Exam 15: Leadership

There are some leadership characteristics that are typically specific to female leaders. In a short essay, contrast interactive leadership with that generally exercised by most males. Then explain which approach you think is more effective, and describe the advantages and disadvantages in working for each type of leader.

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Question 41

"A fire that ignites followers" is used to describe which leadership characteristic?

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Question 42

Self-confidence, honesty and integrity, enthusiasm, and the desire to lead, are all intelligence and ability components of personal characteristics of leaders.

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Question 43

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

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Question 44

Interactive leadership means that the leader favors a consensual and collaborative process, and influence derives from relationships rather than position power and formal authority.

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Question 45

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

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Question 46

According to the Leadership Grid, which of the following occurs when efficiency in operations is the dominant orientation?

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Question 47

A leader's suitability to an organization may depend on whether the leader's leadership style is compatible with the organizational situation. Write a short essay that describes different leadership styles and how organizational situations may neutralize or substitute for those leadership characteristics.

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Question 48

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

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Question 49

The pragmatic survivor is a follower who participates actively in the organization but does not use critical thinking skills.

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Question 50

Which of the following refers to the highest level in a hierarchy of manager capabilities?

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Question 51

Rational persuasion is one interpersonal influence tactic available for leaders.

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Question 52

Leadership is reciprocal, according to your text. This means:

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Question 53

In general, research has found a(n) _____ relationship between personal traits and leader success.

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Question 54

_____ 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.

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Question 55

Which of the following characteristics of leaders have been studied?

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Question 56

The leadership grid suggests a two-dimensional leadership theory that measures a leader's concern for people and concern for production.

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Question 57

_____ is the extent to which the leader is task oriented and directs subordinates' work activities toward goal attainment.

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Question 58

Fiedler used all of the following to describe how leaders fit the situation EXCEPT:

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Question 59

Ian does not have much of a relationship with his subordinates. They feel obligated to do as he says because he's the boss. This is an example of:

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"A fire that ignites followers" is used to describe which leadership characteristic?

Self-confidence, honesty and integrity, enthusiasm, and the desire to lead, are all intelligence and ability components of personal characteristics of leaders.

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

Interactive leadership means that the leader favors a consensual and collaborative process, and influence derives from relationships rather than position power and formal authority.

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

According to the Leadership Grid, which of the following occurs when efficiency in operations is the dominant orientation?

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

The pragmatic survivor is a follower who participates actively in the organization but does not use critical thinking skills.

Which of the following refers to the highest level in a hierarchy of manager capabilities?

Rational persuasion is one interpersonal influence tactic available for leaders.

Leadership is reciprocal, according to your text. This means:

In general, research has found a(n) _____ relationship between personal traits and leader success.

_____ 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.

Which of the following characteristics of leaders have been studied?

The leadership grid suggests a two-dimensional leadership theory that measures a leader's concern for people and concern for production.

_____ is the extent to which the leader is task oriented and directs subordinates' work activities toward goal attainment.

Fiedler used all of the following to describe how leaders fit the situation EXCEPT:

Ian does not have much of a relationship with his subordinates. They feel obligated to do as he says because he's the boss. This is an example of:

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