Question 1

Which of following describes the activities MOST involved with transactional leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  The implementation of a corporate vision 
B)  The implementation of organizational transformations 
C)  The implementation of routine activities 
D)  The implementation of employee incentives 
E)  The implementation of situational problem solving 
A)  The implementation of a corporate vision 
B)  The implementation of organizational transformations 
C)  The implementation of routine activities 
D)  The implementation of employee incentives 
E)  The implementation of situational problem solving C

Question 2

Most leadership theories and studies have focused on the roles of both men and women in leadership roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

An inward belief about something, often without conscious consideration, is frequently referred to as what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intuition 
B)  Risk taking 
C)  Commitment 
D)  Discernment 
E)  Rationality 
A)  Intuition 
B)  Risk taking 
C)  Commitment 
D)  Discernment 
E)  Rationality A

Question 4

Explain the concept and importance of ethical leadership.

Accepted Answer

In the wake of corporate scandals at fir

Question 5

The behavioral approach to the study of leadership emphasized the actions taken by an effective leader rather than any specific traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What decision-making state occurs when identifying each alternative and the associated costs and payoffs of those alternatives?

Accepted Answer

A)  A state of recognition 
B)  A state of risk 
C)  A state of rationality 
D)  A state of certainty 
E)  A state of uncertainty 
A)  A state of recognition 
B)  A state of risk 
C)  A state of rationality 
D)  A state of certainty 
E)  A state of uncertainty

Question 7

The situational approach to leadership was first proposed as a continuum of leadership behavior. Explain the two extreme ranges of the continuum.

Accepted Answer

At one extreme, the leader makes decisio

Question 8

Taking over a leadership role from a charismatic leader is less challenging than taking over from a leader lacking charisma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following BEST describes employee-focused leader behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Concentration on both the work quality and work quantity of employees 
B)  Concentration on both the well-being and work quality of employees 
C)  Concentration on both the satisfaction and work quantity of employees 
D)  Concentration on both the satisfaction and the well-being of employees 
E)  Concentration on both the work quantity and the well-being of employees 
A)  Concentration on both the work quality and work quantity of employees 
B)  Concentration on both the well-being and work quality of employees 
C)  Concentration on both the satisfaction and work quantity of employees 
D)  Concentration on both the satisfaction and the well-being of employees 
E)  Concentration on both the work quantity and the well-being of employees

Question 10

How can norms and cohesiveness in a work group neutralize leadership?

Accepted Answer

Norms and cohesiveness among group membe

Question 11

Which is the MOST accurate statement regarding one of the main differences between the Japanese and American cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as conservative, whereas American culture is often characterized as liberal. 
B)  Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as rigidly structured, whereas American culture is often characterized as loosely structured. 
C)  Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as authoritarian, whereas American culture is often characterized as democratic. 
D)  Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as collectivist, whereas American culture is often characterized as individualist. 
E)  Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as socialist, whereas American culture is often characterized as capitalist. 
A)  Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as conservative, whereas American culture is often characterized as liberal. 
B)  Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as rigidly structured, whereas American culture is often characterized as loosely structured. 
C)  Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as authoritarian, whereas American culture is often characterized as democratic. 
D)  Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as collectivist, whereas American culture is often characterized as individualist. 
E)  Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as socialist, whereas American culture is often characterized as capitalist.

Question 12

What type of decisions are unstructured and require considerable time, energy, and resources to make?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conditional 
B)  Nonprogrammed 
C)  Ethical 
D)  Strategic 
E)  Programmed 
A)  Conditional 
B)  Nonprogrammed 
C)  Ethical 
D)  Strategic 
E)  Programmed

Question 13

A leader who sets levels of expectation, then gives direction and guidance and determines work schedules uses what type of leadership theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transformational 
B)  Directive 
C)  Supportive 
D)  Participative 
E)  Achievement-oriented 
A)  Transformational 
B)  Directive 
C)  Supportive 
D)  Participative 
E)  Achievement-oriented

Question 14

Leadership neutralizers tend to outweigh a leader's ability to affect a subordinate's performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Discuss why the majority of decisions made by managers are made under a state of uncertainty, and how managers can minimize the risk of poor decisions.

Accepted Answer

Most of the major decision making in con

Question 16

Which approach to leadership is based on the assumption that appropriate behavior varies from one situation to another?

Accepted Answer

A)  Situational leadership 
B)  Trait-based leadership 
C)  Transformational leadership 
D)  Transactional leadership 
E)  Charismatic leadership 
A)  Situational leadership 
B)  Trait-based leadership 
C)  Transformational leadership 
D)  Transactional leadership 
E)  Charismatic leadership

Question 17

Which of the following statements BEST describes the assumptions made by researchers of the behavioral approach to leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behaviors of effective leaders differ in various situations. 
B)  Behaviors of effective leaders are the same in all situations. 
C)  Behaviors of effective leaders reflect the proper traits for effective leadership. 
D)  Behaviors of effective leaders differ as reflected by different traits for effective leadership. 
E)  Behaviors of effective leaders reflect the proper disposition for effective leadership. 
A)  Behaviors of effective leaders differ in various situations. 
B)  Behaviors of effective leaders are the same in all situations. 
C)  Behaviors of effective leaders reflect the proper traits for effective leadership. 
D)  Behaviors of effective leaders differ as reflected by different traits for effective leadership. 
E)  Behaviors of effective leaders reflect the proper disposition for effective leadership.

Question 18

Discuss ways in which using a rational perspective to decision making will help when making nonprogrammed decisions.

Accepted Answer

There are three different conditions in

Question 19

Strategic leadership is a leader's ability to understand the complexities of both the organization and its environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to the situational approach to leadership, the extent to which a leader or subordinate is involved in decision making depends on characteristics of which aspects of an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  The leader, the followers, and the situation 
B)  The leader, the structure of the organization, and the situation 
C)  The leader, the resources at hand, and the situation 
D)  The followers, the resources at hand, and the situation 
E)  The resources, the structure of the organization, and the situation 
A)  The leader, the followers, and the situation 
B)  The leader, the structure of the organization, and the situation 
C)  The leader, the resources at hand, and the situation 
D)  The followers, the resources at hand, and the situation 
E)  The resources, the structure of the organization, and the situation

Which of following describes the activities MOST involved with transactional leadership?

Most leadership theories and studies have focused on the roles of both men and women in leadership roles.

An inward belief about something, often without conscious consideration, is frequently referred to as what?

Explain the concept and importance of ethical leadership.

The behavioral approach to the study of leadership emphasized the actions taken by an effective leader rather than any specific traits.

What decision-making state occurs when identifying each alternative and the associated costs and payoffs of those alternatives?

The situational approach to leadership was first proposed as a continuum of leadership behavior. Explain the two extreme ranges of the continuum.

Taking over a leadership role from a charismatic leader is less challenging than taking over from a leader lacking charisma.

Which of the following BEST describes employee-focused leader behavior?

How can norms and cohesiveness in a work group neutralize leadership?

Which is the MOST accurate statement regarding one of the main differences between the Japanese and American cultures?

What type of decisions are unstructured and require considerable time, energy, and resources to make?

A leader who sets levels of expectation, then gives direction and guidance and determines work schedules uses what type of leadership theory?

Leadership neutralizers tend to outweigh a leader's ability to affect a subordinate's performance.

Discuss why the majority of decisions made by managers are made under a state of uncertainty, and how managers can minimize the risk of poor decisions.

Which approach to leadership is based on the assumption that appropriate behavior varies from one situation to another?

Which of the following statements BEST describes the assumptions made by researchers of the behavioral approach to leadership?

Discuss ways in which using a rational perspective to decision making will help when making nonprogrammed decisions.

Strategic leadership is a leader's ability to understand the complexities of both the organization and its environment.

According to the situational approach to leadership, the extent to which a leader or subordinate is involved in decision making depends on characteristics of which aspects of an organization?

The U.S. Business Environment

Understanding Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

Understanding the Global Context of Business

Managing the Business

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Developing and Pricing Products

Distributing and Promoting Products

Information Technology (IT)for Business

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Understanding Money and the Role of Banking

Managing Business Finances

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Exam 9: Leadership and Decision Making

Which of following describes the activities MOST involved with transactional leadership?

Most leadership theories and studies have focused on the roles of both men and women in leadership roles.

An inward belief about something, often without conscious consideration, is frequently referred to as what?

Explain the concept and importance of ethical leadership.

The behavioral approach to the study of leadership emphasized the actions taken by an effective leader rather than any specific traits.

What decision-making state occurs when identifying each alternative and the associated costs and payoffs of those alternatives?

The situational approach to leadership was first proposed as a continuum of leadership behavior. Explain the two extreme ranges of the continuum.

Taking over a leadership role from a charismatic leader is less challenging than taking over from a leader lacking charisma.

Which of the following BEST describes employee-focused leader behavior?

How can norms and cohesiveness in a work group neutralize leadership?

Which is the MOST accurate statement regarding one of the main differences between the Japanese and American cultures?

What type of decisions are unstructured and require considerable time, energy, and resources to make?

A leader who sets levels of expectation, then gives direction and guidance and determines work schedules uses what type of leadership theory?

Leadership neutralizers tend to outweigh a leader's ability to affect a subordinate's performance.

Discuss why the majority of decisions made by managers are made under a state of uncertainty, and how managers can minimize the risk of poor decisions.

Which approach to leadership is based on the assumption that appropriate behavior varies from one situation to another?

Which of the following statements BEST describes the assumptions made by researchers of the behavioral approach to leadership?

Discuss ways in which using a rational perspective to decision making will help when making nonprogrammed decisions.

Strategic leadership is a leader's ability to understand the complexities of both the organization and its environment.

According to the situational approach to leadership, the extent to which a leader or subordinate is involved in decision making depends on characteristics of which aspects of an organization?

The U.S. Business Environment

Understanding Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

Understanding the Global Context of Business

Managing the Business

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Developing and Pricing Products

Distributing and Promoting Products

Information Technology (IT)for Business

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Understanding Money and the Role of Banking

Managing Business Finances

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