Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding traits and leadership is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) All traits are equally effective in predicting leadership potential across organizations. 
B) In large,bureaucratic organizations,leader traits have more impact on behavior than in a small,entrepreneurial organization. 
C) Traits have an equal impact on leader emergence and leader effectiveness. 
D) Recognition of leader traits can help select appropriate managers for organizations. 
A) All traits are equally effective in predicting leadership potential across organizations. 
B) In large,bureaucratic organizations,leader traits have more impact on behavior than in a small,entrepreneurial organization. 
C) Traits have an equal impact on leader emergence and leader effectiveness. 
D) Recognition of leader traits can help select appropriate managers for organizations.

Question 2

Servant leadership has an explicit focus on

Accepted Answer

A) ethics. 
B) organizational change. 
C) paternalism. 
D) authoritarianism. 
A) ethics. 
B) organizational change. 
C) paternalism. 
D) authoritarianism.

Question 3

_______________is the key factor in making transformational leadership more effective.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________is the key factor in making transformational...

Question 4

As the analysis of leadership characteristics as evolved,the concept of what makes a strong leader has moved from

Accepted Answer

A) abusive to all knowing and powerful. 
B) all powerful and knowing to humble and open to feedback. 
C) super-smart to average intelligence. 
D) tall and handsome to super-smart. 
A) abusive to all knowing and powerful. 
B) all powerful and knowing to humble and open to feedback. 
C) super-smart to average intelligence. 
D) tall and handsome to super-smart.

Question 5

Which of the following is a key trait associated with leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) High likability 
B) High conscientiousness 
C) High agreeableness 
D) High authoritarianism 
A) High likability 
B) High conscientiousness 
C) High agreeableness 
D) High authoritarianism

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true regarding leadership and culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Ninety-eight percent of all leadership studies confirm cultural differences are small. 
B) The applicability of leadership theories to other cultures is a consistent finding in the research literature. 
C) Only decisiveness is a universal leadership trait. 
D) Given the differences between cultures,a sensitivity to those differences and the ability to adapt style to circumstances are needed in global leaders. 
A) Ninety-eight percent of all leadership studies confirm cultural differences are small. 
B) The applicability of leadership theories to other cultures is a consistent finding in the research literature. 
C) Only decisiveness is a universal leadership trait. 
D) Given the differences between cultures,a sensitivity to those differences and the ability to adapt style to circumstances are needed in global leaders.

Question 7

List and describe two traits that are associated with leadership.Indicate what impact they have on leadership.

Accepted Answer

Traits that can be presented include: ge

Question 8

Being charismatic is

Accepted Answer

A) something that you are born with and can't develop. 
B) the only thing that matters as a leader. 
C) something that can be increased through training. 
D) always a good thing for an organization. 
A) something that you are born with and can't develop. 
B) the only thing that matters as a leader. 
C) something that can be increased through training. 
D) always a good thing for an organization.

Question 9

The three conditions creating Fiedler's situational favorableness are __________,______________and _______________.

Accepted Answer

leader-subordinate r

Question 10

When employees have high abilities and high achievement motivation,the directive leadership style is best.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The ________________ experiments,where those participating provided electric shocks to others answering questions incorrectly,are an example of unethical behaviors by people in positions of authority.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________________ experiments,where those participating provided electric...

Question 12

Choose any two of the leadership theories presented in this chapter,define them and then compare and contrast the theories.

Accepted Answer

There are four sets of theories in this

Question 13

What leadership theory or characteristics are most applicable to other countries?

Accepted Answer

The answer for all situations is,it depe

Question 14

In democratic decision making

Accepted Answer

A) leaders leave employees alone to make decisions. 
B) the leader provides minimum guidance and involvement in the decision. 
C) leaders make the decision alone without necessarily involving employees in the decision making process. 
D) employees participate in the making of the decision. 
A) leaders leave employees alone to make decisions. 
B) the leader provides minimum guidance and involvement in the decision. 
C) leaders make the decision alone without necessarily involving employees in the decision making process. 
D) employees participate in the making of the decision.

Question 15

The trait approach to leadership examines which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A) environmental influences on leadership 
B) leadership behaviors 
C) personality characteristics 
D) both personality and the work environment 
A) environmental influences on leadership 
B) leadership behaviors 
C) personality characteristics 
D) both personality and the work environment

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding self-esteem and leadership is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Leaders with high self esteem support their subordinates more than leaders with lower self esteem. 
B) Research shows a strong relationship between weight and being viewed as a leader which may be accounted for by self-esteem. 
C) Those with high self-esteem have low self-confidence which may affect the image perceived by followers. 
D) Leaders with high self esteem punish their subordinates less effectively,when such punishment is due,than do leaders with lower self esteem. 
A) Leaders with high self esteem support their subordinates more than leaders with lower self esteem. 
B) Research shows a strong relationship between weight and being viewed as a leader which may be accounted for by self-esteem. 
C) Those with high self-esteem have low self-confidence which may affect the image perceived by followers. 
D) Leaders with high self esteem punish their subordinates less effectively,when such punishment is due,than do leaders with lower self esteem.

Question 17

The leadership decision tree

Accepted Answer

A) focuses on a static leadership style. 
B) focuses on leader emergence. 
C) focuses on an adaptive leadership style. 
D) leads to the determination of how much involvement leaders should seek in making decisions. 
A) focuses on a static leadership style. 
B) focuses on leader emergence. 
C) focuses on an adaptive leadership style. 
D) leads to the determination of how much involvement leaders should seek in making decisions.

Question 18

Denise wants to improve her relationship with her manager.Right now,she feels like she really does not know him well.She recognizes that part of the issue is that she works in her office with the door closed and opens it to meet with people only on an "as needed" basis.What are some recommendations for Denise?

Accepted Answer

Create interaction opportunities with yo

Question 19

What organizational problems can occur if abusive leaders are perceived as competent and successful,and are allowed to operate within the management structure?

Accepted Answer

A) New managers may adapt to the same leadership style and the abuse become even more prevalent. 
B) Sales will be higher even if moral isn't. 
C) Nothing,eventually they will be removed. 
D) Other organizations will refuse to do business with the company. 
A) New managers may adapt to the same leadership style and the abuse become even more prevalent. 
B) Sales will be higher even if moral isn't. 
C) Nothing,eventually they will be removed. 
D) Other organizations will refuse to do business with the company.

Question 20

Initiating structure refers to task-based leadership behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements regarding traits and leadership is accurate?

Servant leadership has an explicit focus on

_______________is the key factor in making transformational leadership more effective.

As the analysis of leadership characteristics as evolved,the concept of what makes a strong leader has moved from

Which of the following is a key trait associated with leadership?

Which of the following statements is true regarding leadership and culture?

List and describe two traits that are associated with leadership.Indicate what impact they have on leadership.

Being charismatic is

The three conditions creating Fiedler's situational favorableness are ,and _______.

When employees have high abilities and high achievement motivation,the directive leadership style is best.

The ________________ experiments,where those participating provided electric shocks to others answering questions incorrectly,are an example of unethical behaviors by people in positions of authority.

Choose any two of the leadership theories presented in this chapter,define them and then compare and contrast the theories.

What leadership theory or characteristics are most applicable to other countries?

In democratic decision making

The trait approach to leadership examines which of the following factors?

Which of the following statements regarding self-esteem and leadership is accurate?

The leadership decision tree

What organizational problems can occur if abusive leaders are perceived as competent and successful,and are allowed to operate within the management structure?

Initiating structure refers to task-based leadership behaviors.

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

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Exam 12: Leading People Within Organizations

Which of the following statements regarding traits and leadership is accurate?

Servant leadership has an explicit focus on

_______________is the key factor in making transformational leadership more effective.

As the analysis of leadership characteristics as evolved,the concept of what makes a strong leader has moved from

Which of the following is a key trait associated with leadership?

Which of the following statements is true regarding leadership and culture?

List and describe two traits that are associated with leadership.Indicate what impact they have on leadership.

Being charismatic is

The three conditions creating Fiedler's situational favorableness are __________,______________and _______________.

When employees have high abilities and high achievement motivation,the directive leadership style is best.

The ________________ experiments,where those participating provided electric shocks to others answering questions incorrectly,are an example of unethical behaviors by people in positions of authority.

Choose any two of the leadership theories presented in this chapter,define them and then compare and contrast the theories.

What leadership theory or characteristics are most applicable to other countries?

In democratic decision making

The trait approach to leadership examines which of the following factors?

Which of the following statements regarding self-esteem and leadership is accurate?

The leadership decision tree

What organizational problems can occur if abusive leaders are perceived as competent and successful,and are allowed to operate within the management structure?

Initiating structure refers to task-based leadership behaviors.

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

Filters

The three conditions creating Fiedler's situational favorableness are ,and _______.