Question 1

Charismatic leadership in whatever its form constitutes a moral "slippery slope."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

What makes a good leader?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary depending on the student's comprehension of the material and experiences with leadership.

Question 3

People that possess ______ achieving styles are motivated to master their own tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  relational 
B)  instrumental 
C)  transformational 
D)  direct 
A)  relational 
B)  instrumental 
C)  transformational 
D)  direct D

Question 4

In the countries which score ______ on power distance, subordinates are more likely to disagree with their leaders and desire a "consultative style" of management.

Accepted Answer

A)  low 
B)  high 
C)  in the middle 
D)  none of these 
A)  low 
B)  high 
C)  in the middle 
D)  none of these

Question 5

Achievement-oriented leadership is a style that involves consultation with subordinates and a serious consideration of their ideas before the leader makes a decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are the five dimensions of collaboration?

Accepted Answer

A)  governance, administration, autonomy, mutuality, and trust-building 
B)  governance, administration, autonomy, mutuality, and respect 
C)  equality, administration, autonomy, mutuality, and trust-building 
D)  governance, administration, equality, autonomy, and mutuality 
A)  governance, administration, autonomy, mutuality, and trust-building 
B)  governance, administration, autonomy, mutuality, and respect 
C)  equality, administration, autonomy, mutuality, and trust-building 
D)  governance, administration, equality, autonomy, and mutuality

Question 7

Identify and explain the various ways in which leaders establish their credibility through their actions.

Accepted Answer

A strong answer will identify

Question 8

Leaders must have which of the following traits or competencies?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-understanding 
B)  high energy 
C)  integrity 
D)  all of these 
A)  self-understanding 
B)  high energy 
C)  integrity 
D)  all of these

Question 9

Fiedler identified two leadership styles: the ______-oriented leader (who is quite efficient and goal oriented) and the ______-oriented leader (who derives satisfaction from successful interpersonal relationships).

Accepted Answer

A)  organization; team 
B)  task; relationship 
C)  success; relationship 
D)  task; social 
A)  organization; team 
B)  task; relationship 
C)  success; relationship 
D)  task; social

Question 10

According to Ancona, leadership has four specific capabilities: ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  sensemaking, visioning, relating to others, and inventing new ways to get things done 
B)  visioning, relating to others, enthusiasm, and inventing new ways to get things done 
C)  inventing new ways to get things done, encouraging the heart, visioning, and enthusiasm 
D)  sensemaking, visioning, relating to others, and enthusiasm 
A)  sensemaking, visioning, relating to others, and inventing new ways to get things done 
B)  visioning, relating to others, enthusiasm, and inventing new ways to get things done 
C)  inventing new ways to get things done, encouraging the heart, visioning, and enthusiasm 
D)  sensemaking, visioning, relating to others, and enthusiasm

Question 11

The traditional command and control type of leadership structure does not encourage ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  risk and innovation 
B)  diplomacy and understanding 
C)  democracy and charter 
D)  industry and invention 
A)  risk and innovation 
B)  diplomacy and understanding 
C)  democracy and charter 
D)  industry and invention

Question 12

The transactional leader exchanges rewards for services rendered so as to improve subordinates' job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Compare and contrast the different styles of leadership. Develop scenarios where each style might be most appropriate.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary ba

Question 14

In earlier studies of leadership, factors such as age, height, weight, and appearance seemed to have everything to do with leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to Gardner, what type of mind is able to bring together information and ideas from many different sources in a way that makes sense?

Accepted Answer

A)  disciplined 
B)  ethical 
C)  synthesizing 
D)  creating 
A)  disciplined 
B)  ethical 
C)  synthesizing 
D)  creating

Question 16

All of the following were identified as cultural dimensions comprising the GLOBE model EXCEPT for ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  performance orientation 
B)  human orientation 
C)  unassertiveness 
D)  uncertainty avoidance 
A)  performance orientation 
B)  human orientation 
C)  unassertiveness 
D)  uncertainty avoidance

Question 17

Contingency leadership stipulates that ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  group effectiveness is dictated by employee commitment 
B)  group effectiveness is not affected by the relationship between the styles of leadership 
C)  the contingent group dynamics affect the results achieved by the leader 
D)  the effectiveness of a group is dependent on the relationship between the style of leadership and the degree to which the situation enables the leader to exert influence 
A)  group effectiveness is dictated by employee commitment 
B)  group effectiveness is not affected by the relationship between the styles of leadership 
C)  the contingent group dynamics affect the results achieved by the leader 
D)  the effectiveness of a group is dependent on the relationship between the style of leadership and the degree to which the situation enables the leader to exert influence

Question 18

______ refers to the degree to which the position enables the leader to get others to comply with his or her directions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Position power 
B)  Task structure 
C)  Personal relationships 
D)  Compliance 
A)  Position power 
B)  Task structure 
C)  Personal relationships 
D)  Compliance

Question 19

Leadership is exercised by the person in the group who energizes the group, whether or not he or she carries the title of "leader."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

For ______ cultures, successful leaders should be supportive and paternalistic.

Accepted Answer

A)  individualistic 
B)  collectivist 
C)  socialist 
D)  all of these 
A)  individualistic 
B)  collectivist 
C)  socialist 
D)  all of these

Charismatic leadership in whatever its form constitutes a moral "slippery slope."

What makes a good leader?

People that possess ______ achieving styles are motivated to master their own tasks.

In the countries which score ______ on power distance, subordinates are more likely to disagree with their leaders and desire a "consultative style" of management.

Achievement-oriented leadership is a style that involves consultation with subordinates and a serious consideration of their ideas before the leader makes a decision.

What are the five dimensions of collaboration?

Identify and explain the various ways in which leaders establish their credibility through their actions.

Leaders must have which of the following traits or competencies?

Fiedler identified two leadership styles: the -oriented leader (who is quite efficient and goal oriented) and the -oriented leader (who derives satisfaction from successful interpersonal relationships).

According to Ancona, leadership has four specific capabilities: ______.

The traditional command and control type of leadership structure does not encourage ______.

The transactional leader exchanges rewards for services rendered so as to improve subordinates' job performance.

Compare and contrast the different styles of leadership. Develop scenarios where each style might be most appropriate.

In earlier studies of leadership, factors such as age, height, weight, and appearance seemed to have everything to do with leadership.

According to Gardner, what type of mind is able to bring together information and ideas from many different sources in a way that makes sense?

All of the following were identified as cultural dimensions comprising the GLOBE model EXCEPT for ______.

Contingency leadership stipulates that ______.

______ refers to the degree to which the position enables the leader to get others to comply with his or her directions.

Leadership is exercised by the person in the group who energizes the group, whether or not he or she carries the title of "leader."

For ______ cultures, successful leaders should be supportive and paternalistic.

Organizational Behavior As a Way of Thinking and Acting

Knowing and Managing Yourself

Fostering Creativity and Innovation

Managing Stress

Decision-Making

Motivation and Engagement

Power and Organizational Politics

Communicating Effectively With Others

Working in Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict

Organizational Culture and Change

Representing the Organization on the Outside

Managing Behavior in the Public Interest

Filters

Exam 7: Leadership in Public Organizations

Charismatic leadership in whatever its form constitutes a moral "slippery slope."

What makes a good leader?

People that possess ______ achieving styles are motivated to master their own tasks.

In the countries which score ______ on power distance, subordinates are more likely to disagree with their leaders and desire a "consultative style" of management.

Achievement-oriented leadership is a style that involves consultation with subordinates and a serious consideration of their ideas before the leader makes a decision.

What are the five dimensions of collaboration?

Identify and explain the various ways in which leaders establish their credibility through their actions.

Leaders must have which of the following traits or competencies?

Fiedler identified two leadership styles: the ______-oriented leader (who is quite efficient and goal oriented) and the ______-oriented leader (who derives satisfaction from successful interpersonal relationships).

According to Ancona, leadership has four specific capabilities: ______.

The traditional command and control type of leadership structure does not encourage ______.

The transactional leader exchanges rewards for services rendered so as to improve subordinates' job performance.

Compare and contrast the different styles of leadership. Develop scenarios where each style might be most appropriate.

In earlier studies of leadership, factors such as age, height, weight, and appearance seemed to have everything to do with leadership.

According to Gardner, what type of mind is able to bring together information and ideas from many different sources in a way that makes sense?

All of the following were identified as cultural dimensions comprising the GLOBE model EXCEPT for ______.

Contingency leadership stipulates that ______.

______ refers to the degree to which the position enables the leader to get others to comply with his or her directions.

Leadership is exercised by the person in the group who energizes the group, whether or not he or she carries the title of "leader."

For ______ cultures, successful leaders should be supportive and paternalistic.

Organizational Behavior As a Way of Thinking and Acting

Knowing and Managing Yourself

Fostering Creativity and Innovation

Managing Stress

Decision-Making

Motivation and Engagement

Power and Organizational Politics

Communicating Effectively With Others

Working in Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict

Organizational Culture and Change

Representing the Organization on the Outside

Managing Behavior in the Public Interest

Filters

Fiedler identified two leadership styles: the -oriented leader (who is quite efficient and goal oriented) and the -oriented leader (who derives satisfaction from successful interpersonal relationships).