Question 1

Which group explanatory construct is MOST similar to the organization construct human capital and employee talent?

Accepted Answer

A)  level and diversity of team member skills 
B)  collective identification with the team or unit 
C)  team or unit autonomy and empowerment 
D)  trust and cooperation among members 
A)  level and diversity of team member skills 
B)  collective identification with the team or unit 
C)  team or unit autonomy and empowerment 
D)  trust and cooperation among members A

Question 2

Employee talent is relevant for understanding effective leadership at the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dyadic level only 
B)  group level only 
C)  organizational level only 
D)  dyadic, group, and organizational levels 
A)  dyadic level only 
B)  group level only 
C)  organizational level only 
D)  dyadic, group, and organizational levels D

Question 3

What is the BEST conclusion about the results from the research on trait, behavior, and power-influence processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each approach is so unique that the findings cannot be compared. 
B)  The findings are seldom statistically significant for any approach. 
C)  The findings from different approaches show substantial convergence. 
D)  The findings from different approaches are mostly inconsistent. 
A)  Each approach is so unique that the findings cannot be compared. 
B)  The findings are seldom statistically significant for any approach. 
C)  The findings from different approaches show substantial convergence. 
D)  The findings from different approaches are mostly inconsistent. C

Question 4

Progress in understanding leadership has been ________ than expected from the ________ amount of effort expended on leadership research.

Accepted Answer

A)  faster; wealth of publications and the immense 
B)  slower; wealth of publications and the immense 
C)  faster; dearth of publications and the minor 
D)  slower; dearth of publications and the minor 
A)  faster; wealth of publications and the immense 
B)  slower; wealth of publications and the immense 
C)  faster; dearth of publications and the minor 
D)  slower; dearth of publications and the minor

Question 5

The choice of methods and design of studies for much of the leadership research have accelerated the rate of progress in learning about effective leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

More research has been conducted on leader activities and behavior than on any other aspect of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

By articulating an inspiring vision and taking symbolic actions that are consistent with the vision, top executives ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  can only effectively influence employees during personal interactions 
B)  are only able to influence low-level subordinates 
C)  can influence members at all levels in the organization 
D)  run the risk of alienating mid-level employees 
A)  can only effectively influence employees during personal interactions 
B)  are only able to influence low-level subordinates 
C)  can influence members at all levels in the organization 
D)  run the risk of alienating mid-level employees

Question 8

Despite a host of issues, in recent decades substantial progress has been made in learning about effective leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Relevant leader behaviors include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  recruiting talented members with relevant skills 
B)  cross-training members on multiple tasks 
C)  improving skills that are developed 
D)  conducting team training 
A)  recruiting talented members with relevant skills 
B)  cross-training members on multiple tasks 
C)  improving skills that are developed 
D)  conducting team training

Question 10

The many diverse situational demands and constraints allow leaders few choices about what aspects of the job to emphasize, how to allocate their time, and with whom to interact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

________ behaviors are used to ensure that internal activities are coordinated with related activities in other parts of the organization, and to get necessary information, resources, assistance, and support from bosses and people outside the leader's work unit.

Accepted Answer

A)  Change 
B)  External 
C)  Task 
D)  Relations 
A)  Change 
B)  External 
C)  Task 
D)  Relations

Question 12

Dyadic theories of effective leadership usually include some aspect of mutual trust and cooperation as a key determinant of reciprocal influence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The selective review of leadership theory and research in this book shows that we are making substantial progress in learning about leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explanatory constructs at one level of conceptualization can serve as ________ for the effects of leadership at a different level, and higher-level constructs may serve as ________ for the effects of leadership on lower-level processes or outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A)  mediating variables; moderators 
B)  moderators; mediating variables 
C)  explanatory constructs; multilevel explanatory processes 
D)  multilevel explanatory processes; explanatory constructs 
A)  mediating variables; moderators 
B)  moderators; mediating variables 
C)  explanatory constructs; multilevel explanatory processes 
D)  multilevel explanatory processes; explanatory constructs

Question 15

________ empirical studies were conducted to understand effective leadership, but the results from most of this research are weak, inconsistent, and difficult to interpret.

Accepted Answer

A)  A couple dozen 
B)  A few hundred 
C)  Several thousand 
D)  Almost one-hundred thousand 
A)  A couple dozen 
B)  A few hundred 
C)  Several thousand 
D)  Almost one-hundred thousand

Question 16

Talented employees are especially important for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  routine tasks 
B)  highly complex tasks 
C)  tasks requiring routine skills 
D)  tasks requiring skills that are easy to learn 
A)  routine tasks 
B)  highly complex tasks 
C)  tasks requiring routine skills 
D)  tasks requiring skills that are easy to learn

Question 17

Personal identification by a subordinate with the leader provides potential ________ power over the subordinate.

Accepted Answer

A)  referent 
B)  position 
C)  expert 
D)  upward 
A)  referent 
B)  position 
C)  expert 
D)  upward

Question 18

Management systems, reward systems, improvement programs, structural forms, and facilities are examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  indirect ways of influencing people 
B)  political tactics 
C)  proactive influence tactics 
D)  unethical influences 
A)  indirect ways of influencing people 
B)  political tactics 
C)  proactive influence tactics 
D)  unethical influences

Question 19

Effective leaders never use indirect ways of influencing people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which conclusion about trends in leadership research over the last decade is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  More varied research methods have been used to study leadership. 
B)  There is more research to test contingency theories of leadership. 
C)  More of the studies include variables from the different approaches. 
D)  There is more research on cross-cultural differences in leadership. 
A)  More varied research methods have been used to study leadership. 
B)  There is more research to test contingency theories of leadership. 
C)  More of the studies include variables from the different approaches. 
D)  There is more research on cross-cultural differences in leadership.

Which group explanatory construct is MOST similar to the organization construct human capital and employee talent?

Employee talent is relevant for understanding effective leadership at the ________.

What is the BEST conclusion about the results from the research on trait, behavior, and power-influence processes?

Progress in understanding leadership has been than expected from the amount of effort expended on leadership research.

The choice of methods and design of studies for much of the leadership research have accelerated the rate of progress in learning about effective leadership.

More research has been conducted on leader activities and behavior than on any other aspect of leadership.

By articulating an inspiring vision and taking symbolic actions that are consistent with the vision, top executives ________.

Despite a host of issues, in recent decades substantial progress has been made in learning about effective leadership.

Relevant leader behaviors include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

The many diverse situational demands and constraints allow leaders few choices about what aspects of the job to emphasize, how to allocate their time, and with whom to interact.

________ behaviors are used to ensure that internal activities are coordinated with related activities in other parts of the organization, and to get necessary information, resources, assistance, and support from bosses and people outside the leader's work unit.

Dyadic theories of effective leadership usually include some aspect of mutual trust and cooperation as a key determinant of reciprocal influence.

The selective review of leadership theory and research in this book shows that we are making substantial progress in learning about leadership.

Explanatory constructs at one level of conceptualization can serve as for the effects of leadership at a different level, and higher-level constructs may serve as for the effects of leadership on lower-level processes or outcomes.

________ empirical studies were conducted to understand effective leadership, but the results from most of this research are weak, inconsistent, and difficult to interpret.

Talented employees are especially important for ________.

Personal identification by a subordinate with the leader provides potential ________ power over the subordinate.

Management systems, reward systems, improvement programs, structural forms, and facilities are examples of ________.

Effective leaders never use indirect ways of influencing people.

Which conclusion about trends in leadership research over the last decade is NOT correct?

The Nature of Leadership

Leadership Behavior

Leadership Situation

Decision Making and Empowerment by Leaders

Leading Change and Innovation

Power and Influence Tactics

Leader Traits and Skills

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Value-Based and Ethical Leadership

Dyadic Relations and Followers

Leadership in Teams and Decision Groups

Strategic Leadership

Cross-Cultural Leadership and Diversity

Developing Leadership Skills

Filters

Exam 15: Overview and Integration

Which group explanatory construct is MOST similar to the organization construct human capital and employee talent?

Employee talent is relevant for understanding effective leadership at the ________.

What is the BEST conclusion about the results from the research on trait, behavior, and power-influence processes?

Progress in understanding leadership has been ________ than expected from the ________ amount of effort expended on leadership research.

The choice of methods and design of studies for much of the leadership research have accelerated the rate of progress in learning about effective leadership.

More research has been conducted on leader activities and behavior than on any other aspect of leadership.

By articulating an inspiring vision and taking symbolic actions that are consistent with the vision, top executives ________.

Despite a host of issues, in recent decades substantial progress has been made in learning about effective leadership.

Relevant leader behaviors include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

The many diverse situational demands and constraints allow leaders few choices about what aspects of the job to emphasize, how to allocate their time, and with whom to interact.

________ behaviors are used to ensure that internal activities are coordinated with related activities in other parts of the organization, and to get necessary information, resources, assistance, and support from bosses and people outside the leader's work unit.

Dyadic theories of effective leadership usually include some aspect of mutual trust and cooperation as a key determinant of reciprocal influence.

The selective review of leadership theory and research in this book shows that we are making substantial progress in learning about leadership.

Explanatory constructs at one level of conceptualization can serve as ________ for the effects of leadership at a different level, and higher-level constructs may serve as ________ for the effects of leadership on lower-level processes or outcomes.

________ empirical studies were conducted to understand effective leadership, but the results from most of this research are weak, inconsistent, and difficult to interpret.

Talented employees are especially important for ________.

Personal identification by a subordinate with the leader provides potential ________ power over the subordinate.

Management systems, reward systems, improvement programs, structural forms, and facilities are examples of ________.

Effective leaders never use indirect ways of influencing people.

Which conclusion about trends in leadership research over the last decade is NOT correct?

The Nature of Leadership

Leadership Behavior

Leadership Situation

Decision Making and Empowerment by Leaders

Leading Change and Innovation

Power and Influence Tactics

Leader Traits and Skills

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Value-Based and Ethical Leadership

Dyadic Relations and Followers

Leadership in Teams and Decision Groups

Strategic Leadership

Cross-Cultural Leadership and Diversity

Developing Leadership Skills

Filters

Progress in understanding leadership has been than expected from the amount of effort expended on leadership research.

Explanatory constructs at one level of conceptualization can serve as for the effects of leadership at a different level, and higher-level constructs may serve as for the effects of leadership on lower-level processes or outcomes.