Question 1

Social identity theory would suggest leadership emergence occurs when:

Accepted Answer

A)   The group identifies with the leader.
B)   They acquire the skills to do the job well.
C)   The group assigns them the role of leader.
D)   They become most like the group prototype. D

Question 2

A boss by definition usually has position power over subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The following is not one of the classifications for a definition of leadership:

Accepted Answer

A)   The focus of group process
B)   An artistic process
C)   A behavior
D)   A personality trait
E)   An instrument of goal achievement B

Question 4

Using Kotter's functions of management and leadership model to support your argument, would you rather your direct supervisor be a leader or a manager? Use Kotter's model as a reference to the specifics of each.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using Kotter's functions of management and leadership...

Question 5

Your parents and older siblings are all successful elected officials. After graduation, it is suggested by many that you should seek office and, in turn, offer you their support. Which best describes the leadership approach being demonstrated?

Accepted Answer

A)   Style approach to leadership
B)   Leadership as a process
C)   Trait perspective
D)   Expert power
E)   Influence

Question 6

Although there are clear differences between management and leadership,

Accepted Answer

A)   There is little research to support one or the other.
B)   Leadership is more valued than management.
C)   The two constructs overlap.
D)   Management is more valued than leadership.
E)   Both require specific types of leaders.

Question 7

Leaders who use coercion are generally mostly interested in their own goals, rather than those of subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to Burns, followers should remember that their leaders are above them and act accordingly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

You really enjoy working for your boss and look up to her or him as a role model. You are more than willing to work hard for the organization because of your relationship with your boss. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   Legitimate power
B)   Coercive power
C)   Position power
D)   Personal power
E)   Reward power

Question 10

Leaders' power to provide pay raises and promotions is

Accepted Answer

A)   Reward
B)   Coercive
C)   Legitimate
D)   Referent
E)   Expert

Question 11

The leader is at the core of group change and activity, representing the backbone of the group or organization. Leadership is viewed as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Focus of group processes
B)   Personality perspective
C)   Leadership as an act
D)   Leadership as a behavior
E)   Skills perspective

Question 12

Argued that leaders and managers are distinct; they are different types of people:

Accepted Answer

A)   Jago
B)   Zaleznik
C)   Kotter
D)   Bass
E)   Burns

Question 13

More than 60 different leadership classification systems have been developed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Who is said to actually engage in leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)   Followers
B)   Groups
C)   Leaders
D)   Organizations
E)   People with power

Question 15

A factor common to the leadership classification systems is the view of leadership as a process of influence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Followers usually are responsible for maintaining the relationship with leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Leadership is a phenomenon that takes place in the context of the interaction between leaders and followers. This viewpoint would suggest leadership is accessible by all:

Accepted Answer

A)   Reward
B)   Referent
C)   Process
D)   Trait
E)   Legitimate

Question 18

The view that leadership is a behavior rather than a trait emerged in the 1930s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Defend or refute: Men and women are equally likely to emerge as leaders in mixed sex groups.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Defend or refute: Men and women are...

Question 20

Using the definition of leadership as stated in the text--"Leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal"--create an example where a leader uses and demonstrates each component effectively. Clearly explain and show how each component is present in your example. Use examples from the text to support your claims.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using the definition of leadership as stated...

Exam 1: Introduction

Social identity theory would suggest leadership emergence occurs when:

A boss by definition usually has position power over subordinates.

The following is not one of the classifications for a definition of leadership:

Using Kotter's functions of management and leadership model to support your argument, would you rather your direct supervisor be a leader or a manager? Use Kotter's model as a reference to the specifics of each.

Your parents and older siblings are all successful elected officials. After graduation, it is suggested by many that you should seek office and, in turn, offer you their support. Which best describes the leadership approach being demonstrated?

Although there are clear differences between management and leadership,

Leaders who use coercion are generally mostly interested in their own goals, rather than those of subordinates.

According to Burns, followers should remember that their leaders are above them and act accordingly.

You really enjoy working for your boss and look up to her or him as a role model. You are more than willing to work hard for the organization because of your relationship with your boss. This is an example of

Leaders' power to provide pay raises and promotions is

The leader is at the core of group change and activity, representing the backbone of the group or organization. Leadership is viewed as:

Argued that leaders and managers are distinct; they are different types of people:

More than 60 different leadership classification systems have been developed.

Who is said to actually engage in leadership?

A factor common to the leadership classification systems is the view of leadership as a process of influence.

Followers usually are responsible for maintaining the relationship with leaders.

Leadership is a phenomenon that takes place in the context of the interaction between leaders and followers. This viewpoint would suggest leadership is accessible by all:

The view that leadership is a behavior rather than a trait emerged in the 1930s.

Defend or refute: Men and women are equally likely to emerge as leaders in mixed sex groups.