Question 1

Alexis is engaged in the team builder role when she performs individual contributor tasks on a regular basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Being a leader often gives a person a chance to help people directly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which one of the following is the least essential characteristic of an effective follower?

Accepted Answer

A) Reliance on being managed or led by another person 
B) Commitment to something beyond oneself 
C) Competence building 
D) Independent, critical thinking 
A) Reliance on being managed or led by another person 
B) Commitment to something beyond oneself 
C) Competence building 
D) Independent, critical thinking A

Question 4

Middle manager Sara is engaged in the team builder role when she

Accepted Answer

A) negotiates for a larger budget for her team. 
B) represents her group at a company meeting. 
C) holds a meeting to talk about team accomplishments. 
D) helps the group solve a technical problem. 
A) negotiates for a larger budget for her team. 
B) represents her group at a company meeting. 
C) holds a meeting to talk about team accomplishments. 
D) helps the group solve a technical problem.

Question 5

The least engaged followers are those classified as participants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An effective way for a leader to collaborate with group members is to

Accepted Answer

A) make sure the group members get their yearly salary increases. 
B) make all the major decisions himself or herself. 
C) solicit input from the right group members. 
D) make the hierarchy as steep as possible. 
A) make sure the group members get their yearly salary increases. 
B) make all the major decisions himself or herself. 
C) solicit input from the right group members. 
D) make the hierarchy as steep as possible.

Question 7

The most engaged followers are classified as diehards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to an analysis of a group of studies, in terms of having an impact on company performance the leader was about as important as the

Accepted Answer

A) building in which the company headquarters is located. 
B) packaging chosen for the products. 
C) industry in which the company operated. 
D) price of the stock. 
A) building in which the company headquarters is located. 
B) packaging chosen for the products. 
C) industry in which the company operated. 
D) price of the stock.

Question 9

An implication of attribution theory is that many people believe executive leaders have the power to determine the fate of their organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The concept of leadership as a partnership concerns legal aspects of relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An aspect of the coach and motivator role of the leader is to

Accepted Answer

A) deal with outside groups. 
B) display loyalty to superiors. 
C) informally recognize team member achievements. 
D) bargain with superiors for funds, facilities, and equipment. 
A) deal with outside groups. 
B) display loyalty to superiors. 
C) informally recognize team member achievements. 
D) bargain with superiors for funds, facilities, and equipment.

Question 12

Leadership takes into account factors related to the leader, the persons being led, and

Accepted Answer

A) personality traits of leaders. 
B) various forces in the environment. 
C) personal characteristics of group members. 
D) forces beyond the control of the leader. 
A) personality traits of leaders. 
B) various forces in the environment. 
C) personal characteristics of group members. 
D) forces beyond the control of the leader.

Question 13

A major role for followers is to collaborate with leaders in achieving organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

One meaning of the formula L = f ( l,gm,s) is that leadership is partially a function of

Accepted Answer

A) gross marketing share. 
B) group members. 
C) gross national product. 
D) satisfactions of the leader's boss. 
A) gross marketing share. 
B) group members. 
C) gross national product. 
D) satisfactions of the leader's boss.

Question 15

Intrinsically satisfying work can be a leadership substitute because such work

Accepted Answer

A) is so self-motivating that the worker requires very little leadership. 
B) usually involves computer technology. 
C) is usually performed when the leader is away. 
D) lies outside the jurisdiction of leaders. 
A) is so self-motivating that the worker requires very little leadership. 
B) usually involves computer technology. 
C) is usually performed when the leader is away. 
D) lies outside the jurisdiction of leaders.

Question 16

A company president attends a groundbreaking ceremony for a new children's hospital located near company headquarters.The president's role is best classified as that of

Accepted Answer

A) figurehead. 
B) coach. 
C) team leader. 
D) spokesperson. 
A) figurehead. 
B) coach. 
C) team leader. 
D) spokesperson.

Question 17

The leadership process is a function of the leader, the group members, and other situational variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A potential disadvantage of being a leader is

Accepted Answer

A) losing contact with paperwork and email. 
B) isolation from problems involving people. 
C) having fewer people to confide in about work-related issues. 
D) being out of the loop in terms of company policies. 
A) losing contact with paperwork and email. 
B) isolation from problems involving people. 
C) having fewer people to confide in about work-related issues. 
D) being out of the loop in terms of company policies.

Question 19

A recommended approach for understanding the impact of leadership on performance is to ask

Accepted Answer

A) "Under what conditions do leaders make a difference?" 
B) "How well liked is the leader?" 
C) "What is the history of the firm?" 
D) "What company policies regulate leadership?" 
A) "Under what conditions do leaders make a difference?" 
B) "How well liked is the leader?" 
C) "What is the history of the firm?" 
D) "What company policies regulate leadership?"

Question 20

A component of the general learning model applied to leadership skills is to obtain feedback on skill utilization from others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Alexis is engaged in the team builder role when she performs individual contributor tasks on a regular basis.

Being a leader often gives a person a chance to help people directly.

Which one of the following is the least essential characteristic of an effective follower?

Middle manager Sara is engaged in the team builder role when she

The least engaged followers are those classified as participants.

An effective way for a leader to collaborate with group members is to

The most engaged followers are classified as diehards.

According to an analysis of a group of studies, in terms of having an impact on company performance the leader was about as important as the

An implication of attribution theory is that many people believe executive leaders have the power to determine the fate of their organizations.

The concept of leadership as a partnership concerns legal aspects of relationships.

An aspect of the coach and motivator role of the leader is to

Leadership takes into account factors related to the leader, the persons being led, and

A major role for followers is to collaborate with leaders in achieving organizational goals.

One meaning of the formula L = f ( l,gm,s) is that leadership is partially a function of

Intrinsically satisfying work can be a leadership substitute because such work

A company president attends a groundbreaking ceremony for a new children's hospital located near company headquarters.The president's role is best classified as that of

The leadership process is a function of the leader, the group members, and other situational variables.

A potential disadvantage of being a leader is

A recommended approach for understanding the impact of leadership on performance is to ask

A component of the general learning model applied to leadership skills is to obtain feedback on skill utilization from others.

Traits, Motives, and Characteristics of Leaders

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 1: The Nature and Importance of Leadership

Alexis is engaged in the team builder role when she performs individual contributor tasks on a regular basis.

Being a leader often gives a person a chance to help people directly.

Which one of the following is the least essential characteristic of an effective follower?

Middle manager Sara is engaged in the team builder role when she

The least engaged followers are those classified as participants.

An effective way for a leader to collaborate with group members is to

The most engaged followers are classified as diehards.

According to an analysis of a group of studies, in terms of having an impact on company performance the leader was about as important as the

An implication of attribution theory is that many people believe executive leaders have the power to determine the fate of their organizations.

The concept of leadership as a partnership concerns legal aspects of relationships.

An aspect of the coach and motivator role of the leader is to

Leadership takes into account factors related to the leader, the persons being led, and

A major role for followers is to collaborate with leaders in achieving organizational goals.

One meaning of the formula L = f ( l,gm,s) is that leadership is partially a function of

Intrinsically satisfying work can be a leadership substitute because such work

A company president attends a groundbreaking ceremony for a new children's hospital located near company headquarters.The president's role is best classified as that of

The leadership process is a function of the leader, the group members, and other situational variables.

A potential disadvantage of being a leader is

A recommended approach for understanding the impact of leadership on performance is to ask

A component of the general learning model applied to leadership skills is to obtain feedback on skill utilization from others.

Traits, Motives, and Characteristics of Leaders

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

Filters