Question 1

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. D

Question 2

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. C

Question 3

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  True

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An important aspect of leadership is:

Accepted Answer

A)  dictating changes required in an organization. 
B)  maintaining a passive relationship with followers. 
C)  maintaining the status quo and not creating change. 
D)  influencing others to come together around a common vision. 
A)  dictating changes required in an organization. 
B)  maintaining a passive relationship with followers. 
C)  maintaining the status quo and not creating change. 
D)  influencing others to come together around a common vision.

Question 6

Fred, the president of Choice Inc., is providing general guidelines to managers in his organization on how to develop effective personal qualities. Which of the following should be a part of the guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Invest in people rather than in goods. 
B)  Create change and a culture of agility and integrity. 
C)  Focus on providing answers and solving problems. 
D)  Have the courage to admit mistakes and doubts. 
A)  Invest in people rather than in goods. 
B)  Create change and a culture of agility and integrity. 
C)  Focus on providing answers and solving problems. 
D)  Have the courage to admit mistakes and doubts.

Question 7

Level 5 leaders are found in only senior leadership positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

Which of the following is a personal quality of leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotional distance 
B)  Humility 
C)  Conformity 
D)  Insight into organization 
A)  Emotional distance 
B)  Humility 
C)  Conformity 
D)  Insight into organization

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Management creates change with in a culture of agility and integrity that helps the organization thrive over the long haul.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_____ 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 13

Linda heads the proofreading team of Ink Heart Pvt. Ltd., a publishing firm. She wants to align her followers toward the main objectives of the organization. Which of the following strategies should Linda apply?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organize a structure to accomplish the plan. 
B)  Staff an organizational structure with employees. 
C)  Direct employees and monitor implementation of plans. 
D)  Communicate the vision and develop a shared culture. 
A)  Organize a structure to accomplish the plan. 
B)  Staff an organizational structure with employees. 
C)  Direct employees and monitor implementation of plans. 
D)  Communicate the vision and develop a shared culture.

Question 14

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 15

Briefly explain the importance of studying leadership.

Accepted Answer

Knowing about leadership research helps

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true of leaders who work collaboratively?

Accepted Answer

A)  They learn to keep the lines of communication open. 
B)  They wield their authority rather than using influence. 
C)  They encourage internal competition and aggressiveness. 
D)  They hoard power rather than share it. 
A)  They learn to keep the lines of communication open. 
B)  They wield their authority rather than using influence. 
C)  They encourage internal competition and aggressiveness. 
D)  They hoard power rather than share it.

Question 17

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 18

_____ theories of leadership emphasize that leadership cannot be understood in a vacuum separate from various elements of the group or organizational situation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ theories of leadership emphasize that leadership...

Question 19

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 20

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

Managers and leaders are different because:

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

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.

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

An important aspect of leadership is:

Fred, the president of Choice Inc., is providing general guidelines to managers in his organization on how to develop effective personal qualities. Which of the following should be a part of the guidelines?

Level 5 leaders are found in only senior leadership positions.

Which of the following is a personal quality of leaders?

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

Management creates change with in a culture of agility and integrity that helps the organization thrive over the long haul.

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

Linda heads the proofreading team of Ink Heart Pvt. Ltd., a publishing firm. She wants to align her followers toward the main objectives of the organization. Which of the following strategies should Linda apply?

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

Briefly explain the importance of studying leadership.

Which of the following statements is true of leaders who work collaboratively?

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

_____ theories of leadership emphasize that leadership cannot be understood in a vacuum separate from various elements of the group or organizational situation.

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

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

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

Managers and leaders are different because:

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

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.

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

An important aspect of leadership is:

Fred, the president of Choice Inc., is providing general guidelines to managers in his organization on how to develop effective personal qualities. Which of the following should be a part of the guidelines?

Level 5 leaders are found in only senior leadership positions.

Which of the following is a personal quality of leaders?

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

Management creates change with in a culture of agility and integrity that helps the organization thrive over the long haul.

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

Linda heads the proofreading team of Ink Heart Pvt. Ltd., a publishing firm. She wants to align her followers toward the main objectives of the organization. Which of the following strategies should Linda apply?

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

Briefly explain the importance of studying leadership.

Which of the following statements is true of leaders who work collaboratively?

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

_____ theories of leadership emphasize that leadership cannot be understood in a vacuum separate from various elements of the group or organizational situation.

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

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

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