Question 1

Once a leader achieves a good balance of trade-offs among the performance determinants, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  things will continue smoothly 
B)  changing conditions may upset it 
C)  the situation no longer needs to be assessed 
D)  any upset can be cured by using the same strategies that worked in the past

Question 2

According to the flexible leadership theory, the CEO of an organization should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  focus primarily on short-term objectives such as quarterly profits 
B)  provide heroic, charismatic leadership for the organization 
C)  coordinate leadership processes across levels and subunits 
D)  emphasize direct behaviors more than management programs and systems

Question 3

The primary responsibility for resolving disagreements and achieving integration usually falls on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the CEO 
B)  the executive team 
C)  middle management 
D)  hourly employees

Question 4

The external environment is more likely to be volatile and uncertain in situations of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  gradual technological change 
B)  political stability 
C)  new threats from competitors 
D)  economic turmoil

Question 5

Much of the early leadership literature was concerned with ________ in organizations, but in more recent years there has been increased interest in "strategic leadership" by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  supervisors; top executives 
B)  middle managers; supervisors 
C)  top executives; supervisors 
D)  top executives; middle managers

Question 6

Like tangible resources, core competencies are depleted when used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A CEO position with ample discretion ________ innovative leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  provides opportunities for 
B)  guarantees 
C)  precludes 
D)  limits the possibility of

Question 8

Much of the early leadership literature was concerned with top executives in organizations, but in more recent years there has been increased interest in supervisors and middle managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Competitive strategy includes decisions about the types of products or services to offer and the basis for appealing to potential customers or clients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The second general approach to influencing the determinants of organizational performance, making decisions about competitive strategy, organization structure, and management programs, ________ influences individuals and groups.

Accepted Answer

A)  in no way 
B)  directly 
C)  indirectly 
D)  negatively

Question 11

The power and discretion of top executives are greater when ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  there is a strong organizational culture resistant to change 
B)  the CEO answers to a strong board of directors 
C)  surplus financial reserves are available to fund new ventures 
D)  labor unions have sufficient power to block changes a leader wants to make

Question 12

The most restrictive situation is one in which internal and external constraints are so severe that the CEO is merely a figurehead who cannot implement any significant strategy changes or innovations. This type of position is unlikely to attract a(n) ________ leader.

Accepted Answer

A)  compliant 
B)  innovative 
C)  conservative 
D)  risk-averse

Question 13

How much time is usually required to verify the success of a major change?

Accepted Answer

A)  six months 
B)  one and a half years 
C)  three to five years 
D)  at least one decade

Question 14

Which condition is LEAST important for the success of a new strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is similar to a strategy that was previously successful. 
B)  It is based on the core competencies of the organization. 
C)  It is compatible with significant changes in the external environment. 
D)  It has a few clear themes relevant to the shared values of the members.

Question 15

A study found that when the CEO ________a strategic decision, the decision quality was better, the decision was perceived as more fair, team members were more committed to implement the decision, their trust in the leader increased, and they identified more with the team.

Accepted Answer

A)  allowed members of the executive team to influence 
B)  was solely responsible for 
C)  appointed a surrogate from the executive team to make 
D)  abstained from participating in

Question 16

Discretion is constrained ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  by powerful external stakeholders who can dictate conditions 
B)  when the organization is in a growth industry that has rapidly increasing demand 
C)  if the company's sales come from a wide variety of clients 
D)  when the organization can turn to one of several suppliers for key materials

Question 17

What negative effects can be associated with process reliability?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

________ primary responsibility for ensuring that the organization has a relevant core ideology, but leaders at ________ must help to build support for it and ensure that it is understood.

Accepted Answer

A)  Top management has; all levels 
B)  Middle management has; the top management level 
C)  Hourly employees have; the middle management level 
D)  Clients have; all levels

Question 19

Describe the internal constraints that may be faced by top executives.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

When leaders are able to enhance innovative adaptation and efficiency simultaneously, this is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  relational leadership 
B)  process reliability 
C)  organizational ambidexterity 
D)  collective work

Exam 12: Strategic Leadership

Once a leader achieves a good balance of trade-offs among the performance determinants, ________.

According to the flexible leadership theory, the CEO of an organization should ________.

The primary responsibility for resolving disagreements and achieving integration usually falls on ________.

The external environment is more likely to be volatile and uncertain in situations of ________.

Much of the early leadership literature was concerned with in organizations, but in more recent years there has been increased interest in "strategic leadership" by .

Like tangible resources, core competencies are depleted when used.

A CEO position with ample discretion ________ innovative leadership.

Much of the early leadership literature was concerned with top executives in organizations, but in more recent years there has been increased interest in supervisors and middle managers.

Competitive strategy includes decisions about the types of products or services to offer and the basis for appealing to potential customers or clients.

The second general approach to influencing the determinants of organizational performance, making decisions about competitive strategy, organization structure, and management programs, ________ influences individuals and groups.

The power and discretion of top executives are greater when ________.

The most restrictive situation is one in which internal and external constraints are so severe that the CEO is merely a figurehead who cannot implement any significant strategy changes or innovations. This type of position is unlikely to attract a(n) ________ leader.

How much time is usually required to verify the success of a major change?

Which condition is LEAST important for the success of a new strategy?

A study found that when the CEO ________a strategic decision, the decision quality was better, the decision was perceived as more fair, team members were more committed to implement the decision, their trust in the leader increased, and they identified more with the team.

Discretion is constrained ________.

What negative effects can be associated with process reliability?

primary responsibility for ensuring that the organization has a relevant core ideology, but leaders at must help to build support for it and ensure that it is understood.

Describe the internal constraints that may be faced by top executives.

When leaders are able to enhance innovative adaptation and efficiency simultaneously, this is called ________.