Question 1

All of the following are true about trait leadership theories EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Using trait theory,one can conclude that successful business,political,religious,and military leaders were born with unique characteristics that made them quite different from ordinary people. 
B)  Leadership theorists identified an exact list of leadership traits. 
C)  The great person theory of leadership assumes that leaders are born. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Using trait theory,one can conclude that successful business,political,religious,and military leaders were born with unique characteristics that made them quite different from ordinary people. 
B)  Leadership theorists identified an exact list of leadership traits. 
C)  The great person theory of leadership assumes that leaders are born. 
D)  All of the above are true. B

Question 2

What is the fundamental attribution error? What are some implications for leadership in multinationals?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should reflect students' understanding of the key concepts.According to attribution theory,leaders often make significant assumptions about the causes of subordinates' behavior.In most Western cultures,managers more often believe that people behave in certain ways because of internal motivations,such as laziness or ambition,not because of outside factors,such as poor working conditions.This assumption is so strong in Western culture that it is called the fundamental attribution error.Multinational managers could attempt to avoid making mistakes in assumptions by trying harder to understand their subordinates' culture.

Question 3

All of the following statements regarding subordinates expectations in different countries are true EXCEPT

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A)  In counties with high power distance values,including many of the Latin and Asian countries,subordinates expect autocratic leadership. 
B)  In low power distance countries,such as Sweden and Norway,subordinates expect the leader to be more like them. 
C)  Weak masculinity norms often lead to the acceptance of more authoritarian leadership. 
D)  Strong uncertainty avoidance norms may cause subordinates to expect the leader to provide more detail in directions. 
A)  In counties with high power distance values,including many of the Latin and Asian countries,subordinates expect autocratic leadership. 
B)  In low power distance countries,such as Sweden and Norway,subordinates expect the leader to be more like them. 
C)  Weak masculinity norms often lead to the acceptance of more authoritarian leadership. 
D)  Strong uncertainty avoidance norms may cause subordinates to expect the leader to provide more detail in directions. C

Question 4

The fundamental attribution error

Accepted Answer

A)  Is a tendency for managers to believe that most people act because of internal motivations. 
B)  Is a tendency for managers to believe more often that people behave in certain ways because of outside factors,such as poor working conditions. 
C)  Occurs most often in Asian cultures. 
D)  Concerns primarily external attributions. 
A)  Is a tendency for managers to believe that most people act because of internal motivations. 
B)  Is a tendency for managers to believe more often that people behave in certain ways because of outside factors,such as poor working conditions. 
C)  Occurs most often in Asian cultures. 
D)  Concerns primarily external attributions.

Question 5

An expatriate finds that if she gives specific directions to her subordinates,productivity is much higher.Which leader behavior is she displaying?

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A)  Consultative leader behavior 
B)  Democratic leader behavior 
C)  Task-centered leader behavior 
D)  Person-centered leader behavior 
A)  Consultative leader behavior 
B)  Democratic leader behavior 
C)  Task-centered leader behavior 
D)  Person-centered leader behavior

Question 6

Consulting with subordinates,asking for suggestions,encouraging participation in decision making,represent which leadership style in path-goal theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Directive style 
B)  Supportive style 
C)  Participative style 
D)  Achievement-oriented style 
A)  Directive style 
B)  Supportive style 
C)  Participative style 
D)  Achievement-oriented style

Question 7

From the perspective of the subordinates,discuss why culturally inappropriate leadership behaviors might be de-motivating.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should demonstrate

Question 8

Key leadership suggestions based on path-goal theory include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  When subordinates have high achievement needs,successful leaders adopt the achievement-oriented style. 
B)  When subordinates with have high social needs,they respond best to the supportive leadership style. 
C)  When the subordinate's job is unstructured,the theory suggests using a supportive style. 
D)  When the subordinate's job is highly structured,the theory suggests using instrumentality. 
A)  When subordinates have high achievement needs,successful leaders adopt the achievement-oriented style. 
B)  When subordinates with have high social needs,they respond best to the supportive leadership style. 
C)  When the subordinate's job is unstructured,the theory suggests using a supportive style. 
D)  When the subordinate's job is highly structured,the theory suggests using instrumentality.

Question 9

Leaders who do not allow employees to share in the decision- making are

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A)  Democratic leaders. 
B)  Autocratic leaders. 
C)  Participative leaders. 
D)  Consultative leaders. 
A)  Democratic leaders. 
B)  Autocratic leaders. 
C)  Participative leaders. 
D)  Consultative leaders.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE regarding leadership in various cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  In countries with high power distance,subordinates expect leaders to be more like them. 
B)  Strong masculinity norms often lead to the acceptance of more authoritarian leaders. 
C)  In countries with high uncertainty avoidance,subordinates expect detail and directions to perform their tasks. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  In countries with high power distance,subordinates expect leaders to be more like them. 
B)  Strong masculinity norms often lead to the acceptance of more authoritarian leaders. 
C)  In countries with high uncertainty avoidance,subordinates expect detail and directions to perform their tasks. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 11

The recommended leadership style for a country low on power distance and low on uncertainty avoidance is

Accepted Answer

A)  The democrat - supportive,participative,and achievement. 
B)  The master - directive and supportive. 
C)  The professional- directive,supportive,and participative. 
D)  The boss- directive. 
A)  The democrat - supportive,participative,and achievement. 
B)  The master - directive and supportive. 
C)  The professional- directive,supportive,and participative. 
D)  The boss- directive.

Question 12

Discuss whether transformational leadership qualities are culture free.That is,are transformational leaders similar regardless of cultural background or are there different types of transformational leaders for each cultural group?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Students' answers shou

Question 13

The attribution approach to leadership

Accepted Answer

A)  Emphasizes the leader's attributions regarding the causes of subordinates' behaviors. 
B)  Focuses on using rewards or punishments to influence the attributes of subordinates. 
C)  Is similar to the trait approach,except that it focuses on a person's attributes. 
D)  Represents one key aspect of transformational leadership. 
A)  Emphasizes the leader's attributions regarding the causes of subordinates' behaviors. 
B)  Focuses on using rewards or punishments to influence the attributes of subordinates. 
C)  Is similar to the trait approach,except that it focuses on a person's attributes. 
D)  Represents one key aspect of transformational leadership.

Question 14

Behaviors and characteristics of transformation leaders include the all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  Articulates a vision. 
B)  Breaks from the status quo. 
C)  Uses rewards or punishments to influence subordinates. 
D)  Provides goals and a plan. 
A)  Articulates a vision. 
B)  Breaks from the status quo. 
C)  Uses rewards or punishments to influence subordinates. 
D)  Provides goals and a plan.

Question 15

Explaining a person's behavior based on factors outside the person and beyond the person's control (e.g.,natural disasters,illness,faulty equipment,etc.)is a/an

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal attribution. 
B)  External attribution. 
C)  Fundamental attribution error. 
D)  Attribution effect. 
A)  Internal attribution. 
B)  External attribution. 
C)  Fundamental attribution error. 
D)  Attribution effect.

Question 16

The idea that leaders are born with unique characteristics that make them different form ordinary people is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Task centered leadership theory. 
B)  A contingency theory of leadership. 
C)  The great-person theory. 
D)  The leadership behaviors theory. 
A)  Task centered leadership theory. 
B)  A contingency theory of leadership. 
C)  The great-person theory. 
D)  The leadership behaviors theory.

Question 17

According to the text,all of the following statements about leadership styles in different cultures are true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  In high power distance countries,leaders generally behave more autocratically. 
B)  In high uncertainty avoidance national cultures both leaders and subordinates often feel more comfortable when the leader initiates structure. 
C)  In low uncertainty avoidance countries leaders tell subordinates exactly what to do. 
D)  In high power distance countries,person-centered leadership works best in large groups. 
A)  In high power distance countries,leaders generally behave more autocratically. 
B)  In high uncertainty avoidance national cultures both leaders and subordinates often feel more comfortable when the leader initiates structure. 
C)  In low uncertainty avoidance countries leaders tell subordinates exactly what to do. 
D)  In high power distance countries,person-centered leadership works best in large groups.

Question 18

Trait models of leadership

Accepted Answer

A)  Evolved from the debate regarding whether leaders are born or made. 
B)  Focuses on the behaviors leaders use to manage their employees. 
C)  Assumes that different styles and different leaders are more appropriate for different situations. 
D)  Includes Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory. 
A)  Evolved from the debate regarding whether leaders are born or made. 
B)  Focuses on the behaviors leaders use to manage their employees. 
C)  Assumes that different styles and different leaders are more appropriate for different situations. 
D)  Includes Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory.

Question 19

The recommended leadership style for a country high on power distance and low on uncertainty avoidance is

Accepted Answer

A)  The boss - directive. 
B)  The professional - directive,supportive and participative. 
C)  The master - directive and supportive. 
D)  The democrat - supportive and participative. 
A)  The boss - directive. 
B)  The professional - directive,supportive and participative. 
C)  The master - directive and supportive. 
D)  The democrat - supportive and participative.

Question 20

What is attribution theory? How can leaders use attribution theory to help them be good leaders?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should demonstrate

All of the following are true about trait leadership theories EXCEPT

What is the fundamental attribution error? What are some implications for leadership in multinationals?

All of the following statements regarding subordinates expectations in different countries are true EXCEPT

The fundamental attribution error

An expatriate finds that if she gives specific directions to her subordinates,productivity is much higher.Which leader behavior is she displaying?

Consulting with subordinates,asking for suggestions,encouraging participation in decision making,represent which leadership style in path-goal theory?

From the perspective of the subordinates,discuss why culturally inappropriate leadership behaviors might be de-motivating.

Key leadership suggestions based on path-goal theory include all of the following EXCEPT

Leaders who do not allow employees to share in the decision- making are

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE regarding leadership in various cultures?

The recommended leadership style for a country low on power distance and low on uncertainty avoidance is

Discuss whether transformational leadership qualities are culture free.That is,are transformational leaders similar regardless of cultural background or are there different types of transformational leaders for each cultural group?

The attribution approach to leadership

Behaviors and characteristics of transformation leaders include the all of the following EXCEPT

Explaining a person's behavior based on factors outside the person and beyond the person's control (e.g.,natural disasters,illness,faulty equipment,etc.)is a/an

The idea that leaders are born with unique characteristics that make them different form ordinary people is the

According to the text,all of the following statements about leadership styles in different cultures are true EXCEPT

Trait models of leadership

The recommended leadership style for a country high on power distance and low on uncertainty avoidance is

What is attribution theory? How can leaders use attribution theory to help them be good leaders?

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Exam 15: Leadership and Management Behavior in Multinational Companies

All of the following are true about trait leadership theories EXCEPT

What is the fundamental attribution error? What are some implications for leadership in multinationals?

All of the following statements regarding subordinates expectations in different countries are true EXCEPT

The fundamental attribution error

An expatriate finds that if she gives specific directions to her subordinates,productivity is much higher.Which leader behavior is she displaying?

Consulting with subordinates,asking for suggestions,encouraging participation in decision making,represent which leadership style in path-goal theory?

From the perspective of the subordinates,discuss why culturally inappropriate leadership behaviors might be de-motivating.

Key leadership suggestions based on path-goal theory include all of the following EXCEPT

Leaders who do not allow employees to share in the decision- making are

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE regarding leadership in various cultures?

The recommended leadership style for a country low on power distance and low on uncertainty avoidance is

Discuss whether transformational leadership qualities are culture free.That is,are transformational leaders similar regardless of cultural background or are there different types of transformational leaders for each cultural group?

The attribution approach to leadership

Behaviors and characteristics of transformation leaders include the all of the following EXCEPT

Explaining a person's behavior based on factors outside the person and beyond the person's control (e.g.,natural disasters,illness,faulty equipment,etc.)is a/an

The idea that leaders are born with unique characteristics that make them different form ordinary people is the

According to the text,all of the following statements about leadership styles in different cultures are true EXCEPT

Trait models of leadership

The recommended leadership style for a country high on power distance and low on uncertainty avoidance is

What is attribution theory? How can leaders use attribution theory to help them be good leaders?

Multinational Management in a Changing World

Culture and Multinational Management

The Institutional Context of Multinational Management

Managing Ethical and Social Responsibility Challenges in Multinational Companies

Strategic Management in the Multinational Company: Content and Formulation

Multinational and Entry-Mode Strategies: Content and Formulation

Small Businesses and International Entrepreneurship:

Organizational Design for Multinational Companies

International Strategic Alliances: Management and Design

Multinational E-Commerce: Strategies and Structures

International Human Resource Management

Hrm in the Local Context: Knowing When and How to Adapt

International Negotiation and Cross-Cultural Communication

Motivation in Multinational Companies

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