Exam 2: Traits Behaviors and Relationships

_____, a category of leader behavior, describes the extent to which a leader is task oriented and directs subordinates' work activities toward goal achievement.

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The third phase of research in the development of the individualized leadership theory:

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Describe the differences between autocratic leaders and democratic leaders.

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One study that served as a precursor to the behavior approach recognized autocratic and democratic leadership styles. An autocratic leader is one who tends to centralize authority and derive power from position, control of rewards, and coercion. A democratic leader delegates authority to others, encourages participation, relies on subordinates' knowledge for completion of tasks, and depends on subordinate respect for influence.

Which of the following is a characteristic of advisory leaders?

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Leaders at all levels need some degree of optimism to see possibilities and rally people around a vision for a better tomorrow.

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Question 5

Which of the following statements is true of honesty?

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Which of the following statements is true of entrepreneurial leaders?

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Which of the following statements is true of individualized leadership?

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Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of entrepreneurship?

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Question 9

A(n) _____ arises from a natural talent that has been supported and reinforced with knowledge and skills.

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Question 10

Stage two in the development of the individualized leadership theory explored the _____ in more detail.

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Question 11

_____ are the distinguishing personal characteristics of a leader, such as intelligence, honesty, self-confidence, and appearance.

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Question 12

The myth of a "complete leader" can cause stress and frustration for leaders and followers, as well as damage to the organization.

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Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of talents?

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Which of the following statements is true of self-confidence?

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Question 15

The _____ leadership role includes people such as project managers, matrix managers, and team leaders in today's more horizontally organized companies.

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Question 16

Self-confidence doesn't mean being arrogant and prideful but rather knowing and trusting in oneself.

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Question 17

In the leader - member exchange research study on individualized leadership, leaders were trained to offer the opportunity for a high-quality relationship to all group members. According to this concept, which of the following is true of followers?

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Briefly describe the trait approach to leadership.

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Question 19

If Nancy uses employee-centered leadership, which of the following actions is she more likely to perform if a project is behind schedule?

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_____, a category of leader behavior, describes the extent to which a leader is task oriented and directs subordinates' work activities toward goal achievement.

The third phase of research in the development of the individualized leadership theory:

Describe the differences between autocratic leaders and democratic leaders.

Which of the following is a characteristic of advisory leaders?

Leaders at all levels need some degree of optimism to see possibilities and rally people around a vision for a better tomorrow.

Which of the following statements is true of honesty?

Which of the following statements is true of entrepreneurial leaders?

Which of the following statements is true of individualized leadership?

Which of the following statements is true of entrepreneurship?

A(n) _____ arises from a natural talent that has been supported and reinforced with knowledge and skills.

Stage two in the development of the individualized leadership theory explored the _____ in more detail.

_____ are the distinguishing personal characteristics of a leader, such as intelligence, honesty, self-confidence, and appearance.

The myth of a "complete leader" can cause stress and frustration for leaders and followers, as well as damage to the organization.

Which of the following statements is true of talents?

Which of the following statements is true of self-confidence?

The _____ leadership role includes people such as project managers, matrix managers, and team leaders in today's more horizontally organized companies.

Self-confidence doesn't mean being arrogant and prideful but rather knowing and trusting in oneself.

In the leader - member exchange research study on individualized leadership, leaders were trained to offer the opportunity for a high-quality relationship to all group members. According to this concept, which of the following is true of followers?

Briefly describe the trait approach to leadership.

If Nancy uses employee-centered leadership, which of the following actions is she more likely to perform if a project is behind schedule?

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