Question 1

List the five key characteristics of an authentic leader.

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The answer of List the five key characteristics of an...

Question 2

According to Fiedler,task-oriented leaders excel in favourable situations whereas relationship-oriented leaders are most effective in situations of moderate favourability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following characteristics of leaders have been studied?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personality traits 
B)  Physical traits 
C)  Social traits 
D)  Work-related traits 
E)  All of these choices.

Question 4

Power that results from characteristics that command subordinates' identification with,respect and admiration for and desire to emulate the leader is called ________________ (two words).

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The answer of Power that results from characteristics that command...

Question 5

Power that stems from the authority to bestow rewards of other people is known as________________ (two words).

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The answer of Power that stems from the authority to...

Question 6

Leadership power comes from organisational structure and promotes stability,order and problem solving within the structure; management power comes from personal sources that are not as invested in the organisation,such as personal interests,goals and values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The natural talents and abilities that have been supported and reinforced with learned knowledge and skills are known as a leader's:

Accepted Answer

A)  strengths 
B)  weaknesses 
C)  traits 
D)  All of these choices. 
E)  None of these choices.

Question 8

A contingency approach to leadership that links the leader's behavioural style with the task readiness of subordinates is called the ________________ (two words).

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The answer of A contingency approach to leadership that links...

Question 9

When individuals know and understand themselves,espouse an act consistently with higher order ethical values and empower and inspire others with openness,they have said to have achieved:

Accepted Answer

A)  Pragmatic leadership 
B)  Servant leadership 
C)  Interactive leadership 
D)  Authentic leadership 
E)  None of these

Question 10

According to Hersey and Blanchard,which of the following styles works best for employees with high willingness but no ability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Selling 
B)  Telling 
C)  Participating 
D)  Delegating 
E)  None of these

Question 11

A _____________ is a situational variable that counteracts a leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviours,whereas a ????????_____________ is a situational variable that makes a leadership style redundant or unnecessary.

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A)  Substitute; neutraliser 
B)  Neutraliser; contingency 
C)  Contingency; neutraliser 
D)  Transformation leader; transactional leader 
E)  Neutraliser; substitute

Question 12

A person that is unpretentious and modest rather than arrogant and proud is said to have high levels of interactivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A situational variable that makes leadership style redundant or unnecessary is known as a(n)_____________ for leadership.

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The answer of A situational variable that makes leadership style...

Question 14

_____________________ refers to the leadership influence that relies on the exchange of benefits and favours between the leader and the follower.

Accepted Answer

A)  Using rational persuasion 
B)  Making people like you 
C)  Relying on the wall of reciprocity 
D)  Developing allies 
E)  Being assertive

Question 15

A situational variable that counteracts a leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviours is known as a neutraliser.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

____________________ is the extent to which the leader is mindful of subordinates,respects their ideas and feelings,and establishes mutual trust.

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The answer of ____________________ is the extent to which the...

Question 17

Which management style reflects a moderate amount of concern for both people and production?

Accepted Answer

A)  Team management 
B)  Club-style management 
C)  Middle-of-the-road management 
D)  Impoverished management 
E)  Authority-compliance

Question 18

Philip of Mildura Orange Fest Company does not have much of a relationship with his subordinates.They feel obligated to do as he says because he's the boss.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  referent power 
B)  coercive power 
C)  legitimate power 
D)  reward power 
E)  expert power.

Question 19

The trait of being unpretentious and modest in one's leadership style is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  humility 
B)  participative 
C)  pragmatic 
D)  passive 
E)  None of these choices.

Question 20

______________________ (two words)clarify the role and task requirements of subordinates,initiate structure,provide appropriate rewards,and try to be considerate to and meet the social needs of subordinates.

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The answer of ______________________ (two words)clarify the role and task...

Exam 15: Leadership

List the five key characteristics of an authentic leader.

According to Fiedler,task-oriented leaders excel in favourable situations whereas relationship-oriented leaders are most effective in situations of moderate favourability.

Which of the following characteristics of leaders have been studied?

Power that results from characteristics that command subordinates' identification with,respect and admiration for and desire to emulate the leader is called ________________ (two words).

Power that stems from the authority to bestow rewards of other people is known as________________ (two words).

Leadership power comes from organisational structure and promotes stability,order and problem solving within the structure; management power comes from personal sources that are not as invested in the organisation,such as personal interests,goals and values.

The natural talents and abilities that have been supported and reinforced with learned knowledge and skills are known as a leader's:

A contingency approach to leadership that links the leader's behavioural style with the task readiness of subordinates is called the ________________ (two words).

When individuals know and understand themselves,espouse an act consistently with higher order ethical values and empower and inspire others with openness,they have said to have achieved:

According to Hersey and Blanchard,which of the following styles works best for employees with high willingness but no ability?

A _ is a situational variable that counteracts a leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviours,whereas a ????????_ is a situational variable that makes a leadership style redundant or unnecessary.

A person that is unpretentious and modest rather than arrogant and proud is said to have high levels of interactivity.

A situational variable that makes leadership style redundant or unnecessary is known as a(n)_____________ for leadership.

_____________________ refers to the leadership influence that relies on the exchange of benefits and favours between the leader and the follower.

A situational variable that counteracts a leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviours is known as a neutraliser.

____________________ is the extent to which the leader is mindful of subordinates,respects their ideas and feelings,and establishes mutual trust.

Which management style reflects a moderate amount of concern for both people and production?

Philip of Mildura Orange Fest Company does not have much of a relationship with his subordinates.They feel obligated to do as he says because he's the boss.This is an example of:

The trait of being unpretentious and modest in one's leadership style is known as:

______________________ (two words)clarify the role and task requirements of subordinates,initiate structure,provide appropriate rewards,and try to be considerate to and meet the social needs of subordinates.