Question 1

According to the _____, a leader frame of reference, leaders perceive the organization as a system of shared meaning and values.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the _____, a leader frame...

Question 2

Sexual harassment is an example of the unethical use of power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Discuss transformational leadership.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Transformational lead

Question 4

_____ that includes expert power and referent power is based on personal characteristics and interpersonal relationships.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hard power 
B)  Socialized power 
C)  Soft power 
D)  Personalized power 
A)  Hard power 
B)  Socialized power 
C)  Soft power 
D)  Personalized power

Question 5

In a time of economic difficulty, Eric is a cautious leader. Selecting the next product that his company will produce is a big decision. The product development department has several options. To help him decide, he has asked each product group to present their products to him next week in a type of competition. After the presentations, he will choose the product that will set the company's course for the coming year. What type of leader is Eric?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transactional leaders 
B)  Coalitional leader 
C)  Transformational leader 
D)  Machiavellian leader 
A)  Transactional leaders 
B)  Coalitional leader 
C)  Transformational leader 
D)  Machiavellian leader

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of charismatic leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)  They try to maintain the status quo instead of creating an atmosphere of change. 
B)  They use rewards and punishments to influence others. 
C)  They use available means to achieve goals. 
D)  They use unconventional means to transcend the existing order. 
A)  They try to maintain the status quo instead of creating an atmosphere of change. 
B)  They use rewards and punishments to influence others. 
C)  They use available means to achieve goals. 
D)  They use unconventional means to transcend the existing order.

Question 7

Coalitional leaders:

Accepted Answer

A)  are good at traditional management functions such as planning and budgeting. 
B)  focus on the present and excel at keeping an organization running smoothly and efficiently. 
C)  use unconventional means to transcend the status quo. 
D)  observe and understand patterns of interaction and influence in an organization. 
A)  are good at traditional management functions such as planning and budgeting. 
B)  focus on the present and excel at keeping an organization running smoothly and efficiently. 
C)  use unconventional means to transcend the status quo. 
D)  observe and understand patterns of interaction and influence in an organization.

Question 8

_____ is authority based on personality characteristics that command followers' attention, respect, and admiration so that they want to emulate the leader.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is authority based on personality characteristics...

Question 9

In the context of the principles for leader influence, _____ means using facts, data, and logical arguments to convince others that a proposed idea or request is the best way to complete a task or accomplish a desired goal.

Accepted Answer

A)  the rule of reciprocity 
B)  rational persuasion 
C)  developing allies 
D)  appealing to a vision 
A)  the rule of reciprocity 
B)  rational persuasion 
C)  developing allies 
D)  appealing to a vision

Question 10

Machiavellian-style leaders focus on reaching out and working with others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Charismatic leadership typically instills both awe and submission in followers, whereas transformational leadership seeks to increase follower engagement and empowerment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe coalitional leadership.

Accepted Answer

Coalitional leadership involves building

Question 13

Maeve is a popular manager. Many people enjoy being around her. She has a good head on her shoulders, and many of her followers respect her opinion and adopt her viewpoint. Maeve has:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of coercive power of leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)  It refers to the power that stems from the authority to bestow rewards on other people. 
B)  It is the negative side of legitimate and reward power. 
C)  It refers to authority resulting from a leader's special knowledge or skill. 
D)  It depends on a leader's personal characteristics rather than on a formal title. 
A)  It refers to the power that stems from the authority to bestow rewards on other people. 
B)  It is the negative side of legitimate and reward power. 
C)  It refers to authority resulting from a leader's special knowledge or skill. 
D)  It depends on a leader's personal characteristics rather than on a formal title.

Question 15

One of the steps for effective coalitional leadership includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  using unconventional means to transcend the existing order. 
B)  painting a grand vision of a desired future and communicating it in a way that makes the pain of change worth the effort. 
C)  creating an emotional impact on people and inspiring them to do more than they would normally do. 
D)  breaking down barriers and promoting cross-silo cooperation. 
A)  using unconventional means to transcend the existing order. 
B)  painting a grand vision of a desired future and communicating it in a way that makes the pain of change worth the effort. 
C)  creating an emotional impact on people and inspiring them to do more than they would normally do. 
D)  breaking down barriers and promoting cross-silo cooperation.

Question 16

Transformational leadership:

Accepted Answer

A)  believes in the traditional management functions such as planning and budgeting and generally focuses on the impersonal aspects of job performance. 
B)  inspires followers to go beyond their own self-interests for the good of the group. 
C)  believes in an exchange process between leaders and followers wherein leaders recognize followers' needs and then clarify how those needs will be satisfied. 
D)  entails strictly controlling people rather than striving to bring out the best in followers. 
A)  believes in the traditional management functions such as planning and budgeting and generally focuses on the impersonal aspects of job performance. 
B)  inspires followers to go beyond their own self-interests for the good of the group. 
C)  believes in an exchange process between leaders and followers wherein leaders recognize followers' needs and then clarify how those needs will be satisfied. 
D)  entails strictly controlling people rather than striving to bring out the best in followers.

Question 17

Power is used to force, not influence, people to take a particular action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is a principle for asserting leader influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using your wealth to bribe followers 
B)  Rarely asking for what you want 
C)  Avoiding the use of rational persuasion 
D)  Relying on the rule of reciprocity 
A)  Using your wealth to bribe followers 
B)  Rarely asking for what you want 
C)  Avoiding the use of rational persuasion 
D)  Relying on the rule of reciprocity

Question 19

Paul, a salesman at an apparel store, did not close as many sales as was expected. Hence, his supervisor withheld his monthly incentive. In the given scenario, Paul's supervisor possesses:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which of the following types of leaders typically focus on gaining and using individual power?

Accepted Answer

A)  Machiavellian-style leaders 
B)  Transactional leaders 
C)  Charismatic leaders 
D)  Transformational leaders 
A)  Machiavellian-style leaders 
B)  Transactional leaders 
C)  Charismatic leaders 
D)  Transformational leaders

According to the _____, a leader frame of reference, leaders perceive the organization as a system of shared meaning and values.

Sexual harassment is an example of the unethical use of power.

Discuss transformational leadership.

_____ that includes expert power and referent power is based on personal characteristics and interpersonal relationships.

Which of the following statements is true of charismatic leaders?

Coalitional leaders:

_____ is authority based on personality characteristics that command followers' attention, respect, and admiration so that they want to emulate the leader.

In the context of the principles for leader influence, _____ means using facts, data, and logical arguments to convince others that a proposed idea or request is the best way to complete a task or accomplish a desired goal.

Machiavellian-style leaders focus on reaching out and working with others.

Charismatic leadership typically instills both awe and submission in followers, whereas transformational leadership seeks to increase follower engagement and empowerment.

Describe coalitional leadership.

Maeve is a popular manager. Many people enjoy being around her. She has a good head on her shoulders, and many of her followers respect her opinion and adopt her viewpoint. Maeve has:

Which of the following statements is true of coercive power of leaders?

One of the steps for effective coalitional leadership includes:

Transformational leadership:

Power is used to force, not influence, people to take a particular action.

Which of the following is a principle for asserting leader influence?

Paul, a salesman at an apparel store, did not close as many sales as was expected. Hence, his supervisor withheld his monthly incentive. In the given scenario, Paul's supervisor possesses:

Which of the following types of leaders typically focus on gaining and using individual power?

What Does It Mean to Be a Leader

Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships

Contingency Approaches to Leadership

The Leader As Individual

Leadership Mind and Emotion

Courage and Moral Leadership

Followership

Motivation and Empowerment

Leadership Communication

Leading Teams

Developing Leadership Diversity

Creating Vision and Strategic Direction

Shaping Culture and Values

Leading Change

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Exam 12: Leadership Power and Influence

According to the _____, a leader frame of reference, leaders perceive the organization as a system of shared meaning and values.

Sexual harassment is an example of the unethical use of power.

Discuss transformational leadership.

_____ that includes expert power and referent power is based on personal characteristics and interpersonal relationships.

Which of the following statements is true of charismatic leaders?

Coalitional leaders:

_____ is authority based on personality characteristics that command followers' attention, respect, and admiration so that they want to emulate the leader.

In the context of the principles for leader influence, _____ means using facts, data, and logical arguments to convince others that a proposed idea or request is the best way to complete a task or accomplish a desired goal.

Machiavellian-style leaders focus on reaching out and working with others.

Charismatic leadership typically instills both awe and submission in followers, whereas transformational leadership seeks to increase follower engagement and empowerment.

Describe coalitional leadership.

Maeve is a popular manager. Many people enjoy being around her. She has a good head on her shoulders, and many of her followers respect her opinion and adopt her viewpoint. Maeve has:

Which of the following statements is true of coercive power of leaders?

One of the steps for effective coalitional leadership includes:

Transformational leadership:

Power is used to force, not influence, people to take a particular action.

Which of the following is a principle for asserting leader influence?

Paul, a salesman at an apparel store, did not close as many sales as was expected. Hence, his supervisor withheld his monthly incentive. In the given scenario, Paul's supervisor possesses:

Which of the following types of leaders typically focus on gaining and using individual power?

What Does It Mean to Be a Leader

Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships

Contingency Approaches to Leadership

The Leader As Individual

Leadership Mind and Emotion

Courage and Moral Leadership

Followership

Motivation and Empowerment

Leadership Communication

Leading Teams

Developing Leadership Diversity

Creating Vision and Strategic Direction

Shaping Culture and Values

Leading Change

Filters