Deck 3: Leading

Question 1

Legitimate power is being used when a manager offers pay raises, bonuses, special assignments, or compliments as incentives to subordinates.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Written channels are acceptable for simple messages that are easy to convey and require extensive dissemination quickly.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Interpretation of nonverbal aspects of communication may be subtle and complicated.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

There are no communication difficulties in using nonverbal communication.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about ethical leadership is/are accurate?

A) Long-term, sustainable success can only be built upon a foundation of solid ethical behaviour.
B) Leaders should try to be ethical out of fear of being caught for doing something wrong.
C) Ethical leaders can act with confidence, knowing that their actions are beyond reproach.
D) a and c
E) a, b, and c

Question 6

Cultural differences are common in

A) only verbal communications.
B) only non-verbal communications.
C) both verbal and non-verbal communications.
D) none of the above.