Question 1

Which of the following statements is a stereotype about leaders?

Accepted Answer

A) Leaders are different and above others. 
B) All leaders are sometimes followers as well. 
C) Leaders should not commit to something outside their own self-interest. 
D) Leadersneednotknowhowtofolloworsetanexarnpleforo1hers. 
A) Leaders are different and above others. 
B) All leaders are sometimes followers as well. 
C) Leaders should not commit to something outside their own self-interest. 
D) Leadersneednotknowhowtofolloworsetanexarnpleforo1hers.

Question 2

Fred, the president of Choice Inc., is providing general guidelines to managers in his organization on how to develop effective personal qualities.Which of the following should be a part of the guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A) Invest in people rather than in goods. 
B) Create change and a culture of agility and integrity. 
C) Focus on providing answers and solving problems. 
D) Have the courage to admit mistakes and doubts. 
A) Invest in people rather than in goods. 
B) Create change and a culture of agility and integrity. 
C) Focus on providing answers and solving problems. 
D) Have the courage to admit mistakes and doubts.

Question 3

The best leaders, at all levels, are those who are genuinely interested in other people and find ways to bring out the best in them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is a quality of managers?

Accepted Answer

A) They create vision and strategy instead of planning and budgeting. 
B) They use personal influence instead of the power of their position. 
C) They invest in people instead of investing in goods. 
D) They have expert minds ra1herthan open minds. 
A) They create vision and strategy instead of planning and budgeting. 
B) They use personal influence instead of the power of their position. 
C) They invest in people instead of investing in goods. 
D) They have expert minds ra1herthan open minds.

Question 5

Erica, a team manager, was known for heading projects with diligence and conscientiousness.However, she was insensitive and excessively ambitious.She did not take feedback in a constructive manner.As a result, this prevented her from moving forward in terms of her career since she had problems communicating with her team members and motivating them.In the context of the given scenario, which of the following phenomenon does Erica experience?

Accepted Answer

A) Communication apprehension 
B) Fear-based motivation 
C) Paradigm change 
D) Deraihnent 
A) Communication apprehension 
B) Fear-based motivation 
C) Paradigm change 
D) Deraihnent

Question 6

Derailed managers are people who reached a plateau, were fired, or were forced to retire early, and later excelled in a functional area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The qualities needed for effective leadership are the same as those needed to be an effective follower.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Leadership is a activity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Leadership is a activity....

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of the art and science of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) Leadership is a science because many leadership skills and qualities cannot be learned from a textbook. 
B) Most people can learn to be good leaders no matter their innate characteristics. 
C) Many people have never tried to be a leader because it requires executive coaching. 
D) Leadership is an art because a growing body of knowledge and objective facts describes the leadership process. 
A) Leadership is a science because many leadership skills and qualities cannot be learned from a textbook. 
B) Most people can learn to be good leaders no matter their innate characteristics. 
C) Many people have never tried to be a leader because it requires executive coaching. 
D) Leadership is an art because a growing body of knowledge and objective facts describes the leadership process.

Question 10

Briefly describe some of the characteristics of derailed managers.

Accepted Answer

Derailed managers fail to meet business

Question 11

Charismatic leadership is a part of the of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) influence theories 
B) behavioral theories 
C) trait theories 
D) contingency theories 
A) influence theories 
B) behavioral theories 
C) trait theories 
D) contingency theories

Question 12

Transformational leadership is a significant theory ofleadership.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Transformational leadership is a significant theory ofleadership....

Question 13

Steve leads the administrative department of Mayo Pvt.Ltd.He encourages people to perform to their maximum potential by providing support and regular feedback.He ensures that the opinions of his team members are considered before a decision is taken.He does not believe in rigidity and inviolate procedures.In the context of the given scenario, Steve holds that:

Accepted Answer

A) wealthy employees should be given more power. 
B) people at the bottom of1he mganizational hi=hy should haveno power. 
C) human capital is more important than fmancial capital. 
D) tangible assets form the fmancial basis oftoday's economy. 
A) wealthy employees should be given more power. 
B) people at the bottom of1he mganizational hi=hy should haveno power. 
C) human capital is more important than fmancial capital. 
D) tangible assets form the fmancial basis oftoday's economy.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of Leadership Era 4?

Accepted Answer

A) This is the era of Great Man leadership and the emphasis on personal traits of leaders. 
B) This era may be conceptualized as pre-industrial and pre-bureaucratic. 
C) This era sees the rise of the "rational manager" who directs and controls others using an impersonal approach. 
D) This era requires the full scope of leadership that goes beyond rational management or team leadership. 
A) This is the era of Great Man leadership and the emphasis on personal traits of leaders. 
B) This era may be conceptualized as pre-industrial and pre-bureaucratic. 
C) This era sees the rise of the "rational manager" who directs and controls others using an impersonal approach. 
D) This era requires the full scope of leadership that goes beyond rational management or team leadership.

Question 15

Management maintains a degree of stability, predictability, and order through a culture of .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Management maintains a degree of stability, predictability,...

Question 16

Managers and leaders are different because:

Accepted Answer

A) managers promote nonconformity while leaders promote conformity. 
B) managers maximize opportunities while leaders minimize risk for sure results. 
C) managers invest in people while leaders invest in goods. 
D) managers maintain stability while leaders promote change. 
A) managers promote nonconformity while leaders promote conformity. 
B) managers maximize opportunities while leaders minimize risk for sure results. 
C) managers invest in people while leaders invest in goods. 
D) managers maintain stability while leaders promote change.

Question 17

Management focuses on getting the most results out of people so that:

Accepted Answer

A) followers can be motivated through purpose rather than rewards or punishments. 
B) goods and services are provided to customers in a timely manner. 
C) the relationship with followers can be based on personal influence and trust. 
D) a shared culture and set of core values that can lead to the desired future state is developed. 
A) followers can be motivated through purpose rather than rewards or punishments. 
B) goods and services are provided to customers in a timely manner. 
C) the relationship with followers can be based on personal influence and trust. 
D) a shared culture and set of core values that can lead to the desired future state is developed.

Question 18

In Leadership Era 2, ofleadership worked because leaders could analyze their situation and develop careful plans.

Accepted Answer

A) influence theories 
B) behavior theories 
C) trait theories 
D) relational theories 
A) influence theories 
B) behavior theories 
C) trait theories 
D) relational theories

Question 19

Level 5 leaders have :

Accepted Answer

A) strong egos. 
B) big ambitions. 
C) unpretentious behavior. 
D) larger-than-life personalities. 
A) strong egos. 
B) big ambitions. 
C) unpretentious behavior. 
D) larger-than-life personalities.

Question 20

It becomes easier for people to see their own opportunities for leadership when they:

Accepted Answer

A) start seeing leaders as individuals who are above others. 
B) understand that the concept of leadership cannot continue to develop. 
C) stop equating leadership with greatness and public visibility. 
D) comprehend that leadership involves maintaining the statns quo. 
A) start seeing leaders as individuals who are above others. 
B) understand that the concept of leadership cannot continue to develop. 
C) stop equating leadership with greatness and public visibility. 
D) comprehend that leadership involves maintaining the statns quo.

Which of the following statements is a stereotype about leaders?

Fred, the president of Choice Inc., is providing general guidelines to managers in his organization on how to develop effective personal qualities.Which of the following should be a part of the guidelines?

The best leaders, at all levels, are those who are genuinely interested in other people and find ways to bring out the best in them.

Which of the following is a quality of managers?

Derailed managers are people who reached a plateau, were fired, or were forced to retire early, and later excelled in a functional area.

The qualities needed for effective leadership are the same as those needed to be an effective follower.

Leadership is a activity.

Which of the following statements is true of the art and science of leadership?

Briefly describe some of the characteristics of derailed managers.

Charismatic leadership is a part of the of leadership.

Transformational leadership is a significant theory ofleadership.

Which of the following statements is true of Leadership Era 4?

Management maintains a degree of stability, predictability, and order through a culture of .

Managers and leaders are different because:

Management focuses on getting the most results out of people so that:

In Leadership Era 2, ofleadership worked because leaders could analyze their situation and develop careful plans.

Level 5 leaders have :

It becomes easier for people to see their own opportunities for leadership when they:

Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships

Contingency Approaches to Leadership

The Leader As an Individual

Leadership Mind and Heart

Courage and Moral Leadership

Followership

Motivation and Empowerment

Leadership Communication

Leading Teams

Developing Leadership Diversity

Leadership Power and Influence

Creating Vision and Strategic Direction

Shaping Culture and Values

Leading Change

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Exam 1: What Does It Mean to Be a Leader

Which of the following statements is a stereotype about leaders?

Fred, the president of Choice Inc., is providing general guidelines to managers in his organization on how to develop effective personal qualities.Which of the following should be a part of the guidelines?

The best leaders, at all levels, are those who are genuinely interested in other people and find ways to bring out the best in them.

Which of the following is a quality of managers?

Derailed managers are people who reached a plateau, were fired, or were forced to retire early, and later excelled in a functional area.

The qualities needed for effective leadership are the same as those needed to be an effective follower.

Leadership is a activity.

Which of the following statements is true of the art and science of leadership?

Briefly describe some of the characteristics of derailed managers.

Charismatic leadership is a part of the of leadership.

Transformational leadership is a significant theory ofleadership.

Which of the following statements is true of Leadership Era 4?

Management maintains a degree of stability, predictability, and order through a culture of .

Managers and leaders are different because:

Management focuses on getting the most results out of people so that:

In Leadership Era 2, ofleadership worked because leaders could analyze their situation and develop careful plans.

Level 5 leaders have :

It becomes easier for people to see their own opportunities for leadership when they:

Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships

Contingency Approaches to Leadership

The Leader As an Individual

Leadership Mind and Heart

Courage and Moral Leadership

Followership

Motivation and Empowerment

Leadership Communication

Leading Teams

Developing Leadership Diversity

Leadership Power and Influence

Creating Vision and Strategic Direction

Shaping Culture and Values

Leading Change

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