Exam 2: Traits Motives and Characteristics of Leaders

Clark is an enthusiastic leader who has the ability to clearly communicate his team plans and goals. He is also known for his ability to resolve disputes quickly, taking into consideration the interests of all the parties involved. Clark is likely to score high on:

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Question 41

A systems thinker would be especially good at:

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Question 42

Leadership effectiveness tends to be higher when the leader's intelligence is:

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Question 43

Lindsey, a market research analyst, is known for her almost always accurate predictions regarding the market trends in the medium to long term. This depicts that Lindsey:

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Question 44

A recommended way of building passion into a business is for the leader to tell a story about its creation.

(True/False)

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Question 45

Leaders with a socialized power motive use power primarily to achieve organizational goals or vision.

(True/False)

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Question 46

Walker is a supervisor at an exporting unit. He has a cheerful disposition, and encourages and appreciates his team members who suggest ideas or accomplish tasks. Which of the following traits best describes Walker's behavior?

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Question 47

Finance manager Sharon has the reputation of "walking the talk," so she most likely scores high on the trait of:

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Question 48

Derek, who was earlier a manager at a multinational firm, has been recently appointed the head of the marketing department in the same company. Despite several other contenders for the post of marketing head possessing the same technical skills, Derek clearly had an edge over the others in terms of emotional intelligence. Parker, one of the other contenders, approaches the regional head to seek his advice on improving his leadership skills. If you were the regional head, what advice would you give to Parker?

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Question 49

Leaders who have the "right stuff" have:

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Question 50

William heads the marketing department of an apparel company. He is an enthusiastic leader who puts in extra work hours to increase the productivity of his team. He is so engaged and passionate about his work that he willingly contributes to his team even during his vacation. Which of the following could possibly be a consequence of William's behavior?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 51

A person with high emotional intelligence is likely to:

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Question 52

"Knowledge of the business" as a leadership characteristic is closely related to the leadership trait of:

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Question 53

Group members tend to prefer a leader with an internal locus of control rather than an external one.

(True/False)

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Question 54

With respect to heredity and environment, leadership effectiveness appears to be:

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Question 55

An effective form of humor by the leader is to poke fun at the problems and limitations of group members.

(True/False)

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Question 56

Which one of the following actions on the part of a leader would most likely contribute to a reputation of trustworthiness?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 57

Creativity among leaders tends to be distributed:

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Question 58

The trait approach to leadership is based on the idea that effective leaders are made of the "right stuff."

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Question 59

Clarke, the CEO of Abbott Corp., owns several businesses. He enjoys dominating others and prefers subordinates who are submissive and passive. Which of the following power motives explains Clarke's behavior?

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Clark is an enthusiastic leader who has the ability to clearly communicate his team plans and goals. He is also known for his ability to resolve disputes quickly, taking into consideration the interests of all the parties involved. Clark is likely to score high on:

A systems thinker would be especially good at:

Leadership effectiveness tends to be higher when the leader's intelligence is:

Lindsey, a market research analyst, is known for her almost always accurate predictions regarding the market trends in the medium to long term. This depicts that Lindsey:

A recommended way of building passion into a business is for the leader to tell a story about its creation.

Leaders with a socialized power motive use power primarily to achieve organizational goals or vision.

Walker is a supervisor at an exporting unit. He has a cheerful disposition, and encourages and appreciates his team members who suggest ideas or accomplish tasks. Which of the following traits best describes Walker's behavior?

Finance manager Sharon has the reputation of "walking the talk," so she most likely scores high on the trait of:

Leaders who have the "right stuff" have:

A person with high emotional intelligence is likely to:

"Knowledge of the business" as a leadership characteristic is closely related to the leadership trait of:

Group members tend to prefer a leader with an internal locus of control rather than an external one.

With respect to heredity and environment, leadership effectiveness appears to be:

An effective form of humor by the leader is to poke fun at the problems and limitations of group members.

Which one of the following actions on the part of a leader would most likely contribute to a reputation of trustworthiness?

Creativity among leaders tends to be distributed:

The trait approach to leadership is based on the idea that effective leaders are made of the "right stuff."

Clarke, the CEO of Abbott Corp., owns several businesses. He enjoys dominating others and prefers subordinates who are submissive and passive. Which of the following power motives explains Clarke's behavior?

The Nature and Importance of Leadership

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Leadership Behaviors Attitudes and Styles

Contingency and Situational Leadership

Leadership Ethics and Social Responsibility

Power Politics and Leadership

Influence Tactics of Leaders

Developing Teamwork

Motivation and Coaching Skills

Creativity Innovation and Leadership

Communication and Conflict Resolution

Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management

International and Culturally Diverse Aspects of Leadership

Leadership Development and Succession

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Exam 2: Traits Motives and Characteristics of Leaders

​Clark is an enthusiastic leader who has the ability to clearly communicate his team plans and goals. He is also known for his ability to resolve disputes quickly, taking into consideration the interests of all the parties involved. Clark is likely to score high on:

A systems thinker would be especially good at:

Leadership effectiveness tends to be higher when the leader's intelligence is:

Lindsey, a market research analyst, is known for her almost always accurate predictions regarding the market trends in the medium to long term. This depicts that Lindsey:

A recommended way of building passion into a business is for the leader to tell a story about its creation.

Leaders with a socialized power motive use power primarily to achieve organizational goals or vision.

​Walker is a supervisor at an exporting unit. He has a cheerful disposition, and encourages and appreciates his team members who suggest ideas or accomplish tasks. Which of the following traits best describes Walker's behavior?

Finance manager Sharon has the reputation of "walking the talk," so she most likely scores high on the trait of:

Leaders who have the "right stuff" have:

A person with high emotional intelligence is likely to:

"Knowledge of the business" as a leadership characteristic is closely related to the leadership trait of:

Group members tend to prefer a leader with an internal locus of control rather than an external one.

With respect to heredity and environment, leadership effectiveness appears to be:

An effective form of humor by the leader is to poke fun at the problems and limitations of group members.

Which one of the following actions on the part of a leader would most likely contribute to a reputation of trustworthiness?

Creativity among leaders tends to be distributed:

The trait approach to leadership is based on the idea that effective leaders are made of the "right stuff."

​Clarke, the CEO of Abbott Corp., owns several businesses. He enjoys dominating others and prefers subordinates who are submissive and passive. Which of the following power motives explains Clarke's behavior?

The Nature and Importance of Leadership

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Leadership Behaviors Attitudes and Styles

Contingency and Situational Leadership

Leadership Ethics and Social Responsibility

Power Politics and Leadership

Influence Tactics of Leaders

Developing Teamwork

Motivation and Coaching Skills

Creativity Innovation and Leadership

Communication and Conflict Resolution

Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management

International and Culturally Diverse Aspects of Leadership

Leadership Development and Succession

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Clark is an enthusiastic leader who has the ability to clearly communicate his team plans and goals. He is also known for his ability to resolve disputes quickly, taking into consideration the interests of all the parties involved. Clark is likely to score high on:

Walker is a supervisor at an exporting unit. He has a cheerful disposition, and encourages and appreciates his team members who suggest ideas or accomplish tasks. Which of the following traits best describes Walker's behavior?

Clarke, the CEO of Abbott Corp., owns several businesses. He enjoys dominating others and prefers subordinates who are submissive and passive. Which of the following power motives explains Clarke's behavior?