Question 1

Kent is an enthusiastic leader, so his enthusiasm is likely to:

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A)   be perceived as an annoyance by group members.
B)   help him build relationships with the group.
C)   be perceived as somewhat of a phony by group members.
D)   make it difficult for him to advance further.

Question 2

Mike is the head of a research team at a technology firm. In spite of constant rejection of Mike's ideas by the senior officials, he consistently pursued his ideas without losing confidence. This shows that Mike is a(n)  _____ leader.

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A)   socially conscious
B)   resilient
C)   submissive
D)   aggressive

Question 3

According to one authority cited in the leadership text, humility adds value to leadership.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

"Knowledge of the business" as a leadership characteristic is closely related to the leadership trait of:

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A)   tenacity.
B)   creativity.
C)   cognitive ability.
D)   drive and motivation.

Question 5

An assertive leader finds the right balance between being pushy and being passive.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Lewis is a team leader at a multinational corporation. Before assigning tasks to his team members, he asks for their preferences and suggestions, to not only enhance project delivery efficiency, but also increase team members' satisfaction. Which of the following traits best describes Lewis' approach?

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A)   Self-assertive
B)   Aggressively courageous
C)   Effective self-management
D)   Socially aware

Question 7

Which of the following is true of a leader with socialized power motives?

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A)   They are more likely to manipulate others through the use of power.
B)   They tend to be less emotionally mature than leaders with personalized power motives.
C)   They exercise power more for the benefit of the entire organization.
D)   They crave the trappings of power, such as status symbols, luxury, and money.

Question 8

Creativity among leaders tends to be distributed:

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A)   along a continuum from low to high.
B)   into being creative versus not creative.
C)   between old and young leaders.
D)   between planners versus implementers.

Question 9

According to the theory of emotional intelligence, a person with a high degree of self-management would be well organized and helpful in making plans for others.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Donald Trump is seen as a leader with a:

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A)   high standing on humility.
B)   personalized power motive.
C)   socialized power motive.
D)   low achievement drive.

Question 11

Research about emotional intelligence and leadership concludes that:

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A)   emotional intelligence alone leads to career success.
B)   emotional intelligence combined with ambition accounts for 90 percent of career success.
C)   general intelligence and technical skills are the most important for top-level leaders.
D)   a leader's mood and associated behaviors affect bottom-line performance.

Question 12

An important part of being assertive is to:

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A)   not tolerate differences of opinion.
B)   express feelings and opinions forthrightly.
C)   behave aggressively toward people when necessary.
D)   be obnoxious when necessary.

Question 13

A synthesis of research studies suggests that when workers trust their supervisor, work satisfaction tends to be higher.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Clark is an enthusiastic leader who has the ability to clearly communicate his team plans and goals. He is also known for his ability to resolve disputes quickly, taking into consideration the interests of all the parties involved. Clark is likely to score high on:

Accepted Answer

A)   relationship management.
B)   personalized power motive.
C)   creativity.
D)   tenacity.

Question 15

A strong achievement drive is an important contributor to innovative thinking in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

William heads the marketing department of an apparel company. He is an enthusiastic leader who puts in extra work hours to increase the productivity of his team. He is so engaged and passionate about his work that he willingly contributes to his team even during his vacation. Which of the following could possibly be a consequence of William's behaviour?

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A)   High attrition rates
B)   Distrust among team members
C)   Work addiction
D)   Less transparency

Question 17

A recommended way of building passion into a business is for the leader to tell a story about its creation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A key part of being an authentic leader is to be passionate about your purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Finance manager Sharon has the reputation of "walking the talk," so she most likely scores high on the trait of:

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A)   humility.
B)   trustworthiness.
C)   extraversion.
D)   sense of humor.

Question 20

The trait approach to leadership is based on the idea that effective leaders are made of the "right stuff."

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Traits Motives and Characteristics of Leaders

Finance manager Sharon has the reputation of "walking the talk," so she most likely scores high on the trait of:

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According to the theory of emotional intelligence, a person with a high degree of self-management would be well organized and helpful in making plans for others.

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Donald Trump is seen as a leader with a:

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Kent is an enthusiastic leader, so his enthusiasm is likely to:

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Mike is the head of a research team at a technology firm. In spite of constant rejection of Mike's ideas by the senior officials, he consistently pursued his ideas without losing confidence. This shows that Mike is a(n) _____ leader.

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Research about emotional intelligence and leadership concludes that:

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An important part of being assertive is to:

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A recommended way of building passion into a business is for the leader to tell a story about its creation.

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Creativity among leaders tends to be distributed:

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A strong achievement drive is an important contributor to innovative thinking in the workplace.

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Which of the following is true of a leader with socialized power motives?

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"Knowledge of the business" as a leadership characteristic is closely related to the leadership trait of:

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A key part of being an authentic leader is to be passionate about your purpose.

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According to one authority cited in the leadership text, humility adds value to leadership.

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Clark is an enthusiastic leader who has the ability to clearly communicate his team plans and goals. He is also known for his ability to resolve disputes quickly, taking into consideration the interests of all the parties involved. Clark is likely to score high on:

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An assertive leader finds the right balance between being pushy and being passive.

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A synthesis of research studies suggests that when workers trust their supervisor, work satisfaction tends to be higher.

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The trait approach to leadership is based on the idea that effective leaders are made of the "right stuff."

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An assertive leader finds the right balance between being pushy and being passive.

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