Exam 15: Leadership

Lou,a middle manager at Perth-based New Generation Corporation,uses threats and punishments as ways of influencing the behaviour of his subordinates.Which of the following sources of power is Lou relying on?

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Question 41

Which of these leaders is distinguished by a special ability to bring about innovation and change?

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Question 42

According to Hersey and Blanchard,which of the following styles works best for employees with great ability but no willingness?

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Question 43

A(n)______________ participates actively in a relationship with their superiors,but does not use critical thinking skills.

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Question 44

A leader distinguished by a special ability to bring about innovation and change is called a transactional leader.

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Question 45

According to the Level 5 leadership hierarchy,the "competent manager" is considered more developed than the "contributing team member".

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Question 46

Transformational leadership skills can be learned and are not ingrained personality characteristics.

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Question 47

Fiedler used all of the following to describe the leadership situation,except:

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Question 48

Power that stems from the authority to punish or recommend punishment is called _________________ (two words).

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Question 49

According to the text,a 'level 4 leader':

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Question 50

The charismatic leader is one who has the ability to motivate employees to transcend their expected performance.

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Question 51

Distinguish between charismatic and transformational leadership.

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Question 52

____________________ is the potential ability to influence the behaviour of others.

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Question 53

The distinguishing personal characteristics (such as intelligence,honesty,self-confidence)are known as the leader's:

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Question 54

Task structure refers to group atmosphere and members' attitudes towards and acceptance of the leader.

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Question 55

What are the seven tactics for interpersonal influence?

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Question 56

Power resulting from a leader's special knowledge or skill regarding the tasks performed by followers is referred to as ________________ (two words).

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Question 57

__refer to natural talents and abilities that have been supported and reinforced with learned knowledge and skills,whereas refer to distinguishing personal characteristics that a person possesses (such as intelligence,honesty and self-confidence).

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Question 58

Ria Matysek of Rockhampton Pest Control uses praise,letters of support and pats on the back as ways of influencing her subordinates' behaviour.All of these actions are highly valued by the work group.This is an example of:

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Question 59

_____________________(two words)has the ability to inspire and motivate people to do more than they would normally do,despite obstacles and personal sacrifice.

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Exam 15: Leadership

Lou,a middle manager at Perth-based New Generation Corporation,uses threats and punishments as ways of influencing the behaviour of his subordinates.Which of the following sources of power is Lou relying on?

Which of these leaders is distinguished by a special ability to bring about innovation and change?

According to Hersey and Blanchard,which of the following styles works best for employees with great ability but no willingness?

A(n)______________ participates actively in a relationship with their superiors,but does not use critical thinking skills.

A leader distinguished by a special ability to bring about innovation and change is called a transactional leader.

According to the Level 5 leadership hierarchy,the "competent manager" is considered more developed than the "contributing team member".

Transformational leadership skills can be learned and are not ingrained personality characteristics.

Fiedler used all of the following to describe the leadership situation,except:

Power that stems from the authority to punish or recommend punishment is called _________________ (two words).

According to the text,a 'level 4 leader':

The charismatic leader is one who has the ability to motivate employees to transcend their expected performance.

Distinguish between charismatic and transformational leadership.

____________________ is the potential ability to influence the behaviour of others.

The distinguishing personal characteristics (such as intelligence,honesty,self-confidence)are known as the leader's:

Task structure refers to group atmosphere and members' attitudes towards and acceptance of the leader.

What are the seven tactics for interpersonal influence?

Power resulting from a leader's special knowledge or skill regarding the tasks performed by followers is referred to as ________________ (two words).

________________refer to natural talents and abilities that have been supported and reinforced with learned knowledge and skills,whereas ______________ refer to distinguishing personal characteristics that a person possesses (such as intelligence,honesty and self-confidence).

Ria Matysek of Rockhampton Pest Control uses praise,letters of support and pats on the back as ways of influencing her subordinates' behaviour.All of these actions are highly valued by the work group.This is an example of:

_____________________(two words)has the ability to inspire and motivate people to do more than they would normally do,despite obstacles and personal sacrifice.

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