Deck 2: Theories of Leadership and Management: Building a Philosophy of Leadership

Question 1

This is a leadership theory of kings, emperors, and other born-leaders.

A) Hybrid theory
B) Relationship-focused theory
C) Trait theory
D) Great-man theory

Answer 1

D

Question 2

This is a leadership theory centered on personality or personal characteristics and determined by heredity.

A) Hybrid theory
B) Relationship-focused focused
C) Trait theory
D) Great-man theory

Answer 2

C

Question 3

In this theory, the leader's focus is on the people who make up the team/organization.

A) Hybrid theroy
B) Relationship-focused theory
C) Trait theory
D) Great-Man theory

Answer 3

B

Question 4

This is a classification of leadership theories focused solely on the leader's actions and characteristics.

A) Skill theory
B) Task-focused theory
C) Leader-centered theory
D) Hybrid theory

Question 5

In this theory, the leader's focus in on the job to be done.

A) Skill theory
B) Task-focused theory
C) Leader-centered theory
D) Hybrid theory

Question 6

Building a philosophy of leadership begins by understanding your _______ and asking yourself key questions about how those ________ influence how you work with others.

A) personal values, personal values
B) personal behaviors, strategic objectives
C) long-term goals, family traits
D) leadership style, leadership skills

Question 7

In what theory does a future leader choose to be led as an equal?

A) Transformational leadership
B) Servant leadership
C) Authentic leadership
D) Followership

Question 8

In what theory of leadership are strong ideals and leading by core values important?

A) Transformation leadership
B) Servant leadership
C) Authentic leadership
D) Followership

Question 9

Your _______ captures who you are, the values you live by, and the expectations you have of yourself and others.

A) leadership resume
B) leadership philosophy
C) leadership bylaws
D) transformational theory

Question 10

________ leaders practice negative leadership through charm and manipulation which leads to the mistreatment and devastation of their followers.

A) Political
B) Great-Man
C) Hybrid
D) Toxic

Question 11

The case management process in the human services profession is an example of a quality management method.

Question 12

The newest theory of leadership is Great-man theory.

Question 13

Management theories evolved as methods to enhance achieving product quality and standards.

Question 14

Leadership is one of social science's least examined phenomena.

Question 15

After WWII, leadership research dropped off as countries had fewer needs for military leaders.

Question 16

Contingency theory does not subscribe to the theory of perfection in leaders, but instead seeks a consciousness of the leader and followers and an analysis of the situation.

Question 17

Hybrid theories have nothing to do with leadership, only the efficiency of organizations.

Question 18

Defining an organization's objectives and aligning goals with organizational objectives are two stages of management by objectives.

Question 19

No one leadership theory is a fit for all situations.

Question 20

In path goal theory, employees seek less autonomy in less difficult tasks.

Question 21

What is the key take-away of trait theory?

Question 22

What is the key take-away of behavioral theory?

Question 23

What is the key take-away of relational theory?

Question 24

Give an example and explain a newer leadership theory.

Question 25

Explain what caused the early theories of leadership to be biased.

Question 26

Write your philosophy of leadership developed in Chapter 2.
Now picture yourself in a job interview for a leadership position in the human services sector.
Describe how your philosophy of leadership makes you the best candidate for the job.

Question 27

Explain how the focus of the leader as a perfect hero transitions from the early leadership theories to the more current theories.

Question 28

Given your philosophy of leadership, which of Larsen and LaFasto's eight characteristics of successful teams is most important to you?