Question 1

A level 3 leader is someone who is able to organize people and resources toward the effective and efficient pursuit of predetermined objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

All of the following are leadership qualities EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  visionary. 
B)  innovative. 
C)  promotes change. 
D)  structured. 
E)  nurtures. 
A)  visionary. 
B)  innovative. 
C)  promotes change. 
D)  structured. 
E)  nurtures.

Question 3

A(n)____ leader works to fulfill subordinated needs and goals as well as to achieve the organization's larger mission.

Accepted Answer

A)  servant 
B)  transactional 
C)  transformational 
D)  charismatic 
E)  interactive 
A)  servant 
B)  transactional 
C)  transformational 
D)  charismatic 
E)  interactive

Question 4

Describe the three situational elements under Fiedler's Contingency Theory that can be described as either favorable or unfavorable.

Accepted Answer

Leader-member relations refers to group

Question 5

Which of the following characteristics of leaders have been studied?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personality traits 
B)  Physical traits 
C)  Social traits 
D)  Work-related traits 
E)  all of these 
A)  Personality traits 
B)  Physical traits 
C)  Social traits 
D)  Work-related traits 
E)  all of these

Question 6

Which of the following is the most frequently used and a highly effective influence strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using rational persuasion 
B)  Rewarding desired behaviors 
C)  Relying on the rule of reciprocity 
D)  Making people like you 
E)  Developing allies 
A)  Using rational persuasion 
B)  Rewarding desired behaviors 
C)  Relying on the rule of reciprocity 
D)  Making people like you 
E)  Developing allies

Question 7

Consideration is the extent to which the leader is task oriented and directs subordinate work activities toward goal attainment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to research,____ typically score higher on social and emotional skills.

Accepted Answer

A)  level 5 leaders 
B)  women 
C)  postheroic leaders 
D)  men 
E)  minorities 
A)  level 5 leaders 
B)  women 
C)  postheroic leaders 
D)  men 
E)  minorities

Question 9

A leader who works to fulfill subordinates' needs and goals as well as to achieve the organization's larger mission is called a servant leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The leader who builds an enduring great organization through a combination of personal humility and professional resolve is a ____ leader.

Accepted Answer

A)  Level 1 
B)  Level 2 
C)  Level 3 
D)  Level 4 
E)  Level 5 
A)  Level 1 
B)  Level 2 
C)  Level 3 
D)  Level 4 
E)  Level 5

Question 11

Megan is a manager at Botell International.She is very friendly and extremely respectful of her subordinate's welfare.She can be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  high in initiating structure. 
B)  low in initiating structure. 
C)  high in consideration. 
D)  a team leader. 
E)  task-oriented manager. 
A)  high in initiating structure. 
B)  low in initiating structure. 
C)  high in consideration. 
D)  a team leader. 
E)  task-oriented manager.

Question 12

Charismatic leaders are often ____ than transactional leaders.

Accepted Answer

A)  less emotional 
B)  more predictable 
C)  less predictable 
D)  more directive 
E)  none of these 
A)  less emotional 
B)  more predictable 
C)  less predictable 
D)  more directive 
E)  none of these

Question 13

____ works best for employees with moderate readiness,according to Hersey and Blanchard.

Accepted Answer

A)  Selling and telling 
B)  Telling and participating 
C)  Selling and participating 
D)  Telling and delegating 
E)  Selling and delegating 
A)  Selling and telling 
B)  Telling and participating 
C)  Selling and participating 
D)  Telling and delegating 
E)  Selling and delegating

Question 14

The type of power that results from the leader's legitimate authority,based upon his or her position within the organization,is called coercive power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An inspirational leader who has the ability to motivate subordinates,through personal transactions,to transcend their normal performance refers to a transactional leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

____ is the ability to influence people toward the attainment of organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Motivation 
B)  Leadership 
C)  Persuasion 
D)  Commitment 
E)  Organizational citizenship 
A)  Motivation 
B)  Leadership 
C)  Persuasion 
D)  Commitment 
E)  Organizational citizenship

Question 17

Use of rational persuasion and making use of higher authority are two commonly used influence tactics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The distinguishing personal characteristics of a leader are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  traits. 
B)  sources of power. 
C)  leadership styles. 
D)  leadership behaviors. 
E)  personal preferences. 
A)  traits. 
B)  sources of power. 
C)  leadership styles. 
D)  leadership behaviors. 
E)  personal preferences.

Question 19

The leader who builds widespread commitment to a clear and compelling vision and stimulates people to high performance is a ____ leader.

Accepted Answer

A)  Level 1 
B)  Level 2 
C)  Level 3 
D)  Level 4 
E)  Level 5 
A)  Level 1 
B)  Level 2 
C)  Level 3 
D)  Level 4 
E)  Level 5

Question 20

____________________ clarify the role and task requirements of subordinates,initiate structure,provide appropriate rewards,and try to be considerate to and meet the social needs of subordinates.

Accepted Answer

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A level 3 leader is someone who is able to organize people and resources toward the effective and efficient pursuit of predetermined objectives.

All of the following are leadership qualities EXCEPT:

A(n)____ leader works to fulfill subordinated needs and goals as well as to achieve the organization's larger mission.

Describe the three situational elements under Fiedler's Contingency Theory that can be described as either favorable or unfavorable.

Which of the following characteristics of leaders have been studied?

Which of the following is the most frequently used and a highly effective influence strategy?

Consideration is the extent to which the leader is task oriented and directs subordinate work activities toward goal attainment.

According to research,____ typically score higher on social and emotional skills.

A leader who works to fulfill subordinates' needs and goals as well as to achieve the organization's larger mission is called a servant leader.

The leader who builds an enduring great organization through a combination of personal humility and professional resolve is a ____ leader.

Megan is a manager at Botell International.She is very friendly and extremely respectful of her subordinate's welfare.She can be described as

Charismatic leaders are often ____ than transactional leaders.

____ works best for employees with moderate readiness,according to Hersey and Blanchard.

The type of power that results from the leader's legitimate authority,based upon his or her position within the organization,is called coercive power.

An inspirational leader who has the ability to motivate subordinates,through personal transactions,to transcend their normal performance refers to a transactional leader.

____ is the ability to influence people toward the attainment of organizational goals.

Use of rational persuasion and making use of higher authority are two commonly used influence tactics.

The distinguishing personal characteristics of a leader are known as

The leader who builds widespread commitment to a clear and compelling vision and stimulates people to high performance is a ____ leader.

____________________ clarify the role and task requirements of subordinates,initiate structure,provide appropriate rewards,and try to be considerate to and meet the social needs of subordinates.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 11: Leadership

A level 3 leader is someone who is able to organize people and resources toward the effective and efficient pursuit of predetermined objectives.

All of the following are leadership qualities EXCEPT:

A(n)____ leader works to fulfill subordinated needs and goals as well as to achieve the organization's larger mission.

Describe the three situational elements under Fiedler's Contingency Theory that can be described as either favorable or unfavorable.

Which of the following characteristics of leaders have been studied?

Which of the following is the most frequently used and a highly effective influence strategy?

Consideration is the extent to which the leader is task oriented and directs subordinate work activities toward goal attainment.

According to research,____ typically score higher on social and emotional skills.

A leader who works to fulfill subordinates' needs and goals as well as to achieve the organization's larger mission is called a servant leader.

The leader who builds an enduring great organization through a combination of personal humility and professional resolve is a ____ leader.

Megan is a manager at Botell International.She is very friendly and extremely respectful of her subordinate's welfare.She can be described as

Charismatic leaders are often ____ than transactional leaders.

____ works best for employees with moderate readiness,according to Hersey and Blanchard.

The type of power that results from the leader's legitimate authority,based upon his or her position within the organization,is called coercive power.

An inspirational leader who has the ability to motivate subordinates,through personal transactions,to transcend their normal performance refers to a transactional leader.

____ is the ability to influence people toward the attainment of organizational goals.

Use of rational persuasion and making use of higher authority are two commonly used influence tactics.

The distinguishing personal characteristics of a leader are known as

The leader who builds widespread commitment to a clear and compelling vision and stimulates people to high performance is a ____ leader.

____________________ clarify the role and task requirements of subordinates,initiate structure,provide appropriate rewards,and try to be considerate to and meet the social needs of subordinates.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Appendix-Managing Human Resources and Diversity

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