Question 1

Qualitative methods offer some advantages for studying leadership, but these methods also have limitations. Discuss some of these limitations.

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary. Standards for

Question 2

What benefits can collective identification by members with a team or small group provide? Are there any potential risks?

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary. Collective ide

Question 3

A longitudinal case study uses interviews and also includes quantitative questionnaires administered periodically to some of the participants. Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  In this example, only quantitative methods are used. 
B)  In this example, only qualitative methods are used. 
C)  In this example, both quantitative and qualitative methods are used. 
D)  In this example, neither quantitative nor qualitative methods are used. 
A)  In this example, only quantitative methods are used. 
B)  In this example, only qualitative methods are used. 
C)  In this example, both quantitative and qualitative methods are used. 
D)  In this example, neither quantitative nor qualitative methods are used.

Question 4

A socialized power orientation in leaders ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  encourages them to involve subordinates in determining how to achieve task objectives 
B)  is essential for maintaining mutual trust and credibility 
C)  causes them to seek to accumulate more power 
D)  is needed to conduct effective problem-solving meetings 
A)  encourages them to involve subordinates in determining how to achieve task objectives 
B)  is essential for maintaining mutual trust and credibility 
C)  causes them to seek to accumulate more power 
D)  is needed to conduct effective problem-solving meetings

Question 5

Much of the research on effective leadership examines how the leadership situation influences a leader's choice of behavior and the effects of this behavior, and some of the research has examined leader behavior, leader traits and skills, and leader power and influence processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Convergence of findings from different research approaches in leadership ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  has been a prime concern of most leadership theorists 
B)  has been extensively validated by empirical research 
C)  is entirely a matter of speculation by academic scholars 
D)  is facilitated by an integrating conceptual framework 
A)  has been a prime concern of most leadership theorists 
B)  has been extensively validated by empirical research 
C)  is entirely a matter of speculation by academic scholars 
D)  is facilitated by an integrating conceptual framework

Question 7

Dyadic theories of effective leadership provide a clear and comprehensive description of executives' influence on an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How can top executives facilitate cooperation?

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Student answers may vary. Top executives

Question 9

The field of leadership has been in a state of ________ for decades.

Accepted Answer

A)  ferment 
B)  stasis 
C)  balance 
D)  inertia 
A)  ferment 
B)  stasis 
C)  balance 
D)  inertia

Question 10

Most research and theory on effective leadership has emphasized the importance of a single, heroic leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

________ skills are necessary to analyze problems, develop creative solutions, identify patterns and trends, differentiate between relevant and irrelevant information, understand complex relationships, and develop effective mental models.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tactical 
B)  Conceptual 
C)  Technical 
D)  Interpersonal 
A)  Tactical 
B)  Conceptual 
C)  Technical 
D)  Interpersonal

Question 12

Leaders with a personalized power orientation are MOST likely to try to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  build commitment to idealized goals 
B)  use consultation and delegation 
C)  gain personal loyalty from subordinates 
D)  empower subordinates by sharing information 
A)  build commitment to idealized goals 
B)  use consultation and delegation 
C)  gain personal loyalty from subordinates 
D)  empower subordinates by sharing information

Question 13

Most of the early studies on leader traits and values included measures of leadership behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How leaders can influence the task commitment of a team is a key feature of ________-level theories of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  dyadic 
B)  group 
C)  organization 
D)  industry 
A)  dyadic 
B)  group 
C)  organization 
D)  industry

Question 15

In comparative studies, the use of ________ makes it difficult to identify the effects of unmeasured variables that are confounded with the independent or dependent variables.

Accepted Answer

A)  convenience samples 
B)  ideal samples 
C)  samples that are hard to obtain 
D)  samples that are appropriate for the research objectives and design 
A)  convenience samples 
B)  ideal samples 
C)  samples that are hard to obtain 
D)  samples that are appropriate for the research objectives and design

Question 16

What is the BEST conclusion about the current state of leadership theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most of the theories are strongly supported by empirical research. 
B)  Most of the theories provide a good explanation of leadership processes. 
C)  Most of the theories are very comprehensive. 
D)  Most of the theories have not been adequately tested. 
A)  Most of the theories are strongly supported by empirical research. 
B)  Most of the theories provide a good explanation of leadership processes. 
C)  Most of the theories are very comprehensive. 
D)  Most of the theories have not been adequately tested.

Question 17

As role specialization and role interdependence increase, it becomes ________ for leaders to match member skills with job requirements and to coordinate their activities.

Accepted Answer

A)  unnecessary 
B)  easier 
C)  more difficult 
D)  impossible 
A)  unnecessary 
B)  easier 
C)  more difficult 
D)  impossible

Question 18

Personal identification by a subordinate with the leader provides potential influence that should be avoided for ethical reasons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The methods used in most leadership studies are based on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  undisputed facts 
B)  valid assumptions 
C)  questionable assumptions 
D)  proven evidence 
A)  undisputed facts 
B)  valid assumptions 
C)  questionable assumptions 
D)  proven evidence

Question 20

What are some of the unique advantages of field experiments?

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary. Field experime

Qualitative methods offer some advantages for studying leadership, but these methods also have limitations. Discuss some of these limitations.

What benefits can collective identification by members with a team or small group provide? Are there any potential risks?

A longitudinal case study uses interviews and also includes quantitative questionnaires administered periodically to some of the participants. Which statement is true?

A socialized power orientation in leaders ________.

Much of the research on effective leadership examines how the leadership situation influences a leader's choice of behavior and the effects of this behavior, and some of the research has examined leader behavior, leader traits and skills, and leader power and influence processes.

Convergence of findings from different research approaches in leadership ________.

Dyadic theories of effective leadership provide a clear and comprehensive description of executives' influence on an organization.

How can top executives facilitate cooperation?

The field of leadership has been in a state of ________ for decades.

Most research and theory on effective leadership has emphasized the importance of a single, heroic leader.

________ skills are necessary to analyze problems, develop creative solutions, identify patterns and trends, differentiate between relevant and irrelevant information, understand complex relationships, and develop effective mental models.

Leaders with a personalized power orientation are MOST likely to try to ________.

Most of the early studies on leader traits and values included measures of leadership behavior.

How leaders can influence the task commitment of a team is a key feature of ________-level theories of leadership.

In comparative studies, the use of ________ makes it difficult to identify the effects of unmeasured variables that are confounded with the independent or dependent variables.

What is the BEST conclusion about the current state of leadership theory?

As role specialization and role interdependence increase, it becomes ________ for leaders to match member skills with job requirements and to coordinate their activities.

Personal identification by a subordinate with the leader provides potential influence that should be avoided for ethical reasons.

The methods used in most leadership studies are based on ________.

What are some of the unique advantages of field experiments?

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

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Exam 15: Overview and Integration

Qualitative methods offer some advantages for studying leadership, but these methods also have limitations. Discuss some of these limitations.

What benefits can collective identification by members with a team or small group provide? Are there any potential risks?

A longitudinal case study uses interviews and also includes quantitative questionnaires administered periodically to some of the participants. Which statement is true?

A socialized power orientation in leaders ________.

Much of the research on effective leadership examines how the leadership situation influences a leader's choice of behavior and the effects of this behavior, and some of the research has examined leader behavior, leader traits and skills, and leader power and influence processes.

Convergence of findings from different research approaches in leadership ________.

Dyadic theories of effective leadership provide a clear and comprehensive description of executives' influence on an organization.

How can top executives facilitate cooperation?

The field of leadership has been in a state of ________ for decades.

Most research and theory on effective leadership has emphasized the importance of a single, heroic leader.

________ skills are necessary to analyze problems, develop creative solutions, identify patterns and trends, differentiate between relevant and irrelevant information, understand complex relationships, and develop effective mental models.

Leaders with a personalized power orientation are MOST likely to try to ________.

Most of the early studies on leader traits and values included measures of leadership behavior.

How leaders can influence the task commitment of a team is a key feature of ________-level theories of leadership.

In comparative studies, the use of ________ makes it difficult to identify the effects of unmeasured variables that are confounded with the independent or dependent variables.

What is the BEST conclusion about the current state of leadership theory?

As role specialization and role interdependence increase, it becomes ________ for leaders to match member skills with job requirements and to coordinate their activities.

Personal identification by a subordinate with the leader provides potential influence that should be avoided for ethical reasons.

The methods used in most leadership studies are based on ________.

What are some of the unique advantages of field experiments?

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