Question 1

Carlos Ghosn's bravery and compassion are the major reasons for his effectiveness as a leader at Nissan Motors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

By using a more participative style, a leader can __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  foster loyalty and commitment to goals 
B)  develop competencies of employees 
C)  build teamwork 
D)  all of the above 
A)  foster loyalty and commitment to goals 
B)  develop competencies of employees 
C)  build teamwork 
D)  all of the above D

Question 3

Transformational leaders project optimism and self-confidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The _______________ states that the style of leadership used should be matched to the level of readiness of the followers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vroom-Jago leadership model 
B)  path-goal theory 
C)  Situational Leadership Model 
D)  contingency theory 
A)  Vroom-Jago leadership model 
B)  path-goal theory 
C)  Situational Leadership Model 
D)  contingency theory

Question 5

Theory Y suggests that most employees like to work and achieve something.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Leaders who use their coercion and reward power to influence followers are most effective in creating a sense of commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Transformational leaders demonstrate a unique profile of ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  personal characteristics 
B)  behaviors 
C)  competencies 
D)  all of the above 
A)  personal characteristics 
B)  behaviors 
C)  competencies 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

The Theory X and Theory Y models are considered behavioral models of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One of John Thompson's biggest tests as a leader at Symantec involved the acquisition and integration of Veritas Software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Managers who believe that people are motivated mainly by money, lazy, self-centered, and have poor work habits generally have a __________ leadership style.

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory Z 
B)  Theory Y 
C)  Theory X 
D)  trait-based 
A)  Theory Z 
B)  Theory Y 
C)  Theory X 
D)  trait-based

Question 11

Marissa Druss is a project manager. Her team is composed of five engineers who have been on the job for a short time. The engineers have begun to learn their jobs, and Druss wants to use behavior that will build employees' confidence and maintain their enthusiasm. The Situational Leadership Model would suggest that Druss should use a __________ style of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  telling 
B)  participating 
C)  delegating 
D)  selling 
A)  telling 
B)  participating 
C)  delegating 
D)  selling

Question 12

To develop leadership on the job requires that employees __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  take jobs or project assignments that include leadership responsibilities 
B)  attend daytime classes while at work 
C)  possess most of the characteristics of transformational leaders 
D)  all of the above are correct 
A)  take jobs or project assignments that include leadership responsibilities 
B)  attend daytime classes while at work 
C)  possess most of the characteristics of transformational leaders 
D)  all of the above are correct

Question 13

Emotional intelligence has four components-two that refer to potential and two that address general concerns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Transformational leaders are charismatic, but not all charismatic leaders are transformational leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to the Situational Leadership Model, when using a __________ style, leaders provide clear instructions, give specific directions, and closely supervise the work.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral 
B)  telling 
C)  coaching 
D)  delegating 
A)  behavioral 
B)  telling 
C)  coaching 
D)  delegating

Question 16

Mentors most often are peer-level individuals outside of the organization who provide advice and guidance about a variety of career-related concerns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

CEOs invest both personal time and company resources in efforts to develop the leadership capacity of their employees. These investments include all of the following except __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  assigning people to positions to promote learning on the job 
B)  offering assistance through coaching and mentoring 
C)  delegating leadership development to the HRM department 
D)  sending employees to formal leadership assessment and training programs 
A)  assigning people to positions to promote learning on the job 
B)  offering assistance through coaching and mentoring 
C)  delegating leadership development to the HRM department 
D)  sending employees to formal leadership assessment and training programs

Question 18

The Vroom-Jago leadership model states that leaders should choose among five leadership styles based on seven contingency variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

One component of emotional intelligence is self-control, which is the ability to understand the emotional makeup of other people, and the skill to treat people according to their emotional reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A leader's use of different types of influence can lead to one of three types of responses in employees: resistance, compliance, or commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Carlos Ghosn's bravery and compassion are the major reasons for his effectiveness as a leader at Nissan Motors.

By using a more participative style, a leader can __________.

Transformational leaders project optimism and self-confidence.

The _______________ states that the style of leadership used should be matched to the level of readiness of the followers.

Theory Y suggests that most employees like to work and achieve something.

Leaders who use their coercion and reward power to influence followers are most effective in creating a sense of commitment.

Transformational leaders demonstrate a unique profile of ___________.

The Theory X and Theory Y models are considered behavioral models of leadership.

One of John Thompson's biggest tests as a leader at Symantec involved the acquisition and integration of Veritas Software.

Managers who believe that people are motivated mainly by money, lazy, self-centered, and have poor work habits generally have a __________ leadership style.

To develop leadership on the job requires that employees __________.

Emotional intelligence has four components-two that refer to potential and two that address general concerns.

Transformational leaders are charismatic, but not all charismatic leaders are transformational leaders.

According to the Situational Leadership Model, when using a __________ style, leaders provide clear instructions, give specific directions, and closely supervise the work.

Mentors most often are peer-level individuals outside of the organization who provide advice and guidance about a variety of career-related concerns.

CEOs invest both personal time and company resources in efforts to develop the leadership capacity of their employees. These investments include all of the following except __________.

The Vroom-Jago leadership model states that leaders should choose among five leadership styles based on seven contingency variables.

One component of emotional intelligence is self-control, which is the ability to understand the emotional makeup of other people, and the skill to treat people according to their emotional reactions.

A leader's use of different types of influence can lead to one of three types of responses in employees: resistance, compliance, or commitment.

Developing Managerial Competencies

Learning From the History of Management Thought

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Assessing the Environment

Managing Globally

Fostering Entrepreneurship

Planning and Control

Fundamentals of Decision Making

Using Planning and Decision Aids

Achieving Organizational Control

Designing Organizations

Guiding Organizational Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Motivating Emlpoyees

Communicating Effectively

Working in Teams

Understanding Organizational Culture and Cultural Diversity

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Exam 15: Dynamics of Leadership

Carlos Ghosn's bravery and compassion are the major reasons for his effectiveness as a leader at Nissan Motors.

By using a more participative style, a leader can __________.

Transformational leaders project optimism and self-confidence.

The _______________ states that the style of leadership used should be matched to the level of readiness of the followers.

Theory Y suggests that most employees like to work and achieve something.

Leaders who use their coercion and reward power to influence followers are most effective in creating a sense of commitment.

Transformational leaders demonstrate a unique profile of ___________.

The Theory X and Theory Y models are considered behavioral models of leadership.

One of John Thompson's biggest tests as a leader at Symantec involved the acquisition and integration of Veritas Software.

Managers who believe that people are motivated mainly by money, lazy, self-centered, and have poor work habits generally have a __________ leadership style.

To develop leadership on the job requires that employees __________.

Emotional intelligence has four components-two that refer to potential and two that address general concerns.

Transformational leaders are charismatic, but not all charismatic leaders are transformational leaders.

According to the Situational Leadership Model, when using a __________ style, leaders provide clear instructions, give specific directions, and closely supervise the work.

Mentors most often are peer-level individuals outside of the organization who provide advice and guidance about a variety of career-related concerns.

CEOs invest both personal time and company resources in efforts to develop the leadership capacity of their employees. These investments include all of the following except __________.

The Vroom-Jago leadership model states that leaders should choose among five leadership styles based on seven contingency variables.

One component of emotional intelligence is self-control, which is the ability to understand the emotional makeup of other people, and the skill to treat people according to their emotional reactions.

A leader's use of different types of influence can lead to one of three types of responses in employees: resistance, compliance, or commitment.

Developing Managerial Competencies

Learning From the History of Management Thought

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Assessing the Environment

Managing Globally

Fostering Entrepreneurship

Planning and Control

Fundamentals of Decision Making

Using Planning and Decision Aids

Achieving Organizational Control

Designing Organizations

Guiding Organizational Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Motivating Emlpoyees

Communicating Effectively

Working in Teams

Understanding Organizational Culture and Cultural Diversity

Filters