Question 1

Research indicates that leadership is restricted to the vertical influence of a single individual in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An important point to remember from the GLOBE study is that there are dramatically different expectations for leaders in different cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When successful,the __________ results in a longer lasting,more internalized change than does force-coercion.

Accepted Answer

A) inside-outside strategy 
B) rational persuasion strategy 
C) top-down change strategy 
D) community involvement strategy 
E) hierarchical control strategy 
A) inside-outside strategy 
B) rational persuasion strategy 
C) top-down change strategy 
D) community involvement strategy 
E) hierarchical control strategy

Question 4

Shared and vertical self-directing team activities tend to encourage self-leadership activities which in turn can help individuals and the team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Project GLOBE is built around the assumption that leadership variables and cultural variables can be meaningfully applied at societal and organizational levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Unplanned change may be disruptive,such as a wildcat strike that ends in a plant closure,or beneficial,such as an interpersonal conflict that results in a new procedure designed to smooth the flow of work between two departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The central assumption behind the GLOBE theoretical model is that similar attributes and entities across cultures are most effective in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Self-efficacy is a person's belief that he or she can perform adequately in a situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The success of both radical and incremental change in organizations depends in part on change agents who lead and support the change processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

__________ is a major project outlining the common dimensions of leadership that are important,as well as the significant differences in how effective managers lead in different cultures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is a major project outlining the...

Question 12

In order to minimize resistance to change,the people affected by the change should know how the change meets the benefit criterion,which means that the change should __________.

Accepted Answer

A) have a clear relative advantage for the people being asked to change 
B) be as compatible as possible with the existing values and experiences of the people being asked to change 
C) capitalize on the relative power positions of those affected by the change and those implementing the change 
D) be no more complex than necessary; it must be as easy as possible for people to understand and use 
E) be something that people can attempt on a step-by-step basis and make adjustments as things progress 
A) have a clear relative advantage for the people being asked to change 
B) be as compatible as possible with the existing values and experiences of the people being asked to change 
C) capitalize on the relative power positions of those affected by the change and those implementing the change 
D) be no more complex than necessary; it must be as easy as possible for people to understand and use 
E) be something that people can attempt on a step-by-step basis and make adjustments as things progress

Question 13

The decision to construct a new overseas plant can be considered to be a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

A) performance gap 
B) planned change 
C) unplanned change 
D) structural change 
E) refreezing phase 
A) performance gap 
B) planned change 
C) unplanned change 
D) structural change 
E) refreezing phase

Question 14

The cultural dimension "in-group collectivism" refers to the rewarding of collective actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The term __________is used to stress the establishment of a norm where the leader is expected to ask questions,raise issues,and help gather information for unit members.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term __________is used to stress the...

Question 16

A key similarity shared by ethical,authentic,spiritual and transformational leadership is __________.

Accepted Answer

A) role modeling 
B) honesty 
C) inspiration 
D) encouragement 
E) fortitude 
A) role modeling 
B) honesty 
C) inspiration 
D) encouragement 
E) fortitude

Question 17

A(n)__________ is a discrepancy between the desired and the actual conditions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)__________ is a discrepancy between the desired...

Question 18

Self analysis and improvement of belief systems,mental imagery of successful performance outcomes and positive self-talk tend to serve as partial substitutes for ethical leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

__________ is often used in combination with vertical leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) Power negotiation 
B) Organizational goal setting 
C) Shared leadership 
D) Teamwork 
E) Individual leadership 
A) Power negotiation 
B) Organizational goal setting 
C) Shared leadership 
D) Teamwork 
E) Individual leadership

Question 20

The education and communication approach for dealing with resistance to change is intended to educate people about a change before it is implemented and to help them understand the logic of the change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Research indicates that leadership is restricted to the vertical influence of a single individual in an organization.

An important point to remember from the GLOBE study is that there are dramatically different expectations for leaders in different cultures.

When successful,the __________ results in a longer lasting,more internalized change than does force-coercion.

Shared and vertical self-directing team activities tend to encourage self-leadership activities which in turn can help individuals and the team.

Project GLOBE is built around the assumption that leadership variables and cultural variables can be meaningfully applied at societal and organizational levels.

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

Unplanned change may be disruptive,such as a wildcat strike that ends in a plant closure,or beneficial,such as an interpersonal conflict that results in a new procedure designed to smooth the flow of work between two departments.

The central assumption behind the GLOBE theoretical model is that similar attributes and entities across cultures are most effective in organizations.

Self-efficacy is a person's belief that he or she can perform adequately in a situation.

The success of both radical and incremental change in organizations depends in part on change agents who lead and support the change processes.

__________ is a major project outlining the common dimensions of leadership that are important,as well as the significant differences in how effective managers lead in different cultures.

In order to minimize resistance to change,the people affected by the change should know how the change meets the benefit criterion,which means that the change should __________.

The decision to construct a new overseas plant can be considered to be a(n)__________.

The cultural dimension "in-group collectivism" refers to the rewarding of collective actions.

The term __________is used to stress the establishment of a norm where the leader is expected to ask questions,raise issues,and help gather information for unit members.

A key similarity shared by ethical,authentic,spiritual and transformational leadership is __________.

A(n)__________ is a discrepancy between the desired and the actual conditions.

Self analysis and improvement of belief systems,mental imagery of successful performance outcomes and positive self-talk tend to serve as partial substitutes for ethical leadership.

__________ is often used in combination with vertical leadership.

The education and communication approach for dealing with resistance to change is intended to educate people about a change before it is implemented and to help them understand the logic of the change.

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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Exam 14: Leadership Challenges and Organizational Change

Research indicates that leadership is restricted to the vertical influence of a single individual in an organization.

An important point to remember from the GLOBE study is that there are dramatically different expectations for leaders in different cultures.

When successful,the __________ results in a longer lasting,more internalized change than does force-coercion.

Shared and vertical self-directing team activities tend to encourage self-leadership activities which in turn can help individuals and the team.

Project GLOBE is built around the assumption that leadership variables and cultural variables can be meaningfully applied at societal and organizational levels.

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

Unplanned change may be disruptive,such as a wildcat strike that ends in a plant closure,or beneficial,such as an interpersonal conflict that results in a new procedure designed to smooth the flow of work between two departments.

The central assumption behind the GLOBE theoretical model is that similar attributes and entities across cultures are most effective in organizations.

Self-efficacy is a person's belief that he or she can perform adequately in a situation.

The success of both radical and incremental change in organizations depends in part on change agents who lead and support the change processes.

__________ is a major project outlining the common dimensions of leadership that are important,as well as the significant differences in how effective managers lead in different cultures.

In order to minimize resistance to change,the people affected by the change should know how the change meets the benefit criterion,which means that the change should __________.

The decision to construct a new overseas plant can be considered to be a(n)__________.

The cultural dimension "in-group collectivism" refers to the rewarding of collective actions.

The term __________is used to stress the establishment of a norm where the leader is expected to ask questions,raise issues,and help gather information for unit members.

A key similarity shared by ethical,authentic,spiritual and transformational leadership is __________.

A(n)__________ is a discrepancy between the desired and the actual conditions.

Self analysis and improvement of belief systems,mental imagery of successful performance outcomes and positive self-talk tend to serve as partial substitutes for ethical leadership.

__________ is often used in combination with vertical leadership.

The education and communication approach for dealing with resistance to change is intended to educate people about a change before it is implemented and to help them understand the logic of the change.

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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