redefine the problem and start over. 
C)  Managers can re-implement the original alternative in a different way. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Managers can use other alternatives. 
B)  Managers can redefine the problem and start over. 
C)  Managers can re-implement the original alternative in a different way. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 17

Women tend to be more democratic in making decisions,whereas men tend to be more autocratic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to details outlined in the scenario,does Jobs predominantly exercise task-focused or employee-focused leader behavior? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The scenario highlights Jobs' ability to

Question 19

Short Case Scenario 9-1
Mary Sutton was promoted to supervisor of the highly productive first-shift employees at Calder Enterprises. Though her predecessor, Myron Hart, was very autocratic in his leadership style, Mary felt she could accomplish more by taking on a coaching style of leadership. Within the first week, however, she learned that the cohesion among the first-shift employees was so strong that she hesitated to introduce any changes for fear that they would be ignored. Further, as time progressed, Mary began to observe vast personality differences and dramatic differences in motivation levels among her employees.
-Based on Mary's feelings about the job within her first week,does her job call for effective leadership,effective management,or both?

Accepted Answer

Management in conjunction with leadershi

Question 20

Sally bought stock in ABC Company in hopes of making a profit.The stock's price steadily continued to drop.Sally did not sell it.What does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  risk propensity 
B)  escalation of commitment 
C)  intuition 
D)  perception 
A)  risk propensity 
B)  escalation of commitment 
C)  intuition 
D)  perception

A manager working in the U.S.will see a high level of collectivism among workers.

The first step in rational decision making is ________.

Which statement is FALSE regarding gender and leadership?

Carol took over a stagnant firm.She will rely largely on her ________ in turning the firm around.

What is mentoring?

In selecting an alternative when making a decision,what should decision-makers keep in mind?

Leadership ________.

Which of the following best defines decision making?

Transactional leadership most often involves ________.

To be an effective strategic leader,a manager needs to have an understanding of the organization's ________.

The earliest research on leadership focused on ________.

A ________ is an informal alliance of individuals or groups formed to achieve a common goal.

Would Jobs agree that his success has been situational? Explain.

The ________ approach to leadership assumes that appropriate leader behavior varies from one situation to another.

Why is there greater emphasis placed on managers' ethical standards now than ever before?

If an implemented alternative appears to not be working,what can managers do?

Women tend to be more democratic in making decisions,whereas men tend to be more autocratic.

According to details outlined in the scenario,does Jobs predominantly exercise task-focused or employee-focused leader behavior? Explain.

Sally bought stock in ABC Company in hopes of making a profit.The stock's price steadily continued to drop.Sally did not sell it.What does this illustrate?

The U.S.Business Environment

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

The Global Context of Business

Business Management

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Pricing, Distributing, and Promoting Products

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Money and Banking

Managing Finances

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Exam 9: Leadership and Decision Making

A manager working in the U.S.will see a high level of collectivism among workers.

The first step in rational decision making is ________.

Which statement is FALSE regarding gender and leadership?

Carol took over a stagnant firm.She will rely largely on her ________ in turning the firm around.

What is mentoring?

In selecting an alternative when making a decision,what should decision-makers keep in mind?

Leadership ________.

Which of the following best defines decision making?

Transactional leadership most often involves ________.

To be an effective strategic leader,a manager needs to have an understanding of the organization's ________.

The earliest research on leadership focused on ________.

A ________ is an informal alliance of individuals or groups formed to achieve a common goal.

Would Jobs agree that his success has been situational? Explain.

The ________ approach to leadership assumes that appropriate leader behavior varies from one situation to another.

Why is there greater emphasis placed on managers' ethical standards now than ever before?

If an implemented alternative appears to not be working,what can managers do?

Women tend to be more democratic in making decisions,whereas men tend to be more autocratic.

According to details outlined in the scenario,does Jobs predominantly exercise task-focused or employee-focused leader behavior? Explain.

Sally bought stock in ABC Company in hopes of making a profit.The stock's price steadily continued to drop.Sally did not sell it.What does this illustrate?

The U.S.Business Environment

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

The Global Context of Business

Business Management

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Pricing, Distributing, and Promoting Products

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Money and Banking

Managing Finances

Filters