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1. Leadership is best defined as A) the ability to influence a group in goal achievement/ toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals B) keeping order and consistency in the midst of change C) implementing the vision and strategy provided by management D) coordinating and staffing the organization and handling day-to-day problems E) not a relevant variable in modern organizations

2. Which theory differentiates leaders from non-leaders by focusing on personal qualities and characteristics? A) Fiedler’s perspective B) characteristic theory C) LPC D) contingency theory E) trait theory

3. According to a comprehensive review of the leadership literature, what is the most important trait of effective leaders? A) conscientiousness B) openness C) extraversion D) agreeableness E) emotional stability

4. Recent studies indicate that ___ may indicate effective leadership. A) an endless supply of terrific ideas B) a compelling vision C) a highly analytical mind D) outstanding training E) emotional intelligence

5. Emotional intelligence is so critical to effective leadership because one of its core components is ___ A) conscientiousness B) empathy C) openness D) extraversion E) agreeableness

6. There is fairly strong evidence that traits can predict ___ more accurately than leadership effectiveness. A) leadership emergence B) extroversion in leaders C) leadership awareness D) leadership competence E) the conscientiousness of leaders

7. If behavioral leadership theories are correct, then ___. A) leadership behaviors are consistent

B) leaders are born with leadership behaviors C) leaders’ behaviors should be altered D) leadership can be taught/learned (behavior can be changed) E) women generally make better leaders than men

8. The two dimensions of leadership behavior explained in the Ohio State studies are__ A) coercion and motivation B) concern for people and concern for production C) employee-oriented and production- oriented D) initiating structure and consideration E) operant conditioning and classical conditioning

9. A leader high in initiating structure would do which of the following? A) seek consensus B) exhibit laissez-faire type of leadership C) maximize leader-member relations D) assign group members to particular tasks E) empower employees to make their own decisions

10. According to the Ohio State studies, the extent to which a leader is likely to have job relationships characterized by mutual trust and respect for his/her employees is___. A) consideration B) matrix

C) consensus-building D) LPC E) maximization

11. The two dimensions of leadership behavior identified in the University of Michigan studies are__ A) coercion and motivation B) emotional and rational C) employee-oriented and production- oriented D) initiating structure and consideration E) initiation and completion

12. The University of Michigan studies define a(n) ___ leader as one who takes a personal interest in the needs of his/her subordinates. A) LMX B) contextual C) employee-oriented D) consensus-building E) consummate

13. If a leader’s main concern is accomplishing his/her group’s tasks, the University of Michigan studies label this leader ___. A) consideration-oriented B) managerial C) ineffective

D) high achieving E) production- oriented

14. All contingency theories are based on the idea that effective leadership performance depends on __ A) the proper match between the leader’s style and the control the situation gives the leader B) selecting the right leadership style based on the level of the followers’ readiness C) using a leadership style that is appropriate to the situational conditions (stylesituation)/give control to leader D) making use of the best path for the goal that is identified E) none of the above

15. Which model represents the theory that effective group performance depends on the proper match between a leader’s style and the degree to which the situation gives control to the leader? A) Leader-Member Exchange Model B) Fiedler’s Contingency Model C) Hersey and Blanchard’s Situational Leadership Model D) Vroom and Yetton’s Leader-Participation Model E) none of the above

16. In Fiedler’s model, if a respondent describes his or her least preferred coworker in relatively positive terms, then the respondent is considered to be__. Task-oriented

A) relationship-oriented B) people-oriented C) consensus-building D) consideration-focused E) unrealistic

17. If a survey respondent sees his or her least preferred co-worker in unfavorable terms, Fiedler would categorize the respondent as__. Relationship-oriented A) overly critical B) task-oriented C) emotionally deficient D) insightful E) laissez-faire

18. Fiedler labels the degree of confidence, trust, and respect that subordinates have in their leader as __. A) leader-member relations B) relationship orientation C) positional power D) employee-orientation E) none of the above

19. The degree to which job assignments are procedurized is classified in the Fiedler model as __. A) leader-member relations

B) task orientation C) task structure D) initiating structure E) productivity oriented

20. Based on the contingency theory, if the leadership style does not match the situation, you should __. A) change the leader to fit the situation B) change the situation to fit the leader C) accept this circumstance as unchangeable D) either A or B E) retrain the leader in a more appropriate style

21. What is the main principle of path-goal theory? A) Successful leadership is achieved by selecting the right leadership style. B) Stress is a form of situational unfavorableness and a leader’s reaction to it depends on his or her intelligence and experience. C) Effective group performance depends on the proper match between the leader’s style and the degree to which the situation gives control to the leader. D) Leaders establish a special relationship with a small group of their followers because of time pressures. E) The leader is responsible for providing followers with the information, support, or other resources necessary for them to do their jobs.

22. Which of the following is not a key characteristic of a charismatic leader? A) sensitivity to follower needs

B) unconventional behavior C) vision and articulation D) task orientation E) willingness to take risks

23. Leaders who clarify role and task requirements to accomplish established goals exhibit a __ style of leadership. A) transformational B) transactional C) charismatic D) self-initiating E) situational

24. Which of the following would not be a likely outcome of a workplace governed by a transformational leader? A) lower employee morale B) lower employee stress C) higher productivity D) lower turnover rates E) higher employee satisfaction

25. Researchers are conducting a study of a company called Acme Corp, which they believe to be led by a transformational leader. Which of the following, if true, would most support the conclusion that Acme’s leader is a transformational leader? A) Acme’s top managers often conflict over defining the organization’s goals.

B) Acme’s goals tend to be very ambitious and to hold personal value for employees. C) Creativity is discouraged among Acme employees. D) Acme managers are cautious and rarely take risks. E) Acme’s compensation plans are designed to reward short-term results.

26. Which of the following would best serve as evidence to support the conclusion that an individual is an authentic leader? A) The leader is cautious about information sharing and tends to provide updates only to top management. B) In business exchanges, the leader puts the company’s bottom line before his or her ideals. C) The leader acts in the company’s best interest as long as those interests don’t conflict with his personal ambitions. D) The leader continually questions his or her values. E) The leader inspires a great deal of trust in his or her followers....