Deck 7: Leadership and Management Communication

Question 1

Group leaders who emerge (rather than those who are appointed or elected)

A)frequently have rigid communication behaviors and make authoritarian statements.
B)have relatively low communication apprehension.
C)have relatively high communication apprehension.
D)both a and c

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The approach to leadership study which focuses on discourses is known as

A)discursive leadership
B)transformational approaches
C)trait approaches
D)style approaches

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The "Wallenda factor"

A)is an example of focusing on failure.
B)demonstrates problematical organizational goals.
C)is an ability to concentrate on success.
D)none of these

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The Blake and Mouton model

A)is a managerial grid.
B)deals with the trait approach.
C)is task- and relationship-oriented.
D)holds team leadership as a theoretical ideal.
E)a,c,and d

Question 5

Situational leadership related to the maturity of the follower group is described by

A)Hersey and Blanchard.
B)Fiedler.
C)Blake and Mouton.
D)Bennis and Nanus.

Question 6

Whether or not we choose to attempt leadership is related to

A)our assessment of our own competencies.
B)the needs of the situation.
C)the receptivity of the follower group.
D)our potential influence (power)base.
E)all of these.

Question 7

Which one is NOT a factor in changing the role of managers in current and future organizations?

A)lower global productivity
B)increasing competition among firms
C)emphasis on speed,service,and information
D)need to develop previously un(der)employed workers