Question 1

The belief that leaders were born with certain natural abilities of power and influence characterizes the _____ of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  Great Man theories 
B)  influence theories 
C)  behavior theories 
D)  contingency theories 
A)  Great Man theories 
B)  influence theories 
C)  behavior theories 
D)  contingency theories A

Question 2

Leadership skills and qualities can be learned solely from a textbook.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Managers and leaders are inherently different types of people as leadership and management cannot go hand-in-hand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Identify the correct statement regarding leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  Leadership involves administrative paperwork. 
B)  Leadership involves noncoercive influence. 
C)  Leadership involves unidirectional influence. 
D)  Leadership involves maintaining the status quo. 
A)  Leadership involves administrative paperwork. 
B)  Leadership involves noncoercive influence. 
C)  Leadership involves unidirectional influence. 
D)  Leadership involves maintaining the status quo.

Question 5

Attempts to achieve collaboration, empowerment, and diversity can succeed only if:

Accepted Answer

A)  leaders follow the principles and practices of the industrial era. 
B)  managers want to treat people the way they treat machines or the bottom line. 
C)  leaders intentionally practice and apply new paradigm principles. 
D)  leaders hire people who think and work alike. 
A)  leaders follow the principles and practices of the industrial era. 
B)  managers want to treat people the way they treat machines or the bottom line. 
C)  leaders intentionally practice and apply new paradigm principles. 
D)  leaders hire people who think and work alike.

Question 6

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 made. 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 of the organizational hierarchy should have no power. 
C)  human capital is more important than financial capital. 
D)  tangible assets form the financial basis of today's economy. 
A)  wealthy employees should be given more power. 
B)  people at the bottom of the organizational hierarchy should have no power. 
C)  human capital is more important than financial capital. 
D)  tangible assets form the financial basis of today's economy.

Question 7

Compare management to leadership in five areas crucial to organizational performance-providing direction, aligning followers, building relationships, developing personal leadership qualities, and creating outcomes.

Accepted Answer

When providing direction, management foc

Question 8

_____ refers to leadership influence based not on position or formal authority but, rather, on the qualities and personality of the leader.

Accepted Answer

Charismati

Question 9

Era 4 represents _____, which means to ensure organizational flexibility and responsiveness to a changing world.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Era 4 represents _____, which means to...

Question 10

Wilma supervises the mutual funds team of Verdana Pvt. Ltd. She listens to the needs and opinions of her subordinates and does not believe in simply giving orders. She understands and accepts others when they do not share a certain mindset. She readily admits her mistakes and doubts, Which of the following qualities of Wilma is depicted in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conformist qualities 
B)  Controlling qualities 
C)  Management qualities 
D)  Leadership qualities 
A)  Conformist qualities 
B)  Controlling qualities 
C)  Management qualities 
D)  Leadership qualities

Question 11

_____ can be defined as the attainment of organizational goals in an effective and efficient manner through planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling organizational resources.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ can be defined as the attainment...

Question 12

The role of leadership is to motivate people through rewards and punishments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In a hyperconnected, networked age, competition becomes more important than collaboration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 status 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 status quo.

Question 15

A humble leader may make more risky and daring decisions, whereas a hero leader will seek advice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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. This prevented her from advancing in her career because she had problems motivating and communicating with her team members. In the context of the given scenario, which of the following phenomena does Erica experience?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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 18

Briefly explain the advantages and disadvantages of diversity in a department or organization.

Accepted Answer

Homogenous groups find it easy to get al

Question 19

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 20

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.

The belief that leaders were born with certain natural abilities of power and influence characterizes the _____ of leadership.

Leadership skills and qualities can be learned solely from a textbook.

Managers and leaders are inherently different types of people as leadership and management cannot go hand-in-hand.

Identify the correct statement regarding leadership.

Attempts to achieve collaboration, empowerment, and diversity can succeed only if:

Compare management to leadership in five areas crucial to organizational performance-providing direction, aligning followers, building relationships, developing personal leadership qualities, and creating outcomes.

_____ refers to leadership influence based not on position or formal authority but, rather, on the qualities and personality of the leader.

Era 4 represents _____, which means to ensure organizational flexibility and responsiveness to a changing world.

_____ can be defined as the attainment of organizational goals in an effective and efficient manner through planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling organizational resources.

The role of leadership is to motivate people through rewards and punishments.

In a hyperconnected, networked age, competition becomes more important than collaboration.

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

A humble leader may make more risky and daring decisions, whereas a hero leader will seek advice.

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.

Briefly explain the advantages and disadvantages of diversity in a department or organization.

Charismatic leadership is a part of the _____ of leadership.

Managers and leaders are different because:

Traits Behaviors and Relationships

Contingency Approaches to Leadership

The Leader As Individual

Leadership Mind and Emotion

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

The belief that leaders were born with certain natural abilities of power and influence characterizes the _____ of leadership.

Leadership skills and qualities can be learned solely from a textbook.

Managers and leaders are inherently different types of people as leadership and management cannot go hand-in-hand.

Identify the correct statement regarding leadership.

Attempts to achieve collaboration, empowerment, and diversity can succeed only if:

Compare management to leadership in five areas crucial to organizational performance-providing direction, aligning followers, building relationships, developing personal leadership qualities, and creating outcomes.

_____ refers to leadership influence based not on position or formal authority but, rather, on the qualities and personality of the leader.

Era 4 represents _____, which means to ensure organizational flexibility and responsiveness to a changing world.

_____ can be defined as the attainment of organizational goals in an effective and efficient manner through planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling organizational resources.

The role of leadership is to motivate people through rewards and punishments.

In a hyperconnected, networked age, competition becomes more important than collaboration.

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

A humble leader may make more risky and daring decisions, whereas a hero leader will seek advice.

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.

Briefly explain the advantages and disadvantages of diversity in a department or organization.

Charismatic leadership is a part of the _____ of leadership.

Managers and leaders are different because:

Traits Behaviors and Relationships

Contingency Approaches to Leadership

The Leader As Individual

Leadership Mind and Emotion

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

Filters