Question 1

An individual has a strong desire to influence others and to be in charge.These behaviors are most closely associated with the individual's ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  drive to succeed 
B)  self-confidence 
C)  emotional maturity 
D)  motivation to lead 
A)  drive to succeed 
B)  self-confidence 
C)  emotional maturity 
D)  motivation to lead D

Question 2

An individual becomes powerful if he is able to give others the rewards they want.The power obtained in this manner is a form of ________ power.

Accepted Answer

A)  position 
B)  referent 
C)  situation 
D)  expert 
A)  position 
B)  referent 
C)  situation 
D)  expert A

Question 3

Arminor,Inc.distributes medical and surgical supplies,apart from providing supply chain management services in the United States.The company is known for employee friendliness and quality of work life.The company requires its managers to be aware of the employees' feelings and their own feelings.The company recruits managers who have the ability to self-regulate their activities.Which of the following leadership skill is likely to be considered the most important by this company?

Accepted Answer

A)  conceptual skills 
B)  personal charisma 
C)  individualistic behavior 
D)  emotional intelligence 
A)  conceptual skills 
B)  personal charisma 
C)  individualistic behavior 
D)  emotional intelligence D

Question 4

Power obtained due to ________ is an example of positional power.

Accepted Answer

A)  possessing specialized knowledge 
B)  the acceptance among subordinates 
C)  referencing from others 
D)  the right to administer punishments 
A)  possessing specialized knowledge 
B)  the acceptance among subordinates 
C)  referencing from others 
D)  the right to administer punishments

Question 5

Robert,a highly experienced software engineer,joins a new company as the manager of a large group of employees.In his first meeting with the employees of the new organization,he explains his expectations on the behavior of employees.He also lets the employees know that noncompliance with his norms will result in withholding the rewards that they receive.Which of the following types of power is Robert using here?

Accepted Answer

A)  reward 
B)  transformational 
C)  referent 
D)  coercive 
A)  reward 
B)  transformational 
C)  referent 
D)  coercive

Question 6

How does leadership differ across cultures?

Accepted Answer

Leadership attributes such as honesty,de

Question 7

A manager asks one of his subordinates to carry out a request out of friendship.This influence tactic is best referred to as collaboration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Organizational management is considered a subset of organizational leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following stages in the development of leader-member relationships is associated with almost unlimited amounts of reciprocal influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  stranger 
B)  introduction 
C)  maturity 
D)  acquaintance 
A)  stranger 
B)  introduction 
C)  maturity 
D)  acquaintance

Question 10

An individual's drive refers to a high level of energy,effort,and persistence in the pursuit of objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following refers to the power granted to a manager by the organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  legitimate power 
B)  reward power 
C)  referent power 
D)  expert power 
A)  legitimate power 
B)  reward power 
C)  referent power 
D)  expert power

Question 12

Which of the following would act as a neutralizer of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  inflexible organization procedures 
B)  direct feedback from the tasks 
C)  prolonged training sessions 
D)  advisory or staff support 
A)  inflexible organization procedures 
B)  direct feedback from the tasks 
C)  prolonged training sessions 
D)  advisory or staff support

Question 13

Identify the most accurate description of the rational persuasion influence tactic.

Accepted Answer

A)  The agent explains how carrying out a request or supporting a proposal will benefit the target personally or help advance the target person's career. 
B)  The agent uses logical arguments and factual evidence to show a proposal or request is feasible and relevant for attaining important task objectives. 
C)  The agent seeks to establish the legitimacy of a request or to verify authority to make it by referring to rules, formal policies, or official documents. 
D)  The agent offers to provide relevant resources and assistance if the target will carry out a request or approve a proposed change. 
A)  The agent explains how carrying out a request or supporting a proposal will benefit the target personally or help advance the target person's career. 
B)  The agent uses logical arguments and factual evidence to show a proposal or request is feasible and relevant for attaining important task objectives. 
C)  The agent seeks to establish the legitimacy of a request or to verify authority to make it by referring to rules, formal policies, or official documents. 
D)  The agent offers to provide relevant resources and assistance if the target will carry out a request or approve a proposed change.

Question 14

According to the path-goal theory of leadership,supportive leadership is most suitable when the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  jobs are stressful and employees are highly experienced 
B)  tasks are stressful and employees are inexperienced 
C)  jobs are interesting and employees are inexperienced 
D)  tasks are interesting and employees are highly experienced 
A)  jobs are stressful and employees are highly experienced 
B)  tasks are stressful and employees are inexperienced 
C)  jobs are interesting and employees are inexperienced 
D)  tasks are interesting and employees are highly experienced

Question 15

Coercive power is an example of personal power used by managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Hersey and Blanchard's situational leadership model places particular attention on the behavior of followers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Compare and contrast emotional intelligence and social intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence refers to an awar

Question 18

Explain any three types of influence tactics that managers can use to influence employees.

Accepted Answer

Rational Persuasion: The manager uses lo

Question 19

Class consciousness is considered a negative leadership attribute across cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is one of the key components of social intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  empathy 
B)  behavioral flexibility 
C)  self-regulation ability 
D)  self-awareness ability 
A)  empathy 
B)  behavioral flexibility 
C)  self-regulation ability 
D)  self-awareness ability

An individual has a strong desire to influence others and to be in charge.These behaviors are most closely associated with the individual's ________.

An individual becomes powerful if he is able to give others the rewards they want.The power obtained in this manner is a form of ________ power.

Power obtained due to ________ is an example of positional power.

How does leadership differ across cultures?

A manager asks one of his subordinates to carry out a request out of friendship.This influence tactic is best referred to as collaboration.

Organizational management is considered a subset of organizational leadership.

Which of the following stages in the development of leader-member relationships is associated with almost unlimited amounts of reciprocal influence?

An individual's drive refers to a high level of energy,effort,and persistence in the pursuit of objectives.

Which of the following refers to the power granted to a manager by the organization?

Which of the following would act as a neutralizer of leadership?

Identify the most accurate description of the rational persuasion influence tactic.

According to the path-goal theory of leadership,supportive leadership is most suitable when the ________.

Coercive power is an example of personal power used by managers.

Hersey and Blanchard's situational leadership model places particular attention on the behavior of followers.

Compare and contrast emotional intelligence and social intelligence.

Explain any three types of influence tactics that managers can use to influence employees.

Class consciousness is considered a negative leadership attribute across cultures.

Which of the following is one of the key components of social intelligence?

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Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

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Exam 8: Leadership

An individual has a strong desire to influence others and to be in charge.These behaviors are most closely associated with the individual's ________.

An individual becomes powerful if he is able to give others the rewards they want.The power obtained in this manner is a form of ________ power.

Power obtained due to ________ is an example of positional power.

How does leadership differ across cultures?

A manager asks one of his subordinates to carry out a request out of friendship.This influence tactic is best referred to as collaboration.

Organizational management is considered a subset of organizational leadership.

Which of the following stages in the development of leader-member relationships is associated with almost unlimited amounts of reciprocal influence?

An individual's drive refers to a high level of energy,effort,and persistence in the pursuit of objectives.

Which of the following refers to the power granted to a manager by the organization?

Which of the following would act as a neutralizer of leadership?

Identify the most accurate description of the rational persuasion influence tactic.

According to the path-goal theory of leadership,supportive leadership is most suitable when the ________.

Coercive power is an example of personal power used by managers.

Hersey and Blanchard's situational leadership model places particular attention on the behavior of followers.

Compare and contrast emotional intelligence and social intelligence.

Explain any three types of influence tactics that managers can use to influence employees.

Class consciousness is considered a negative leadership attribute across cultures.

Which of the following is one of the key components of social intelligence?

The Nature of Management

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

International Management and Globalization

Strategic Management

Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Diverse Human Resources

Motivation

Groups and Teams

Communication and Negotiation

Individual and Group Decision Making

Operations Management

Control

Organizational Change and Development

Filters