Question 1

The individual characteristic of values has the most influence on leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

People with a proactive personality tend to have

Accepted Answer

A) greater job satisfaction 
B) less job satisfaction 
C) less control over daily life activities 
D) greater stress 
A) greater job satisfaction 
B) less job satisfaction 
C) less control over daily life activities 
D) greater stress

Question 3

Which of the following is notone of the characteristics of creative people?

Accepted Answer

A) perseverance in the face of obstacle 
B) extremely high risk taking 
C) openness to new ideas 
D) ability to tolerate lack of structure 
A) perseverance in the face of obstacle 
B) extremely high risk taking 
C) openness to new ideas 
D) ability to tolerate lack of structure

Question 4

Which one of the following is not part of what makes an individual unique?

Accepted Answer

A) heredity 
B) genes 
C) gender 
D) athletic ability 
A) heredity 
B) genes 
C) gender 
D) athletic ability

Question 5

In understanding leadership,which statement regarding individual characteristics is True.

Accepted Answer

A) Any one trait alone cannot explain leadership success 
B) Individual traits are generally dependent and come in groups. 
C) Organizations have been successful at developing profiles for leadership selection. 
D) Selection is more important than self-awareness. 
A) Any one trait alone cannot explain leadership success 
B) Individual traits are generally dependent and come in groups. 
C) Organizations have been successful at developing profiles for leadership selection. 
D) Selection is more important than self-awareness.

Question 6

While addressing employees after 9/11,Ken Chenault the CEO of American Express,openly expressed his sorrow and embraced grief-stricken employees.His behavior is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) his ability to present the appropriate emotions when needed 
B) his high level of emotional intelligence 
C) his excellent self-presentation skills 
D) his leadership skills 
A) his ability to present the appropriate emotions when needed 
B) his high level of emotional intelligence 
C) his excellent self-presentation skills 
D) his leadership skills

Question 7

_____________ is the Big Five personality dimension that is important in jobs such as management that require social interaction.

Accepted Answer

A) Emotional intelligence 
B) Extraversion 
C) Openness to experience 
D) Agreeableness 
A) Emotional intelligence 
B) Extraversion 
C) Openness to experience 
D) Agreeableness

Question 8

Enjoyment of life and desire for autonomy and flexibility are values typically held by people in which of the following age groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Those over 65 
B) Those from 50 to 65 
C) Those 40 to 50 
D) Those 30 to40 
A) Those over 65 
B) Those from 50 to 65 
C) Those 40 to 50 
D) Those 30 to40

Question 9

Individual characteristics influence behavior most when the situation is clearly structured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Research shows that low self-monitors resolve conflict cooperatively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Marta has just been appointed to a top level executive position in her company.Which of the following leadership skills is she most likely to need and use?

Accepted Answer

A) technical 
B) interpersonal 
C) conceptual 
D) organizational 
A) technical 
B) interpersonal 
C) conceptual 
D) organizational

Question 12

The way a leader delivers a message is sometimes more important than the content of the message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Emotional intelligence is important because caring for others always pays off.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Those who belong to the Millennial generation tend to resent authority and are highly independent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Of the 180 industrialized countries measured by the Transparency International Index,the
United States as the highest in integrity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Hard work,patriotism and frugality are values typically held by people in which of the following age groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Those over 65 
B) Those from 50 to 65 
C) Those 35 to 50 
D) Those 25 to 35 
A) Those over 65 
B) Those from 50 to 65 
C) Those 35 to 50 
D) Those 25 to 35

Question 17

Hard work,frugality and patriotism are values typically held by the generation raised by parents who went through the depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Individual difference characteristics affect a person's behavior most when:

Accepted Answer

A) the situation provides clear guidelines 
B) the situation is loosely structured 
C) the person is strong willed 
D) the person is flexible 
A) the situation provides clear guidelines 
B) the situation is loosely structured 
C) the person is strong willed 
D) the person is flexible

Question 19

________________ and ____________ are both part of the Big Five personality dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A) Locus of control;need for control 
B) Cognitive;emotional intelligence 
C) Emotional stability;consideration for others 
D) Extraversion;openness to experience 
A) Locus of control;need for control 
B) Cognitive;emotional intelligence 
C) Emotional stability;consideration for others 
D) Extraversion;openness to experience

Question 20

The primary reason boys are more competitive and aggressive than girls is that typical male genetic traits are reinforced by society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The individual characteristic of values has the most influence on leadership.

People with a proactive personality tend to have

Which of the following is notone of the characteristics of creative people?

Which one of the following is not part of what makes an individual unique?

In understanding leadership,which statement regarding individual characteristics is True.

While addressing employees after 9/11,Ken Chenault the CEO of American Express,openly expressed his sorrow and embraced grief-stricken employees.His behavior is an example of:

_____________ is the Big Five personality dimension that is important in jobs such as management that require social interaction.

Enjoyment of life and desire for autonomy and flexibility are values typically held by people in which of the following age groups?

Individual characteristics influence behavior most when the situation is clearly structured.

Research shows that low self-monitors resolve conflict cooperatively.

Marta has just been appointed to a top level executive position in her company.Which of the following leadership skills is she most likely to need and use?

The way a leader delivers a message is sometimes more important than the content of the message.

Emotional intelligence is important because caring for others always pays off.

Those who belong to the Millennial generation tend to resent authority and are highly independent.

Of the 180 industrialized countries measured by the Transparency International Index,the United States as the highest in integrity.

Hard work,patriotism and frugality are values typically held by people in which of the following age groups?

Hard work,frugality and patriotism are values typically held by the generation raised by parents who went through the depression.

Individual difference characteristics affect a person's behavior most when:

____ and are both part of the Big Five personality dimensions.

The primary reason boys are more competitive and aggressive than girls is that typical male genetic traits are reinforced by society.

Definition and Significance of Leadership

The Global and Cultural Contexts

Early Theories: the Foundation of Modern Leadership

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 4: Individual Traits and Differences

The individual characteristic of values has the most influence on leadership.

People with a proactive personality tend to have

Which of the following is notone of the characteristics of creative people?

Which one of the following is not part of what makes an individual unique?

In understanding leadership,which statement regarding individual characteristics is True.

While addressing employees after 9/11,Ken Chenault the CEO of American Express,openly expressed his sorrow and embraced grief-stricken employees.His behavior is an example of:

_____________ is the Big Five personality dimension that is important in jobs such as management that require social interaction.

Enjoyment of life and desire for autonomy and flexibility are values typically held by people in which of the following age groups?

Individual characteristics influence behavior most when the situation is clearly structured.

Research shows that low self-monitors resolve conflict cooperatively.

Marta has just been appointed to a top level executive position in her company.Which of the following leadership skills is she most likely to need and use?

The way a leader delivers a message is sometimes more important than the content of the message.

Emotional intelligence is important because caring for others always pays off.

Those who belong to the Millennial generation tend to resent authority and are highly independent.

Of the 180 industrialized countries measured by the Transparency International Index,the United States as the highest in integrity.

Hard work,patriotism and frugality are values typically held by people in which of the following age groups?

Hard work,frugality and patriotism are values typically held by the generation raised by parents who went through the depression.

Individual difference characteristics affect a person's behavior most when:

________________ and ____________ are both part of the Big Five personality dimensions.

The primary reason boys are more competitive and aggressive than girls is that typical male genetic traits are reinforced by society.

Definition and Significance of Leadership

The Global and Cultural Contexts

Early Theories: the Foundation of Modern Leadership

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

____ and are both part of the Big Five personality dimensions.