Question 1

Management and leadership reflect the same sets of qualities and skills that frequently overlap within a single individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

__________ is the potential ability to influence the behavior of others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the potential ability to influence...

Question 3

A contingency approach to leadership that links the leader's behavioral style with the readiness level of followers is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A contingency approach to leadership that links...

Question 4

Mikayla, a middle manager at Heather's Handbags, uses threats and punishments as ways of influencing the behavior of her subordinates. Which of the following types of power is Mikayla relying on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reward 
B)  Coercive 
C)  Expert 
D)  Referent 
E)  Legitimate 
A)  Reward 
B)  Coercive 
C)  Expert 
D)  Referent 
E)  Legitimate

Question 5

__________ is the extent to which the leader is mindful of subordinates, respects their ideas and feelings, and establishes mutual trust.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the extent to which the...

Question 6

The most effective style from the Leadership Grid is:

Accepted Answer

A)  1,9. 
B)  9,1. 
C)  5,5. 
D)  1,1. 
E)  9,9. 
A)  1,9. 
B)  9,1. 
C)  5,5. 
D)  1,1. 
E)  9,9.

Question 7

__________ means failing to consider the possibilities beyond what one is told and accepting others' ideas without thinking.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ means failing to consider the possibilities...

Question 8

Which of the following is not a valid component of authentic leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pursues purpose with passion 
B)  Isolates self from others 
C)  Leads with the heart as well as the head 
D)  Demonstrates self-discipline 
E)  Practices solid values 
A)  Pursues purpose with passion 
B)  Isolates self from others 
C)  Leads with the heart as well as the head 
D)  Demonstrates self-discipline 
E)  Practices solid values

Question 9

Strong, visionary leaders are often termed "charismatic," but it is even more desirable to be a leader who is "transformational." Write a short essay that contrasts a charismatic leader with a transformational leader, and give an example of a transformational leader (from business, politics, sports, etc.) who brought more than just vision to his or her organization.

Accepted Answer

The charismatic leader has the ability t

Question 10

Charismatic leaders typically have a strong vision for the future, and they can motivate others to help realize it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Colleen Farney at TeleTech shows vast knowledge, intelligence, cognitive ability, and keen decisiveness. Which of the following personal characteristics of leadership is she showing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical characteristics 
B)  Intelligence and ability 
C)  Personality characteristics 
D)  Social characteristics 
E)  Work-related characteristics 
A)  Physical characteristics 
B)  Intelligence and ability 
C)  Personality characteristics 
D)  Social characteristics 
E)  Work-related characteristics

Question 12

__________ is the potential ability to influence the behavior of others.

Accepted Answer

A)  Leadership 
B)  Management 
C)  Power 
D)  Control 
E)  Motivation 
A)  Leadership 
B)  Management 
C)  Power 
D)  Control 
E)  Motivation

Question 13

What three elements determine the favorability of a leadership situation in Fiedler's contingency theory?

Accepted Answer

The quality of relationships b

Question 14

Which of the following is not a contingency approach to leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hersey and Blanchard's situational model 
B)  Fiedler's contingency theory 
C)  Blake and McCanse's Leadership Grid 
D)  The substitutes-for-leadership concept 
E)  All of these are contingency approaches to leadership. 
A)  Hersey and Blanchard's situational model 
B)  Fiedler's contingency theory 
C)  Blake and McCanse's Leadership Grid 
D)  The substitutes-for-leadership concept 
E)  All of these are contingency approaches to leadership.

Question 15

Vision is an important component of both __________ and __________ leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  charismatic; transformational 
B)  charismatic; transactional 
C)  authentic; servant 
D)  authentic; transactional 
E)  interactive; transformational 
A)  charismatic; transformational 
B)  charismatic; transactional 
C)  authentic; servant 
D)  authentic; transactional 
E)  interactive; transformational

Question 16

Rational persuasion is most successful when a leader has:

Accepted Answer

A)  legitimate power. 
B)  coercive power. 
C)  reward power. 
D)  expert power. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  legitimate power. 
B)  coercive power. 
C)  reward power. 
D)  expert power. 
E)  all of these.

Question 17

Referent power does not depend on a formal title or position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Andy's subordinates say that they love working for Andy because he inspires them to not only believe in him and the organization but believe in their own potential to create a better future for the organization as well. Based on this example, Andy can best be described as a(n) __________ leader.

Accepted Answer

A)  transformational 
B)  servant 
C)  authentic 
D)  transactional 
E)  interactive 
A)  transformational 
B)  servant 
C)  authentic 
D)  transactional 
E)  interactive

Question 19

Researchers at The Ohio State University identified two major behaviors they called __________ and __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  commitment; consideration 
B)  commitment; initiation 
C)  consideration; initiating structure 
D)  initiating structure; commitment 
E)  consideration; concern for people 
A)  commitment; consideration 
B)  commitment; initiation 
C)  consideration; initiating structure 
D)  initiating structure; commitment 
E)  consideration; concern for people

Question 20

A leader who works to fulfill followers' needs and goals, as well as to achieve the organization's larger mission, is called a servant leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Management and leadership reflect the same sets of qualities and skills that frequently overlap within a single individual.

__________ is the potential ability to influence the behavior of others.

A contingency approach to leadership that links the leader's behavioral style with the readiness level of followers is called the __________.

Mikayla, a middle manager at Heather's Handbags, uses threats and punishments as ways of influencing the behavior of her subordinates. Which of the following types of power is Mikayla relying on?

__________ is the extent to which the leader is mindful of subordinates, respects their ideas and feelings, and establishes mutual trust.

The most effective style from the Leadership Grid is:

__________ means failing to consider the possibilities beyond what one is told and accepting others' ideas without thinking.

Which of the following is not a valid component of authentic leadership?

Charismatic leaders typically have a strong vision for the future, and they can motivate others to help realize it.

Colleen Farney at TeleTech shows vast knowledge, intelligence, cognitive ability, and keen decisiveness. Which of the following personal characteristics of leadership is she showing?

__________ is the potential ability to influence the behavior of others.

What three elements determine the favorability of a leadership situation in Fiedler's contingency theory?

Which of the following is not a contingency approach to leadership?

Vision is an important component of both and leadership.

Rational persuasion is most successful when a leader has:

Referent power does not depend on a formal title or position.

Andy's subordinates say that they love working for Andy because he inspires them to not only believe in him and the organization but believe in their own potential to create a better future for the organization as well. Based on this example, Andy can best be described as a(n) __________ leader.

Researchers at The Ohio State University identified two major behaviors they called and .

A leader who works to fulfill followers' needs and goals, as well as to achieve the organization's larger mission, is called a servant leader.

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Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Planning and Global Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

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Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Invidividual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

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Exam 15: Leadership

Management and leadership reflect the same sets of qualities and skills that frequently overlap within a single individual.

__________ is the potential ability to influence the behavior of others.

A contingency approach to leadership that links the leader's behavioral style with the readiness level of followers is called the __________.

Mikayla, a middle manager at Heather's Handbags, uses threats and punishments as ways of influencing the behavior of her subordinates. Which of the following types of power is Mikayla relying on?

__________ is the extent to which the leader is mindful of subordinates, respects their ideas and feelings, and establishes mutual trust.

The most effective style from the Leadership Grid is:

__________ means failing to consider the possibilities beyond what one is told and accepting others' ideas without thinking.

Which of the following is not a valid component of authentic leadership?

Charismatic leaders typically have a strong vision for the future, and they can motivate others to help realize it.

Colleen Farney at TeleTech shows vast knowledge, intelligence, cognitive ability, and keen decisiveness. Which of the following personal characteristics of leadership is she showing?

__________ is the potential ability to influence the behavior of others.

What three elements determine the favorability of a leadership situation in Fiedler's contingency theory?

Which of the following is not a contingency approach to leadership?

Vision is an important component of both __________ and __________ leadership.

Rational persuasion is most successful when a leader has:

Referent power does not depend on a formal title or position.

Andy's subordinates say that they love working for Andy because he inspires them to not only believe in him and the organization but believe in their own potential to create a better future for the organization as well. Based on this example, Andy can best be described as a(n) __________ leader.

Researchers at The Ohio State University identified two major behaviors they called __________ and __________.

A leader who works to fulfill followers' needs and goals, as well as to achieve the organization's larger mission, is called a servant leader.

The World of Innovative Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Planning and Global Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Invidividual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Filters

Vision is an important component of both and leadership.

Researchers at The Ohio State University identified two major behaviors they called and .