Question 1

The presence of leaders creates an unavoidable hierarchy and inequality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Jake was appointed president and CEO of XYZ,Inc.The board of directors wants him to lower expenses by laying off 50 percent of the front-line workers.Which of the following would not be an obstacle for Jake?.

Accepted Answer

A) Organizations are rigid and unforgiving during times of change. 
B) The organization is facing considerable uncertainty. 
C) Stockholders do not support leaders who make change. 
D) They are falling back on old ideas. 
A) Organizations are rigid and unforgiving during times of change. 
B) The organization is facing considerable uncertainty. 
C) Stockholders do not support leaders who make change. 
D) They are falling back on old ideas.

Question 3

According to research by Mintzberg,the job of a manager is characterized by_________ .

Accepted Answer

A) many cultural encounters 
B) a wide variety of tasks and many interruptions 
C) a series of well-defined activities that start with planning and end in controlling 
D) political activities that are essential to being effective 
A) many cultural encounters 
B) a wide variety of tasks and many interruptions 
C) a series of well-defined activities that start with planning and end in controlling 
D) political activities that are essential to being effective

Question 4

Which one of the following is not one of the factors in JetBlue's success?

Accepted Answer

A) David Neeleman 
B) a decentralized structure 
C) JetBlue's ability to copy other airlines 
D) constant communication with employees 
A) David Neeleman 
B) a decentralized structure 
C) JetBlue's ability to copy other airlines 
D) constant communication with employees

Question 5

According to Fred Luthans,effective managers focus on ________ while successful managers focus on ________.

Accepted Answer

A) stakeholders; goal achievement 
B) employee satisfaction; quick promotions 
C) goal achievement; stock prices 
D) change management;employee satisfaction 
A) stakeholders; goal achievement 
B) employee satisfaction; quick promotions 
C) goal achievement; stock prices 
D) change management;employee satisfaction

Question 6

Scandinavian countries lead the way in percentage of women who hold senior level executive positions.Just delete this question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The three key elements of leadership effectiveness are:

Accepted Answer

A) goal achievement,smooth internal processes,external adaptability 
B) follower satisfaction,leader control,empowerment 
C) goal achievement,stock prices,customer satisfaction 
D) flexibility,follower satisfaction,stakeholder satisfaction 
A) goal achievement,smooth internal processes,external adaptability 
B) follower satisfaction,leader control,empowerment 
C) goal achievement,stock prices,customer satisfaction 
D) flexibility,follower satisfaction,stakeholder satisfaction

Question 8

Job satisfaction is higher in organizations with more bureaucracy and lower autonomy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following factors is not part of the definitions of leadership effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

A) achieving goals 
B) follower satisfaction 
C) ability to change 
D) maintaining control 
A) achieving goals 
B) follower satisfaction 
C) ability to change 
D) maintaining control

Question 10

There is general agreement that there are fundamental differences between how men and women manage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Planning and organizing is increasingly being done by followers instead of leaders alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Determining span of control,reporting relationships,and degree of formalization and specialization are all elements of which function of how leaders shape organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

A) developing strategies and structures 
B) influencing hiring decisions 
C) creating effective reward systems 
D) role modeling 
A) developing strategies and structures 
B) influencing hiring decisions 
C) creating effective reward systems 
D) role modeling

Question 13

Recent research suggests that leaders must be able to manage their followers' emotional states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Kip Tindell,founder of The Container Store,created a family-friendly work environment with higher wages and flexible shifts.He may be considered an effective leader because ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) he focused entirely on the present 
B) he created a culture on shared values 
C) he was interested in maintaining the status quo 
D) he only used position power to get things done 
A) he focused entirely on the present 
B) he created a culture on shared values 
C) he was interested in maintaining the status quo 
D) he only used position power to get things done

Question 15

By 2025,Hispanics are estimated to outnumber African Americans in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Leaders are effective when their followers achieve their goals,can function well together,and can adapt to the changing demands from external forces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Although women are not well represented in executive positions around the world,they are holding a majority of board memberships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The example of Starbucks gourmet coffee illustrates ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) the importance of social responsibility 
B) how founders can impact an organization 
C) the importance of quality in the mission of an organization 
D) how men and women both practice participative management 
A) the importance of social responsibility 
B) how founders can impact an organization 
C) the importance of quality in the mission of an organization 
D) how men and women both practice participative management

Question 19

Discuss some of the demographic changes occurring in the United States.How do these changes affect leadership?

Accepted Answer

Students could address a variety of demo

Question 20

Jonas Falk,CEO of Organic Life,believes that ___________ is the key to leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) team performance 
B) inspiration 
C) goal setting 
D) control 
A) team performance 
B) inspiration 
C) goal setting 
D) control

The presence of leaders creates an unavoidable hierarchy and inequality.

Jake was appointed president and CEO of XYZ,Inc.The board of directors wants him to lower expenses by laying off 50 percent of the front-line workers.Which of the following would not be an obstacle for Jake?.

According to research by Mintzberg,the job of a manager is characterized by_________ .

Which one of the following is not one of the factors in JetBlue's success?

According to Fred Luthans,effective managers focus on while successful managers focus on .

Scandinavian countries lead the way in percentage of women who hold senior level executive positions.Just delete this question.

The three key elements of leadership effectiveness are:

Job satisfaction is higher in organizations with more bureaucracy and lower autonomy.

Which of the following factors is not part of the definitions of leadership effectiveness?

There is general agreement that there are fundamental differences between how men and women manage.

Planning and organizing is increasingly being done by followers instead of leaders alone.

Determining span of control,reporting relationships,and degree of formalization and specialization are all elements of which function of how leaders shape organizational culture?

Recent research suggests that leaders must be able to manage their followers' emotional states.

Kip Tindell,founder of The Container Store,created a family-friendly work environment with higher wages and flexible shifts.He may be considered an effective leader because ____________.

By 2025,Hispanics are estimated to outnumber African Americans in the United States.

Leaders are effective when their followers achieve their goals,can function well together,and can adapt to the changing demands from external forces.

Although women are not well represented in executive positions around the world,they are holding a majority of board memberships.

The example of Starbucks gourmet coffee illustrates ____________.

Discuss some of the demographic changes occurring in the United States.How do these changes affect leadership?

Jonas Falk,CEO of Organic Life,believes that ___________ is the key to leadership.

The Global and Cultural Contexts

Early Theories: the Foundation of Modern Leadership

Individual Traits and Differences

Power and Leadership

New Models for Leadership: Neo-Charisma,inspiration,and the Relationship With Followers

Other Leadership Perspectives: Upper Echelon and Leadership of Nonprofits

Participative Management and Leading Teams

Leading Change

Developing Leaders

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Exam 1: Definition and Significance of Leadership

The presence of leaders creates an unavoidable hierarchy and inequality.

Jake was appointed president and CEO of XYZ,Inc.The board of directors wants him to lower expenses by laying off 50 percent of the front-line workers.Which of the following would not be an obstacle for Jake?.

According to research by Mintzberg,the job of a manager is characterized by_________ .

Which one of the following is not one of the factors in JetBlue's success?

According to Fred Luthans,effective managers focus on ________ while successful managers focus on ________.

Scandinavian countries lead the way in percentage of women who hold senior level executive positions.Just delete this question.

The three key elements of leadership effectiveness are:

Job satisfaction is higher in organizations with more bureaucracy and lower autonomy.

Which of the following factors is not part of the definitions of leadership effectiveness?

There is general agreement that there are fundamental differences between how men and women manage.

Planning and organizing is increasingly being done by followers instead of leaders alone.

Determining span of control,reporting relationships,and degree of formalization and specialization are all elements of which function of how leaders shape organizational culture?

Recent research suggests that leaders must be able to manage their followers' emotional states.

Kip Tindell,founder of The Container Store,created a family-friendly work environment with higher wages and flexible shifts.He may be considered an effective leader because ____________.

By 2025,Hispanics are estimated to outnumber African Americans in the United States.

Leaders are effective when their followers achieve their goals,can function well together,and can adapt to the changing demands from external forces.

Although women are not well represented in executive positions around the world,they are holding a majority of board memberships.

The example of Starbucks gourmet coffee illustrates ____________.

Discuss some of the demographic changes occurring in the United States.How do these changes affect leadership?

Jonas Falk,CEO of Organic Life,believes that ___________ is the key to leadership.

The Global and Cultural Contexts

Early Theories: the Foundation of Modern Leadership

Individual Traits and Differences

Power and Leadership

New Models for Leadership: Neo-Charisma,inspiration,and the Relationship With Followers

Other Leadership Perspectives: Upper Echelon and Leadership of Nonprofits

Participative Management and Leading Teams

Leading Change

Developing Leaders

Filters

According to Fred Luthans,effective managers focus on while successful managers focus on .