Question 1

Culturally endorsed leadership theories (CLTs)were proposed by __________.

Accepted Answer

A) GLOBE researchers 
B) Hofstede 
C) Trompenaars 
D) Hall 
A) GLOBE researchers 
B) Hofstede 
C) Trompenaars 
D) Hall A

Question 2

Many poorly performing upper echelon leaders continue to keep their jobs in spite of poor performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Does the increasing pressure toward empowerment mean that empowering employees is a more desirable style of leadership? Explain.

Accepted Answer

In some cases,decentralization and autonomy of various units are built into the credo of the organization and are central to the success of the company.In other cases,management retains controls most of the decisions.The argument for greater employee control represents a shift undertaken years ago to move away from Theory X type management and more toward Theory Y.

Question 4

Mickey Drexler,former CEO of the Gap is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) arrogant leaders who can't work with others. 
B) creative CEOs who are open to change. 
C) CEOs of large companies that failed because of their leadership. 
D) CEOs who have a high need for control. 
A) arrogant leaders who can't work with others. 
B) creative CEOs who are open to change. 
C) CEOs of large companies that failed because of their leadership. 
D) CEOs who have a high need for control.

Question 5

Role modeling is often an ineffective way for CEOs to try to influence the behavior of others in their organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When do upper echelon leaders have a primary responsibility to formulate strategy for an organization?

Accepted Answer

A) When an organization is looking for strategic redirection. 
B) When a successful strategy is in place. 
C) When the environment is uncertain. 
D) When stakeholders have power to make decisions that impact the organization. 
A) When an organization is looking for strategic redirection. 
B) When a successful strategy is in place. 
C) When the environment is uncertain. 
D) When stakeholders have power to make decisions that impact the organization.

Question 7

Which of the following terms best represent the typical characteristics of French upper management,or "cadre"?

Accepted Answer

A) participative,creative,and highly technical 
B) stubbornness,control,and practical application 
C) empowerment,focus on efficiency,and flexible 
D) intellectual brilliance,excellent communication,and analytical skills 
A) participative,creative,and highly technical 
B) stubbornness,control,and practical application 
C) empowerment,focus on efficiency,and flexible 
D) intellectual brilliance,excellent communication,and analytical skills

Question 8

Which one of the following is not one of the strategic forces that impact organizations?

Accepted Answer

A) culture 
B) environment 
C) technology 
D) management 
A) culture 
B) environment 
C) technology 
D) management

Question 9

The difference between micro and macro level leadership is in the _________ and ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) definition;process 
B) level;scope 
C) type;focus 
D) performance level;definition 
A) definition;process 
B) level;scope 
C) type;focus 
D) performance level;definition

Question 10

Which of the following is not considered to be part of the upper echelon leadership of an organization?

Accepted Answer

A) president 
B) chief operating officers 
C) top management team 
D) top department leader 
A) president 
B) chief operating officers 
C) top management team 
D) top department leader

Question 11

A process manager delegates control inside the organization and is a risk-taker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Upper echelon leaders often formulate,but do not implement strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Mickey Drexler,former CEO of the Gap and current CEO at J.Crew,had considerable power and discretion while he was with the Gap because:

Accepted Answer

A) he is an effective CEO. 
B) he was well-liked by his employees. 
C) the company board of directors was weak and ineffective. 
D) the company was new and in need of revival. 
A) he is an effective CEO. 
B) he was well-liked by his employees. 
C) the company board of directors was weak and ineffective. 
D) the company was new and in need of revival.

Question 14

Jeff Bezos,CEO of Amazon.com,decided to focus his organization on staying on top of technological developments.This is an example of how CEOs affect their organization through:

Accepted Answer

A) allocation of resources 
B) selection of other leaders 
C) role modeling 
D) technology management 
A) allocation of resources 
B) selection of other leaders 
C) role modeling 
D) technology management

Question 15

The structure of an organization refers to how leadership is organized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Structure is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) the way human resources are organized. 
B) the process by which inputs are transformed into outputs. 
C) a common set of beliefs. 
D) the internal factors that affect an organization. 
A) the way human resources are organized. 
B) the process by which inputs are transformed into outputs. 
C) a common set of beliefs. 
D) the internal factors that affect an organization.

Question 17

Both micro and macro leaders are effective when they reach their goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The leader's role becomes more prominent when an organization faces an uncertain environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to the Bridgespan Group's 2006 study,there are____ the number of nonprofit organizations compared to 20 years ago.

Accepted Answer

A) two times 
B) three times 
C) five times 
D) ten times 
A) two times 
B) three times 
C) five times 
D) ten times

Question 20

Jon Brock,CEO of InBev,represents which type of strategic leader?

Accepted Answer

A) High-control innovator 
B) Participative innovator 
C) Status quo guardian 
D) Process manager 
A) High-control innovator 
B) Participative innovator 
C) Status quo guardian 
D) Process manager

Culturally endorsed leadership theories (CLTs)were proposed by __________.

Many poorly performing upper echelon leaders continue to keep their jobs in spite of poor performance.

Does the increasing pressure toward empowerment mean that empowering employees is a more desirable style of leadership? Explain.

Mickey Drexler,former CEO of the Gap is an example of:

Role modeling is often an ineffective way for CEOs to try to influence the behavior of others in their organizations.

When do upper echelon leaders have a primary responsibility to formulate strategy for an organization?

Which of the following terms best represent the typical characteristics of French upper management,or "cadre"?

Which one of the following is not one of the strategic forces that impact organizations?

The difference between micro and macro level leadership is in the _ and ___.

Which of the following is not considered to be part of the upper echelon leadership of an organization?

A process manager delegates control inside the organization and is a risk-taker.

Upper echelon leaders often formulate,but do not implement strategy.

Mickey Drexler,former CEO of the Gap and current CEO at J.Crew,had considerable power and discretion while he was with the Gap because:

Jeff Bezos,CEO of Amazon.com,decided to focus his organization on staying on top of technological developments.This is an example of how CEOs affect their organization through:

The structure of an organization refers to how leadership is organized.

Structure is best defined as:

Both micro and macro leaders are effective when they reach their goal.

The leader's role becomes more prominent when an organization faces an uncertain environment.

According to the Bridgespan Group's 2006 study,there are____ the number of nonprofit organizations compared to 20 years ago.

Jon Brock,CEO of InBev,represents which type of strategic leader?

Definition and Significance of 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

Participative Management and Leading Teams

Leading Change

Developing Leaders

Filters

Exam 7: Other Leadership Perspectives: Upper Echelon and Leadership of Nonprofits

Culturally endorsed leadership theories (CLTs)were proposed by __________.

Many poorly performing upper echelon leaders continue to keep their jobs in spite of poor performance.

Does the increasing pressure toward empowerment mean that empowering employees is a more desirable style of leadership? Explain.

Mickey Drexler,former CEO of the Gap is an example of:

Role modeling is often an ineffective way for CEOs to try to influence the behavior of others in their organizations.

When do upper echelon leaders have a primary responsibility to formulate strategy for an organization?

Which of the following terms best represent the typical characteristics of French upper management,or "cadre"?

Which one of the following is not one of the strategic forces that impact organizations?

The difference between micro and macro level leadership is in the _________ and ___________.

Which of the following is not considered to be part of the upper echelon leadership of an organization?

A process manager delegates control inside the organization and is a risk-taker.

Upper echelon leaders often formulate,but do not implement strategy.

Mickey Drexler,former CEO of the Gap and current CEO at J.Crew,had considerable power and discretion while he was with the Gap because:

Jeff Bezos,CEO of Amazon.com,decided to focus his organization on staying on top of technological developments.This is an example of how CEOs affect their organization through:

The structure of an organization refers to how leadership is organized.

Structure is best defined as:

Both micro and macro leaders are effective when they reach their goal.

The leader's role becomes more prominent when an organization faces an uncertain environment.

According to the Bridgespan Group's 2006 study,there are____ the number of nonprofit organizations compared to 20 years ago.

Jon Brock,CEO of InBev,represents which type of strategic leader?

Definition and Significance of 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

Participative Management and Leading Teams

Leading Change

Developing Leaders

Filters

The difference between micro and macro level leadership is in the _ and ___.