Question 1

The eclectic approach to leadership theory, which utilizes and combines insights from previous approaches, is:

Accepted Answer

A)  impossible, as developments in management theory successively nullify one another. 
B)  called the integrative leadership theory paradigm. 
C)  considered too cumbersome for both practice and research. 
D)  impractical on the group level of analysis. 
A)  impossible, as developments in management theory successively nullify one another. 
B)  called the integrative leadership theory paradigm. 
C)  considered too cumbersome for both practice and research. 
D)  impractical on the group level of analysis.

Question 2

The ____ level of analysis can also be called the dyadic process.

Accepted Answer

A)  group 
B)  individual 
C)  organizational 
D)  none of the answers are correct 
A)  group 
B)  individual 
C)  organizational 
D)  none of the answers are correct

Question 3

Describe the major similarity and difference between the trait and behavioral leadership theories.

Accepted Answer

The similarity between the trait and beh

Question 4

Why is leadership important?

Accepted Answer

A few reasons why leadership is so impor

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding managers and leaders is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leaders are concerned with stability. 
B)  Managers focus on doing things right. 
C)  Leaders place great concern on innovation and change. 
D)  Managers are concerned with the best way to get the job done. 
A)  Leaders are concerned with stability. 
B)  Managers focus on doing things right. 
C)  Leaders place great concern on innovation and change. 
D)  Managers are concerned with the best way to get the job done.

Question 6

The speaker at a Rotary Club meeting asked for a PowerPoint setup. However, it is not set up. The president of the Rotary Club is dealing with this mishap. Identify the behavior by its leadership role.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The speaker at a Rotary Club meeting...

Question 7

Levels of analysis constitute:

Accepted Answer

A)  a useful way of classifying leadership theory. 
B)  the most common approach to problem solving in organizations. 
C)  Frederick Taylor's most lasting contribution to management theory. 
D)  none of the answers are correct 
A)  a useful way of classifying leadership theory. 
B)  the most common approach to problem solving in organizations. 
C)  Frederick Taylor's most lasting contribution to management theory. 
D)  none of the answers are correct

Question 8

Figurehead is an interpersonal role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Leaders are born, not made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe the major similarity and difference between the trait and behavioral leadership theories.

Accepted Answer

The similarity between the trait and beh

Question 11

Based on the definition of leadership, leaders only influence followers because followers cannot influence leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Research on trait theory has

Accepted Answer

A)  Identified a list of traits that guarantee leadership success. 
B)  Not identified a list of traits that guarantee leadership success. 
C)  Identified a list of behaviors that guarantee leadership success. 
D)  Identified a list of combinations of traits, behaviors, and situations that insure leadership success. 
E)  Identified a list of situational conditions which encourage leadership success. 
A)  Identified a list of traits that guarantee leadership success. 
B)  Not identified a list of traits that guarantee leadership success. 
C)  Identified a list of behaviors that guarantee leadership success. 
D)  Identified a list of combinations of traits, behaviors, and situations that insure leadership success. 
E)  Identified a list of situational conditions which encourage leadership success.

Question 13

According to a survey of recruiters, the three most important attributes that they seek are

Accepted Answer

A)  Communication and interpersonal skills 
B)  Ability to work well in a team. 
C)  Analytical and problem-solving skills 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Communication and interpersonal skills 
B)  Ability to work well in a team. 
C)  Analytical and problem-solving skills 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

A successful sales manager was promoted to being CEO of a large conglomerate. Shortly afterward, the manager decided that her style of leadership was inappropriate, and altered the way that she practiced leading. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  contingency leadership. 
B)  performing the figurehead role. 
C)  organizational learning. 
D)  none of the answers are correct 
A)  contingency leadership. 
B)  performing the figurehead role. 
C)  organizational learning. 
D)  none of the answers are correct

Question 15

The manager is conducting an interview to be published in the newspaper. Identify the behavior by its leadership role.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The manager is conducting an interview to...

Question 16

Of the three managerial leadership skills that all leaders need to be successful and middle-level managers in an organization need to have a balanced need for all three skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of Mintzberg's interpersonal leadership roles?

Accepted Answer

A)  figurehead 
B)  entrepreneur 
C)  leader 
D)  liaison 
A)  figurehead 
B)  entrepreneur 
C)  leader 
D)  liaison

Question 18

Do managers where you work(ed) treat their employees as valuable assets? Explain.

Accepted Answer

In my experience, the managers where I w

Question 19

The three levels of analysis of leadership theory include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  individual. 
B)  group. 
C)  behavioral. 
D)  organizational. 
A)  individual. 
B)  group. 
C)  behavioral. 
D)  organizational.

Question 20

Explain the interrelationships among the levels of leadership analysis.

Accepted Answer

The three levels of leadership analysis

The eclectic approach to leadership theory, which utilizes and combines insights from previous approaches, is:

The ____ level of analysis can also be called the dyadic process.

Describe the major similarity and difference between the trait and behavioral leadership theories.

Why is leadership important?

Which of the following statements regarding managers and leaders is NOT true?

The speaker at a Rotary Club meeting asked for a PowerPoint setup. However, it is not set up. The president of the Rotary Club is dealing with this mishap. Identify the behavior by its leadership role.

Levels of analysis constitute:

Figurehead is an interpersonal role.

Leaders are born, not made.

Describe the major similarity and difference between the trait and behavioral leadership theories.

Based on the definition of leadership, leaders only influence followers because followers cannot influence leaders.

Research on trait theory has

According to a survey of recruiters, the three most important attributes that they seek are

A successful sales manager was promoted to being CEO of a large conglomerate. Shortly afterward, the manager decided that her style of leadership was inappropriate, and altered the way that she practiced leading. This is an example of:

The manager is conducting an interview to be published in the newspaper. Identify the behavior by its leadership role.

Of the three managerial leadership skills that all leaders need to be successful and middle-level managers in an organization need to have a balanced need for all three skills.

Which of the following is NOT one of Mintzberg's interpersonal leadership roles?

Do managers where you work(ed) treat their employees as valuable assets? Explain.

The three levels of analysis of leadership theory include all of the following EXCEPT:

Explain the interrelationships among the levels of leadership analysis.

Leadership Ethics and Traits

Leadership Motivation and Behavior

Contingency Theories in Leadership

Influencing: Politics, Power, Negotiation, and Networking

Coaching, Communication, and Conflict Skills

Follower-ship and Leader Member Exchange

Self-Managed Teams and Team Leadership

Transformational and Charismatic Leadership

Leadership of Ethics, Diversity, and Culture

Change Management and Strategic Leadership

The Learning Organization and Crisis Leadership

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Exam 1: Who Is a Leader

The eclectic approach to leadership theory, which utilizes and combines insights from previous approaches, is:

The ____ level of analysis can also be called the dyadic process.

Describe the major similarity and difference between the trait and behavioral leadership theories.

Why is leadership important?

Which of the following statements regarding managers and leaders is NOT true?

The speaker at a Rotary Club meeting asked for a PowerPoint setup. However, it is not set up. The president of the Rotary Club is dealing with this mishap. Identify the behavior by its leadership role.

Levels of analysis constitute:

Figurehead is an interpersonal role.

Leaders are born, not made.

Describe the major similarity and difference between the trait and behavioral leadership theories.

Based on the definition of leadership, leaders only influence followers because followers cannot influence leaders.

Research on trait theory has

According to a survey of recruiters, the three most important attributes that they seek are

A successful sales manager was promoted to being CEO of a large conglomerate. Shortly afterward, the manager decided that her style of leadership was inappropriate, and altered the way that she practiced leading. This is an example of:

The manager is conducting an interview to be published in the newspaper. Identify the behavior by its leadership role.

Of the three managerial leadership skills that all leaders need to be successful and middle-level managers in an organization need to have a balanced need for all three skills.

Which of the following is NOT one of Mintzberg's interpersonal leadership roles?

Do managers where you work(ed) treat their employees as valuable assets? Explain.

The three levels of analysis of leadership theory include all of the following EXCEPT:

Explain the interrelationships among the levels of leadership analysis.

Leadership Ethics and Traits

Leadership Motivation and Behavior

Contingency Theories in Leadership

Influencing: Politics, Power, Negotiation, and Networking

Coaching, Communication, and Conflict Skills

Follower-ship and Leader Member Exchange

Self-Managed Teams and Team Leadership

Transformational and Charismatic Leadership

Leadership of Ethics, Diversity, and Culture

Change Management and Strategic Leadership

The Learning Organization and Crisis Leadership

Filters