Question 1

Which of the following is true about the trait model of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  The traits it identified had no consistent relationship with leadership effectiveness.
B)  It proposed that leaders engaged in two types of behavior: consideration and initiating structure.
C)  It took into account the situation or context within which leadership occurs.
D)  It gave conclusive proof that effective leadership can be understood by the study of personality traits alone.
E)  It identified two basic leader styles: relationship-oriented and task-oriented.

Question 2

Sharon, who is high on emotional intelligence, is less likely to comprehend the emotions to provide the kind of support that enables creativity to flourish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following managers is a servant leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kerry, who maintains tight control over subordinates and makes frequent demands of them
B)  Pat, who believes that effective leaders should be able to command the unquestioning obedience of their followers
C)  Sandy, who does not share power with followers or prioritize the development of their skills
D)  Yvonne, who focuses her attention on those who are most well-off in society and those who can serve her best
E)  Richard, who has a strong desire to work for the benefit of society and enhances the well-being of others

Question 4

Luis regularly reminds his team members of the purpose of their work and why they are important to the organization.He also regularly reminds his team members of their own needs for personal growth, development, and accomplishment.His team members are motivated to work for the good of the organization.Luis has a _____ leadership style.

Accepted Answer

A)  supportive
B)  transactional
C)  transformational
D)  instrumental
E)  transient

Question 5

Which type of power is based on the specialized knowledge and skills of a leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  positional power
B)  referent power
C)  expert power
D)  coercive power
E)  reward power

Question 6

According to Fiedler, what type of leaders are primarily concerned with ensuring that subordinates perform at a high level and focus on goal accomplishment?

Accepted Answer

A)  task-oriented leaders
B)  nurturing-oriented leaders
C)  relationship-oriented leaders
D)  affiliation-oriented leaders
E)  considerate leaders

Question 7

_____ by transformational managers leads subordinates to view problems as challenges that they can and will meet and conquer.

Accepted Answer

A)  Intellectual stimulation
B)  Transient power
C)  Coercive power
D)  Transactional leadership
E)  Virtual stimulation A

Question 8

Since leading is one of the four principal tasks of managing, there is no distinction made between managers and leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The lack of a consistent relationship between leader traits and leader effectiveness led to the development of the

Accepted Answer

A)  trait model.
B)  Fiedler's contingency model.
C)  House's path-goal theory.
D)  leader substitutes model.
E)  behavior model.

Question 10

Aidan has a new idea, and he has been able to inspire his team members to support his vision.This is an example of _____ leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  transactional
B)  developmental
C)  structural
D)  charismatic
E)  stimulating

Question 11

Which of the following is a characteristic of transformational managers?

Accepted Answer

A)  conformity
B)  conventionality
C)  conservativeness
D)  cautiousness
E)  charisma

Question 12

Alyssa, the assistant marketing manager for RST Consulting, has the respect and admiration of all the employees in her division and is often used as their role model.Alyssa has _____ power.

Accepted Answer

A)  reward
B)  virtual
C)  coercive
D)  referent
E)  transient

Question 13

Managers who effectively influence their subordinates to achieve goals without making dramatic changes are engaging in _____ leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  transactional
B)  transformational
C)  transient
D)  instrumental
E)  supportive

Question 14

Managers can increase their _____ power by taking time to get to know their subordinates and showing interest in and concern for them.

Accepted Answer

A)  reward
B)  transient
C)  coercive
D)  referent
E)  virtual D

Question 15

Jeremy motivates his team members primarily by rewarding and reprimanding them.Jeremy uses _____ leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  transformational
B)  transactional
C)  transient
D)  supportive
E)  referent

Question 16

According to the path-goal theory, which of the following is true about achievement-oriented behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are advisable when subordinates are experiencing high levels of stress.
B)  They motivate subordinates to perform at the highest level possible.
C)  They clear a subordinate's path of challenges and obstacles.
D)  They include expressing concern for subordinates and looking out for their best interests.
E)  They are most effective when applied to subordinates who are highly motivated. B

Question 17

Which of the following is true about expert power?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managers with expert power establish an atmosphere of creativity by demanding complete obedience.
B)  Expert power tends to be best used in a guiding or coaching manner.
C)  Expert power is based on the special knowledge and skills that subordinates possess and managers don't.
D)  Expert power is innate and cannot be acquired or developed through experience.
E)  Employees seldom trust managers with expert power.

Question 18

Which of the following is true about reward power?

Accepted Answer

A)  Effective managers use their reward power sparingly.
B)  Effective managers use rewards in a controlling manner, signaling to subordinates that the manager has the upper hand.
C)  Managers who exercise coercive power more often than reward power create a tension-free work environment.
D)  Being able to give or withhold rewards based on performance allows managers to have a highly motivated workforce.
E)  The use of reward power seldom produces high performance and is questionable ethically.

Question 19

What is emotional intelligence? How does it contribute to leader effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Directive behaviors can be detrimental when used on independent-thinking subordinates who work best when left alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Aidan has a new idea, and he has been able to inspire his team members to support his vision.This is an example of _____ leadership.

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Alyssa, the assistant marketing manager for RST Consulting, has the respect and admiration of all the employees in her division and is often used as their role model.Alyssa has _____ power.

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