Question 1

Transformational leaders ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  motivate followers by exchanging rewards 
B)  motivate followers to ignore self-interests 
C)  emphasize having subordinates implement procedures correctly 
D)  make needed, but relatively routine, changes 
A)  motivate followers by exchanging rewards 
B)  motivate followers to ignore self-interests 
C)  emphasize having subordinates implement procedures correctly 
D)  make needed, but relatively routine, changes

Question 2

A person can be called a charismatic leader if he or she ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  can influence followers based on inspirational qualities 
B)  has a legitimate power to influence other individuals 
C)  exhibits more faith in others' ideas than his or her own ideas 
D)  has a weak need for power and high expectations of followers 
A)  can influence followers based on inspirational qualities 
B)  has a legitimate power to influence other individuals 
C)  exhibits more faith in others' ideas than his or her own ideas 
D)  has a weak need for power and high expectations of followers

Question 3

You follow your doctors' prescriptions though they do not have any formal authority on you.This behavior can be attributed to the doctors' ________ power.

Accepted Answer

A)  expert 
B)  referent 
C)  legitimate 
D)  positional 
A)  expert 
B)  referent 
C)  legitimate 
D)  positional

Question 4

Which of the following statements is consistent with the leader-member exchange theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  All leader-follower relationships start with the acquaintance stage. 
B)  Leader-member relations are more dependent on the behavior of the members than the actions of the leader. 
C)  Participative leadership style is less effective compared to consultative leadership style. 
D)  Leaders' central task is to build strong and satisfying relationships. 
A)  All leader-follower relationships start with the acquaintance stage. 
B)  Leader-member relations are more dependent on the behavior of the members than the actions of the leader. 
C)  Participative leadership style is less effective compared to consultative leadership style. 
D)  Leaders' central task is to build strong and satisfying relationships.

Question 5

George works as a journalist in a media company.He often finds it difficult to obtain interviews from celebrities and other famous people.He gives excessive compliments to the celebrities and tries to impress them when requesting for interviews.Which influence tactic is George using?

Accepted Answer

A)  ingratiation 
B)  inspirational appeal 
C)  legitimating 
D)  collaboration 
A)  ingratiation 
B)  inspirational appeal 
C)  legitimating 
D)  collaboration

Question 6

________ power is based on a manager's rank in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Referent 
B)  Expert 
C)  Situation 
D)  Position 
A)  Referent 
B)  Expert 
C)  Situation 
D)  Position

Question 7

Which of the following is a possible disadvantage associated with charismatic leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)  They don't have belief in their own ideas. 
B)  They often engage in orthodox actions to achieve goals. 
C)  They lack a strong need for power. 
D)  They do not always suit the requirements of the situation. 
A)  They don't have belief in their own ideas. 
B)  They often engage in orthodox actions to achieve goals. 
C)  They lack a strong need for power. 
D)  They do not always suit the requirements of the situation.

Question 8

According to authentic leadership development theory,those who earn the designation from others as authentic leaders ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are associated with high emotional intelligence 
B)  have a tendency to display directive leadership behaviors 
C)  have high levels of self-awareness and self-regulation 
D)  tend to be substitutable and the leadership becomes weak 
A)  are associated with high emotional intelligence 
B)  have a tendency to display directive leadership behaviors 
C)  have high levels of self-awareness and self-regulation 
D)  tend to be substitutable and the leadership becomes weak

Question 9

Chris manages a team of legal content developers at Spartal,a legal process outsourcing company.In order to meet an important deadline,Chris wants the employees to work for a few extra hours every day.Chris offers special incentives to the employees for finishing the job on time and for putting in extra work hours.Which of the following influence tactics is used here?

Accepted Answer

A)  collaboration 
B)  ingratiation 
C)  coalition 
D)  exchange 
A)  collaboration 
B)  ingratiation 
C)  coalition 
D)  exchange

Question 10

Edwin manages a small team of knowledge workers.He often faces tight deadlines and other work pressures.Despite this,Edwin remains a calm and composed leader.He is often praised for his ability to handle things with maturity.He is also receptive to healthy criticism.Which of the following attributes of leadership is most evident in Edwin's actions?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

A relatively transitory characteristic of a person is referred to as a trait.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a valid observation of the interrelationship between management and leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational management is a subset of organizational leadership. 
B)  All leaders are managers, but all managers are not leaders. 
C)  Management and leadership are mutually exclusive behaviors. 
D)  Not all leaders are managers and not all managers are leaders. 
A)  Organizational management is a subset of organizational leadership. 
B)  All leaders are managers, but all managers are not leaders. 
C)  Management and leadership are mutually exclusive behaviors. 
D)  Not all leaders are managers and not all managers are leaders.

Question 13

Social perceptiveness is the most important component of emotional intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Roma is an HR executive at Arbitron Technologies,an electronic manufacturing firm.She often finds it difficult to schedule supervisor interviews for potential candidates as the supervisors are always busy with their normal work.She also feels that the supervisors do not cooperate with her adequately.Roma seeks help from the COO to resolve this issue and he helps her in obtaining help from the supervisors.Identify the influence tactic used here.

Accepted Answer

A)  personal appeal 
B)  consultation 
C)  coalition 
D)  rational persuasion 
A)  personal appeal 
B)  consultation 
C)  coalition 
D)  rational persuasion

Question 15

Gordon,the CEO of a closed-end business development company,believes strongly in the ideas that he proposes and stands by them.He displays high level of self-confidence and is an inspiration to his followers.Many consider him as a role model.Gordon can be called a ________ leader.

Accepted Answer

A)  transactional 
B)  neutralizing 
C)  situational 
D)  charismatic 
A)  transactional 
B)  neutralizing 
C)  situational 
D)  charismatic

Question 16

Neutralizer of leadership is any aspect of the organization or work situation that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  necessitates the use of participative leadership 
B)  diminishes the image of the organization's leadership 
C)  can hinder the exercise of leadership 
D)  allows leaders to exercise their power 
A)  necessitates the use of participative leadership 
B)  diminishes the image of the organization's leadership 
C)  can hinder the exercise of leadership 
D)  allows leaders to exercise their power

Question 17

A subordinate begins using gestures similar to those of his superior and imitating certain aspects of the superior's speech patterns.This is indicative of ________ power that exists in organizations.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

When people are attracted to,or identified with,someone,that person acquires ________ power.

Accepted Answer

A)  positional 
B)  referent 
C)  expert 
D)  legitimate 
A)  positional 
B)  referent 
C)  expert 
D)  legitimate

Question 19

Penelope is the owner of a small-scale business.She has worked as a vice president in a large multinational company after graduating from a reputable university.After starting her own business,Penelope earns much lesser than what she used to earn before.However,she always had the desire to become an entrepreneur and is highly enthusiastic about attaining that goal.She displays high levels of energy and works day in and day out to achieve her goals.Which of the following traits is most evident in Penelope?

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional maturity 
B)  emotional intelligence 
C)  drive to succeed 
D)  motivation to lead 
A)  emotional maturity 
B)  emotional intelligence 
C)  drive to succeed 
D)  motivation to lead

Question 20

Use of referent power is a cost-free way to influence other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Transformational leaders ________.

A person can be called a charismatic leader if he or she ________.

You follow your doctors' prescriptions though they do not have any formal authority on you.This behavior can be attributed to the doctors' ________ power.

Which of the following statements is consistent with the leader-member exchange theory?

George works as a journalist in a media company.He often finds it difficult to obtain interviews from celebrities and other famous people.He gives excessive compliments to the celebrities and tries to impress them when requesting for interviews.Which influence tactic is George using?

________ power is based on a manager's rank in an organization.

Which of the following is a possible disadvantage associated with charismatic leaders?

According to authentic leadership development theory,those who earn the designation from others as authentic leaders ________.

A relatively transitory characteristic of a person is referred to as a trait.

Which of the following is a valid observation of the interrelationship between management and leadership?

Social perceptiveness is the most important component of emotional intelligence.

Gordon,the CEO of a closed-end business development company,believes strongly in the ideas that he proposes and stands by them.He displays high level of self-confidence and is an inspiration to his followers.Many consider him as a role model.Gordon can be called a ________ leader.

Neutralizer of leadership is any aspect of the organization or work situation that ________.

A subordinate begins using gestures similar to those of his superior and imitating certain aspects of the superior's speech patterns.This is indicative of ________ power that exists in organizations.

When people are attracted to,or identified with,someone,that person acquires ________ power.

Use of referent power is a cost-free way to influence other people.

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

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Exam 8: Leadership

Transformational leaders ________.

A person can be called a charismatic leader if he or she ________.

You follow your doctors' prescriptions though they do not have any formal authority on you.This behavior can be attributed to the doctors' ________ power.

Which of the following statements is consistent with the leader-member exchange theory?

George works as a journalist in a media company.He often finds it difficult to obtain interviews from celebrities and other famous people.He gives excessive compliments to the celebrities and tries to impress them when requesting for interviews.Which influence tactic is George using?

________ power is based on a manager's rank in an organization.

Which of the following is a possible disadvantage associated with charismatic leaders?

According to authentic leadership development theory,those who earn the designation from others as authentic leaders ________.

A relatively transitory characteristic of a person is referred to as a trait.

Which of the following is a valid observation of the interrelationship between management and leadership?

Social perceptiveness is the most important component of emotional intelligence.

Gordon,the CEO of a closed-end business development company,believes strongly in the ideas that he proposes and stands by them.He displays high level of self-confidence and is an inspiration to his followers.Many consider him as a role model.Gordon can be called a ________ leader.

Neutralizer of leadership is any aspect of the organization or work situation that ________.

A subordinate begins using gestures similar to those of his superior and imitating certain aspects of the superior's speech patterns.This is indicative of ________ power that exists in organizations.

When people are attracted to,or identified with,someone,that person acquires ________ power.

Use of referent power is a cost-free way to influence other people.

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