Question 1

In earlier studies of leadership, factors such as age, height, weight, and appearance seemed to have everything to do with leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Contingency leadership stipulates that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Group effectiveness is dictated by employee commitment 
B)  Group effectiveness is not affected by the relationship between the styles of leadership 
C)  The contingent group dynamics affect the results achieved by the leader 
D)  The effectiveness of a group is dependent on the relationship between the style of leadership and the degree to which the situation enables the leader to exert influence 
A)  Group effectiveness is dictated by employee commitment 
B)  Group effectiveness is not affected by the relationship between the styles of leadership 
C)  The contingent group dynamics affect the results achieved by the leader 
D)  The effectiveness of a group is dependent on the relationship between the style of leadership and the degree to which the situation enables the leader to exert influence D

Question 3

Compare and contrast managers and leaders. What are the similarities, if any? What are the differences, if any? Discuss, providing relevant examples where appropriate.

Accepted Answer

varies

Question 4

According to Gardner, what type of mind moves beyond self-interest to make decisions based on a sense of social responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disciplined 
B)  Ethical 
C)  Synthesizing 
D)  Respectful 
A)  Disciplined 
B)  Ethical 
C)  Synthesizing 
D)  Respectful

Question 5

Explore what part power plays in leadership. Do different styles of leadership access or use power differently?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explore what part power plays in leadership....

Question 6

The two dimensions in the leadership grid are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Concern for organization and employees 
B)  Concern for production and people 
C)  Concern for people and profits 
D)  Concern for productivity and people 
A)  Concern for organization and employees 
B)  Concern for production and people 
C)  Concern for people and profits 
D)  Concern for productivity and people

Question 7

The successful leader stimulates resonance among those who follow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Leaders establish their credibility through which of the following actions or practices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Challenging the process 
B)  Inspiring a shared vision 
C)  Modeling the way 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Challenging the process 
B)  Inspiring a shared vision 
C)  Modeling the way 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

________ refers to the degree to which the position enables the leader to get others to comply with his or her directions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Position power 
B)  Task structure 
C)  Personal relationships 
D)  Compliance 
A)  Position power 
B)  Task structure 
C)  Personal relationships 
D)  Compliance

Question 10

Which of the following are not characteristics of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  A strong drive for responsibility and task completion 
B)  Creativity and originality in problem solving 
C)  A capacity for absorbing stress 
D)  An untenable positive approach 
A)  A strong drive for responsibility and task completion 
B)  Creativity and originality in problem solving 
C)  A capacity for absorbing stress 
D)  An untenable positive approach

Question 11

Fiedler identified two leadership styles: the __________-oriented leader (who is quite efficient and goal oriented) and the ______________- oriented leader (who derives satisfaction from successful interpersonal relationships).

Accepted Answer

A)  Organization; team 
B)  Task; relationship 
C)  Success; relationship 
D)  Task; social 
A)  Organization; team 
B)  Task; relationship 
C)  Success; relationship 
D)  Task; social

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of emotional intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managing emotions 
B)  Empathy 
C)  The ability to cry 
D)  Handling relationships 
A)  Managing emotions 
B)  Empathy 
C)  The ability to cry 
D)  Handling relationships

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of the nine cultural dimensions comprising the GLOBE model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performance orientation 
B)  Human orientation 
C)  Unassertiveness 
D)  Uncertainty avoidance 
A)  Performance orientation 
B)  Human orientation 
C)  Unassertiveness 
D)  Uncertainty avoidance

Question 14

Describe the Managerial Grid. What types of leaders are represented in each square of the grid?

Accepted Answer

The Managerial Grid, also known as the L

Question 15

The situational model of leadership suggests that the effectiveness of a group is contingent on the relationship between the style of leadership and the degree to which the situation enables the leader to exert influence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The readiness of an individual or a group to perform a specific task depends on the _________ and ________ to perform the task.

Accepted Answer

A)  Aptitude; Readiness 
B)  Facility; Enthusiasm 
C)  Ability; Willingness 
D)  Capacity; Motivation 
A)  Aptitude; Readiness 
B)  Facility; Enthusiasm 
C)  Ability; Willingness 
D)  Capacity; Motivation

Question 17

The psychological relationship between leaders and followers is cut through by tension and the potential for great antagonism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Leaders tended to be more intelligent, more dependable or responsible, and more active in social situations than others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explore the challenges of leading in a diverse organization. Discuss, providing relevant examples where appropriate.

Accepted Answer

Leading in a diverse organization presen

Question 20

People that possess ________ achieving styles are motivated to master their own tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  Relational 
B)  Instrumental 
C)  Transformational 
D)  Direct 
A)  Relational 
B)  Instrumental 
C)  Transformational 
D)  Direct

In earlier studies of leadership, factors such as age, height, weight, and appearance seemed to have everything to do with leadership.

Contingency leadership stipulates that:

Compare and contrast managers and leaders. What are the similarities, if any? What are the differences, if any? Discuss, providing relevant examples where appropriate.

According to Gardner, what type of mind moves beyond self-interest to make decisions based on a sense of social responsibility?

Explore what part power plays in leadership. Do different styles of leadership access or use power differently?

The two dimensions in the leadership grid are:

The successful leader stimulates resonance among those who follow.

Leaders establish their credibility through which of the following actions or practices?

________ refers to the degree to which the position enables the leader to get others to comply with his or her directions.

Which of the following are not characteristics of leadership?

Fiedler identified two leadership styles: the -oriented leader (who is quite efficient and goal oriented) and the ____- oriented leader (who derives satisfaction from successful interpersonal relationships).

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of emotional intelligence?

Which of the following is NOT one of the nine cultural dimensions comprising the GLOBE model?

Describe the Managerial Grid. What types of leaders are represented in each square of the grid?

The situational model of leadership suggests that the effectiveness of a group is contingent on the relationship between the style of leadership and the degree to which the situation enables the leader to exert influence.

The readiness of an individual or a group to perform a specific task depends on the _ and to perform the task.

The psychological relationship between leaders and followers is cut through by tension and the potential for great antagonism.

Leaders tended to be more intelligent, more dependable or responsible, and more active in social situations than others.

Explore the challenges of leading in a diverse organization. Discuss, providing relevant examples where appropriate.

People that possess ________ achieving styles are motivated to master their own tasks.

Organizational Behavior As a Way of Thinking and Acting

Knowing and Managing Yourself

Fostering Creativity

Managing Stress

Decision Making

Motivating Self and Others

Power and Organizational Politics

Communicating Effectively With Others

Working in Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict

Organizational Change

Representing the Organization on the Outside

Managing Behavior in the Public Interest

Filters

Exam 7: Leadership in Public Organizations

In earlier studies of leadership, factors such as age, height, weight, and appearance seemed to have everything to do with leadership.

Contingency leadership stipulates that:

Compare and contrast managers and leaders. What are the similarities, if any? What are the differences, if any? Discuss, providing relevant examples where appropriate.

According to Gardner, what type of mind moves beyond self-interest to make decisions based on a sense of social responsibility?

Explore what part power plays in leadership. Do different styles of leadership access or use power differently?

The two dimensions in the leadership grid are:

The successful leader stimulates resonance among those who follow.

Leaders establish their credibility through which of the following actions or practices?

________ refers to the degree to which the position enables the leader to get others to comply with his or her directions.

Which of the following are not characteristics of leadership?

Fiedler identified two leadership styles: the __________-oriented leader (who is quite efficient and goal oriented) and the ______________- oriented leader (who derives satisfaction from successful interpersonal relationships).

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of emotional intelligence?

Which of the following is NOT one of the nine cultural dimensions comprising the GLOBE model?

Describe the Managerial Grid. What types of leaders are represented in each square of the grid?

The situational model of leadership suggests that the effectiveness of a group is contingent on the relationship between the style of leadership and the degree to which the situation enables the leader to exert influence.

The readiness of an individual or a group to perform a specific task depends on the _________ and ________ to perform the task.

The psychological relationship between leaders and followers is cut through by tension and the potential for great antagonism.

Leaders tended to be more intelligent, more dependable or responsible, and more active in social situations than others.

Explore the challenges of leading in a diverse organization. Discuss, providing relevant examples where appropriate.

People that possess ________ achieving styles are motivated to master their own tasks.

Organizational Behavior As a Way of Thinking and Acting

Knowing and Managing Yourself

Fostering Creativity

Managing Stress

Decision Making

Motivating Self and Others

Power and Organizational Politics

Communicating Effectively With Others

Working in Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict

Organizational Change

Representing the Organization on the Outside

Managing Behavior in the Public Interest

Filters

Fiedler identified two leadership styles: the -oriented leader (who is quite efficient and goal oriented) and the ____- oriented leader (who derives satisfaction from successful interpersonal relationships).

The readiness of an individual or a group to perform a specific task depends on the _ and to perform the task.