Question 1

According to research by Mintzberg,in the entrepreneurial role:

Accepted Answer

A)  managers spend a great deal of time giving and receiving information. 
B)  the manager uses his/her influence to motivate and encourage subordinates to accomplish organizational objectives. 
C)  managers often spend more time interacting with others outside their unit than they do working with their own leaders and subordinates. 
D)  the manager initiates the development of a project and assembles the necessary resources in this role. 
A)  managers spend a great deal of time giving and receiving information. 
B)  the manager uses his/her influence to motivate and encourage subordinates to accomplish organizational objectives. 
C)  managers often spend more time interacting with others outside their unit than they do working with their own leaders and subordinates. 
D)  the manager initiates the development of a project and assembles the necessary resources in this role. D

Question 2

In the Real Managers Study,today's knowledge managers have been defined as both explicit and tacit knowledge managers.Identify functional area of the tacit knowledge manager.

Accepted Answer

A)  Provides necessary interaction between knowledge workers 
B)  Directly concerned with the generation of knowledge 
C)  Wholly involved with the codification of knowledge 
D)  Entirely related to the transfer of knowledge 
A)  Provides necessary interaction between knowledge workers 
B)  Directly concerned with the generation of knowledge 
C)  Wholly involved with the codification of knowledge 
D)  Entirely related to the transfer of knowledge A

Question 3

According to managerial activities and behavioral descriptions derived from free observation of Luthans Real Managers Study,the staffing activity consists of:

Accepted Answer

A)  organizing the work. 
B)  clarifying roles. 
C)  preventive maintenance. 
D)  "filling in" where needed. 
A)  organizing the work. 
B)  clarifying roles. 
C)  preventive maintenance. 
D)  "filling in" where needed. D

Question 4

According to the Real Managers Study,it could be assumed that successful managers,using the speed of promotions as a measure of success,spend relatively more time and effort on:

Accepted Answer

A)  managing conflict. 
B)  training/developing. 
C)  politicking. 
D)  motivating/reinforcing. 
A)  managing conflict. 
B)  training/developing. 
C)  politicking. 
D)  motivating/reinforcing.

Question 5

According to the Whetten and Cameron model of interpersonal skills,the "communicating supportively" aspect consists of:

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying causes. 
B)  coaching. 
C)  resolving confrontations. 
D)  empowering others. 
A)  identifying causes. 
B)  coaching. 
C)  resolving confrontations. 
D)  empowering others.

Question 6

Briefly,using the Real Managers Study,how do the author and his colleagues answer the questions: What do successful managers do? What do effective managers do?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

The technique of leaders using vivid stories,slogans,symbols,and ceremonies to communicate their messages in a motivating manner,has been identified by House and Podsakoff as:

Accepted Answer

A)  frame alignment. 
B)  inspirational communication. 
C)  confidence,determination,and persistence. 
D)  selective motive arousal. 
A)  frame alignment. 
B)  inspirational communication. 
C)  confidence,determination,and persistence. 
D)  selective motive arousal.

Question 8

Research has shown that overall,networking made the biggest relative contribution to manager success and,importantly,human resource management activities made the least relative contribution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In an acceleration pool,key leadership competencies,the understanding of job challenges,and organizational knowledge bases are enhanced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Most theorists agree that small-business leaders do not face a shifting role in today's dynamic work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The approach to leadership development,which is competency based,includes three ways that competencies have been derived.Which of the following is not included?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research based 
B)  Goal based 
C)  Strategy based 
D)  Values based 
A)  Research based 
B)  Goal based 
C)  Strategy based 
D)  Values based

Question 12

A recent survey asked American workers to name the most important trait for a person to lead them.Clearly ranked highest was:

Accepted Answer

A)  creativity. 
B)  strong ethics and morals. 
C)  leading by example. 
D)  challenging the status quo. 
A)  creativity. 
B)  strong ethics and morals. 
C)  leading by example. 
D)  challenging the status quo.

Question 13

According to Hersey and Blanchard's approach,the relationship style leader explains the tasks that members are to do and when,where,and how they are to do them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

As part of the controversial,yet popular,personal training methodology,these training programs have come to life following the adage that there is no training experience better than "walking a mile in the other person's shoes."

Accepted Answer

A)  Job enrichment 
B)  Job enlargement 
C)  Job rotation 
D)  Job quality 
A)  Job enrichment 
B)  Job enlargement 
C)  Job rotation 
D)  Job quality

Question 15

This had the strongest relationship to effectiveness but had the weakest relationship to success.

Accepted Answer

A)  Traditional management 
B)  Human resource management 
C)  Communication 
D)  Networking 
A)  Traditional management 
B)  Human resource management 
C)  Communication 
D)  Networking

Question 16

The Real Managers Study provides evidence that the activities identified for the successful and effective U.S.managers may hold across cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Developing new procedures,scheduling employees,walking around inspecting work,are all included under the human resource management activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What are the managerial roles identified by Mintzberg?

Accepted Answer

On the basis of his direct observational

Question 19

A recent study found that humor and fun meshed with almost every leader style there is,and hence can be easily incorporated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

As disturbance handler,the manager is proactive to the problems and pressures of the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to research by Mintzberg,in the entrepreneurial role:

In the Real Managers Study,today's knowledge managers have been defined as both explicit and tacit knowledge managers.Identify functional area of the tacit knowledge manager.

According to managerial activities and behavioral descriptions derived from free observation of Luthans Real Managers Study,the staffing activity consists of:

According to the Real Managers Study,it could be assumed that successful managers,using the speed of promotions as a measure of success,spend relatively more time and effort on:

According to the Whetten and Cameron model of interpersonal skills,the "communicating supportively" aspect consists of:

Briefly,using the Real Managers Study,how do the author and his colleagues answer the questions: What do successful managers do? What do effective managers do?

The technique of leaders using vivid stories,slogans,symbols,and ceremonies to communicate their messages in a motivating manner,has been identified by House and Podsakoff as:

Research has shown that overall,networking made the biggest relative contribution to manager success and,importantly,human resource management activities made the least relative contribution.

In an acceleration pool,key leadership competencies,the understanding of job challenges,and organizational knowledge bases are enhanced.

Most theorists agree that small-business leaders do not face a shifting role in today's dynamic work environment.

The approach to leadership development,which is competency based,includes three ways that competencies have been derived.Which of the following is not included?

A recent survey asked American workers to name the most important trait for a person to lead them.Clearly ranked highest was:

According to Hersey and Blanchard's approach,the relationship style leader explains the tasks that members are to do and when,where,and how they are to do them.

As part of the controversial,yet popular,personal training methodology,these training programs have come to life following the adage that there is no training experience better than "walking a mile in the other person's shoes."

This had the strongest relationship to effectiveness but had the weakest relationship to success.

The Real Managers Study provides evidence that the activities identified for the successful and effective U.S.managers may hold across cultures.

Developing new procedures,scheduling employees,walking around inspecting work,are all included under the human resource management activity.

What are the managerial roles identified by Mintzberg?

A recent study found that humor and fun meshed with almost every leader style there is,and hence can be easily incorporated.

As disturbance handler,the manager is proactive to the problems and pressures of the situation.

Introduction to Organizational Behavior: an Evidence-Based Approach

Environmental Context: Globalization, diversity, and Ethics

Organizational Context: Design and Culture

Organizational Context: Reward Systems

Personality,perception,and Employee Attitudes

Motivational Needs,processes,and Applications

Positive Organizational Behavior and Psychological Capital

Communication and Decision Making

Stress and Conflict

Power and Politics

Groups and Teams

Behavioral Performance Management

Effective Leadership Processes

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Exam 14: Great Leaders: an Evidenced-Based Approach

According to research by Mintzberg,in the entrepreneurial role:

In the Real Managers Study,today's knowledge managers have been defined as both explicit and tacit knowledge managers.Identify functional area of the tacit knowledge manager.

According to managerial activities and behavioral descriptions derived from free observation of Luthans Real Managers Study,the staffing activity consists of:

According to the Real Managers Study,it could be assumed that successful managers,using the speed of promotions as a measure of success,spend relatively more time and effort on:

According to the Whetten and Cameron model of interpersonal skills,the "communicating supportively" aspect consists of:

Briefly,using the Real Managers Study,how do the author and his colleagues answer the questions: What do successful managers do? What do effective managers do?

The technique of leaders using vivid stories,slogans,symbols,and ceremonies to communicate their messages in a motivating manner,has been identified by House and Podsakoff as:

Research has shown that overall,networking made the biggest relative contribution to manager success and,importantly,human resource management activities made the least relative contribution.

In an acceleration pool,key leadership competencies,the understanding of job challenges,and organizational knowledge bases are enhanced.

Most theorists agree that small-business leaders do not face a shifting role in today's dynamic work environment.

The approach to leadership development,which is competency based,includes three ways that competencies have been derived.Which of the following is not included?

A recent survey asked American workers to name the most important trait for a person to lead them.Clearly ranked highest was:

According to Hersey and Blanchard's approach,the relationship style leader explains the tasks that members are to do and when,where,and how they are to do them.

As part of the controversial,yet popular,personal training methodology,these training programs have come to life following the adage that there is no training experience better than "walking a mile in the other person's shoes."

This had the strongest relationship to effectiveness but had the weakest relationship to success.

The Real Managers Study provides evidence that the activities identified for the successful and effective U.S.managers may hold across cultures.

Developing new procedures,scheduling employees,walking around inspecting work,are all included under the human resource management activity.

What are the managerial roles identified by Mintzberg?

A recent study found that humor and fun meshed with almost every leader style there is,and hence can be easily incorporated.

As disturbance handler,the manager is proactive to the problems and pressures of the situation.

Introduction to Organizational Behavior: an Evidence-Based Approach

Environmental Context: Globalization, diversity, and Ethics

Organizational Context: Design and Culture

Organizational Context: Reward Systems

Personality,perception,and Employee Attitudes

Motivational Needs,processes,and Applications

Positive Organizational Behavior and Psychological Capital

Communication and Decision Making

Stress and Conflict

Power and Politics

Groups and Teams

Behavioral Performance Management

Effective Leadership Processes

Filters