For task characteristics that are complex, how many possible leader behaviors might be
used?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Authentic leadership
a. Has multiple models that provide clear strategies for authentic leadership
development
b. Is effective in producing positive organizational outcomes
c. Contains evidence-based research that the strategies to develop authentic leadership
increases authentic leadership behaviors
d. Is something that all people have the capacity to learn, according to research findings
The Kets de Vries Neurotic Organization Study created a new framework for analysis of
organizations proposing that
a. Organizations have their own set of psychological neuroses
b. Followers set the psychological structure of organizations
c. Neuroses of a top leader can be recreated throughout the organization
d. Social dreaming is a way of defining meaning for the organization
Which of the following is not one of Hackman’s six enabling conditions of effective
team functioning?
a. Real team
b. Clear conduct norms
c. Compelling purpose
d. Collaborative climate
Our team feels a sense of unity and relatedness that helps us identify with the greater
value of our organization because our leaders use of which characteristic of a servant
leader?
a. Stewardship
b. Building community
c. Commitment to the growth of people
d. Awareness
Robert House, the lead researcher in the GLOBE study project is the same House that
developed the Charismatic Transformational leadership theory.
a. True
b. False
One strength of the team leadership model is
a. Its complexity
b. Changes in leaders disrupt the team process
c. Its prescriptive nature
d. Its application to real-life organizations
Which theories have an explicit moral dimension?
a. Path-goal
b. Authentic
c. Servant
d. Transformational
For task characteristics that are mundane and repetitive, how many possible leader
behaviors might be used?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Globalization is defined as increased interdependence between nations around which of
the following central issues?
a. Economic
b. Technical
c. Religious
d. Political
You have been working at your job for over a year. Your boss starts offering you new
assignments with weekly meetings in order to exchange valuable information regarding
the tasks. According to the LMX theory, the influence between you is __________.
a. Tested
b. Medium quality
c. Mixed
d. Negotiated
Which ethical leadership principle resembles the main focus of the servant leadership
approach?
a. Respects others
b. Builds community
c. Serves others
d. Manifests honesty
The positive psychological capacities are well studied and proven attributes that
improve authentic leadership.
a. True
b. False
Which researcher(s) have been involved with describing servant leadership?
a. Greenleaf and Spears
b. Kouzes and Posner
c. Bass and Avolio
d. Liden et al. and Spears
Which style of leadership is beneficial for women to use if they want to successfully
navigate the leadership labyrinth?
a. Authentic
b. Servant
c. Transformational
d. Team style in the Leadership Grid
Your boss tries to create a positive work environment while also instructing employees
about what tasks to do and when they should be completed. This is an example of
a. Authority compliance leadership
b. Team leadership
c. Country club leadership
d. Middle-of-the road leadership
e. Impoverished leadership
The focus of behavioral approach is on
a. Personality factors
b. Follower actions
c. Leader actions
d. Leader capabilities
I am the lead barista at a local coffee shop managing four staff. I assign tasks each work
shift and check back regularly to see that work has been done. I do not spend much time
talking with my staff about things other than getting the job done. 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. Very high task; very low relationship
His perspective has strong altruistic ethical overtones and was discussed in the servant
leadership chapter.
a. Heifetz
b. Burns
c. Greenleaf
d. Mathews
Jocelyn is struggling to grasp the process of a new job you have given her. She states
she understands the outcome of the project, but not how to start the project. She looks
miserable and uninterested in trying to start the project. Which alternative represents the
most effective leadership style you should use with Jocelyn?
a. Discuss the initial steps and ask her for input on alternative ways she could get
started
b. Specify what she must do to complete the tasks and let her get started
c. Define the steps necessary to complete the assigned tasks and monitor her
performance frequently
d. Let her know she just needs to get started now