Question 1

In his early studies, Stogdill found that leaders in one situation would almost always be leaders in another situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A manager arrives an hour early to work every day and is always completing his task early, as well as constantly striving for excellence within the organization. Which two traits best represent the manager?

Accepted Answer

A)  Articulate and self-confident 
B)  Dependable and diligent 
C)  Trustworthy and perceptive 
D)  Self-confident and empathetic 
E)  Friendly and sensitive 
A)  Articulate and self-confident 
B)  Dependable and diligent 
C)  Trustworthy and perceptive 
D)  Self-confident and empathetic 
E)  Friendly and sensitive

Question 3

Founder and former CEO of Apple, Steve Jobs, best demonstrated which trait?

Accepted Answer

A)  Openness 
B)  Integrity 
C)  Sociability 
D)  Intelligence 
E)  Determination 
A)  Openness 
B)  Integrity 
C)  Sociability 
D)  Intelligence 
E)  Determination

Question 4

The great person approach stresses that leaders' traits are learned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The trait approach determines the most important traits in a highly objective way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Within an organization, the trait approach can be applied to

Accepted Answer

A)  Low-level managers 
B)  Middle-level managers 
C)  Upper-level managers 
D)  All levels of the organization 
E)  Administrative leadership 
A)  Low-level managers 
B)  Middle-level managers 
C)  Upper-level managers 
D)  All levels of the organization 
E)  Administrative leadership

Question 7

Some studies have suggested that masculinity is a leadership trait.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Conducted two major surveys of research on the trait approach:

Accepted Answer

A)  Stogdill 
B)  Judge et al. 
C)  Jung and Sosik 
D)  Zaccaro 
E)  Shankman and Allen 
A)  Stogdill 
B)  Judge et al. 
C)  Jung and Sosik 
D)  Zaccaro 
E)  Shankman and Allen

Question 9

In application, the trait approach can help individuals pinpoint their strengths and weaknesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The winner of seven Tour de France races and cancer survivor, Lance Armstrong, demonstrates which trait repeatedly through his accomplishments as a cyclist, as well as his personal battle with cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotional intelligence 
B)  Sociability 
C)  Integrity 
D)  Determination 
E)  Self-awareness 
A)  Emotional intelligence 
B)  Sociability 
C)  Integrity 
D)  Determination 
E)  Self-awareness

Question 11

The trait approach has a century of research to back it up.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Why has the trait approach failed to provide a definitive list of leadership traits?

Accepted Answer

The approach has failed to take into acc

Question 13

The trait approach focuses primarily on the leader, not on the followers or the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Found several consistent traits among charismatic leaders:

Accepted Answer

A)  Stogdill 
B)  Judge et al. 
C)  Jung and Sosik 
D)  Zaccaro 
E)  Shankman and Allen 
A)  Stogdill 
B)  Judge et al. 
C)  Jung and Sosik 
D)  Zaccaro 
E)  Shankman and Allen

Question 15

Mary has managed the mailroom for 2 years. Management views Mary as a person with special leadership talent, such as intelligence, sociability, and determination. What approach is management using in assessing Mary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trait approach 
B)  Attributions approach 
C)  Styles approach 
D)  Managerial grid approach 
E)  Skills approach 
A)  Trait approach 
B)  Attributions approach 
C)  Styles approach 
D)  Managerial grid approach 
E)  Skills approach

Question 16

By comparing Stogdill's findings from his 1947 survey with the findings of his updated 1974 survey, which of the following was suggested?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leadership research has progressed little. 
B)  That risk taking and originality no longer play a role in problem solving. 
C)  That situational factors no longer play a large role within leadership. 
D)  That both personality and situational factors were causals in leadership. 
E)  That personality factors are the primary focus of leadership research. 
A)  Leadership research has progressed little. 
B)  That risk taking and originality no longer play a role in problem solving. 
C)  That situational factors no longer play a large role within leadership. 
D)  That both personality and situational factors were causals in leadership. 
E)  That personality factors are the primary focus of leadership research.

Question 17

Which best describes the overall results of Stogdill's second survey when compared with his initial survey?

Accepted Answer

A)  There was little to no difference in the findings. 
B)  Situational factors became less of a focus. 
C)  Was more balanced in its descriptions of the role of traits and leadership. 
D)  Personality played a larger role in leadership. 
E)  Was drastically different in its findings. 
A)  There was little to no difference in the findings. 
B)  Situational factors became less of a focus. 
C)  Was more balanced in its descriptions of the role of traits and leadership. 
D)  Personality played a larger role in leadership. 
E)  Was drastically different in its findings.

Question 18

The trait approach emphasizes that leadership resides within the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Big Five consist of all the following factors, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Extraversion 
B)  Openness 
C)  Neuroticism 
D)  Conscientiousness 
E)  Authenticity 
A)  Extraversion 
B)  Openness 
C)  Neuroticism 
D)  Conscientiousness 
E)  Authenticity

Question 20

The trait approach focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A)  Follower-leader interaction 
B)  Role of the leader 
C)  Role of the follower 
D)  Role of the organization 
E)  Outcomes of leadership 
A)  Follower-leader interaction 
B)  Role of the leader 
C)  Role of the follower 
D)  Role of the organization 
E)  Outcomes of leadership

In his early studies, Stogdill found that leaders in one situation would almost always be leaders in another situation.

A manager arrives an hour early to work every day and is always completing his task early, as well as constantly striving for excellence within the organization. Which two traits best represent the manager?

Founder and former CEO of Apple, Steve Jobs, best demonstrated which trait?

The great person approach stresses that leaders' traits are learned.

The trait approach determines the most important traits in a highly objective way.

Within an organization, the trait approach can be applied to

Some studies have suggested that masculinity is a leadership trait.

Conducted two major surveys of research on the trait approach:

In application, the trait approach can help individuals pinpoint their strengths and weaknesses.

The winner of seven Tour de France races and cancer survivor, Lance Armstrong, demonstrates which trait repeatedly through his accomplishments as a cyclist, as well as his personal battle with cancer?

The trait approach has a century of research to back it up.

Why has the trait approach failed to provide a definitive list of leadership traits?

The trait approach focuses primarily on the leader, not on the followers or the situation.

Found several consistent traits among charismatic leaders:

Mary has managed the mailroom for 2 years. Management views Mary as a person with special leadership talent, such as intelligence, sociability, and determination. What approach is management using in assessing Mary?

By comparing Stogdill's findings from his 1947 survey with the findings of his updated 1974 survey, which of the following was suggested?

Which best describes the overall results of Stogdill's second survey when compared with his initial survey?

The trait approach emphasizes that leadership resides within the individual.

The Big Five consist of all the following factors, except:

The trait approach focuses on:

Introduction

Skills Approach

Behavioral Approach

Situational Approach

Pathgoal Theory

Leadermember Exchange Theory

Transformational Leadership

Authentic Leadership

Servant Leadership

Adaptive Leadership

Followership

Leadership Ethics

Team Leadership

Gender and Leadership

Culture and Leadership

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Exam 2: Trait Approach

In his early studies, Stogdill found that leaders in one situation would almost always be leaders in another situation.

A manager arrives an hour early to work every day and is always completing his task early, as well as constantly striving for excellence within the organization. Which two traits best represent the manager?

Founder and former CEO of Apple, Steve Jobs, best demonstrated which trait?

The great person approach stresses that leaders' traits are learned.

The trait approach determines the most important traits in a highly objective way.

Within an organization, the trait approach can be applied to

Some studies have suggested that masculinity is a leadership trait.

Conducted two major surveys of research on the trait approach:

In application, the trait approach can help individuals pinpoint their strengths and weaknesses.

The winner of seven Tour de France races and cancer survivor, Lance Armstrong, demonstrates which trait repeatedly through his accomplishments as a cyclist, as well as his personal battle with cancer?

The trait approach has a century of research to back it up.

Why has the trait approach failed to provide a definitive list of leadership traits?

The trait approach focuses primarily on the leader, not on the followers or the situation.

Found several consistent traits among charismatic leaders:

Mary has managed the mailroom for 2 years. Management views Mary as a person with special leadership talent, such as intelligence, sociability, and determination. What approach is management using in assessing Mary?

By comparing Stogdill's findings from his 1947 survey with the findings of his updated 1974 survey, which of the following was suggested?

Which best describes the overall results of Stogdill's second survey when compared with his initial survey?

The trait approach emphasizes that leadership resides within the individual.

The Big Five consist of all the following factors, except:

The trait approach focuses on:

Introduction

Skills Approach

Behavioral Approach

Situational Approach

Pathgoal Theory

Leadermember Exchange Theory

Transformational Leadership

Authentic Leadership

Servant Leadership

Adaptive Leadership

Followership

Leadership Ethics

Team Leadership

Gender and Leadership

Culture and Leadership

Filters