Question 1

At the architecture firm where Jamie works, her manager is a personable and likable person who is quite popular. Jamie has said that if she were the manager, she would manage just as he does, and she likes working with him. This manager seems to have a high degree of

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A)   Legitimate power.
B)   Reward power.
C)   Coercive power.
D)   Referent power.
E)   Expert power.F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

The leadership trait known as drive includes a ________ and _________.

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A)   high need for power; tenacity
B)   high need for achievement; ambition
C)   low need for power; initiative
D)   low need for power; energy
E)   high need for power; striving for improvementF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

The theory that examines follower and environmental characteristics such as locus of control, ability, and formal authority system is the

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A)   Contingency plan theory.
B)   Path-goal theory.
C)   Vroom model of leadership.
D)   Leader-member exchange (LMX)  theory.
E)   Leadership grid.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

On the LPC scale of Fiedler's contingency model, leaders with negative attitudes toward others score low, meaning they are likely to exhibit what type of leadership?

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A)   Facilitation.
B)   Delegation.
C)   Control.
D)   Task-motivated.
E)   Relationship-motivated.F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 5

The democratic style of leadership results in the most positive attitudes, whereas an autocratic approach results in somewhat higher performance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following reflects a possible cause for an inappropriate vision?

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A)   The vision is too challenging.
B)   The vision does not motivate all members of the organization.
C)   The vision reflects only the leader's needs.
D)   The vision is too long-term.
E)   None of these; all visions are appropriate.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Supervisory leadership is behavior that provides

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A)   Support and corrective feedback.
B)   Purpose and meaning to the organization.
C)   Guidance and vision for the future.
D)   Anticipation of changes.
E)   Collaboration with others to initiate changes.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Charlie can barely contain his desire to move up in his company. He is very extraverted and loves to successfully influence the decisions being made around and even above him. Charlie seems to be exhibiting which leadership trait?

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A)   Drive.
B)   Leadership motivation.
C)   Self-confidence.
D)   Knowledge of the business.
E)   Integrity.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

There are situations in which leadership is unnecessary or has little impact, and other environmental factors may effectively act in its place.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A form of leadership in which the leader solicits input from subordinates is referred to as

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A)   Autocratic leadership.
B)   Participation in decision making.
C)   Democratic leadership.
D)   Laissez-faire.
E)   Subordinated leadership.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

Which of the following are effective developmental experiences for leaders?

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A)   Building something from nothing.
B)   Having exposure to positive role models.
C)   Increasing visibility to others.
D)   Overcoming ideas that fail and deals that collapse.
E)   All of these are effective developmental experiences for leaders.F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

Organizations place people in formal leadership roles primarily to help these leaders achieve their personal goals.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A person who has a special ability to generate excitement and revitalize organizations is known as a

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A)   Transactional leader.
B)   Situational leader.
C)   Transformational leader.
D)   Charismatic leader.
E)   Bridge leader.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Authentic leadership is a style in which the leader is true to himself or herself while leading.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Autocratic leaders

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A)   Make decisions on their own.
B)   Solicit the input of experts for decisions.
C)   Solicit the input of group members for decisions.
D)   Allow subordinates to make decisions.
E)   Look for consensus in making decisions.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is a way that transformational leaders generate excitement?

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A)   Giving individualized attention.
B)   Having strong task-management skills.
C)   Calming rough waters.
D)   Rewarding creativity.
E)   Presenting straight-forward information.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

According to leader behavior research, including studies at Ohio State and Michigan, the ideal leader

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A)   Does not exist.
B)   Engages in both task performance and group maintenance behaviors.
C)   Is both autocratic and democratic.
D)   Is neither autocratic nor democratic.
E)   Relies on the situation to dictate his or her behavior.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

The focus of the original LMX theory is primarily on the leader behaviors that are historically considered group maintenance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Being an effective manager is equivalent to being a true leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

William's favorite leadership perspective is the

Accepted Answer

A)   Trait approach.
B)   Behavioral approach.
C)   Situational approach.
D)   Charismatic approach.
E)   Transactional approach.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Exam 12: Leadership

Which of the following reflects a possible cause for an inappropriate vision?

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Being an effective manager is equivalent to being a true leader.

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Autocratic leaders

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According to leader behavior research, including studies at Ohio State and Michigan, the ideal leader

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Supervisory leadership is behavior that provides

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The democratic style of leadership results in the most positive attitudes, whereas an autocratic approach results in somewhat higher performance.

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The leadership trait known as drive includes a ________ and _________.

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Charlie can barely contain his desire to move up in his company. He is very extraverted and loves to successfully influence the decisions being made around and even above him. Charlie seems to be exhibiting which leadership trait?

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The theory that examines follower and environmental characteristics such as locus of control, ability, and formal authority system is the

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William's favorite leadership perspective is the

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There are situations in which leadership is unnecessary or has little impact, and other environmental factors may effectively act in its place.

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The focus of the original LMX theory is primarily on the leader behaviors that are historically considered group maintenance.

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Which of the following are effective developmental experiences for leaders?

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Which of the following is a way that transformational leaders generate excitement?

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A person who has a special ability to generate excitement and revitalize organizations is known as a

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At the architecture firm where Jamie works, her manager is a personable and likable person who is quite popular. Jamie has said that if she were the manager, she would manage just as he does, and she likes working with him. This manager seems to have a high degree of

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A form of leadership in which the leader solicits input from subordinates is referred to as

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Organizations place people in formal leadership roles primarily to help these leaders achieve their personal goals.

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On the LPC scale of Fiedler's contingency model, leaders with negative attitudes toward others score low, meaning they are likely to exhibit what type of leadership?

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Authentic leadership is a style in which the leader is true to himself or herself while leading.

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