Question 1

Paternalistic leadership is common throughout Latin America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

This leader avoids intervening or accepting responsibility for follower actions.

Accepted Answer

A) Passive management-by-exception leader 
B) Laissez-faire leader 
C) Contingent reward leader 
D) Active management-by-exception leader 
A) Passive management-by-exception leader 
B) Laissez-faire leader 
C) Contingent reward leader 
D) Active management-by-exception leader

Question 3

These leaders are individuals who exchange rewards for effort and performance and work on a "something for something" basis.

Accepted Answer

A) Variable 
B) Functional 
C) Transactional 
D) Transformational 
A) Variable 
B) Functional 
C) Transactional 
D) Transformational

Question 4

The process of influencing people to direct their efforts toward the achievement of some particular goal is referred to as motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Responsible global leadership encompasses value-based leadership, ethical decision-making, and quality stakeholder relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A Theory Z manager believes that, by their nature, people do not like to work and will avoid it whenever possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to Bass, the most effective leaders were characterized by four interrelated factors.These are:

Accepted Answer

A) Idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration 
B) Nurturing personality, creative mindset, willingness to give recognition, and intellectual stimulation 
C) High self-esteem, outgoing personality, inspirational motivation, and willingness to give recognition 
D) Internal locus of control, outgoing personality, individualized consideration, and nurturing personality 
A) Idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration 
B) Nurturing personality, creative mindset, willingness to give recognition, and intellectual stimulation 
C) High self-esteem, outgoing personality, inspirational motivation, and willingness to give recognition 
D) Internal locus of control, outgoing personality, individualized consideration, and nurturing personality

Question 8

Usually, this leadership behavior satisfies some employee needs and in turn subordinates tend to exhibit loyalty and compliance.

Accepted Answer

A) Participative 
B) Authoritarian 
C) Paternalistic 
D) Autocratic 
A) Participative 
B) Authoritarian 
C) Paternalistic 
D) Autocratic

Question 9

Which of the following leaders clarifies what needs to be done and provides both psychic and material rewards to those who comply with his/her directives?

Accepted Answer

A) Contingent reward leader 
B) Active management-by-exception leader 
C) Passive management-by-exception leader 
D) Laissez-faire leader 
A) Contingent reward leader 
B) Active management-by-exception leader 
C) Passive management-by-exception leader 
D) Laissez-faire leader

Question 10

All of the following are accurate depictions of the U.S.approach to leadership except:

Accepted Answer

A) Employment is usually short-term; layoffs are common. 
B) Responsibility is shared collectively. 
C) Evaluation and promotion is very fast; those not quickly promoted often seek employment elsewhere. 
D) Decision making is carried out by the individual manager. 
A) Employment is usually short-term; layoffs are common. 
B) Responsibility is shared collectively. 
C) Evaluation and promotion is very fast; those not quickly promoted often seek employment elsewhere. 
D) Decision making is carried out by the individual manager.

Question 11

All of the following are assumptions that underlie Theory X management except:

Accepted Answer

A) To get people to attain organizational objectives, it is necessary to use coercion, control, and threats of punishment 
B) Workers have little ambition, try to avoid responsibility, and like to be directed 
C) The primary need of employees is job security 
D) The expenditure of physical and mental effort at work is as natural to people as resting 
A) To get people to attain organizational objectives, it is necessary to use coercion, control, and threats of punishment 
B) Workers have little ambition, try to avoid responsibility, and like to be directed 
C) The primary need of employees is job security 
D) The expenditure of physical and mental effort at work is as natural to people as resting

Question 12

Romero found that Mexican managers who worked close to the U.S.border exhibited more participative behavior, and that trend enhanced as globalization increased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The leadership scholar that coined the terms "Theory X" and "Theory Y" management was:

Accepted Answer

A) Robert Blake 
B) William Ouchi 
C) Sheila Puffer 
D) Douglas McGregor 
A) Robert Blake 
B) William Ouchi 
C) Sheila Puffer 
D) Douglas McGregor

Question 14

A _____ manager believes that people are basically lazy and that coercion and threats of punishment must be used to get them to work.

Accepted Answer

A) Theory Z 
B) Theory X 
C) Theory A 
D) Theory Y 
A) Theory Z 
B) Theory X 
C) Theory A 
D) Theory Y

Question 15

The limiting of uncertainty and the focusing of action on a limited number of alternatives is referred to as variety amplification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Paternalistic leadership is common throughout Latin America.

This leader avoids intervening or accepting responsibility for follower actions.

These leaders are individuals who exchange rewards for effort and performance and work on a "something for something" basis.

The process of influencing people to direct their efforts toward the achievement of some particular goal is referred to as motivation.

Responsible global leadership encompasses value-based leadership, ethical decision-making, and quality stakeholder relationships.

A Theory Z manager believes that, by their nature, people do not like to work and will avoid it whenever possible.

According to Bass, the most effective leaders were characterized by four interrelated factors.These are:

Usually, this leadership behavior satisfies some employee needs and in turn subordinates tend to exhibit loyalty and compliance.

Which of the following leaders clarifies what needs to be done and provides both psychic and material rewards to those who comply with his/her directives?

All of the following are accurate depictions of the U.S.approach to leadership except:

All of the following are assumptions that underlie Theory X management except:

Romero found that Mexican managers who worked close to the U.S.border exhibited more participative behavior, and that trend enhanced as globalization increased.

The leadership scholar that coined the terms "Theory X" and "Theory Y" management was:

A _____ manager believes that people are basically lazy and that coercion and threats of punishment must be used to get them to work.

The limiting of uncertainty and the focusing of action on a limited number of alternatives is referred to as variety amplification.

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Managing Across Cultures

Organizational Cultures and Diversity

Cross-Cultural and Negotiation

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Entry Strategies and Organizational Structures

Managing Political Risk, Government Relations, and Alliances

Management Decision and Control

Motivation Across Cultures

Human Resource Selection and Development Across Cultures

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Exam 13: Leadership Across Cultures

Paternalistic leadership is common throughout Latin America.

This leader avoids intervening or accepting responsibility for follower actions.

These leaders are individuals who exchange rewards for effort and performance and work on a "something for something" basis.

The process of influencing people to direct their efforts toward the achievement of some particular goal is referred to as motivation.

Responsible global leadership encompasses value-based leadership, ethical decision-making, and quality stakeholder relationships.

A Theory Z manager believes that, by their nature, people do not like to work and will avoid it whenever possible.

According to Bass, the most effective leaders were characterized by four interrelated factors.These are:

Usually, this leadership behavior satisfies some employee needs and in turn subordinates tend to exhibit loyalty and compliance.

Which of the following leaders clarifies what needs to be done and provides both psychic and material rewards to those who comply with his/her directives?

All of the following are accurate depictions of the U.S.approach to leadership except:

All of the following are assumptions that underlie Theory X management except:

Romero found that Mexican managers who worked close to the U.S.border exhibited more participative behavior, and that trend enhanced as globalization increased.

The leadership scholar that coined the terms "Theory X" and "Theory Y" management was:

A _____ manager believes that people are basically lazy and that coercion and threats of punishment must be used to get them to work.

The limiting of uncertainty and the focusing of action on a limited number of alternatives is referred to as variety amplification.

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Managing Across Cultures

Organizational Cultures and Diversity

Cross-Cultural and Negotiation

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Entry Strategies and Organizational Structures

Managing Political Risk, Government Relations, and Alliances

Management Decision and Control

Motivation Across Cultures

Human Resource Selection and Development Across Cultures

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