Deck 4: Leadership Behaviors Attitudes and Styles

Question 1

A potential problem with 360-degree feedback is its anonymity.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Making connections with people is part of the leadership dimension of initiating structure.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

A manager's expectation of success or failure becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy because the perceptions contribute to success or failure.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Being open to worker opinions is part of the initiating structure dimension, and it is also central to autocratic leadership.

Question 5

When an employee falls short of expectations, women are more likely to buffer criticism by finding something praiseworthy.

Question 6

It is noteworthy to recognize that it is easier to develop or modify traits than to develop behaviors.

Question 7

A problem noted with the leader providing too much hands-on guidance is that it can be a symptom of poor delegation.

Question 8

Promoting values and principles that contribute to the welfare of individuals and organizations can be classified as task-oriented.

Question 9

An advantage of the participative leadership styles is that they substantially reduce the amount of time spent in committee meetings.

Question 10

The factors of hard work and initiating structure are considered the two most important dimensions of leadership behavior.

Question 11

The autocratic leader seeks to do what is morally right, even if it is not financially rewarding.

Question 12

Giving workers an opportunity to satisfy lower-level needs is an effective way of inspiring them.

Question 13

Relationship behaviors for inspiring people include the simple acts of being visible and available.

Question 14

The teamwork approach is built into the participative leadership style.

Question 15

Leadership effectiveness is typically measured by either objective data about results or subjective data about the perceptions of a leader.

Question 16

A perform-or-perish culture calls for more of a consensus style of leadership.

Question 17

A leader scoring high on the dimension of consideration would typically be authoritarian and impersonal in relationships with subordinates.

Question 18

A recommended strategy for getting the most out of workers is to focus on patching their weaknesses rather than capitalizing on their strengths.

Question 19

Alignment incorporates getting the group working together smoothly.

Question 20

Participative decision making is one way of giving group members emotional support.

Question 21

When workers are aligned, they tend to _____.

A) oppose many management policies
B) work at cross-purposes with each other
C) follow directions without question
D) pull together for a higher purpose

Question 22

A key part of 360-degree feedback is for leaders to _____.

A) receive feedback from those who work with and for them.
B) use a circular form for evaluating others.
C) receive both positive and negative feedback almost daily.
D) receive a little feedback almost every workday.

Question 23

In the Pygmalion effect, group members _____

A) rebel against high expectations
B) respond only to verbal signals
C) live up to expectations set for them
D) become uncomfortable when placed under heavy pressure

Question 24

An important way of inspiring people is to _____.

A) satisfy their lower-level needs
B) satisfy their higher-level needs
C) implement tight control mechanisms
D) place self-interest before service

Question 25

Providing group members with too little hands-on guidance about how to accomplish important work can be a symptom of _____.

A) micromanagement
B) macromanagement
C) poor delegation
D) management openness

Question 26

A direct way of being a supportive leader is to _____.

A) provide considerable structure to group members
B) give frequent encouragement and praise
C) engage heavily in goal setting
D) establish the right values and principles

Question 27

A(n) ____ type of leader is most likely to play the role of the Good Samaritan.

A) autocratic
B) servant
C) consensus
D) team

Question 28

If hands-on guidance is carried to the extreme, it can result in _____.

A) team-management
B) rapid skill-development of the group member
C) micromanagement
D) alignment of people

Question 29

Participative management is likely to work the best with

A) employees in a large bureaucracy.
B) competent and intelligent people.
C) shy and nonassertive employees.
D) employees in small, entrepreneurial firms.

Question 30

A consultative leader _____.

A) confers with the group before making a decision
B) consults reference sources before making a decision
C) turns over decision-making authority to the group
D) takes a vote before reaching a decision

Question 31

The consideration dimension of leadership behavior includes how well the leader creates an environment of _____.

A) increased concern for financial controls
B) carefully controlled work procedures
C) emotional support, friendliness, and trust
D) careful concern for organizational productivity

Question 32

The major thrust of the servant leader is to _____.

A) work on behalf of group members to help them achieve their goals
B) act humbly yet search for individual glory
C) think first in terms of the stockholder
D) place self-interest before service

Question 33

Suggestions for making better use of 360-degree surveys include _____.

A) customizing the assessment dimensions based on the leadership competencies that are associated with success
B) ensuring that managers perceive the feedback as being geared toward administrative control rather than personal development
C) identifying the lower-order needs of the workers that are to be fulfilled
D) encouraging workers to give and receive feedback as per their choice

Question 34

Without appropriate ____, the leader can rarely influence the actions of group members.

A) performance feedback
B) vision formulation
C) customer focus
D) risk taking and a bias for action

Question 35

A leader who scored high on initiating structure would _____.

A) emphasize work scheduling and assigning tasks
B) disregard the feelings of team members
C) emphasize listening and personal warmth
D) strive to keep the group informed

Question 36

The generally accepted leadership style in the modern organization is the _____.

A) micromanagement style
B) participative style in general
C) democratic form of participative style
D) autocratic style

Question 37

A leader engages in management openness when he _____.

A) encourages subordinates to voice their opinion
B) informs subordinates of his career plans
C) publishes salary data on the intranet
D) freely criticizes subordinates when they make a mistake

Question 38

A top leader is supposed to help promote values and principles that _____.

A) encourage employees to compete against one another
B) line up squarely with company advertising
C) create a public image of harmony
D) contribute to the welfare of individuals and the organization

Question 39

Division manager Cassandra wants to get the most out of her direct reports. A good strategy would be for her to _____.

A) establish penalties for her direct reports who display weaknesses
B) teach her direct reports new strengths
C) focus on patching up the weaknesses of her direct reports
D) concentrate on the strengths of her direct reports

Question 40

The purpose of a tough question by a leader is to help the person or group _____.

A) stop and think about why they are doing or not doing something
B) understand that they deserve to be punished
C) overcome a loss in self-confidence
D) realize how much they have to learn

Question 41

John, the chief marketing officer of Neptune. Inc., is working closely with his team to develop a series of marketing campaigns for the newly launched product of his company. John is considered to be a leader who is high on consideration by his employees. The employees' impression of John could stem from the fact that John _____.

A) emphasizes on completing the marketing campaigns within the stipulated deadlines
B) ensures that people in the work group are being utilized to the best of their capacity
C) experiments with his innovative marketing strategies in the work group
D) ensures that the members of his team have a separate floor to themselves in the office

Question 42

​Which of the following leaders reflect the key aspects of servant leadership?

A) ​James is driven by the desire to satisfy his needs of acquiring power and prestige.
B) Roger attempts to impose his solutions to problems faced by his team members.
C) ​Julia conveys to her group members to keep their emotions at bay at their workplace.
D) ​Angelina focuses on what is feasible to accomplish despite being very idealistic in nature.

Question 43

Judy Rosener contended that male leaders, in contrast to female leaders, are more inclined to _____.

A) manage by rewards
B) rely on interpersonal skills
C) practice participative leadership
D) use a command-and-control style

Question 44

As a CEO, Anna is respected by her subordinates because she focuses on future business opportunities, responds quickly to market challenges, takes sensible risks, and is enthusiastic every day at work. Her leadership style might be categorized as _______ leadership.

A) autocratic
B) entrepreneurial
C) servant
D) participative

Question 45

David, the chief security officer of SimplyBuy.com, an e-commerce initiative, makes decisions regarding the enhancement of data security of the company's clients on his own, assuming that other members will comply. David's decision-making strategy is attributed to the _____ style of leadership.

A) autocratic
B) consultative
C) democratic
D) consensus

Question 46

An entrepreneurial leader is least likely to _____.

A) have a strong achievement drive and sensible risk taking
B) thrive on hierarchy and routine
C) act quickly when opportunity arises
D) have a visionary perspective combined with tenacity

Question 47

Male leaders are most likely to be _____.

A) more relationship oriented in their leadership
B) more concerned with building cordial relations
C) disseminating information and demonstrating competence
D) relying heavily on interpersonal skills and tending toward a transformational style

Question 48

Jeremy, a low-level employee at a textbook publishing company, is motivated by the fact that his manager often takes time to discuss his future in the publishing industry, suggesting interesting directions his job might take and offering him career assistance. Jeremy's manager could be referred to as a ______ leader.

A) autocratic
B) servant
C) participative
D) entrepreneurial

Question 49

Stephen, chief financial officer of Pluto Inc., is considered to be a very organized and disciplined leader by his employees, thus scoring high on the dimension of initiating structure. This impression of Stephen could stem from the fact that he _____.

A) provides some monetary assistance to help an employee educate his children
B) is never biased or favors an employee over the other
C) arranges to set up a gymnasium for the members of his team
D) emphasizes completing work on time without any unreasonable delays

Question 50

A study with Norwegian workers found that when employees reported to a manager with a laissez-faire leadership style, they _____

A) experienced role ambiguity
B) believed the manager did not grant them enough freedom
C) enjoyed the structure and close guidance
D) worked quite hard to avoid being disciplined

Question 51

Peter, the team leader of IntraCall Inc, is not satisfied with the performance of his team due to the negative feedback and innumerous complaints received by dissatisfied callers. Which of the following measures can Peter adopt to build the reputation of his team and be considered an effective leader?

A) He should identify and sack fire employees and reshuffle the entire team.
B) He should concentrate on honing the strengths of his employees and putting them to best practice.
C) He should concentrate on the weaknesses of his employees and focus on patching up such areas.
D) He should focus on providing solutions to problems rather than asking tough questions.

Question 52

A pronounced characteristic of an entrepreneurial leader is _____.

A) a reliance on others to take the big risks
B) a preference for taking huge risks
C) a cautious attitude toward taking risks
D) a sensible risk taking approach

Question 53

Emily, the product development manager of JuzTel, seeks suggestions from her team members for improvising on the company's existing range of cell phones. The team members pour in their suggestions and Emily takes the final call on the inputs received by them. In this scenario, Emily is portrayed as a(n) _____.

A) democratic leader
B) autocratic leader
C) consultative leader
D) consensus leader

Question 54

Leaders who obtain the best results typically use _____.

A) several different styles in one week
B) the style recommended by the board
C) the style recommended by the group members
D) whatever style matches the latest management fad

Question 55

​Katie, the marketing head of MeDiASure, a digital marketing agency, entrusts her team with the task of conceptualizing innovative marketing strategies for a client. Katie collects the group's opinion and lets the team take the final call on the most suitable strategies. In this scenario, Katie is assuming the role of a(n) _____.

A) ​consensus leader
B) ​consultative leader
C) ​autocratic leader
D) ​democratic leader

Question 56

An entrepreneurial leader is most likely to _____.

A) have high enthusiasm and creativity
B) have a moderate achievement drive
C) be calm and deliberate when an opportunity arises
D) work smoothly within a bureaucracy

Question 57

Jessica, the chief fashion designer at ApparelDezire, consults her team for designs to be showcased in the upcoming fashion week. Jessica decides on a couple of designs based on the suggestion of group members and the ones she feels the group would agree upon. Jessica's decision is attributed to the _____ style of leadership.

A) autocratic
B) consensus
C) democratic
D) consultative

Question 58

Which of the following statements is true about the gender differences in effectiveness between men and women leaders?

A) Men were rated higher on relationship-oriented leadership skills.
B) Men were rated lower on orientation toward strategic planning and organizational vision.
C) Women were rated lower on orientation toward production and obtaining results.
D) Women were rated higher on relationship-oriented leadership skills.

Question 59

Martha, the chief designer of StyleSmartz, is considered a role model by her design team members for her role as an effective leader and her relationship-oriented attitudes and behaviors. Martha is considered an effective leader by the team due to her tendency to _____.

A) motivate employees by satisfying their basic necessities or low-level needs
B) adopt a zero-tolerance stand on erring and unproductive employees
C) discourage employees from letting their emotions affect their work
D) engage in management openness by encouraging members to voice their opinion

Question 60

Keith, the chief financial officer of MoneyPro Inc., a stock brokerage firm, is unhappy with the performance of his firm in the last quarter. He blames the lackadaisical attitude of his group members for the firm's poor performance. Which of the following measures should Keith adopt to protect the investors of his firm and increase his effectiveness as a leader?

A) He should concentrate on the weaknesses of his group members and focus on patching up such.
B) He should provide his group members with excessive feedback on good investment options.
C) He should focus on micromanaging his group members in order to reduce any possible chances of inefficiency.
D) He should further raise funds from the market and be willing to invest them in riskier options to ensure maximum yield.

Question 61

Jack, an investment banker, wishes to quit his company and start one on his own. He dreams of getting his company listed on the Fortune 500 within a year of its incorporation and is willing to undertake all possible risks to make his dream a reality. What are the various traits/characteristics that can be attributed to Jack's entrepreneurial style of leadership?

Question 62

Joseph has been appointed as the chief marketing officer of an automobile manufacturer. Joseph feels he was appointed due to his belief that true leadership emerges from a deep desire to help others. What is the primary motivation for Joseph's belief? What are the ways in which Joseph can fulfill the purpose of his appointment and his desire to serve others?
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Question 63

Erin, the marketing head of a luxury hotel, always considers the inputs of her marketing team in all decisions regarding the new marketing strategies and branding exercises to be carried out. What are the various behaviors that can be adopted by Erin to be considered an effective participative leader? What are some problems that Erin might encounter while adopting a participative style of leadership?