Question 1

The trait approach to leadership is based on the idea that effective leaders are made of the "right stuff."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Jane is a farsighted leader, so she

Accepted Answer

A) tends to delay taking action. 
B) avoids planning her unit's activities. 
C) sees the long-range implications of her actions. 
D) focuses on the short-rang implications of her actions. 
A) tends to delay taking action. 
B) avoids planning her unit's activities. 
C) sees the long-range implications of her actions. 
D) focuses on the short-rang implications of her actions. C

Question 3

An important part of being assertive is to

Accepted Answer

A) not tolerate differences of opinion. 
B) express feelings and opinions forthrightly. 
C) behave aggressively toward people when necessary. 
D) be obnoxious when necessary. 
A) not tolerate differences of opinion. 
B) express feelings and opinions forthrightly. 
C) behave aggressively toward people when necessary. 
D) be obnoxious when necessary. B

Question 4

A synthesis of research studies suggests that when workers trust their supervisor, work satisfaction tends to be higher.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Part of relationship management in emotional intelligence is building bonds with other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Minimizing the influence of feelings and emotion in the workplace is a key aspect of the emotionally intelligent leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Wisdom in the WICS model of leadership refers to a type of common sense that most people achieve by the time they attain adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Leaders who have the "right stuff" have

Accepted Answer

A) the necessary traits and characteristics to lead effectively. 
B) made the right connections to become leaders. 
C) intellectual characteristics associated with effective leadership. 
D) inborn charismatic behaviors. 
A) the necessary traits and characteristics to lead effectively. 
B) made the right connections to become leaders. 
C) intellectual characteristics associated with effective leadership. 
D) inborn charismatic behaviors.

Question 9

"Knowledge of the business" as a leadership characteristic is closely related to the leadership trait of

Accepted Answer

A) tenacity. 
B) creativity. 
C) cognitive ability. 
D) drive and motivation. 
A) tenacity. 
B) creativity. 
C) cognitive ability. 
D) drive and motivation.

Question 10

A survey about employee trust suggested that employees trust

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A) their immediate manager more than company leaders. 
B) company leaders more than their immediate manager. 
C) the janitorial staff more than members of the executive suite. 
D) members of the executive suite more than the janitorial staff. 
A) their immediate manager more than company leaders. 
B) company leaders more than their immediate manager. 
C) the janitorial staff more than members of the executive suite. 
D) members of the executive suite more than the janitorial staff.

Question 11

Leaders with a socialized power motive use power primarily to achieve organizational goals or vision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The most effective type of humor for an organizational leader to use is directed at

Accepted Answer

A) the competition. 
B) group members. 
C) other departments. 
D) himself or herself. 
A) the competition. 
B) group members. 
C) other departments. 
D) himself or herself.

Question 13

A leader with an internal locus of control

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A) is often low in self-confidence. 
B) is often interpreted by group members as being weak. 
C) sees environmental factors as causing most events. 
D) takes responsibility for events happening. 
A) is often low in self-confidence. 
B) is often interpreted by group members as being weak. 
C) sees environmental factors as causing most events. 
D) takes responsibility for events happening.

Question 14

Kent is an enthusiastic leader, so his enthusiasm is likely to

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A) be perceived as an annoyance by group members. 
B) help him build relationships with the group. 
C) be perceived as somewhat of a phony by group members. 
D) make it difficult for him to advance further. 
A) be perceived as an annoyance by group members. 
B) help him build relationships with the group. 
C) be perceived as somewhat of a phony by group members. 
D) make it difficult for him to advance further.

Question 15

Tenacity is considered to be an important leadership characteristic because

Accepted Answer

A) leaders have such limited power over group members. 
B) it requires tenacity to keep a job during an era of downsizing. 
C) it often takes so long to implement a new program. 
D) leaders are so often under attack from group members. 
A) leaders have such limited power over group members. 
B) it requires tenacity to keep a job during an era of downsizing. 
C) it often takes so long to implement a new program. 
D) leaders are so often under attack from group members.

Question 16

A key part of a leader having humility is to

Accepted Answer

A) insult the group performance, including that of your own. 
B) put group members in the limelight, rather than oneself. 
C) make forecasts about the group not making standards. 
D) ask the group to lead itself so he or she can do analytical work. 
A) insult the group performance, including that of your own. 
B) put group members in the limelight, rather than oneself. 
C) make forecasts about the group not making standards. 
D) ask the group to lead itself so he or she can do analytical work.

Question 17

A strong achievement drive is an important contributor to innovative thinking in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Knowledge of the business has become less important as a leadership characteristic because so many competent staff specialists are found in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A leader with a strong power motive is likely to have the attitude, "Why bother altering the behavior and attitudes of others? Live and let live."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Executive vice president Jerry is a Level 5 leader, so he accomplishes his objectives and brags quite a bit about what he accomplishes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The trait approach to leadership is based on the idea that effective leaders are made of the "right stuff."

Jane is a farsighted leader, so she

An important part of being assertive is to

A synthesis of research studies suggests that when workers trust their supervisor, work satisfaction tends to be higher.

Part of relationship management in emotional intelligence is building bonds with other people.

Minimizing the influence of feelings and emotion in the workplace is a key aspect of the emotionally intelligent leader.

Wisdom in the WICS model of leadership refers to a type of common sense that most people achieve by the time they attain adulthood.

Leaders who have the "right stuff" have

"Knowledge of the business" as a leadership characteristic is closely related to the leadership trait of

A survey about employee trust suggested that employees trust

Leaders with a socialized power motive use power primarily to achieve organizational goals or vision.

The most effective type of humor for an organizational leader to use is directed at

A leader with an internal locus of control

Kent is an enthusiastic leader, so his enthusiasm is likely to

Tenacity is considered to be an important leadership characteristic because

A key part of a leader having humility is to

A strong achievement drive is an important contributor to innovative thinking in the workplace.

Knowledge of the business has become less important as a leadership characteristic because so many competent staff specialists are found in organizations.

A leader with a strong power motive is likely to have the attitude, "Why bother altering the behavior and attitudes of others? Live and let live."

Executive vice president Jerry is a Level 5 leader, so he accomplishes his objectives and brags quite a bit about what he accomplishes.

The Nature and Importance of Leadership

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Leadership Behaviors, Attitudes, and Styles

Contingency and Situational Leadership

Leadership Ethics and Social Responsibility

Power, Politics, and Leadership

Influence Tactics of Leaders

Developing Teamwork

Motivation and Coaching Skills

Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership

Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills

Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management

International and Culturally Diverse Aspects of Leadership

Leadership Development and Succession

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Exam 2: Traits, Motives, and Characteristics of Leaders

The trait approach to leadership is based on the idea that effective leaders are made of the "right stuff."

Jane is a farsighted leader, so she

An important part of being assertive is to

A synthesis of research studies suggests that when workers trust their supervisor, work satisfaction tends to be higher.

Part of relationship management in emotional intelligence is building bonds with other people.

Minimizing the influence of feelings and emotion in the workplace is a key aspect of the emotionally intelligent leader.

Wisdom in the WICS model of leadership refers to a type of common sense that most people achieve by the time they attain adulthood.

Leaders who have the "right stuff" have

"Knowledge of the business" as a leadership characteristic is closely related to the leadership trait of

A survey about employee trust suggested that employees trust

Leaders with a socialized power motive use power primarily to achieve organizational goals or vision.

The most effective type of humor for an organizational leader to use is directed at

A leader with an internal locus of control

Kent is an enthusiastic leader, so his enthusiasm is likely to

Tenacity is considered to be an important leadership characteristic because

A key part of a leader having humility is to

A strong achievement drive is an important contributor to innovative thinking in the workplace.

Knowledge of the business has become less important as a leadership characteristic because so many competent staff specialists are found in organizations.

A leader with a strong power motive is likely to have the attitude, "Why bother altering the behavior and attitudes of others? Live and let live."

Executive vice president Jerry is a Level 5 leader, so he accomplishes his objectives and brags quite a bit about what he accomplishes.

The Nature and Importance of Leadership

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Leadership Behaviors, Attitudes, and Styles

Contingency and Situational Leadership

Leadership Ethics and Social Responsibility

Power, Politics, and Leadership

Influence Tactics of Leaders

Developing Teamwork

Motivation and Coaching Skills

Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership

Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills

Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management

International and Culturally Diverse Aspects of Leadership

Leadership Development and Succession

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