The questionnaires used in the GLOBE studies were analyzed to determine whether the
groupings of cultures were in fact valid. They found that
a. The clusters shared some categories across the cultures
b. The clusters represented are valid and reliable in differentiating cultures of the world
c. The clusters represented are not valid or reliable in differentiating cultures of the
world
d. The clusters did have some differentiation but also shared many categories across
cultures
A disadvantage of shared leadership is
a. There are no disadvantages
b. It involves risk
c. It takes more time
d. Leaders do not like this process
Behavioral approach contributes to leadership understanding by
a. Expanding focus to what leaders do
b. Focusing in on leader characteristics
c. Expanding focus to who leaders are
d. Focusing on adaptive leadership
The majority of organizational research applies equally well to people of all colors,
abilities, and sexual orientations.
a. True
b. False
A manager arrives an hour early to work every day and is always completing his task
early
as well as constantly striving for excellence within the organization. Which two traits
best
represent the manager?
a. Articulate and self-confident
b. Dependable and diligent
c. Trustworthy and perceptive
d. Self-confident and empathetic
The trait approach emphasizes that leadership resides within the individual.
a. True
b. False
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
Diversity is an approach or system that concentrates on one culture.
a. True
b. False
In LMX theory, the dyadic relationship is the focal point of the leadership process.
a. True
b. False
A criticism of the GLOBE research study, cited in the text, is
a. The way the study measured leadership.
b. The narrow scope of the study.
c. Underdeveloped quantitative research design.
d. Classification system is not as expansive as the Hofstede classification system.
Once a leader adjusts his/her style to match a follower’s needs, he/she should continue
to use that style with that follower.
a. True
b. False
Teamwork as described in the text is
a. Lateral decision making
b. Vertical decision making
c. Hierarchical decision making
d. Team leader decision making