Question 1

"If the manager is not around,employees will work just as hard" is an example of ____ attitudes.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Emotional intelligence is a personality dimension related to surgency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the guidelines to developing a more positive attitude and self-concept?

Accepted Answer

A) Be a positive role model. 
B) Accept compliments. 
C) Set and achieve goals. 
D) When things go wrong, buy yourself something nice. 
A) Be a positive role model. 
B) Accept compliments. 
C) Set and achieve goals. 
D) When things go wrong, buy yourself something nice.

Question 4

A leader is letting a follower do the job his or her own way to avoid a conflict.The leader's behavior is characteristic of which of the Big Five personality dimensions?

Accepted Answer

A) surgency 
B) agreeableness 
C) adjustment 
D) conscientiousness 
E) openness to experience 
A) surgency 
B) agreeableness 
C) adjustment 
D) conscientiousness 
E) openness to experience

Question 5

Understanding people's personalities is important because personality affects behavior as well as perceptions and attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

"If you want something done right,do it yourself" is an example of ____ attitudes.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The Big Five Model of Personality categorizes traits into the dimensions of insurgency,adjustment,disagreeableness,conscientiousness,and openness to experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

____ are positive or negative feelings about people,things,and issues.

Accepted Answer

A) Attitudes 
B) Norms 
C) Beliefs 
D) Traits 
A) Attitudes 
B) Norms 
C) Beliefs 
D) Traits

Question 9

A good way to develop a positive self-concept is by observing and copying others' attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is the best predictor of job performance?

Accepted Answer

A) Locus of control. 
B) Flexibility. 
C) Integrity. 
D) Intelligence. 
A) Locus of control. 
B) Flexibility. 
C) Integrity. 
D) Intelligence.

Question 11

A leader is giving excuses as to why performance is low and that nothing can be done to improve.This behavior is characteristic of which personality trait?

Accepted Answer

A) dominance 
B) high energy 
C) self-confidence 
D) internal locus of control 
E) stability
F)integrity
G)intelligence
H)flexibility
I)sensitivity to others 
A) dominance 
B) high energy 
C) self-confidence 
D) internal locus of control 
E) stability
F)integrity
G)intelligence
H)flexibility
I)sensitivity to others

Question 12

At the preconventional level of moral development,living up to expectations of acceptable behavior defined by others motivates behavior to fulfill duties and obligations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the primary use of personality profiles?

Accepted Answer

Personality profiles are used

Question 14

Why do people justify their unethical behavior?

Accepted Answer

People justify their unethical

Question 15

____ is the belief in one's capability to perform in a specific situation.

Accepted Answer

A) Self-concept 
B) Self-confidence 
C) Self-efficacy 
D) Self-focus 
A) Self-concept 
B) Self-confidence 
C) Self-efficacy 
D) Self-focus

Question 16

Leaders need a high n Pow to influence followers,peers,and higher level managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An effective leader tends to have Theory X attitudes with a positive self-concept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If the leader typically is bossy,pushy,and impatient; does much criticizing with little praising; and is very autocratic,the leader is displaying a:

Accepted Answer

A) Theory Y positive self-concept. 
B) Theory Y negative self-concept. 
C) Theory X positive self-concept. 
D) Theory X negative self-concept. 
A) Theory Y positive self-concept. 
B) Theory Y negative self-concept. 
C) Theory X positive self-concept. 
D) Theory X negative self-concept.

Question 19

What are some of the traits that describe the high-energy trait?

Accepted Answer

Some of the traits that descri

Question 20

People with Theory X attitudes hold that employees like to work and do not need to be closely supervised in order to do their work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

"If the manager is not around,employees will work just as hard" is an example of ____ attitudes.

Emotional intelligence is a personality dimension related to surgency.

Which of the following is NOT one of the guidelines to developing a more positive attitude and self-concept?

A leader is letting a follower do the job his or her own way to avoid a conflict.The leader's behavior is characteristic of which of the Big Five personality dimensions?

Understanding people's personalities is important because personality affects behavior as well as perceptions and attitudes.

"If you want something done right,do it yourself" is an example of ____ attitudes.

The Big Five Model of Personality categorizes traits into the dimensions of insurgency,adjustment,disagreeableness,conscientiousness,and openness to experience.

____ are positive or negative feelings about people,things,and issues.

A good way to develop a positive self-concept is by observing and copying others' attitudes.

Which of the following is the best predictor of job performance?

A leader is giving excuses as to why performance is low and that nothing can be done to improve.This behavior is characteristic of which personality trait?

At the preconventional level of moral development,living up to expectations of acceptable behavior defined by others motivates behavior to fulfill duties and obligations.

What is the primary use of personality profiles?

Why do people justify their unethical behavior?

____ is the belief in one's capability to perform in a specific situation.

Leaders need a high n Pow to influence followers,peers,and higher level managers.

An effective leader tends to have Theory X attitudes with a positive self-concept.

If the leader typically is bossy,pushy,and impatient; does much criticizing with little praising; and is very autocratic,the leader is displaying a:

What are some of the traits that describe the high-energy trait?

People with Theory X attitudes hold that employees like to work and do not need to be closely supervised in order to do their work.

Who Is a Leader and What Skills Do Leaders Need?

Leadership Behavior and Motivation

Contingency Leadership Theories

Influencing: Power, Politics, Networking, and Negotiation

Communication, Coaching, and Conflict Skills

Leader-Member Exchange and Followership

Team Leadership and Self-Managed Teams

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Leadership of Culture, Ethics, and Diversity

Strategic Leadership and Change Management

Crisis Leadership and the Learning Organization

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Exam 2: Leadership Traits and Ethics

"If the manager is not around,employees will work just as hard" is an example of ____ attitudes.

Emotional intelligence is a personality dimension related to surgency.

Which of the following is NOT one of the guidelines to developing a more positive attitude and self-concept?

A leader is letting a follower do the job his or her own way to avoid a conflict.The leader's behavior is characteristic of which of the Big Five personality dimensions?

Understanding people's personalities is important because personality affects behavior as well as perceptions and attitudes.

"If you want something done right,do it yourself" is an example of ____ attitudes.

The Big Five Model of Personality categorizes traits into the dimensions of insurgency,adjustment,disagreeableness,conscientiousness,and openness to experience.

____ are positive or negative feelings about people,things,and issues.

A good way to develop a positive self-concept is by observing and copying others' attitudes.

Which of the following is the best predictor of job performance?

A leader is giving excuses as to why performance is low and that nothing can be done to improve.This behavior is characteristic of which personality trait?

At the preconventional level of moral development,living up to expectations of acceptable behavior defined by others motivates behavior to fulfill duties and obligations.

What is the primary use of personality profiles?

Why do people justify their unethical behavior?

____ is the belief in one's capability to perform in a specific situation.

Leaders need a high n Pow to influence followers,peers,and higher level managers.

An effective leader tends to have Theory X attitudes with a positive self-concept.

If the leader typically is bossy,pushy,and impatient; does much criticizing with little praising; and is very autocratic,the leader is displaying a:

What are some of the traits that describe the high-energy trait?

People with Theory X attitudes hold that employees like to work and do not need to be closely supervised in order to do their work.

Who Is a Leader and What Skills Do Leaders Need?

Leadership Behavior and Motivation

Contingency Leadership Theories

Influencing: Power, Politics, Networking, and Negotiation

Communication, Coaching, and Conflict Skills

Leader-Member Exchange and Followership

Team Leadership and Self-Managed Teams

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Leadership of Culture, Ethics, and Diversity

Strategic Leadership and Change Management

Crisis Leadership and the Learning Organization

Filters