Question 1

Which of the following is a characteristic of new paradigm leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are humble. 
B)  They are competitive. 
C)  They are stabilizers. 
D)  They are diversity avoiders.

Question 2

Management maintains a degree of stability, predictability, and order through a culture of _____.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

The belief that leaders were born with certain natural abilities of power and influence characterizes the _____ of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  Great Man theories 
B)  influence theories 
C)  behavior theories 
D)  contingency theories

Question 4

Leadership is a(n) _____ activity.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

In a hyperconnected, networked age, competition becomes more important than collaboration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Identify the correct statement regarding leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  Leadership involves administrative paperwork. 
B)  Leadership involves noncoercive influence. 
C)  Leadership involves unidirectional influence. 
D)  Leadership involves maintaining the status quo.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true of uniformity in organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is encouraged in the new paradigm of leadership. 
B)  People with similar job skills are placed in separate departments. 
C)  Homogenous groups find it challenging to communicate with one another. 
D)  Uniform thinking can be a disaster in a multinational and diverse world.

Question 8

Leadership involves maintaining the status quo, not creating change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Attempts to achieve collaboration, empowerment, and diversity can succeed only if:

Accepted Answer

A)  leaders follow the principles and practices of the industrial era. 
B)  managers want to treat people the way they treat machines or the bottom line. 
C)  leaders intentionally practice and apply new paradigm principles. 
D)  leaders hire people who think and work alike.

Question 10

Erica, a team manager, was known for heading projects with diligence and conscientiousness. However, she was insensitive and excessively ambitious. She did not take feedback in a constructive manner. This prevented her from advancing in her career because she had problems motivating and communicating with her team members. In the context of the given scenario, which of the following phenomena does Erica experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  Communication apprehension 
B)  Fear-based motivation 
C)  Paradigm change 
D)  Derailment

Question 11

Briefly explain why leadership is an art as well as a science.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Wilma supervises the mutual funds team of Verdana Pvt. Ltd. She listens to the needs and opinions of her subordinates and does not believe in simply giving orders. She understands and accepts others when they do not share a certain mindset. She readily admits her mistakes and doubts, Which of the following qualities of Wilma is depicted in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conformist qualities 
B)  Controlling qualities 
C)  Management qualities 
D)  Leadership qualities

Question 13

Leadership involves influence that is multidirectional and _____.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which of the following is a characteristic of new paradigm leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are controllers. 
B)  They are heroes. 
C)  They are facilitators. 
D)  They are diversity avoiders.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of the art and science of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leadership is a science because many leadership skills and qualities cannot be learned from a textbook. 
B)  Most people can learn to be good leaders no matter their innate characteristics. 
C)  Many people have never tried to be a leader because it requires executive coaching. 
D)  Leadership is an art because a growing body of knowledge and objective facts describes the leadership process.

Question 16

Era 4 represents _____, which means to ensure organizational flexibility and responsiveness to a changing world.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Briefly explain the advantages and disadvantages of diversity in a department or organization.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

The role of leadership is to motivate people through rewards and punishments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of Leadership Era 4?

Accepted Answer

A)  This is the era of Great Man leadership and the emphasis on personal traits of leaders. 
B)  This era may be conceptualized as pre-industrial and pre-bureaucratic. 
C)  This era sees the rise of the "rational manager" who directs and controls others using an impersonal approach. 
D)  This era requires the full scope of leadership that goes beyond rational management or team leadership.

Question 20

Identify the five differences between roles in the traditional leadership paradigm and roles in the new leadership paradigm.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 1: What Does It Mean to Be a Leader

Which of the following is a characteristic of new paradigm leaders?

Management maintains a degree of stability, predictability, and order through a culture of _____.

The belief that leaders were born with certain natural abilities of power and influence characterizes the _____ of leadership.

Leadership is a(n) _____ activity.

In a hyperconnected, networked age, competition becomes more important than collaboration.

Identify the correct statement regarding leadership.

Which of the following statements is true of uniformity in organizations?

Leadership involves maintaining the status quo, not creating change.

Attempts to achieve collaboration, empowerment, and diversity can succeed only if:

Briefly explain why leadership is an art as well as a science.

Leadership involves influence that is multidirectional and _____.

Which of the following is a characteristic of new paradigm leaders?

Which of the following statements is true of the art and science of leadership?

Era 4 represents _____, which means to ensure organizational flexibility and responsiveness to a changing world.

Briefly explain the advantages and disadvantages of diversity in a department or organization.

The role of leadership is to motivate people through rewards and punishments.

Which of the following statements is true of Leadership Era 4?

Identify the five differences between roles in the traditional leadership paradigm and roles in the new leadership paradigm.