Question 1

Which of the following is considered to be one of the biggest challenges facing virtual leaders and their workers today?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clear goals and measurements for projects 
B)  Feelings of isolation 
C)  Highly complex work environments 
D)  Inconsistent "big pictures" for employees 
E)  Organizational commitment 
A)  Clear goals and measurements for projects 
B)  Feelings of isolation 
C)  Highly complex work environments 
D)  Inconsistent "big pictures" for employees 
E)  Organizational commitment

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Productivity 
B)  Profitability 
C)  Inspiration 
D)  Sales 
E)  Organization 
A)  Productivity 
B)  Profitability 
C)  Inspiration 
D)  Sales 
E)  Organization

Question 3

All managers are leaders,but not all leaders are managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The situational approach to leadership is concerned with the contingent outcomes and consequences of leader behavior rather than universal outcomes and consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In exercising strategic leadership,what is a leader MOST likely to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Focus on company efficiency 
B)  Focus on hiring the right people 
C)  Align the company with its environment 
D)  Avoid environmental impact on the firm 
E)  Engage the firm with community organizations 
A)  Focus on company efficiency 
B)  Focus on hiring the right people 
C)  Align the company with its environment 
D)  Avoid environmental impact on the firm 
E)  Engage the firm with community organizations

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The rational decision-making process is

Question 7

The more important the decision,the more attention needs to be directed to developing alternatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Management is defined as the processes and behaviors used to motivate,inspire,and influence the behaviors of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

The behavioral approach to leadership assumes that appropriate leader behavior varies from one situation to another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following BEST describes the effects of leadership neutralizers in an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  They tend to make leader behavior ineffective. 
B)  They tend to make leaders more charismatic. 
C)  They tend to outweigh the need for leader behavior. 
D)  They tend to make managers become effective leaders. 
E)  They tend to make leaders more neutral toward employees. 
A)  They tend to make leader behavior ineffective. 
B)  They tend to make leaders more charismatic. 
C)  They tend to outweigh the need for leader behavior. 
D)  They tend to make managers become effective leaders. 
E)  They tend to make leaders more neutral toward employees.

Question 12

Under the path-goal theory of leadership,what type of leader behavior includes setting challenging goals for the employee with the expectation that those goals will be achieved?

Accepted Answer

A)  Directive 
B)  Supportive 
C)  Participative 
D)  Achievement-oriented 
E)  Decision tree 
A)  Directive 
B)  Supportive 
C)  Participative 
D)  Achievement-oriented 
E)  Decision tree

Question 13

An inward belief about something,often without conscious consideration,is frequently referred to as what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intuition 
B)  Risk taking 
C)  Commitment 
D)  Discernment 
E)  Rationality 
A)  Intuition 
B)  Risk taking 
C)  Commitment 
D)  Discernment 
E)  Rationality

Question 14

The behavioral approach to the study of leadership emphasized the actions taken by an effective leader rather than any specific traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following organizational aspects allows employees to perform capably without the direction of a leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leadership neutralizers 
B)  Leadership substitutes 
C)  Leadership incentives 
D)  Leadership guidelines 
E)  Leadership obstructions 
A)  Leadership neutralizers 
B)  Leadership substitutes 
C)  Leadership incentives 
D)  Leadership guidelines 
E)  Leadership obstructions

Question 16

What are three common constraints limiting the development of alternatives in the rational decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

Common constraints include legal restric

Question 17

When making a decision,finding multiple acceptable alternatives may be possible; however,selecting just one and rejecting all others is critical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the definition of a coalition?

Accepted Answer

A)  An informal group formed to achieve a common goal 
B)  An institution incorporated in order to achieve a common goal 
C)  A pro-business political party 
D)  The network of management within a firm 
E)  The network of employees within a firm 
A)  An informal group formed to achieve a common goal 
B)  An institution incorporated in order to achieve a common goal 
C)  A pro-business political party 
D)  The network of management within a firm 
E)  The network of employees within a firm

Question 19

Explain the concept and importance of ethical leadership.

Accepted Answer

In the wake of corporate scandals at fir

Question 20

The situational approach to leadership was first proposed as a continuum of leadership behavior.Explain the two extreme ranges of the continuum.

Accepted Answer

At one extreme,the leader makes decision

Which of the following is considered to be one of the biggest challenges facing virtual leaders and their workers today?

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

All managers are leaders,but not all leaders are managers.

The situational approach to leadership is concerned with the contingent outcomes and consequences of leader behavior rather than universal outcomes and consequences.

In exercising strategic leadership,what is a leader MOST likely to do?

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

The more important the decision,the more attention needs to be directed to developing alternatives.

Management is defined as the processes and behaviors used to motivate,inspire,and influence the behaviors of others.

What is the first step in rational decision making?

The behavioral approach to leadership assumes that appropriate leader behavior varies from one situation to another.

Which of the following BEST describes the effects of leadership neutralizers in an organization?

Under the path-goal theory of leadership,what type of leader behavior includes setting challenging goals for the employee with the expectation that those goals will be achieved?

An inward belief about something,often without conscious consideration,is frequently referred to as what?

The behavioral approach to the study of leadership emphasized the actions taken by an effective leader rather than any specific traits.

Which of the following organizational aspects allows employees to perform capably without the direction of a leader?

What are three common constraints limiting the development of alternatives in the rational decision-making process?

When making a decision,finding multiple acceptable alternatives may be possible; however,selecting just one and rejecting all others is critical.

What is the definition of a coalition?

Explain the concept and importance of ethical leadership.

The situational approach to leadership was first proposed as a continuum of leadership behavior.Explain the two extreme ranges of the continuum.

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

Which of the following is considered to be one of the biggest challenges facing virtual leaders and their workers today?

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

All managers are leaders,but not all leaders are managers.

The situational approach to leadership is concerned with the contingent outcomes and consequences of leader behavior rather than universal outcomes and consequences.

In exercising strategic leadership,what is a leader MOST likely to do?

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

The more important the decision,the more attention needs to be directed to developing alternatives.

Management is defined as the processes and behaviors used to motivate,inspire,and influence the behaviors of others.

What is the first step in rational decision making?

The behavioral approach to leadership assumes that appropriate leader behavior varies from one situation to another.

Which of the following BEST describes the effects of leadership neutralizers in an organization?

Under the path-goal theory of leadership,what type of leader behavior includes setting challenging goals for the employee with the expectation that those goals will be achieved?

An inward belief about something,often without conscious consideration,is frequently referred to as what?

The behavioral approach to the study of leadership emphasized the actions taken by an effective leader rather than any specific traits.

Which of the following organizational aspects allows employees to perform capably without the direction of a leader?

What are three common constraints limiting the development of alternatives in the rational decision-making process?

When making a decision,finding multiple acceptable alternatives may be possible; however,selecting just one and rejecting all others is critical.

What is the definition of a coalition?

Explain the concept and importance of ethical leadership.

The situational approach to leadership was first proposed as a continuum of leadership behavior.Explain the two extreme ranges of the continuum.

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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