Question 1

Rehearsal of desired behaviors before actual performance can be useful in moving behaviors toward goal attainment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements about self-rewards is inaccurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-rewards can be useful in moving behaviors toward goal attainment. 
B) Self-rewards can be real such as a steak dinner. 
C) Imagery,such as imagining the receipt of a bonus,is a self-reward. 
D) Rehearsal of desired behaviors before actual performance can prove quite useful. 
E) Most people do not like to often reward themselves for their activities. 
A) Self-rewards can be useful in moving behaviors toward goal attainment. 
B) Self-rewards can be real such as a steak dinner. 
C) Imagery,such as imagining the receipt of a bonus,is a self-reward. 
D) Rehearsal of desired behaviors before actual performance can prove quite useful. 
E) Most people do not like to often reward themselves for their activities.

Question 3

The humane-oriented dimensions of the GLOBE theoretical model refer to the degree to which the leader stresses support,consideration,compassion,and generosity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Authentic leadership is similar to ethical leadership in that both types of leadership express a concern for others,integrity,and role modeling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

People respond to a(n)__________ change strategy mainly out of the fear of being punished if they do not comply with a change directive or out of the desire to gain a reward if they do.

Accepted Answer

A) unilateral effort 
B) force-coercion 
C) rational persuasion 
D) shared-power 
E) hierarchical control 
A) unilateral effort 
B) force-coercion 
C) rational persuasion 
D) shared-power 
E) hierarchical control

Question 6

Suppose unexpected conflicts occur among numerous people in several different departments of an organization,and that these conflicts ultimately result in a new policy on interdepartmental relations.This situation and its outcome could be called __________.

Accepted Answer

A) unplanned change 
B) unexpected trouble 
C) crisis management. 
D) organizational upheaval 
E) human resource conflict 
A) unplanned change 
B) unexpected trouble 
C) crisis management. 
D) organizational upheaval 
E) human resource conflict

Question 7

In dealing with resistance to change,the method of __________ seems to work best when people are frustrated by work constraints and difficulties encountered in the change process.

Accepted Answer

A) facilitation and support 
B) negotiation and agreement 
C) manipulation and cooptation 
D) explicit or implicit coercion 
E) participation and involvement 
A) facilitation and support 
B) negotiation and agreement 
C) manipulation and cooptation 
D) explicit or implicit coercion 
E) participation and involvement

Question 8

Most planned changes may be regarded as efforts intended to deal with __________ gaps in ways that benefit an organization and its members.

Accepted Answer

A) realization 
B) performance 
C) attainment 
D) accomplishment 
E) completion 
A) realization 
B) performance 
C) attainment 
D) accomplishment 
E) completion

Question 9

In addition to the traditional challenges of management,the forces of globalization as well as the state of the current economic environment provide a number of problems and opportunities to even the most experienced organizational executives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

__________is the first step toward behavioral change.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________is the first step toward behavioral change....

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding resistance to the change strategy is NOT accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) People may resist a force-coercion strategy because they resent management by command or the use of threatened punishment. 
B) People may resist a rational persuasion strategy in which the data are suspect or the expertise of advocates is not clear. 
C) People may resist a shared-power strategy that appears manipulative and insincere. 
D) Change agents never have to deal with resistance to a change strategy. 
E) When a change strategy is implemented people generally "buy-into" the strategy immediately. 
A) People may resist a force-coercion strategy because they resent management by command or the use of threatened punishment. 
B) People may resist a rational persuasion strategy in which the data are suspect or the expertise of advocates is not clear. 
C) People may resist a shared-power strategy that appears manipulative and insincere. 
D) Change agents never have to deal with resistance to a change strategy. 
E) When a change strategy is implemented people generally "buy-into" the strategy immediately.

Question 12

The GLOBE's theoretical model has three broad-based leadership dimensions encompassing ten primarily leadership dimensions and a small number of leadership items and attributes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Self observation involves examining your own behavior to increase awareness of when and why you engage in certain behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Through a(n)__________ change strategy,a change agent acts unilaterally to "command" change through the formal authority of his or her position,to induce change via an offer of special rewards,or to bring about change via threats of punishment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Through a(n)__________ change strategy,a change agent acts...

Question 15

Servant leadership involves both owning one's personal experiences and acting in accordance with one's true self.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Transformational leaders stress authenticity and self-awareness and tend to be more transactional than other leadership aspects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Spiritual leadership is viewed as a field of inquiry within the broader setting of workplace spirituality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

__________ occur spontaneously or randomly and without a change agent's direction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ occur spontaneously or randomly and without...

Question 19

A productive,supportive climate and commitment to continuous improvement and adaptation are unnecessary for creating and maintaining team performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

__________ essentially involves both owning one's personal experiences and acting in accordance with one's true self.

Accepted Answer

Authentic

Rehearsal of desired behaviors before actual performance can be useful in moving behaviors toward goal attainment.

Which of the following statements about self-rewards is inaccurate?

The humane-oriented dimensions of the GLOBE theoretical model refer to the degree to which the leader stresses support,consideration,compassion,and generosity.

Authentic leadership is similar to ethical leadership in that both types of leadership express a concern for others,integrity,and role modeling.

People respond to a(n)__________ change strategy mainly out of the fear of being punished if they do not comply with a change directive or out of the desire to gain a reward if they do.

Suppose unexpected conflicts occur among numerous people in several different departments of an organization,and that these conflicts ultimately result in a new policy on interdepartmental relations.This situation and its outcome could be called __________.

In dealing with resistance to change,the method of __________ seems to work best when people are frustrated by work constraints and difficulties encountered in the change process.

Most planned changes may be regarded as efforts intended to deal with __________ gaps in ways that benefit an organization and its members.

In addition to the traditional challenges of management,the forces of globalization as well as the state of the current economic environment provide a number of problems and opportunities to even the most experienced organizational executives.

__________is the first step toward behavioral change.

Which of the following statements regarding resistance to the change strategy is NOT accurate?

The GLOBE's theoretical model has three broad-based leadership dimensions encompassing ten primarily leadership dimensions and a small number of leadership items and attributes.

Self observation involves examining your own behavior to increase awareness of when and why you engage in certain behaviors.

Through a(n)__________ change strategy,a change agent acts unilaterally to "command" change through the formal authority of his or her position,to induce change via an offer of special rewards,or to bring about change via threats of punishment.

Servant leadership involves both owning one's personal experiences and acting in accordance with one's true self.

Transformational leaders stress authenticity and self-awareness and tend to be more transactional than other leadership aspects.

Spiritual leadership is viewed as a field of inquiry within the broader setting of workplace spirituality.

__________ occur spontaneously or randomly and without a change agent's direction.

A productive,supportive climate and commitment to continuous improvement and adaptation are unnecessary for creating and maintaining team performance.

__________ essentially involves both owning one's personal experiences and acting in accordance with one's true self.

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Emotions,Attitudes,and Job Satisfaction

Perception,Attribution,and Learning

Motivation and Performance

Teams in Organizations

Teamwork and Team Performance

Decision-Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication and Collaboration

Power and Politics

Leadership Essentials

Organizational Culture and Innovation

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Exam 14: Leadership Challenges and Organizational Change

Rehearsal of desired behaviors before actual performance can be useful in moving behaviors toward goal attainment.

Which of the following statements about self-rewards is inaccurate?

The humane-oriented dimensions of the GLOBE theoretical model refer to the degree to which the leader stresses support,consideration,compassion,and generosity.

Authentic leadership is similar to ethical leadership in that both types of leadership express a concern for others,integrity,and role modeling.

People respond to a(n)__________ change strategy mainly out of the fear of being punished if they do not comply with a change directive or out of the desire to gain a reward if they do.

Suppose unexpected conflicts occur among numerous people in several different departments of an organization,and that these conflicts ultimately result in a new policy on interdepartmental relations.This situation and its outcome could be called __________.

In dealing with resistance to change,the method of __________ seems to work best when people are frustrated by work constraints and difficulties encountered in the change process.

Most planned changes may be regarded as efforts intended to deal with __________ gaps in ways that benefit an organization and its members.

In addition to the traditional challenges of management,the forces of globalization as well as the state of the current economic environment provide a number of problems and opportunities to even the most experienced organizational executives.

__________is the first step toward behavioral change.

Which of the following statements regarding resistance to the change strategy is NOT accurate?

The GLOBE's theoretical model has three broad-based leadership dimensions encompassing ten primarily leadership dimensions and a small number of leadership items and attributes.

Self observation involves examining your own behavior to increase awareness of when and why you engage in certain behaviors.

Through a(n)__________ change strategy,a change agent acts unilaterally to "command" change through the formal authority of his or her position,to induce change via an offer of special rewards,or to bring about change via threats of punishment.

Servant leadership involves both owning one's personal experiences and acting in accordance with one's true self.

Transformational leaders stress authenticity and self-awareness and tend to be more transactional than other leadership aspects.

Spiritual leadership is viewed as a field of inquiry within the broader setting of workplace spirituality.

__________ occur spontaneously or randomly and without a change agent's direction.

A productive,supportive climate and commitment to continuous improvement and adaptation are unnecessary for creating and maintaining team performance.

__________ essentially involves both owning one's personal experiences and acting in accordance with one's true self.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences,Values,and Diversity

Emotions,Attitudes,and Job Satisfaction

Perception,Attribution,and Learning

Motivation and Performance

Teams in Organizations

Teamwork and Team Performance

Decision-Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication and Collaboration

Power and Politics

Leadership Essentials

Organizational Culture and Innovation

Organizational Goals and Structures

Strategy,Technology,and Organizational Design

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