Question 1

An effective sense of humor is an important part of a leader's job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

A notable characteristic of an entrepreneurial leader is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  patient, plodding approach to problems. 
B)  passion for hierarchy and bureaucracy. 
C)  exceptional degree of enthusiasm. 
D)  exceptional degree of pessimism. 
A)  patient, plodding approach to problems. 
B)  passion for hierarchy and bureaucracy. 
C)  exceptional degree of enthusiasm. 
D)  exceptional degree of pessimism. C

Question 3

Good leaders show good intellectual ability, knowledge, and technical competence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A major aspect of being a consensus leader is to

Accepted Answer

A)  retain considerable decision-making authority. 
B)  hold group discussions before making a decision. 
C)  confer with group members individually. 
D)  take a vote before making a final decision. 
A)  retain considerable decision-making authority. 
B)  hold group discussions before making a decision. 
C)  confer with group members individually. 
D)  take a vote before making a final decision.

Question 5

Leadership is considered to be more scientific than management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An important influence tactic for leaders is to guide group members through expressing and demonstrating values that guide behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A consultative leader is likely to take a vote before making a decision, and then make his or her decision conform to the group preference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Leaders who achieve the best results stick with one leadership style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Shadowing as a mentoring technique involves

Accepted Answer

A)  the mentor providing frequent feedback to the person mentored. 
B)  having a series of mentors. 
C)  observing the mentor by following him or her around. 
D)  showing considerable respect for the mentor in meetings. 
A)  the mentor providing frequent feedback to the person mentored. 
B)  having a series of mentors. 
C)  observing the mentor by following him or her around. 
D)  showing considerable respect for the mentor in meetings.

Question 10

A study of transformational leadership with research and development project teams found that such leadership was related to the profitability of the projects produced, as well as the speed of the projects in getting to market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

To developing charisma,

Accepted Answer

A)  be laid back and aloof. 
B)  have low self-efficacy. 
C)  keep emotions under tight control. 
D)  make everybody feel important. 
A)  be laid back and aloof. 
B)  have low self-efficacy. 
C)  keep emotions under tight control. 
D)  make everybody feel important.

Question 12

Leadership involves skills as well as personal qualities and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which one of the following is the least likely to be an effective leadership behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  giving and receiving frequent feedback 
B)  setting high performance standards for group members 
C)  being the opposite of a servant leader 
D)  quick recovery from setbacks 
A)  giving and receiving frequent feedback 
B)  setting high performance standards for group members 
C)  being the opposite of a servant leader 
D)  quick recovery from setbacks

Question 14

According to the Leadership Grid, which style of leadership leads to trust and respect?

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian management. 
B)  sound management. 
C)  extraverted management. 
D)  crisis management 
A)  authoritarian management. 
B)  sound management. 
C)  extraverted management. 
D)  crisis management

Question 15

According to Situational Leadership II, effective leadership depends on two independent behaviors: supporting and directing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Soliciting suggestions for business improvement from front-line employees is an example of ____ leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  participative 
B)  rational 
C)  authoritarian 
D)  charismatic 
A)  participative 
B)  rational 
C)  authoritarian 
D)  charismatic

Question 17

Research results associated with empowerment varied with the country and culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe what a manager must do to become a transformational and charismatic leader.

Accepted Answer

Managers can improve charisma through a

Question 19

A major characteristic of high achieving leaders is that they are

Accepted Answer

A)  somewhat indifferent about the technology around them. 
B)  passionate about their work. 
C)  low on achievement motivation. 
D)  medium with respect to emotional intelligence. 
A)  somewhat indifferent about the technology around them. 
B)  passionate about their work. 
C)  low on achievement motivation. 
D)  medium with respect to emotional intelligence.

Question 20

Charismatic leadership is particularly important in a competitive business world because people need to be energized more than ever.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An effective sense of humor is an important part of a leader's job.

A notable characteristic of an entrepreneurial leader is a(n)

Good leaders show good intellectual ability, knowledge, and technical competence.

A major aspect of being a consensus leader is to

Leadership is considered to be more scientific than management.

An important influence tactic for leaders is to guide group members through expressing and demonstrating values that guide behavior.

A consultative leader is likely to take a vote before making a decision, and then make his or her decision conform to the group preference.

Leaders who achieve the best results stick with one leadership style.

Shadowing as a mentoring technique involves

A study of transformational leadership with research and development project teams found that such leadership was related to the profitability of the projects produced, as well as the speed of the projects in getting to market.

To developing charisma,

Leadership involves skills as well as personal qualities and behaviors.

Which one of the following is the least likely to be an effective leadership behavior?

According to the Leadership Grid, which style of leadership leads to trust and respect?

According to Situational Leadership II, effective leadership depends on two independent behaviors: supporting and directing.

Soliciting suggestions for business improvement from front-line employees is an example of ____ leadership.

Research results associated with empowerment varied with the country and culture.

Describe what a manager must do to become a transformational and charismatic leader.

A major characteristic of high achieving leaders is that they are

Charismatic leadership is particularly important in a competitive business world because people need to be energized more than ever.

The Managers Job

International Management and Cultural Diversity

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Essentials of Planning

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Quantitative Techniques for Planning and Decision Making

Job Design and Work Schedules

Organization Structure, Culture, and Change

Staffing and Human Resource Management

Motivation

Communication

Teams, Groups, and Teamwork

Information Technology and E-Commerce

Essentials of Control

Managing Ineffective Performers

Enhancing Personal Productivity and Managing Stress

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Exam 10: Leadership

An effective sense of humor is an important part of a leader's job.

A notable characteristic of an entrepreneurial leader is a(n)

Good leaders show good intellectual ability, knowledge, and technical competence.

A major aspect of being a consensus leader is to

Leadership is considered to be more scientific than management.

An important influence tactic for leaders is to guide group members through expressing and demonstrating values that guide behavior.

A consultative leader is likely to take a vote before making a decision, and then make his or her decision conform to the group preference.

Leaders who achieve the best results stick with one leadership style.

Shadowing as a mentoring technique involves

A study of transformational leadership with research and development project teams found that such leadership was related to the profitability of the projects produced, as well as the speed of the projects in getting to market.

To developing charisma,

Leadership involves skills as well as personal qualities and behaviors.

Which one of the following is the least likely to be an effective leadership behavior?

According to the Leadership Grid, which style of leadership leads to trust and respect?

According to Situational Leadership II, effective leadership depends on two independent behaviors: supporting and directing.

Soliciting suggestions for business improvement from front-line employees is an example of ____ leadership.

Research results associated with empowerment varied with the country and culture.

Describe what a manager must do to become a transformational and charismatic leader.

A major characteristic of high achieving leaders is that they are

Charismatic leadership is particularly important in a competitive business world because people need to be energized more than ever.

The Managers Job

International Management and Cultural Diversity

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Essentials of Planning

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Quantitative Techniques for Planning and Decision Making

Job Design and Work Schedules

Organization Structure, Culture, and Change

Staffing and Human Resource Management

Motivation

Communication

Teams, Groups, and Teamwork

Information Technology and E-Commerce

Essentials of Control

Managing Ineffective Performers

Enhancing Personal Productivity and Managing Stress

Filters