Question 1

The eclectic approach to leadership theory, which utilizes and combines insights from previous approaches, is:

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A)  impossible, as developments in management theory successively nullify one another. 
B)  called the integrative leadership theory paradigm. 
C)  considered too cumbersome for both practice and research. 
D)  impractical on the group level of analysis.

Question 2

The ____ level of analysis can also be called the dyadic process.

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A)  group 
B)  individual 
C)  organizational 
D)  none of the answers are correct

Question 3

Describe the major similarity and difference between the trait and behavioral leadership theories.

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Question 4

Why is leadership important?

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Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding managers and leaders is NOT true?

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A)  Leaders are concerned with stability. 
B)  Managers focus on doing things right. 
C)  Leaders place great concern on innovation and change. 
D)  Managers are concerned with the best way to get the job done.

Question 6

The speaker at a Rotary Club meeting asked for a PowerPoint setup. However, it is not set up. The president of the Rotary Club is dealing with this mishap. Identify the behavior by its leadership role.

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Question 7

Levels of analysis constitute:

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A)  a useful way of classifying leadership theory. 
B)  the most common approach to problem solving in organizations. 
C)  Frederick Taylor's most lasting contribution to management theory. 
D)  none of the answers are correct

Question 8

Figurehead is an interpersonal role.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Leaders are born, not made.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe the major similarity and difference between the trait and behavioral leadership theories.

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Question 11

Based on the definition of leadership, leaders only influence followers because followers cannot influence leaders.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Research on trait theory has

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A)  Identified a list of traits that guarantee leadership success. 
B)  Not identified a list of traits that guarantee leadership success. 
C)  Identified a list of behaviors that guarantee leadership success. 
D)  Identified a list of combinations of traits, behaviors, and situations that insure leadership success. 
E)  Identified a list of situational conditions which encourage leadership success.

Question 13

According to a survey of recruiters, the three most important attributes that they seek are

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A)  Communication and interpersonal skills 
B)  Ability to work well in a team. 
C)  Analytical and problem-solving skills 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

A successful sales manager was promoted to being CEO of a large conglomerate. Shortly afterward, the manager decided that her style of leadership was inappropriate, and altered the way that she practiced leading. This is an example of:

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A)  contingency leadership. 
B)  performing the figurehead role. 
C)  organizational learning. 
D)  none of the answers are correct

Question 15

The manager is conducting an interview to be published in the newspaper. Identify the behavior by its leadership role.

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Question 16

Of the three managerial leadership skills that all leaders need to be successful and middle-level managers in an organization need to have a balanced need for all three skills.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of Mintzberg's interpersonal leadership roles?

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A)  figurehead 
B)  entrepreneur 
C)  leader 
D)  liaison

Question 18

Do managers where you work(ed) treat their employees as valuable assets? Explain.

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Question 19

The three levels of analysis of leadership theory include all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)  individual. 
B)  group. 
C)  behavioral. 
D)  organizational.

Question 20

Explain the interrelationships among the levels of leadership analysis.

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Exam 1: Who Is a Leader

The eclectic approach to leadership theory, which utilizes and combines insights from previous approaches, is:

The ____ level of analysis can also be called the dyadic process.

Describe the major similarity and difference between the trait and behavioral leadership theories.

Why is leadership important?

Which of the following statements regarding managers and leaders is NOT true?

The speaker at a Rotary Club meeting asked for a PowerPoint setup. However, it is not set up. The president of the Rotary Club is dealing with this mishap. Identify the behavior by its leadership role.

Levels of analysis constitute:

Figurehead is an interpersonal role.

Leaders are born, not made.

Describe the major similarity and difference between the trait and behavioral leadership theories.

Based on the definition of leadership, leaders only influence followers because followers cannot influence leaders.

Research on trait theory has

According to a survey of recruiters, the three most important attributes that they seek are

A successful sales manager was promoted to being CEO of a large conglomerate. Shortly afterward, the manager decided that her style of leadership was inappropriate, and altered the way that she practiced leading. This is an example of:

The manager is conducting an interview to be published in the newspaper. Identify the behavior by its leadership role.

Of the three managerial leadership skills that all leaders need to be successful and middle-level managers in an organization need to have a balanced need for all three skills.

Which of the following is NOT one of Mintzberg's interpersonal leadership roles?

Do managers where you work(ed) treat their employees as valuable assets? Explain.

The three levels of analysis of leadership theory include all of the following EXCEPT:

Explain the interrelationships among the levels of leadership analysis.