Question 1

Few studies have successfully assessed the meaning and impact of charismatic leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Rigid rules and procedures,along with individual professionalism,may render leader behavior unnecessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following models of leadership is based on the expectancy theory of motivation and suggests that the function of a leader is to make rewards available to the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supportive 
B)  Path-goal 
C)  Decision tree 
D)  Employee-focused 
E)  Leader-member exchange 
A)  Supportive 
B)  Path-goal 
C)  Decision tree 
D)  Employee-focused 
E)  Leader-member exchange

Question 4

Which of the following statements BEST describes the assumptions made by researchers of the behavioral approach to leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behaviors of effective leaders differ in various situations. 
B)  Behaviors of effective leaders are the same in all situations. 
C)  Behaviors of effective leaders reflect the proper traits for effective leadership. 
D)  Behaviors of effective leaders differ as reflected by different traits for effective leadership. 
E)  Behaviors of effective leaders reflect the proper disposition for effective leadership. 
A)  Behaviors of effective leaders differ in various situations. 
B)  Behaviors of effective leaders are the same in all situations. 
C)  Behaviors of effective leaders reflect the proper traits for effective leadership. 
D)  Behaviors of effective leaders differ as reflected by different traits for effective leadership. 
E)  Behaviors of effective leaders reflect the proper disposition for effective leadership.

Question 5

Most leadership theories and studies have focused on the roles of both men and women in leadership roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Strategic leaders work toward creating a more hierarchical structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe a situation in which a leader would choose a more transactional approach to her leadership over a more transformational one.

Accepted Answer

A company that has successfully reorgani

Question 8

According to current theories of gender roles in leadership,which of the following BEST describes the differences in decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  Males tend to be more democratic than females in making decisions. 
B)  Males tend to be more critical than females in making decisions. 
C)  Males tend to be more autocratic than females in making decisions. 
D)  Males tend to be more rational than females in making decisions. 
E)  Males tend to be more charismatic than females in making decisions. 
A)  Males tend to be more democratic than females in making decisions. 
B)  Males tend to be more critical than females in making decisions. 
C)  Males tend to be more autocratic than females in making decisions. 
D)  Males tend to be more rational than females in making decisions. 
E)  Males tend to be more charismatic than females in making decisions.

Question 9

Recent corporate scandals that have shaken the public's faith in business leadership have brought increased attention to what area of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Virtual leadership 
B)  Ethical leadership 
C)  Strategic leadership 
D)  Employee-focused leadership 
E)  Charismatic leadership 
A)  Virtual leadership 
B)  Ethical leadership 
C)  Strategic leadership 
D)  Employee-focused leadership 
E)  Charismatic leadership

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)  Taskmaster 
E)  Motivator 
A)  Enabler 
B)  Mentor 
C)  Manager 
D)  Taskmaster 
E)  Motivator

Question 11

Besides having more structure than a nonprogrammed decision,programmed decisions also recur more often.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

Contrast leadership substitutes with leadership neutralizers.

Accepted Answer

Leadership substitutes are individual,ta

Question 14

High levels of experience and group cohesiveness among subordinates cannot neutralize leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The ethical behaviors of top management are less of a concern today compared to the past.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Strategic leadership is a leader's ability to understand the complexities of both the organization and its environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the new,modern role of a leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overseer 
B)  Individualist 
C)  Collectivist 
D)  Coach 
E)  Autocratic 
A)  Overseer 
B)  Individualist 
C)  Collectivist 
D)  Coach 
E)  Autocratic

Question 18

What area was the earliest research on leadership MOST concerned with?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leadership behaviors 
B)  Leadership traits 
C)  Leadership situations 
D)  Leadership integrity 
E)  Leadership roles 
A)  Leadership behaviors 
B)  Leadership traits 
C)  Leadership situations 
D)  Leadership integrity 
E)  Leadership roles

Question 19

Which of the following is a fundamental element of charismatic leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Planning 
B)  Controlling 
C)  Analyzing 
D)  Influencing 
E)  Organizing 
A)  Planning 
B)  Controlling 
C)  Analyzing 
D)  Influencing 
E)  Organizing

Question 20

When a leader asks for employees' suggestions and input in the decision-making process,what type of leadership style is being utilized?

Accepted Answer

A)  Directive 
B)  Supportive 
C)  Participative 
D)  Achievement 
E)  Transformational 
A)  Directive 
B)  Supportive 
C)  Participative 
D)  Achievement 
E)  Transformational

Few studies have successfully assessed the meaning and impact of charismatic leadership.

Rigid rules and procedures,along with individual professionalism,may render leader behavior unnecessary.

Which of the following models of leadership is based on the expectancy theory of motivation and suggests that the function of a leader is to make rewards available to the workplace?

Which of the following statements BEST describes the assumptions made by researchers of the behavioral approach to leadership?

Most leadership theories and studies have focused on the roles of both men and women in leadership roles.

Strategic leaders work toward creating a more hierarchical structure.

Describe a situation in which a leader would choose a more transactional approach to her leadership over a more transformational one.

According to current theories of gender roles in leadership,which of the following BEST describes the differences in decision making?

Recent corporate scandals that have shaken the public's faith in business leadership have brought increased attention to what area of leadership?

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?

Besides having more structure than a nonprogrammed decision,programmed decisions also recur more often.

Which states the correct definition of collectivism?

Contrast leadership substitutes with leadership neutralizers.

High levels of experience and group cohesiveness among subordinates cannot neutralize leadership.

The ethical behaviors of top management are less of a concern today compared to the past.

Strategic leadership is a leader's ability to understand the complexities of both the organization and its environment.

Which of the following best describes the new,modern role of a leader?

What area was the earliest research on leadership MOST concerned with?

Which of the following is a fundamental element of charismatic leadership?

When a leader asks for employees' suggestions and input in the decision-making process,what type of leadership style is being utilized?

The US Business Environment

Understanding Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

Understanding the Global Context of Business

Managing the Business

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Developing and Pricing Products

Distributing and Promoting Products

Information Technology Itfor Business

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Understanding Money and the Role of Banking

Managing Business Finances

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Exam 9: Leadership and Decision Making

Few studies have successfully assessed the meaning and impact of charismatic leadership.

Rigid rules and procedures,along with individual professionalism,may render leader behavior unnecessary.

Which of the following models of leadership is based on the expectancy theory of motivation and suggests that the function of a leader is to make rewards available to the workplace?

Which of the following statements BEST describes the assumptions made by researchers of the behavioral approach to leadership?

Most leadership theories and studies have focused on the roles of both men and women in leadership roles.

Strategic leaders work toward creating a more hierarchical structure.

Describe a situation in which a leader would choose a more transactional approach to her leadership over a more transformational one.

According to current theories of gender roles in leadership,which of the following BEST describes the differences in decision making?

Recent corporate scandals that have shaken the public's faith in business leadership have brought increased attention to what area of leadership?

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?

Besides having more structure than a nonprogrammed decision,programmed decisions also recur more often.

Which states the correct definition of collectivism?

Contrast leadership substitutes with leadership neutralizers.

High levels of experience and group cohesiveness among subordinates cannot neutralize leadership.

The ethical behaviors of top management are less of a concern today compared to the past.

Strategic leadership is a leader's ability to understand the complexities of both the organization and its environment.

Which of the following best describes the new,modern role of a leader?

What area was the earliest research on leadership MOST concerned with?

Which of the following is a fundamental element of charismatic leadership?

When a leader asks for employees' suggestions and input in the decision-making process,what type of leadership style is being utilized?

The US Business Environment

Understanding Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

Understanding the Global Context of Business

Managing the Business

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Developing and Pricing Products

Distributing and Promoting Products

Information Technology Itfor Business

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Understanding Money and the Role of Banking

Managing Business Finances

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