Question 1

According to the Situational Leadership Model,the most appropriate leadership behaviour by a leader if members of a group are unwilling,insecure,and unable to achieve something would be

Accepted Answer

A)  delegating
B)  participating
C)  selling
D)  telling D

Question 2

Authentic leaders demonstrate high levels of emotional intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Job-related stress and lack of mentoring is more likely to occur under a laissez-faire leader than a transformational leader..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Leadership tasks are performed at all levels of an activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Charisma is only found in transformational leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Successful Situational Leadership recognises and creates an effective combination of leadership style and the follower's readiness level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The most common factor demonstrated by effective leaders across all leadership styles is

Accepted Answer

A)  how much he\she participates in the group
B)  how much freedom they allow the group
C)  the direction he\she provides to the group
D)  the ability to communicate with others

Question 8

A change of leadership style is influenced by

Accepted Answer

A)  the relationship between the customer and the service
B)  other staff in the organisation
C)  the structure of the organisation
D)  diversity in the workplace and the variety of communication channels

Question 9

Every leader has some form of authority and power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A management style that focuses equally on production needs and the needs of the people is a

Accepted Answer

A)  team-management style
B)  middle-of-the-road management style
C)  task-management style
D)  country-club management style

Question 11

Authentic leaders are influenced by others and model their leadership behaviour on existing ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Social networking can support leadership by

Accepted Answer

A)  providing a communication outlet for a leader's views
B)  reinforcing a leader's reputation,integrity and image
C)  increasing the immediacy of communication
D)  all of the above

Question 13

The most important leadership role relates to the

Accepted Answer

A)  setting SMART objectives for the group
B)  determining priorities for the group
C)  motivation,influence,and leading of others to a common goal
D)  provision of on-going variety and challenges to the group

Question 14

What is the onus for leaders in today's organisations?

Accepted Answer

A)  To unite all staff to meet the objectives of the organisation
B)  To display more democratic and less hierarchical leadership than in the past
C)  To communicate more effectively to senior stakeholders
D)  To meet the challenge of the changing economic environment

Question 15

The purpose of 'transactional leadership' is to

Accepted Answer

A)  take responsibility and follow rules
B)  monitor and provide feedback about processes
C)  motivate subordinates to perform as expected
D)  stimulate change

Question 16

Formal mentoring programs can increase knowledge of safety and risk management in an organisation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to Stern 2002,the best mentors are instructors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is not a distinguishing trait of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drive
B)  Integrity
C)  Power
D)  Self-confidence

Question 19

Which choice below might best illustrate maintenance-related behaviour by a leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  Communicating and providing feedback
B)  Supporting
C)  Interacting and listening
D)  All of the above

Question 20

The main difference between production- and employee-oriented leaders is

Accepted Answer

A)  attention to the personal needs of followers
B)  attention to the task
C)  attention to the goal
D)  attention to performance

Exam 8: Leadership

According to the Situational Leadership Model,the most appropriate leadership behaviour by a leader if members of a group are unwilling,insecure,and unable to achieve something would be

Authentic leaders demonstrate high levels of emotional intelligence.

Job-related stress and lack of mentoring is more likely to occur under a laissez-faire leader than a transformational leader..

Leadership tasks are performed at all levels of an activity.

Charisma is only found in transformational leaders.

Successful Situational Leadership recognises and creates an effective combination of leadership style and the follower's readiness level.

The most common factor demonstrated by effective leaders across all leadership styles is

A change of leadership style is influenced by

Every leader has some form of authority and power.

A management style that focuses equally on production needs and the needs of the people is a

Authentic leaders are influenced by others and model their leadership behaviour on existing ideas.

Social networking can support leadership by

The most important leadership role relates to the

What is the onus for leaders in today's organisations?

The purpose of 'transactional leadership' is to

Formal mentoring programs can increase knowledge of safety and risk management in an organisation.

According to Stern 2002,the best mentors are instructors.

Which of the following is not a distinguishing trait of leadership?

Which choice below might best illustrate maintenance-related behaviour by a leader?

The main difference between production- and employee-oriented leaders is