Heifetz’s perspective on ethical leadership is
a. Values-based
b. Duty-based
c. Charisma-based
d. Philosophy-based
Which is not a way to view or characterize authentic leadership?
a. Intrapersonal
b. Interpersonal
c. Developmental
d. Fundamental
Information power is
a. Associated with having formal job authority
b. Based on followers liking of their leader
c. Derived from having the ability to provide rewards
d. Focused on the social contract between leaders and followers
e. Derived from possessing knowledge that others want or need
Research related to the trait approach has
a. Been a newer area of research.
b. Been around for over 100 years.
c. Not been a focus of researchers until recently.
d. Consisted of very few known models and studies.
Women occupy far fewer management and professional positions in American
organizations.
a. True
b. False
Which type of leadership is most similar to transformational leadership?
a. Transitional.
b. Laissez-faire.
c. Transactional.
d. Charismatic.
The cognitive domain in emotional intelligence describes
a. Confidence
b. Feeling
c. Competency
d. Thinking
Being socially aware, possessing social acumen, practicing self-monitoring, and having
the
ability to decide on the best response for any given situation, and then following
through with said decision, are part of Zaccaro’s definition of
a. Problem solving
b. Intelligence
c. Task knowledge
d. Cognitive ability
e. Social intelligence
People in which cluster in the GLOBE studies exhibit forceful behaviors but are also
supportive of their coworkers and treat men and women equally?
a. Latin Europe
b. Middle East
c. Southern Asia
d. Eastern Europe
Jim is a district manager of Wendy’s in west Michigan. When he hires people, the most
important thing he looks for is whether people are good problem solvers.
a. Jim is using the trait approach.
b. Jim is using Katz’s skills approach.
c. Jim is using the Mumford Skills model.
d. Jim is using the style approach.
e. Jim is using work experience.
The dynamics of human behavior are easy to understand.
a. True
b. False
I am the lead barista at a local coffee shop managing four staff. I love to chat with them
regularly, work with them on schedules that fit their needs, and work to develop
camaraderie amongst all. I do assign tasks and hold them accountable for the work, but
that is my secondary concern. My behavior would plot on the Blake & Mouton
Leadership Grid at what point?
a. Moderately high task; moderately low relationship
b. Very low task; very high relationship
c. Very high task; very high relationship
d. Moderately low task; moderately high relationship
e. Moderately low task; moderately low relationship
There is one unified theory of culture and leadership.
a. True
b. False
Which of the following is not a criticism of adaptive leadership?
a. It takes a process approach to the study of leadership
b. Empirical research is lacking
c. The conceptualization of the process of adaptive leadership is unclear
d. It is too wide-ranging and abstract
The process definition of adaptive leadership states that this type of leadership is about
a. The position the leader holds
b. Characteristics of the leader
c. Skills of the leader
d. Behaviors of the leader
According to this leadership theory, leaders should be held accountable for failing to
anticipate future trends and problems in the organization.
a. Path-goal leadership
b. Servant leadership
c. Leader-member exchange
d. Transformational leadership
Which of the following are cultural changes many organizations are making that should
help women navigate the labyrinth?
a. The notion of uninterrupted full-time careers
b. Separation of work and family is being challenged
c. Male role models are becoming more feminized
d. Challenges to the male model of work