Question 1

Bill Gates,founder of Microsoft,considers which of the following to be key to leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) setting goals 
B) articulating a vision 
C) empowerment 
D) addressing the needs of stakeholders 
A) setting goals 
B) articulating a vision 
C) empowerment 
D) addressing the needs of stakeholders

Question 2

In cultures where power is highly differentiated and centralized,managers rely on employees to offer solutions and answers to organizational challenges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Based on Fred Luthans' research,what percentage of managers are both effective and successful?

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 30% 
C) 50% 
D) over 60% 
A) 10% 
B) 30% 
C) 50% 
D) over 60%

Question 4

The case of the New York Times newspaper is an example of___________ .

Accepted Answer

A) the importance of stakeholders in defining effectiveness 
B) the role of national culture 
C) generational differences 
D) the complexity of defining effectiveness 
A) the importance of stakeholders in defining effectiveness 
B) the role of national culture 
C) generational differences 
D) the complexity of defining effectiveness

Question 5

Managers tend to take a long-term perspective,whereas leaders take a short-term perspective

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The challenges arising from issues regarding the differences in age groups represents which major factor fueling organizational change and their leaders?

Accepted Answer

A) increased globalization 
B) employee expectations 
C) political changes 
D) demographic changes 
A) increased globalization 
B) employee expectations 
C) political changes 
D) demographic changes

Question 7

Tyler Winkler,senior vice president of sales for Secure Works,takes an approach whereby employees "make your numbers in three months or run the risk of being put on probation,and then possibly termination." Through this process he measures employee performance,provides detailed feedback and training to improve sales.Which function of how leaders shape organizational culture best describes Tyler's approach?

Accepted Answer

A) role modeling 
B) creating an effective reward system 
C) hiring the right people 
D) creating an effective organizational strategy and structure 
A) role modeling 
B) creating an effective reward system 
C) hiring the right people 
D) creating an effective organizational strategy and structure

Question 8

The common thread in many definitions of leadership effectiveness is the focus on outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Bob,a salesperson for ABC,Inc.,relies heavily on his supervisor to provide annual goals and direction was well as to clarify activities for the upcoming year.Which reason for 'why we need leaders' best fits this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) to keep groups orderly and focused 
B) to accomplish tasks 
C) to make sense of the world 
D) to be romantic ideals 
A) to keep groups orderly and focused 
B) to accomplish tasks 
C) to make sense of the world 
D) to be romantic ideals

Question 10

Women currently hold 20 percent of all executive positions in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Financial pressures often force organizations to select ruthless leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The younger employees who are joining the workforce typically expect to________ .

Accepted Answer

A) receive life-time employment from the same company 
B) have autonomy and participate in decisions 
C) be promoted slower than previous generations 
D) stay with the same company for over ten years 
A) receive life-time employment from the same company 
B) have autonomy and participate in decisions 
C) be promoted slower than previous generations 
D) stay with the same company for over ten years

Question 13

By 2050,the Hispanic population in the United States is estimated to grow to what percent of the total population?

Accepted Answer

A) 40% 
B) 30% 
C) 20% 
D) 10% 
A) 40% 
B) 30% 
C) 20% 
D) 10%

Question 14

Helgensen found that women reported having ample time to themselves; time to read and reflect; and time to schedule meetings to share information with colleagues and subordinates.Conversely,men found themselves stressed;and had little to no time to reflect or time for themselves.Does that mean women are better leaders and handle leadership positions better than men do? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The academic evidence that may suggest t

Question 15

According to Kotter,while leadership is an age-old concept,the idea of management was developed during the industrial revolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Factors that are fueling leadership changes include legal pressures and requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One of the primary roles of leaders is to create and maintain the culture of their organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The focus on quality requires leaders to be in charge and show dominance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Helgesen's research found that female managers only matched how many of Mintzberg's categories of executive roles?

Accepted Answer

A) one 
B) two 
C) four 
D) five 
A) one 
B) two 
C) four 
D) five

Question 20

According to Fred Luthans,successful managers are those who:

Accepted Answer

A) take care of their own careers 
B) take care of their employees 
C) worry about all stakeholders 
D) maintain control through a crisis 
A) take care of their own careers 
B) take care of their employees 
C) worry about all stakeholders 
D) maintain control through a crisis

Bill Gates,founder of Microsoft,considers which of the following to be key to leadership?

In cultures where power is highly differentiated and centralized,managers rely on employees to offer solutions and answers to organizational challenges.

Based on Fred Luthans' research,what percentage of managers are both effective and successful?

The case of the New York Times newspaper is an example of___________ .

Managers tend to take a long-term perspective,whereas leaders take a short-term perspective

The challenges arising from issues regarding the differences in age groups represents which major factor fueling organizational change and their leaders?

The common thread in many definitions of leadership effectiveness is the focus on outcomes.

Bob,a salesperson for ABC,Inc.,relies heavily on his supervisor to provide annual goals and direction was well as to clarify activities for the upcoming year.Which reason for 'why we need leaders' best fits this situation?

Women currently hold 20 percent of all executive positions in the United States.

Financial pressures often force organizations to select ruthless leaders.

The younger employees who are joining the workforce typically expect to________ .

By 2050,the Hispanic population in the United States is estimated to grow to what percent of the total population?

According to Kotter,while leadership is an age-old concept,the idea of management was developed during the industrial revolution.

Factors that are fueling leadership changes include legal pressures and requirements.

One of the primary roles of leaders is to create and maintain the culture of their organizations.

The focus on quality requires leaders to be in charge and show dominance.

Helgesen's research found that female managers only matched how many of Mintzberg's categories of executive roles?

According to Fred Luthans,successful managers are those who:

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

Bill Gates,founder of Microsoft,considers which of the following to be key to leadership?

In cultures where power is highly differentiated and centralized,managers rely on employees to offer solutions and answers to organizational challenges.

Based on Fred Luthans' research,what percentage of managers are both effective and successful?

The case of the New York Times newspaper is an example of___________ .

Managers tend to take a long-term perspective,whereas leaders take a short-term perspective

The challenges arising from issues regarding the differences in age groups represents which major factor fueling organizational change and their leaders?

The common thread in many definitions of leadership effectiveness is the focus on outcomes.

Bob,a salesperson for ABC,Inc.,relies heavily on his supervisor to provide annual goals and direction was well as to clarify activities for the upcoming year.Which reason for 'why we need leaders' best fits this situation?

Women currently hold 20 percent of all executive positions in the United States.

Financial pressures often force organizations to select ruthless leaders.

The younger employees who are joining the workforce typically expect to________ .

By 2050,the Hispanic population in the United States is estimated to grow to what percent of the total population?

According to Kotter,while leadership is an age-old concept,the idea of management was developed during the industrial revolution.

Factors that are fueling leadership changes include legal pressures and requirements.

One of the primary roles of leaders is to create and maintain the culture of their organizations.

The focus on quality requires leaders to be in charge and show dominance.

Helgesen's research found that female managers only matched how many of Mintzberg's categories of executive roles?

According to Fred Luthans,successful managers are those who:

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