Question 1

To provide leadership in moving a group in a new direction,a leader does not have to exercise power or control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The readiness of an individual or a group to perform a specific task depends on the _________ and ________ to perform the task.

Accepted Answer

A)  Aptitude; readiness 
B)  Facility; enthusiasm 
C)  Ability; willingness 
D)  Capacity; motivation 
A)  Aptitude; readiness 
B)  Facility; enthusiasm 
C)  Ability; willingness 
D)  Capacity; motivation

Question 3

According to Ancona,leadership has four specific capabilities:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensemaking, visioning, relating to others, and inventing new ways to get things done 
B)  Visioning, relating to others, enthusiasm, and inventing new ways to get things done 
C)  Inventing new ways to get things done, encouraging the heart, visioning, and enthusiasm 
D)  Sensemaking, visioning, relating to others, and enthusiasm 
A)  Sensemaking, visioning, relating to others, and inventing new ways to get things done 
B)  Visioning, relating to others, enthusiasm, and inventing new ways to get things done 
C)  Inventing new ways to get things done, encouraging the heart, visioning, and enthusiasm 
D)  Sensemaking, visioning, relating to others, and enthusiasm

Question 4

People that possess ________ achieving styles are motivated to master their own tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  Relational 
B)  Instrumental 
C)  Transformational 
D)  Direct 
A)  Relational 
B)  Instrumental 
C)  Transformational 
D)  Direct

Question 5

What are the five dimensions of collaboration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Governance, administration, autonomy, mutuality, and trust-building 
B)  Governance, administration, autonomy, mutuality, and respect 
C)  Equality, administration, autonomy, mutuality, and trust-building 
D)  Governance, administration, equality, autonomy, and mutuality 
A)  Governance, administration, autonomy, mutuality, and trust-building 
B)  Governance, administration, autonomy, mutuality, and respect 
C)  Equality, administration, autonomy, mutuality, and trust-building 
D)  Governance, administration, equality, autonomy, and mutuality

Question 6

Fiedler identified two leadership styles: the __________-oriented leader (who is quite efficient and goal oriented)and the ______________- oriented leader (who derives satisfaction from successful interpersonal relationships).

Accepted Answer

A)  Organization; team 
B)  Task; relationship 
C)  Success; relationship 
D)  Task; social 
A)  Organization; team 
B)  Task; relationship 
C)  Success; relationship 
D)  Task; social

Question 7

Explore the challenges of leading in a diverse organization.Discuss,providing relevant examples where appropriate.

Accepted Answer

Leading in a diverse organization presen

Question 8

The psychological relationship between leaders and followers is cut through by tension and the potential for great antagonism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to Gardner,what type of mind moves beyond self-interest to make decisions based on a sense of social responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disciplined 
B)  Ethical 
C)  Synthesizing 
D)  Respectful 
A)  Disciplined 
B)  Ethical 
C)  Synthesizing 
D)  Respectful

Question 10

Which of the following are not characteristics of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  A strong drive for responsibility and task completion 
B)  Creativity and originality in problem solving 
C)  A capacity for absorbing stress 
D)  An untenable positive approach 
A)  A strong drive for responsibility and task completion 
B)  Creativity and originality in problem solving 
C)  A capacity for absorbing stress 
D)  An untenable positive approach

Question 11

Leaders and followers should engage in a structured ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dialogue 
B)  Monologue 
C)  Epilogue 
D)  Prologue 
A)  Dialogue 
B)  Monologue 
C)  Epilogue 
D)  Prologue

Question 12

A _________ leadership style will be most effective in situations where subordinates are engaged in work that is stressful,frustrating,or unsatisfying.

Accepted Answer

A)  Supportive 
B)  Directive 
C)  Participative 
D)  Achievement oriented 
A)  Supportive 
B)  Directive 
C)  Participative 
D)  Achievement oriented

Question 13

Explore what part power plays in leadership.Do different styles of leadership access or use power differently?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Leadership is always provided by those in formal positions of authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Leadership is exercised by the person in the group who energizes the group,whether or not he or she carries the title of "leader."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT one of the nine cultural dimensions comprising the GLOBE model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performance orientation 
B)  Human orientation 
C)  Unassertiveness 
D)  Uncertainty avoidance 
A)  Performance orientation 
B)  Human orientation 
C)  Unassertiveness 
D)  Uncertainty avoidance

Question 17

Leaders tended to be more intelligent,more dependable or responsible,and more active in social situations than others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Despite younger leaders and older leaders growing up in quite different eras,their formative experiences with respect to leadership are remarkably similar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The two dimensions in the leadership grid are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Concern for organization and employees 
B)  Concern for production and people 
C)  Concern for people and profits 
D)  Concern for productivity and people 
A)  Concern for organization and employees 
B)  Concern for production and people 
C)  Concern for people and profits 
D)  Concern for productivity and people

Question 20

Contingency leadership stipulates that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Group effectiveness is dictated by employee commitment 
B)  Group effectiveness is not affected by the relationship between the styles of leadership 
C)  The contingent group dynamics affect the results achieved by the leader 
D)  The effectiveness of a group is dependent on the relationship between the style of leadership and the degree to which the situation enables the leader to exert influence 
A)  Group effectiveness is dictated by employee commitment 
B)  Group effectiveness is not affected by the relationship between the styles of leadership 
C)  The contingent group dynamics affect the results achieved by the leader 
D)  The effectiveness of a group is dependent on the relationship between the style of leadership and the degree to which the situation enables the leader to exert influence

To provide leadership in moving a group in a new direction,a leader does not have to exercise power or control.

The readiness of an individual or a group to perform a specific task depends on the _ and to perform the task.

According to Ancona,leadership has four specific capabilities:

People that possess ________ achieving styles are motivated to master their own tasks.

What are the five dimensions of collaboration?

Fiedler identified two leadership styles: the -oriented leader (who is quite efficient and goal oriented)and the ____- oriented leader (who derives satisfaction from successful interpersonal relationships).

Explore the challenges of leading in a diverse organization.Discuss,providing relevant examples where appropriate.

The psychological relationship between leaders and followers is cut through by tension and the potential for great antagonism.

According to Gardner,what type of mind moves beyond self-interest to make decisions based on a sense of social responsibility?

Which of the following are not characteristics of leadership?

Leaders and followers should engage in a structured ____________.

A _________ leadership style will be most effective in situations where subordinates are engaged in work that is stressful,frustrating,or unsatisfying.

Explore what part power plays in leadership.Do different styles of leadership access or use power differently?

Leadership is always provided by those in formal positions of authority.

Leadership is exercised by the person in the group who energizes the group,whether or not he or she carries the title of "leader."

Which of the following is NOT one of the nine cultural dimensions comprising the GLOBE model?

Leaders tended to be more intelligent,more dependable or responsible,and more active in social situations than others.

Despite younger leaders and older leaders growing up in quite different eras,their formative experiences with respect to leadership are remarkably similar.

The two dimensions in the leadership grid are:

Contingency leadership stipulates that:

Organizational Behavior As a Way of Thinking

Knowing and Managing Yourself

Fostering Creativity and Innovation

Managing Stress

Decision Making

Motivation and Engagement

Power and Organizational Politics

Communicating Effectively With Others

Working in Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict

Organizational Change

Representing the Organization on the Outside

Managing Behavior in the Public Interest

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Exam 7: Leadership in Public Organizations

To provide leadership in moving a group in a new direction,a leader does not have to exercise power or control.

The readiness of an individual or a group to perform a specific task depends on the _________ and ________ to perform the task.

According to Ancona,leadership has four specific capabilities:

People that possess ________ achieving styles are motivated to master their own tasks.

What are the five dimensions of collaboration?

Fiedler identified two leadership styles: the __________-oriented leader (who is quite efficient and goal oriented)and the ______________- oriented leader (who derives satisfaction from successful interpersonal relationships).

Explore the challenges of leading in a diverse organization.Discuss,providing relevant examples where appropriate.

The psychological relationship between leaders and followers is cut through by tension and the potential for great antagonism.

According to Gardner,what type of mind moves beyond self-interest to make decisions based on a sense of social responsibility?

Which of the following are not characteristics of leadership?

Leaders and followers should engage in a structured ____________.

A _________ leadership style will be most effective in situations where subordinates are engaged in work that is stressful,frustrating,or unsatisfying.

Explore what part power plays in leadership.Do different styles of leadership access or use power differently?

Leadership is always provided by those in formal positions of authority.

Leadership is exercised by the person in the group who energizes the group,whether or not he or she carries the title of "leader."

Which of the following is NOT one of the nine cultural dimensions comprising the GLOBE model?

Leaders tended to be more intelligent,more dependable or responsible,and more active in social situations than others.

Despite younger leaders and older leaders growing up in quite different eras,their formative experiences with respect to leadership are remarkably similar.

The two dimensions in the leadership grid are:

Contingency leadership stipulates that:

Organizational Behavior As a Way of Thinking

Knowing and Managing Yourself

Fostering Creativity and Innovation

Managing Stress

Decision Making

Motivation and Engagement

Power and Organizational Politics

Communicating Effectively With Others

Working in Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict

Organizational Change

Representing the Organization on the Outside

Managing Behavior in the Public Interest

Filters

The readiness of an individual or a group to perform a specific task depends on the _ and to perform the task.

Fiedler identified two leadership styles: the -oriented leader (who is quite efficient and goal oriented)and the ____- oriented leader (who derives satisfaction from successful interpersonal relationships).