Question 1

Despite younger leaders and older leaders growing up in quite different eras, their formative experiences with respect to leadership are remarkably similar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Leadership is always provided by those in formal positions of authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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

Answers will vary based on the

Question 6

A(n) ______ leadership style will be most effective in situations where subordinates are engaged in work that is stressful, frustrating, or unsatisfying.

Accepted Answer

A)  supportive 
B)  directive 
C)  participative 
D)  achievement-oriented 
A)  supportive 
B)  directive 
C)  participative 
D)  achievement-oriented

Question 7

Relationship behavior is defined as the extent to which the leader engages in spelling out the duties and responsibilities of an individual or group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

______ are concerned with vision and judgment, whereas ______ are concerned with mastering routines.

Accepted Answer

A)  Leaders; employees 
B)  Leaders; managers 
C)  Managers; leaders 
D)  Managers; employees 
A)  Leaders; employees 
B)  Leaders; managers 
C)  Managers; leaders 
D)  Managers; employees

Question 10

______ leadership occurs when leaders and followers engage with one another in such a way that they raise one another to higher levels of morality and motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Moral 
B)  Transactional 
C)  Transformational 
D)  Powerful 
A)  Moral 
B)  Transactional 
C)  Transformational 
D)  Powerful

Question 11

Leaders and followers should engage in a structured ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  dialogue 
B)  monologue 
C)  epilogue 
D)  prologue 
A)  dialogue 
B)  monologue 
C)  epilogue 
D)  prologue

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary ba

Question 13

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 14

All of the following are dimensions of emotional intelligence EXCEPT for ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  managing emotions 
B)  motivating oneself 
C)  the ability to cry 
D)  handling relationships 
A)  managing emotions 
B)  motivating oneself 
C)  the ability to cry 
D)  handling relationships

Question 15

The successful leader stimulates resonance among those who follow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

All of the following are characteristics of leadership EXCEPT for ______.

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 17

______ is concerned with facilitating extraordinary performance, affirming human potential, and facilitating the best of the human condition.

Accepted Answer

A)  Positive leadership 
B)  Collaborative leadership 
C)  Connective leadership 
D)  Servant leadership 
A)  Positive leadership 
B)  Collaborative leadership 
C)  Connective leadership 
D)  Servant leadership

Question 18

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

Despite younger leaders and older leaders growing up in quite different eras, their formative experiences with respect to leadership are remarkably similar.

Leadership is always provided by those in formal positions of authority.

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

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.

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

A(n) ______ leadership style will be most effective in situations where subordinates are engaged in work that is stressful, frustrating, or unsatisfying.

Relationship behavior is defined as the extent to which the leader engages in spelling out the duties and responsibilities of an individual or group.

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

are concerned with vision and judgment, whereas are concerned with mastering routines.

______ leadership occurs when leaders and followers engage with one another in such a way that they raise one another to higher levels of morality and motivation.

Leaders and followers should engage in a structured ______.

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

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

All of the following are dimensions of emotional intelligence EXCEPT for ______.

The successful leader stimulates resonance among those who follow.

All of the following are characteristics of leadership EXCEPT for ______.

______ is concerned with facilitating extraordinary performance, affirming human potential, and facilitating the best of the human condition.

The two dimensions in the leadership grid are ______.

Organizational Behavior As a Way of Thinking and Acting

Knowing and Managing Yourself

Fostering Creativity and Innovation

Managing Stress

Decision-Making

Motivation and Engagement

Power and Organizational Politics

Communicating Effectively With Others

Working in Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict

Organizational Culture and Change

Representing the Organization on the Outside

Managing Behavior in the Public Interest

Filters

Exam 7: Leadership in Public Organizations

Despite younger leaders and older leaders growing up in quite different eras, their formative experiences with respect to leadership are remarkably similar.

Leadership is always provided by those in formal positions of authority.

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

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.

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

A(n) ______ leadership style will be most effective in situations where subordinates are engaged in work that is stressful, frustrating, or unsatisfying.

Relationship behavior is defined as the extent to which the leader engages in spelling out the duties and responsibilities of an individual or group.

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

______ are concerned with vision and judgment, whereas ______ are concerned with mastering routines.

______ leadership occurs when leaders and followers engage with one another in such a way that they raise one another to higher levels of morality and motivation.

Leaders and followers should engage in a structured ______.

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

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

All of the following are dimensions of emotional intelligence EXCEPT for ______.

The successful leader stimulates resonance among those who follow.

All of the following are characteristics of leadership EXCEPT for ______.

______ is concerned with facilitating extraordinary performance, affirming human potential, and facilitating the best of the human condition.

The two dimensions in the leadership grid are ______.

Organizational Behavior As a Way of Thinking and Acting

Knowing and Managing Yourself

Fostering Creativity and Innovation

Managing Stress

Decision-Making

Motivation and Engagement

Power and Organizational Politics

Communicating Effectively With Others

Working in Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict

Organizational Culture and Change

Representing the Organization on the Outside

Managing Behavior in the Public Interest

Filters

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

are concerned with vision and judgment, whereas are concerned with mastering routines.