Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Briefly explain the importance of studying leadership.

Accepted Answer

Knowing about leadership research helps

Question 3

Daniel, a management professor, wants to explain why a new paradigm leader is a facilitator rather than being a controller. Which of the following is the correct reason?

Accepted Answer

A)  The most important element of an organization's revenues is becoming the number of working hours. 
B)  The financial basis of today's economy is becoming information rather than tangible assets. 
C)  The old assumptions of sharing power and getting all employees involved are no longer valid. 
D)  The success of an organization in today's world depends on the wealth of its owners. 
A)  The most important element of an organization's revenues is becoming the number of working hours. 
B)  The financial basis of today's economy is becoming information rather than tangible assets. 
C)  The old assumptions of sharing power and getting all employees involved are no longer valid. 
D)  The success of an organization in today's world depends on the wealth of its owners.

Question 4

Level 5 leaders have:

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to meet all challenges without assistance. 
B)  a strong drive for personal success. 
C)  no need for the limelight. 
D)  no responsibility for their company's success. 
A)  the ability to meet all challenges without assistance. 
B)  a strong drive for personal success. 
C)  no need for the limelight. 
D)  no responsibility for their company's success.

Question 5

In Leadership Era 2, _____ of leadership 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 6

Leaders influence people to change by providing an inspiring vision of the future and shaping the culture and values needed to attain it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true of uniformity in organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is encouraged in the new paradigm of leadership. 
B)  People with similar job skills are placed in separate departments. 
C)  Homogenous groups find it challenging to communicate with one another. 
D)  Uniform thinking can be a disaster in a multinational and diverse world. 
A)  It is encouraged in the new paradigm of leadership. 
B)  People with similar job skills are placed in separate departments. 
C)  Homogenous groups find it challenging to communicate with one another. 
D)  Uniform thinking can be a disaster in a multinational and diverse world.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is an outdated 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)  Leaders do not need followers. 
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)  Leaders do not need followers.

Question 9

Management is concerned with communicating the vision and developing a shared culture and set of core values that can lead to the desired future state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Leadership involves influence that is multidirectional and _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Leadership involves influence that is multidirectional and _____....

Question 11

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 rather than 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 rather than open minds.

Question 12

According to the relational theories of leadership, management skills are seen as the most important facet of leadership effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Give an overview of the four leadership eras.

Accepted Answer

Era 1 was pre-industrial and pre-bureauc

Question 14

Which of the following is a characteristic of new paradigm leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are controllers. 
B)  They are heroes. 
C)  They are facilitators. 
D)  They are diversity avoiders. 
A)  They are controllers. 
B)  They are heroes. 
C)  They are facilitators. 
D)  They are diversity avoiders.

Question 15

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 16

Briefly describe how all leaders are sometimes followers as well.

Accepted Answer

Followers are an important part of the l

Question 17

Briefly describe the five fatal flaws that cause derailment.

Accepted Answer

Refer to Exhibit 1.5. 
1.Performance pro

Question 18

Which of the following is an important characteristic of organizations during Leadership Era 3?

Accepted Answer

A)  High-performance culture 
B)  Functional management 
C)  Cross-functional teams 
D)  Pre-bureaucratic organization 
A)  High-performance culture 
B)  Functional management 
C)  Cross-functional teams 
D)  Pre-bureaucratic organization

Question 19

A(n) _____ is a picture of an ambitious, desirable future for the organization or team.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ is a picture of an...

Question 20

Transformational leadership is a significant _____ theory of leadership.

Accepted Answer

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

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

Briefly explain the importance of studying leadership.

Daniel, a management professor, wants to explain why a new paradigm leader is a facilitator rather than being a controller. Which of the following is the correct reason?

Level 5 leaders have:

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

Leaders influence people to change by providing an inspiring vision of the future and shaping the culture and values needed to attain it.

Which of the following statements is true of uniformity in organizations?

Which of the following statements is an outdated stereotype about leaders?

Management is concerned with communicating the vision and developing a shared culture and set of core values that can lead to the desired future state.

Leadership involves influence that is multidirectional and _____.

Which of the following is a quality of managers?

According to the relational theories of leadership, management skills are seen as the most important facet of leadership effectiveness.

Give an overview of the four leadership eras.

Which of the following is a characteristic of new paradigm leaders?

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

Briefly describe how all leaders are sometimes followers as well.

Briefly describe the five fatal flaws that cause derailment.

Which of the following is an important characteristic of organizations during Leadership Era 3?

A(n) _____ is a picture of an ambitious, desirable future for the organization or team.

Transformational leadership is a significant _____ theory of leadership.

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

Briefly explain the importance of studying leadership.

Daniel, a management professor, wants to explain why a new paradigm leader is a facilitator rather than being a controller. Which of the following is the correct reason?

Level 5 leaders have:

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

Leaders influence people to change by providing an inspiring vision of the future and shaping the culture and values needed to attain it.

Which of the following statements is true of uniformity in organizations?

Which of the following statements is an outdated stereotype about leaders?

Management is concerned with communicating the vision and developing a shared culture and set of core values that can lead to the desired future state.

Leadership involves influence that is multidirectional and _____.

Which of the following is a quality of managers?

According to the relational theories of leadership, management skills are seen as the most important facet of leadership effectiveness.

Give an overview of the four leadership eras.

Which of the following is a characteristic of new paradigm leaders?

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

Briefly describe how all leaders are sometimes followers as well.

Briefly describe the five fatal flaws that cause derailment.

Which of the following is an important characteristic of organizations during Leadership Era 3?

A(n) _____ is a picture of an ambitious, desirable future for the organization or team.

Transformational leadership is a significant _____ theory of leadership.

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