Research on path-goal theory found significant validity for the model.
a. True
b. False
Team goals need to be very clear.
a. True
b. False
Creating a timeline for subordinates to follow is a relationship leader behavior.
a. True
b. False
Charismatic leadership transforms followers’ self-concepts and tries to link the identity
of the followers to the collective identity of the organization.
a. True
b. False
According to the interpersonal perspective, the central tasks of authentic leaders are to
express strong values and consistently promote their vision for an organization.
a. True
b. False
Which social defense mechanism is described as seeing one’s own shortcomings in
others?
a. Splitting
b. Denial
c. Displacement
d. Projection
The study of theoretical formulations of leadership ethics
a. Has existed for centuries
b. Is described by Kohlberg
c. Is a new topic of scholarly research
d. Was started by Greek philosophers
Path-goal theory is
a. Descriptive
b. Prescriptive
c. Leader centered
d. Follower centered
Cognitive shortcuts that influence the way people process information regarding groups
and group members are defined as
a. Stereotypes
b. Prejudices
c. Ethnocentrism
d. Agentics
According to George’s authentic leadership approach, self-discipline
a. Is the quality that helps leaders reach their goals.
b. Gives leaders focus and determination.
c. Provides leaders the energy to carry out work in accordance with their values.
d. Is what enables a trusting relationship.
I am attuned to my physical, social, and political environments and my impact on
others. I am using which characteristic of a servant leader?
a. Stewardship
b. Listening
c. Persuasion
d. Awareness
Which of the following is not a cited reason for women’s underrepresentation in
leadership roles?
a. Human capital
b. Gender differences
c. Prejudice
d. Intelligence
The “Great Man/Person” trait definition of leadership
a. Is about the interaction between leaders and followers
b. Can be learned
c. Is restricted to those with inborn talent, qualities, or characteristics
d. Is about developing leadership skills
Heifetz is the leadership scholar credited with the development of adaptive leadership.
a. True
b. False
An advantage of using path-goal theory is
a. It connects both work tasks and leader-member exchanges for effective leadership
b. It connects both work setting and skill development of followers
c. It connects the work tasks and follower needs for effective leadership
d. It connects leaders with followers by focusing on followers first