Question 1

Colleen Farney at TeleTech shows vast knowledge,intelligence,cognitive ability,and keen decisiveness.Which personal characteristic of leadership is she showing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical characteristics 
B)  Intelligence and Ability 
C)  Personality 
D)  Social Characteristics 
E)  Social Background 
A)  Physical characteristics 
B)  Intelligence and Ability 
C)  Personality 
D)  Social Characteristics 
E)  Social Background

Question 2

The ____________________ has the ability to inspire and motivate people to do more than they would normally do,despite obstacles and personal sacrifice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ has the ability to inspire...

Question 3

Peter has the ability to convince others to work toward organizational objectives.This ability is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  motivation. 
B)  leadership. 
C)  commitment. 
D)  a conceptual skill. 
E)  personal agenda. 
A)  motivation. 
B)  leadership. 
C)  commitment. 
D)  a conceptual skill. 
E)  personal agenda.

Question 4

Power that stems from the authority to punish or recommend punishment is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Power that stems from the authority to...

Question 5

Candice uses praise,letters of support,and pats on the back as ways of influencing her subordinate's behaviors.All of these actions are highly valued by the work group.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  coercive power. 
B)  legitimate power. 
C)  reward power. 
D)  expert power. 
E)  referent power. 
A)  coercive power. 
B)  legitimate power. 
C)  reward power. 
D)  expert power. 
E)  referent power.

Question 6

Interactive leadership has been found to be more common among female leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the seven interpersonal influence tactics for leaders.

Accepted Answer

1.Use rational persuasion.
2.Make people

Question 8

Which of the following types of power stems from a leader's special knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reward power 
B)  Referent power 
C)  Legitimate power 
D)  Coercive power 
E)  None of these 
A)  Reward power 
B)  Referent power 
C)  Legitimate power 
D)  Coercive power 
E)  None of these

Question 9

The effective follower exhibits neither critical,independent thinking nor active participation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Level 5 leaders often set their successors up for failure because it will be a testament to their own greatness if the company doesn't perform well without them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The telling style,according to Hersey and Blanchard,is appropriate for followers with moderate readiness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Self-confidence,honesty and integrity,and the desire to lead,are all components of which personal characteristic of leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical characteristics 
B)  Intelligence and Ability 
C)  Personality 
D)  Social Characteristics 
E)  Social Background 
A)  Physical characteristics 
B)  Intelligence and Ability 
C)  Personality 
D)  Social Characteristics 
E)  Social Background

Question 13

Which of the following is a model of leadership that describes the relationship between leadership styles and specific organizational situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contingency approach 
B)  Behavioral approach 
C)  Trait approach 
D)  Organizational approach 
E)  None of these 
A)  Contingency approach 
B)  Behavioral approach 
C)  Trait approach 
D)  Organizational approach 
E)  None of these

Question 14

_______ are natural talents and abilities that have been supported and reinforced with learned knowledge and skills and provide each individual with his or her best tools for accomplishment and satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A)  Strengths 
B)  Traits 
C)  Characteristics 
D)  Abilities 
E)  Leadership tendencies 
A)  Strengths 
B)  Traits 
C)  Characteristics 
D)  Abilities 
E)  Leadership tendencies

Question 15

According to Hersey and Blanchard,____________________ and ____________________ works best for employees with moderate readiness.

Accepted Answer

selling; p

Question 16

Researchers at the Ohio State University identified two major behaviors called

Accepted Answer

A)  commitment and consideration. 
B)  commitment and initiation. 
C)  consideration and initiating structure. 
D)  initiating structure and commitment. 
E)  consideration and concern for people. 
A)  commitment and consideration. 
B)  commitment and initiation. 
C)  consideration and initiating structure. 
D)  initiating structure and commitment. 
E)  consideration and concern for people.

Question 17

Which of the following refers to group atmosphere and members' attitude toward and acceptance of the leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  Task structure 
B)  Leader relations 
C)  Contingency 
D)  Position power 
E)  Leader-member relations 
A)  Task structure 
B)  Leader relations 
C)  Contingency 
D)  Position power 
E)  Leader-member relations

Question 18

The ability to influence people toward the attainment of goals is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ability to influence people toward the...

Question 19

Charismatic leaders typically have a strong vision for the future and they can motivate others to help realize it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Effective leaders develop networks of allies; people who can help the leader accomplish his or her goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Colleen Farney at TeleTech shows vast knowledge,intelligence,cognitive ability,and keen decisiveness.Which personal characteristic of leadership is she showing?

The ____________________ has the ability to inspire and motivate people to do more than they would normally do,despite obstacles and personal sacrifice.

Peter has the ability to convince others to work toward organizational objectives.This ability is known as

Power that stems from the authority to punish or recommend punishment is called ____________________.

Candice uses praise,letters of support,and pats on the back as ways of influencing her subordinate's behaviors.All of these actions are highly valued by the work group.This is an example of

Interactive leadership has been found to be more common among female leaders.

Describe the seven interpersonal influence tactics for leaders.

Which of the following types of power stems from a leader's special knowledge?

The effective follower exhibits neither critical,independent thinking nor active participation.

Level 5 leaders often set their successors up for failure because it will be a testament to their own greatness if the company doesn't perform well without them.

The telling style,according to Hersey and Blanchard,is appropriate for followers with moderate readiness.

Self-confidence,honesty and integrity,and the desire to lead,are all components of which personal characteristic of leaders?

Which of the following is a model of leadership that describes the relationship between leadership styles and specific organizational situations?

_______ are natural talents and abilities that have been supported and reinforced with learned knowledge and skills and provide each individual with his or her best tools for accomplishment and satisfaction.

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

Researchers at the Ohio State University identified two major behaviors called

Which of the following refers to group atmosphere and members' attitude toward and acceptance of the leader?

The ability to influence people toward the attainment of goals is known as ____________________.

Charismatic leaders typically have a strong vision for the future and they can motivate others to help realize it.

Effective leaders develop networks of allies; people who can help the leader accomplish his or her goals.

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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Exam 11: Leadership

Colleen Farney at TeleTech shows vast knowledge,intelligence,cognitive ability,and keen decisiveness.Which personal characteristic of leadership is she showing?

The ____________________ has the ability to inspire and motivate people to do more than they would normally do,despite obstacles and personal sacrifice.

Peter has the ability to convince others to work toward organizational objectives.This ability is known as

Power that stems from the authority to punish or recommend punishment is called ____________________.

Candice uses praise,letters of support,and pats on the back as ways of influencing her subordinate's behaviors.All of these actions are highly valued by the work group.This is an example of

Interactive leadership has been found to be more common among female leaders.

Describe the seven interpersonal influence tactics for leaders.

Which of the following types of power stems from a leader's special knowledge?

The effective follower exhibits neither critical,independent thinking nor active participation.

Level 5 leaders often set their successors up for failure because it will be a testament to their own greatness if the company doesn't perform well without them.

The telling style,according to Hersey and Blanchard,is appropriate for followers with moderate readiness.

Self-confidence,honesty and integrity,and the desire to lead,are all components of which personal characteristic of leaders?

Which of the following is a model of leadership that describes the relationship between leadership styles and specific organizational situations?

_______ are natural talents and abilities that have been supported and reinforced with learned knowledge and skills and provide each individual with his or her best tools for accomplishment and satisfaction.

According to Hersey and Blanchard,____________________ and ____________________ works best for employees with moderate readiness.

Researchers at the Ohio State University identified two major behaviors called

Which of the following refers to group atmosphere and members' attitude toward and acceptance of the leader?

The ability to influence people toward the attainment of goals is known as ____________________.

Charismatic leaders typically have a strong vision for the future and they can motivate others to help realize it.

Effective leaders develop networks of allies; people who can help the leader accomplish his or her goals.

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

Filters

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