Question 1

Which of the following is the power coming from a formal management position in the organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Referent power 
B)  Coercive power 
C)  Reward power 
D)  Legitimate power 
E)  Expert power 
A)  Referent power 
B)  Coercive power 
C)  Reward power 
D)  Legitimate power 
E)  Expert power

Question 2

Research indicates people rate leaders as "more effective" when they are perceived to use one influence tactic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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 4

Differentiate between a substitute and a neutralizer.

Accepted Answer

A substitute is a situational variable t

Question 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An active follower is characterized by a need for constant supervision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

A model of leadership that describes the relationship between leadership styles and specific organizational situations is called a(n) _____ approach.

Accepted Answer

contingenc

Question 10

The highest level in a hierarchy of manager capabilities refers to level 5 leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Some of the key characteristics associated with charismatic leaders include:

Accepted Answer

A)  visionary skills. 
B)  communication skills. 
C)  motivation skills. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  visionary skills. 
B)  communication skills. 
C)  motivation skills. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these.

Question 12

Which of these, according to the leadership grid, is a 1,9 management style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Team Management 
B)  Country Club Management 
C)  Middle of the Road Management 
D)  Impoverished Management 
E)  Authority-Compliance 
A)  Team Management 
B)  Country Club Management 
C)  Middle of the Road Management 
D)  Impoverished Management 
E)  Authority-Compliance

Question 13

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 14

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 15

List the two dimensions used in Blake and Mouton's Leadership Grid.

Accepted Answer

The two dimensions a

Question 16

The alienated follower is a person who is an independent, critical thinker but is passive in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All of the following are major approaches to leadership EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Level 5 leadership. 
B)  Servant leadership. 
C)  Authentic leadership. 
D)  Progressive leadership. 
E)  Interactive leadership. 
A)  Level 5 leadership. 
B)  Servant leadership. 
C)  Authentic leadership. 
D)  Progressive leadership. 
E)  Interactive leadership.

Question 18

A(n) _____ for leadership makes the leadership style unnecessary or redundant.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ for leadership makes the leadership...

Question 19

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 20

Situational theory model focuses a great deal on the characteristics of followers, not those of the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is the power coming from a formal management position in the organization?

Research indicates people rate leaders as "more effective" when they are perceived to use one influence tactic.

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.

Differentiate between a substitute and a neutralizer.

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.

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

An active follower is characterized by a need for constant supervision.

Charismatic leaders are often _____ than transactional leaders.

A model of leadership that describes the relationship between leadership styles and specific organizational situations is called a(n) _____ approach.

The highest level in a hierarchy of manager capabilities refers to level 5 leadership.

Some of the key characteristics associated with charismatic leaders include:

Which of these, according to the leadership grid, is a 1,9 management style?

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

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

List the two dimensions used in Blake and Mouton's Leadership Grid.

The alienated follower is a person who is an independent, critical thinker but is passive in the organization.

All of the following are major approaches to leadership EXCEPT:

A(n) _____ for leadership makes the leadership style unnecessary or redundant.

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

Situational theory model focuses a great deal on the characteristics of followers, not those of the situation.

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Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start Ups and New Ventures

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Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resource

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

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Exam 15: Leadership

Which of the following is the power coming from a formal management position in the organization?

Research indicates people rate leaders as "more effective" when they are perceived to use one influence tactic.

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.

Differentiate between a substitute and a neutralizer.

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.

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

An active follower is characterized by a need for constant supervision.

Charismatic leaders are often _____ than transactional leaders.

A model of leadership that describes the relationship between leadership styles and specific organizational situations is called a(n) _____ approach.

The highest level in a hierarchy of manager capabilities refers to level 5 leadership.

Some of the key characteristics associated with charismatic leaders include:

Which of these, according to the leadership grid, is a 1,9 management style?

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

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

List the two dimensions used in Blake and Mouton's Leadership Grid.

The alienated follower is a person who is an independent, critical thinker but is passive in the organization.

All of the following are major approaches to leadership EXCEPT:

A(n) _____ for leadership makes the leadership style unnecessary or redundant.

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

Situational theory model focuses a great deal on the characteristics of followers, not those of the situation.

The World of Innovative Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start Ups and New Ventures

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resource

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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