Question 1

Is the Great Man perspective on leadership still in use today? Discuss.

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Question 2

People in organizations rise to the top because they:

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A)   refrain from creating hopes that things will turn out well.
B)   have the ability to identify problems.
C)   can instill in others a sense of hope for the future.
D)   are always cautious when interpreting situations.

Question 3

Clarifying job responsibilities is an example of _____ leader behavior.

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Question 4

Which of the following is a difference between leader behavior toward out-group members and in-group members?

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A)   Leaders assign interesting assignments to out-group subordinates, whereas leaders assign primarily routine jobs to in-group subordinates and monitor their work closely.
B)   Leaders usually impose their views on out-group subordinates, whereas leaders sometimes defer to in-group subordinates' opinions.
C)   Leaders give specific directives for how to accomplish tasks and attain goals to in-group subordinates whereas leaders trust out-group subordinates to use their own approaches in solving problems.
D)   Leaders listen to suggestions and ideas given by in-group subordinates, whereas little interest is shown in comments and suggestions given by out-group subordinates.

Question 5

Which of the following supervisors demonstrates autocratic behavior?

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A)   Baxter gave a bonus to Marshall for outstanding sales for the quarter.
B)   Marcella asked her team to determine a reasonable deadline for the project.
C)   Bernice presented a problem to her team and asked for suggestions.
D)   Jason joined the group in discussing possible solutions to the client's problem.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of individualized leadership?

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A)   It holds that leadership is a series of dyads or a series of two-person interactions.
B)   It assumes that a leader adopts a general leadership style that is used with all group members.
C)   It is based on the notion that leaders should not develop relationships with subordinates.
D)   It is against the concept of exchange, what each party gives to and receives from the other.

Question 7

Which of the following characteristics are important for entrepreneurs?

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A)   Persistence
B)   Carelessness
C)   Resistance to change
D)   Satisfaction with the status quo

Question 8

Discuss the aspects of being an ethical leader. Discuss the existence of trust in organizations today.

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Leaders who model their ethical convicti...

Question 9

In the operational leadership role, an executive does not have direct control over people and resources to accomplish results.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to the Leadership Grid, _____ occurs when primary emphasis is given to people rather than to work outputs.

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A)   team management
B)   authority-compliance management
C)   middle-of-the-road management
D)   country club management

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of task-oriented leader behavior?

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A)   Giving time and encouragement
B)   Showing acceptance and compassion
C)   Acknowledging accomplishments
D)   Checking the progress and quality of work

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of consideration behavior of leaders?

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A)   Directing tasks and planning
B)   Providing explicit schedules for work activities
C)   Seeking input from subordinates regarding important decisions
D)   Getting people to work hard and ruling with an iron hand

Question 13

A few traits typically considered highly important for leadership are optimism, self-confidence, honesty and integrity, and drive.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

With respect to the three types of leadership roles, leaders in collaborative roles typically don't have the strong position power of the operational role.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the context of leadership styles, _____ leaders display a focus on the human needs of their subordinates.

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Question 16

In terms of the stages of development of individualized leadership, briefly describe the leader - member exchange.

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Stage two in the development of the indi...

Question 17

The _____, a type of leadership role, is the closest to a traditional, vertically oriented management role, where an executive has direct control over people and resources to accomplish results.

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The answer of The _____, a type of leadership role,...

Question 18

Leader support and _____ are the two underlying dimensions of employee-centered leadership behavior.

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A)   goal emphasis
B)   efficiency achievement
C)   interaction facilitation
D)   work facilitation

Question 19

Which of the following is an important aspect that should be kept in mind by active leaders?

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A)   Uniform thinking should be encouraged among employees.
B)   Decision making should be avoided if adequate information is not available.
C)   Setbacks have to be managed with a pessimistic mindset.
D)   Competing points of view have to be managed, with some people left unsatisfied.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of initiating structure behavior of leaders?

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A)   Showing appreciation
B)   Directing tasks
C)   Seeking input from subordinates
D)   Listening carefully to problems

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Which of the following characteristics are important for entrepreneurs?

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Which of the following statements is true of individualized leadership?

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People in organizations rise to the top because they:

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A few traits typically considered highly important for leadership are optimism, self-confidence, honesty and integrity, and drive.

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In the operational leadership role, an executive does not have direct control over people and resources to accomplish results.

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Which of the following is a difference between leader behavior toward out-group members and in-group members?

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