Question 1

What is the first step in rational decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  understanding who will make the decision 
B)  recognizing that a decision is necessary 
C)  identifying alternatives to the problem 
D)  choosing an alternative 
E)  implementing the alternative 
A)  understanding who will make the decision 
B)  recognizing that a decision is necessary 
C)  identifying alternatives to the problem 
D)  choosing an alternative 
E)  implementing the alternative

Question 2

A coaching role may include taking on responsibilities as a mentor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Taking over a leadership role from a charismatic leader is less challenging than taking over from a leader lacking charisma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which states the correct definition of collectivism?

Accepted Answer

A)  a greater focus on group characteristics than on individual characteristics 
B)  a greater focus on the group than on the individual 
C)  a greater focus on the individual within a group than on the individual without a group 
D)  a greater focus on individuals who are most successful 
E)  a greater focus on groups that have been operative for the longest time 
A)  a greater focus on group characteristics than on individual characteristics 
B)  a greater focus on the group than on the individual 
C)  a greater focus on the individual within a group than on the individual without a group 
D)  a greater focus on individuals who are most successful 
E)  a greater focus on groups that have been operative for the longest time

Question 5

Which of the following, if True, would strengthen Santora's argument?

Accepted Answer

A)  Very few minorities were chosen for the leadership training program offered to promising entry-level employees. 
B)  Very few minority candidates live within commuting distance of the organization's offices. 
C)  Very few minority employees would have been hired under the organization's leadership at the time the organization was founded. 
D)  The organization has a large number of employees but only a small number of upper-management positions. 
E)  The organization expects greater growth in its product offerings than in its service offerings. 
A)  Very few minorities were chosen for the leadership training program offered to promising entry-level employees. 
B)  Very few minority candidates live within commuting distance of the organization's offices. 
C)  Very few minority employees would have been hired under the organization's leadership at the time the organization was founded. 
D)  The organization has a large number of employees but only a small number of upper-management positions. 
E)  The organization expects greater growth in its product offerings than in its service offerings.

Question 6

Which of the following may be substitutes for leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  lax individual professionalism 
B)  group divisiveness 
C)  explicit plans and goals 
D)  a loose system of rules and procedures 
E)  a performance-based reward system 
A)  lax individual professionalism 
B)  group divisiveness 
C)  explicit plans and goals 
D)  a loose system of rules and procedures 
E)  a performance-based reward system

Question 7

Which part of the management of an organization would be most involved with strategic leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  the top level of management 
B)  the supervisory level of management 
C)  the advisory level of management 
D)  the auxiliary level of management 
E)  all levels of management 
A)  the top level of management 
B)  the supervisory level of management 
C)  the advisory level of management 
D)  the auxiliary level of management 
E)  all levels of management

Question 8

Describe the steps involved in the rational decision-making process.

Accepted Answer

The rational decision-making process is

Question 9

Which is the most accurate statement regarding one of the main differences between the Japanese and American cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as conservative, whereas American culture is often characterized as liberal. 
B)  Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as rigidly structured, whereas American culture is often characterized as loosely structured. 
C)  Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as authoritarian, whereas American culture is often characterized as democratic. 
D)  Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as collectivist, whereas American culture is often characterized as individualist. 
E)  Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as socialist, whereas American culture is often characterized as capitalist. 
A)  Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as conservative, whereas American culture is often characterized as liberal. 
B)  Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as rigidly structured, whereas American culture is often characterized as loosely structured. 
C)  Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as authoritarian, whereas American culture is often characterized as democratic. 
D)  Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as collectivist, whereas American culture is often characterized as individualist. 
E)  Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as socialist, whereas American culture is often characterized as capitalist.

Question 10

Which of the following types of leaders has the primary role of helping a less experienced person learn how to function and to advance within an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  enabler 
B)  mentor 
C)  manager 
D)  task master 
E)  motivator 
A)  enabler 
B)  mentor 
C)  manager 
D)  task master 
E)  motivator

Question 11

Leaders at the now defunct energy company Enron were recognized as having demonstrated exemplarily high ethical leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following may describe charismatic leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  an approach to leadership emphasizing the perspectives of the leader 
B)  an approach to leadership emphasizing the perspectives of the followers 
C)  an approach to leadership emphasizing the perspectives of the clientele 
D)  an approach to leadership emphasizing the perspectives of the managers 
E)  an approach to leadership emphasizing the perspectives of all parties in the organization 
A)  an approach to leadership emphasizing the perspectives of the leader 
B)  an approach to leadership emphasizing the perspectives of the followers 
C)  an approach to leadership emphasizing the perspectives of the clientele 
D)  an approach to leadership emphasizing the perspectives of the managers 
E)  an approach to leadership emphasizing the perspectives of all parties in the organization

Question 13

As the weeks progress, Mary makes many assumptions about her employees based on intuition. Should she rely on intuition? Explain.

Accepted Answer

If Mary relies on intuition, she is deve

Question 14

Which of the following is the name for choosing one alternative from among several options?

Accepted Answer

A)  decision making 
B)  assessment 
C)  evaluation 
D)  discernment 
E)  arbitration 
A)  decision making 
B)  assessment 
C)  evaluation 
D)  discernment 
E)  arbitration

Question 15

Which statement is False regarding gender and leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Theories regarding gender and leadership are not well-proven. 
B)  Most leadership theories and studies have focused on males. 
C)  There is much still to be learned about the dynamics of gender and leadership. 
D)  There is a growing number of woman leaders in the business world today. 
E)  Men tend to be more democratic than women in decision making. 
A)  Theories regarding gender and leadership are not well-proven. 
B)  Most leadership theories and studies have focused on males. 
C)  There is much still to be learned about the dynamics of gender and leadership. 
D)  There is a growing number of woman leaders in the business world today. 
E)  Men tend to be more democratic than women in decision making.

Question 16

The Manager's argument assumes all of the following EXCEPT which?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Employee Handbook is a reliable source of information. 
B)  All managers are leaders. 
C)  All leaders are effective leaders. 
D)  Effective leadership is all the company needs for strong performance. 
E)  The Manager was chosen for his position because of his leadership skills. 
A)  The Employee Handbook is a reliable source of information. 
B)  All managers are leaders. 
C)  All leaders are effective leaders. 
D)  Effective leadership is all the company needs for strong performance. 
E)  The Manager was chosen for his position because of his leadership skills.

Question 17

Whereas managers focus on plans, results, and goals, what do leaders focus on?

Accepted Answer

A)  productivity 
B)  profitability 
C)  people 
D)  sales 
E)  organization 
A)  productivity 
B)  profitability 
C)  people 
D)  sales 
E)  organization

Question 18

Which of the following statements is the MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Effective managers lead for stability whereas visionary leaders lead for change. 
B)  Effective leaders lead for stability whereas visionary managers lead for change. 
C)  Visionary managers lead for stability whereas effective leaders lead for change. 
D)  Strategic leaders lead for stability whereas transforming leaders lead for change. 
E)  Strategic managers lead for stability whereas transforming managers lead for change. 
A)  Effective managers lead for stability whereas visionary leaders lead for change. 
B)  Effective leaders lead for stability whereas visionary managers lead for change. 
C)  Visionary managers lead for stability whereas effective leaders lead for change. 
D)  Strategic leaders lead for stability whereas transforming leaders lead for change. 
E)  Strategic managers lead for stability whereas transforming managers lead for change.

Question 19

In selecting an alternative when making a decision, what should decision makers keep in mind?

Accepted Answer

A)  Finding multiple acceptable alternatives is neither possible nor efficient. 
B)  Finding multiple acceptable alternatives should not take very long. 
C)  Selecting one alternative and rejecting all others will be the decision maker's main objective. 
D)  Selecting one alternative and rejecting all others might not be necessary. 
E)  Selecting one alternative and rejecting all others should be a straightforward process. 
A)  Finding multiple acceptable alternatives is neither possible nor efficient. 
B)  Finding multiple acceptable alternatives should not take very long. 
C)  Selecting one alternative and rejecting all others will be the decision maker's main objective. 
D)  Selecting one alternative and rejecting all others might not be necessary. 
E)  Selecting one alternative and rejecting all others should be a straightforward process.

Question 20

The situational approach to leadership gives equal weight to the elements of the situation and the charactertistics of the leader and followers in order to ascertain the outcomes of a leader's actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is the first step in rational decision making?

A coaching role may include taking on responsibilities as a mentor.

Taking over a leadership role from a charismatic leader is less challenging than taking over from a leader lacking charisma.

Which states the correct definition of collectivism?

Which of the following, if True, would strengthen Santora's argument?

Which of the following may be substitutes for leadership?

Which part of the management of an organization would be most involved with strategic leadership?

Describe the steps involved in the rational decision-making process.

Which is the most accurate statement regarding one of the main differences between the Japanese and American cultures?

Which of the following types of leaders has the primary role of helping a less experienced person learn how to function and to advance within an organization?

Leaders at the now defunct energy company Enron were recognized as having demonstrated exemplarily high ethical leadership.

Which of the following may describe charismatic leadership?

As the weeks progress, Mary makes many assumptions about her employees based on intuition. Should she rely on intuition? Explain.

Which of the following is the name for choosing one alternative from among several options?

Which statement is False regarding gender and leadership?

The Manager's argument assumes all of the following EXCEPT which?

Whereas managers focus on plans, results, and goals, what do leaders focus on?

Which of the following statements is the MOST accurate?

In selecting an alternative when making a decision, what should decision makers keep in mind?

The situational approach to leadership gives equal weight to the elements of the situation and the charactertistics of the leader and followers in order to ascertain the outcomes of a leader's actions.

The Us Business Environment

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

The Global Context of Business

Business Management

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Pricing, Distributing, and Promoting Products

Information Technology for Business

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Money and Banking

Managing Finances

Filters

Exam 9: Leadership and Decision Making

What is the first step in rational decision making?

A coaching role may include taking on responsibilities as a mentor.

Taking over a leadership role from a charismatic leader is less challenging than taking over from a leader lacking charisma.

Which states the correct definition of collectivism?

Which of the following, if True, would strengthen Santora's argument?

Which of the following may be substitutes for leadership?

Which part of the management of an organization would be most involved with strategic leadership?

Describe the steps involved in the rational decision-making process.

Which is the most accurate statement regarding one of the main differences between the Japanese and American cultures?

Which of the following types of leaders has the primary role of helping a less experienced person learn how to function and to advance within an organization?

Leaders at the now defunct energy company Enron were recognized as having demonstrated exemplarily high ethical leadership.

Which of the following may describe charismatic leadership?

As the weeks progress, Mary makes many assumptions about her employees based on intuition. Should she rely on intuition? Explain.

Which of the following is the name for choosing one alternative from among several options?

Which statement is False regarding gender and leadership?

The Manager's argument assumes all of the following EXCEPT which?

Whereas managers focus on plans, results, and goals, what do leaders focus on?

Which of the following statements is the MOST accurate?

In selecting an alternative when making a decision, what should decision makers keep in mind?

The situational approach to leadership gives equal weight to the elements of the situation and the charactertistics of the leader and followers in order to ascertain the outcomes of a leader's actions.

The Us Business Environment

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

The Global Context of Business

Business Management

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Pricing, Distributing, and Promoting Products

Information Technology for Business

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Money and Banking

Managing Finances

Filters