Question 1

Japan is well known for its paternalistic approach to leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

All of the following are accurate depictions of the Japanese approach to leadership except:

Accepted Answer

A) Management's concern for its employees extends to the whole life, business and social, of the worker 
B) Decision-making is carried out via group decision-making techniques 
C) Employment is often for life; layoffs are rare 
D) Control mechanisms are very explicit; people know exactly what to control and how to do it 
A) Management's concern for its employees extends to the whole life, business and social, of the worker 
B) Decision-making is carried out via group decision-making techniques 
C) Employment is often for life; layoffs are rare 
D) Control mechanisms are very explicit; people know exactly what to control and how to do it D

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) Variety amplification 
B) Variety reduction 
C) Variety augmentation 
D) Variety expansion 
A) Variety amplification 
B) Variety reduction 
C) Variety augmentation 
D) Variety expansion B

Question 4

Which of the following leaders has explored how the individual ability of an executive works to inspire and motivate his/her subordinates?

Accepted Answer

A) Formational 
B) Charismatic 
C) Transactional 
D) Negotiable 
A) Formational 
B) Charismatic 
C) Transactional 
D) Negotiable

Question 5

Bass found that the most effective leaders were _____ leaders.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

According to the text, which of the following is a recognized style of leader behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A) Suppressive 
B) Autocratic 
C) Participative 
D) Team-oriented 
A) Suppressive 
B) Autocratic 
C) Participative 
D) Team-oriented

Question 7

All of the following are relevant to leadership examined in the now classic Haire, Ghiselli and Porter study except:

Accepted Answer

A) Communication skills 
B) Capacity for leadership and initiative 
C) Sharing information and objectives 
D) Participation 
A) Communication skills 
B) Capacity for leadership and initiative 
C) Sharing information and objectives 
D) Participation

Question 8

Bass discovered that there was far more universalism in leadership that had been believed previously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following leadership styles uses both a work-centered and people-centered approach?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Paternalistic leadership uses work-centered behavior coupled with protective employee-centered concern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

This is a dynamic view that factors in fundamental concerns, but ultimately emphasizes positive human potential.

Accepted Answer

A) GLOBE 
B) CR 
C) POS 
D) LF 
A) GLOBE 
B) CR 
C) POS 
D) LF

Question 12

Positive organizational scholarship consists of the following subunits except:

Accepted Answer

A) Enablers 
B) Motivations 
C) Outcomes or effects 
D) Followers 
A) Enablers 
B) Motivations 
C) Outcomes or effects 
D) Followers

Question 13

Compared to non-entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs typically

Accepted Answer

A) Make linear changes to products and systems 
B) Rely on an organization to guide their thinking 
C) Require structure support 
D) Are more creative and innovative 
A) Make linear changes to products and systems 
B) Rely on an organization to guide their thinking 
C) Require structure support 
D) Are more creative and innovative

Question 14

This leadership style uses work-centered behavior coupled with a protective employee-centered concern.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Japan is well-known for favoring this approach to leadership.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Which type of leadership is popular in many technologically advanced countries?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

According to the GLOBE study, humane-oriented leadership is independent and individualistic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Identify the leadership style that is best summarized by the statement, "Work hard and the company will take care of you".

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

A Theory Y 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) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Leader behaviors can be translated into three commonly recognized styles.These are:

Accepted Answer

A) Autocratic, suppressive and cooperative 
B) Authoritarian, paternalistic and participative 
C) Suppressive, paternalistic and team-oriented 
D) Cooperative, team-oriented and participative 
A) Autocratic, suppressive and cooperative 
B) Authoritarian, paternalistic and participative 
C) Suppressive, paternalistic and team-oriented 
D) Cooperative, team-oriented and participative

Japan is well known for its paternalistic approach to leadership.

All of the following are accurate depictions of the Japanese approach to leadership except:

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

Which of the following leaders has explored how the individual ability of an executive works to inspire and motivate his/her subordinates?

Bass found that the most effective leaders were _____ leaders.

According to the text, which of the following is a recognized style of leader behaviors?

All of the following are relevant to leadership examined in the now classic Haire, Ghiselli and Porter study except:

Bass discovered that there was far more universalism in leadership that had been believed previously.

Which of the following leadership styles uses both a work-centered and people-centered approach?

Paternalistic leadership uses work-centered behavior coupled with protective employee-centered concern.

This is a dynamic view that factors in fundamental concerns, but ultimately emphasizes positive human potential.

Positive organizational scholarship consists of the following subunits except:

Compared to non-entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs typically

This leadership style uses work-centered behavior coupled with a protective employee-centered concern.

Japan is well-known for favoring this approach to leadership.

Which type of leadership is popular in many technologically advanced countries?

According to the GLOBE study, humane-oriented leadership is independent and individualistic.

Identify the leadership style that is best summarized by the statement, "Work hard and the company will take care of you".

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

Leader behaviors can be translated into three commonly recognized styles.These are:

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Ethics and Social Responsibility

The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Managing Across Cultures

Organizational Cultures and Diversity

Cross-Cultural Communication 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

Japan is well known for its paternalistic approach to leadership.

All of the following are accurate depictions of the Japanese approach to leadership except:

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

Which of the following leaders has explored how the individual ability of an executive works to inspire and motivate his/her subordinates?

Bass found that the most effective leaders were _____ leaders.

According to the text, which of the following is a recognized style of leader behaviors?

All of the following are relevant to leadership examined in the now classic Haire, Ghiselli and Porter study except:

Bass discovered that there was far more universalism in leadership that had been believed previously.

Which of the following leadership styles uses both a work-centered and people-centered approach?

Paternalistic leadership uses work-centered behavior coupled with protective employee-centered concern.

This is a dynamic view that factors in fundamental concerns, but ultimately emphasizes positive human potential.

Positive organizational scholarship consists of the following subunits except:

Compared to non-entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs typically

This leadership style uses work-centered behavior coupled with a protective employee-centered concern.

Japan is well-known for favoring this approach to leadership.

Which type of leadership is popular in many technologically advanced countries?

According to the GLOBE study, humane-oriented leadership is independent and individualistic.

Identify the leadership style that is best summarized by the statement, "Work hard and the company will take care of you".

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

Leader behaviors can be translated into three commonly recognized styles.These are:

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Ethics and Social Responsibility

The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Managing Across Cultures

Organizational Cultures and Diversity

Cross-Cultural Communication 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

Filters