Question 1

Describe and provide examples of at least three nontraditional leadership roles that are emerging as vitally important.

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Question 2

Enrique is a manager who is known in his company for following the rules and demanding accurate, quality work from his employees. Enrique is a(n)  ____ leader.

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A)  employee-centered
B)  task-oriented
C)  customer-centered
D)  maintenance-oriented
E)  relationship-orientedF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 3

List and explain the five sources of power. Give an example of each.

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Question 4

In the context of Vroom's leader decision styles, which of the following styles is used by a manager who shares a problem in a group meeting, and then defines the problem and boundaries with an objective to get concurrence on the decision?

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A)  Delegate
B)  Consult individually
C)  Consult the group
D)  Decide
E)  FacilitateF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following refers to the ability to influence others, which in an organizational setup means the ability to get things done or accomplish one's goals despite resistance from others?

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A)  Cohesion
B)  Wisdom
C)  Vision
D)  Courage
E)  PowerF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

The Vroom model is a situational model that focuses on

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A)  the participative dimension of leadership.
B)  the path-goal approach to leadership.
C)  Fiedler's contingency model.
D)  leader substitutes theory.
E)  the directive model of power.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is true of effective followers?

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A)  They merely obey orders.
B)  They do not think independently.
C)  They are willing to tell the truth.
D)  They usually meet expectations.
E)  They pursue their own interests.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

According to James Kouzes and Barry Posner, the best leaders

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A)  seldom show appreciation.
B)  stick to conventional practices.
C)  simply tell followers what to do.
D)  inspire a shared vision.
E)  often use punishments to motivate others.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

The leadership perspective that proposes that universally important traits and behaviors do not exist, and that effective leadership behavior varies from circumstance to circumstance is known as the ____.

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A)  situational approach
B)  behavioral approach
C)  trait approach
D)  Vroom model of leadership
E)  leader-member exchange theoryF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Level 5 leadership is

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A)  not well-known among executives.
B)  a combination of determination and personal humility.
C)  known for requiring that leaders exhibit pseudotransformational characteristics.
D)  rooted in ancient Greek philosophy.
E)  focused more on achieving individual rather than organizational goals.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Sally is very charismatic and persuasive. People follow her because they want her approval. This is an example of _____ power.

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A)  coercive
B)  expert
C)  legitimate
D)  referent
E)  rewardF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following is a drawback of grid training?

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A)  Ignoring the influence of referent power
B)  Advocating one-best-way style of leadership
C)  Demanding more from leaders than most were capable of giving
D)  Being little more than a money-making scheme
E)  Focusing more on maintenance than on performanceF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 13

Explain the five key leadership behaviors identified by James Kouzes and Barry Posner.

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Question 14

Describe how a leader's performance and maintenance behaviors influence people's attitudes and performance.

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Question 15

The best leaders are cautious or even reticent about showing people their appreciation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Consider the issue of authenticity in leadership and discuss why it is important.

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Question 17

In path-goal theory, the degree to which followers respect, admire, and defer to authority is called ____.

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A)  authoritarianism
B)  locus of control
C)  power of authority
D)  authoritism
E)  span of controlF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

As a leadership trait, self-confidence is most likely to

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A)  help a leader avoid setbacks.
B)  dilute a leader's effectiveness.
C)  instill honesty and credibility in a leader.
D)  allow a leader to overcome obstacles.
E)  enable leaders to be more introverted.F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 19

A leader who manages through connections, using legitimate, reward, and coercive powers to give commands and exchange rewards for services rendered, is best known as a _____ leader.

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A)  transformational
B)  situational
C)  transactional
D)  charismatic
E)  democraticF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

As an identified leadership trait, integrity refers to

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A)  the drive to lead.
B)  honesty and credibility.
C)  the ability to overcome obstacles.
D)  self-discipline.
E)  rationality.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Exam 12: Leadership

Which of the following is a drawback of grid training?

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Which of the following is true of effective followers?

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Sally is very charismatic and persuasive. People follow her because they want her approval. This is an example of _____ power.

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List and explain the five sources of power. Give an example of each.

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Which of the following refers to the ability to influence others, which in an organizational setup means the ability to get things done or accomplish one's goals despite resistance from others?

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In path-goal theory, the degree to which followers respect, admire, and defer to authority is called ____.

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According to James Kouzes and Barry Posner, the best leaders

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Consider the issue of authenticity in leadership and discuss why it is important.

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Describe and provide examples of at least three nontraditional leadership roles that are emerging as vitally important.

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As an identified leadership trait, integrity refers to

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A leader who manages through connections, using legitimate, reward, and coercive powers to give commands and exchange rewards for services rendered, is best known as a _____ leader.

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Explain the five key leadership behaviors identified by James Kouzes and Barry Posner.

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As a leadership trait, self-confidence is most likely to

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Level 5 leadership is

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Describe how a leader's performance and maintenance behaviors influence people's attitudes and performance.

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The Vroom model is a situational model that focuses on

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In the context of Vroom's leader decision styles, which of the following styles is used by a manager who shares a problem in a group meeting, and then defines the problem and boundaries with an objective to get concurrence on the decision?

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The leadership perspective that proposes that universally important traits and behaviors do not exist, and that effective leadership behavior varies from circumstance to circumstance is known as the ____.

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Enrique is a manager who is known in his company for following the rules and demanding accurate, quality work from his employees. Enrique is a(n) ____ leader.

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The best leaders are cautious or even reticent about showing people their appreciation.

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