In LMX, it is usually the leader who makes an offer to the subordinate for improved
career-
oriented exchanges.
a. True
b. False
13. Kohlberg’s Model of Moral Development has been criticized for
a. Focusing exclusively on individualistic viewpoints of moral development
b. Focusing on moral development, which is not ethical development
c. The non-inclusive subject sample used in developing the model
d. The authoritative nature of the stages
Problem solving is
a. A competency
b. A trait
c. An individual attribute
d. A leader outcome
Weighing the consequences of leaders’ actions is the focus of which ethical theories?
a. Altruism
b. Deontological
c. Ethical egoism
d. Virtue-based
Which factor of transformational leadership supports followers as they try new
approaches and develop innovative ways of dealing with organizational issues?
a. Inspirational motivation
b. Intellectual stimulation
c. Individualized consideration
d. Idealized influence
Goleman suggests that emotional intelligence is a set of
a. Ethical and emotional competencies
b. Social and perceptual competencies
c. Personal and social competencies
d. Cognitive and expressive competencies
What percentage of all privately owned businesses are owned by women?
a. 10%
b. 20%
c. 30%
d. 40%
The underlying premise of the psychodynamic approach is that irrational behaviors are
the downfall of organizations.
a. True
b. False
The GLOBE studies identified a portrait of leader behaviors that almost everyone, in all
cultures, would deem exceptional. Which of the following fit into that universally
desirable portrait?
a. Integrity
b. Self-protective behaviors
c. Interpersonal skills
d. Charismatic/values orientation
Expectancy theory, when applied in path-goal leadership says
a. Leaders need to find the right reward to motivate followers
b. Make the same rewards available to all followers
c. Leaders should show motivation in multiple ways
d. Followers are expected to motivate other followers.
Stogdill’s second study found
a. No significant differences in traits from 1948 to 1974
b. Situational factors could not be identified
c. Emotional intelligence plays a significant role in leadership
d. Both traits and situational factors are determinants of leadership
Christie, Barling, and Turner (2011) describe pseudotransformational leadership as
a. Strong inspirational motivation
b. Inspired leadership focused on follower development
c. Strong inspirational talent that is manipulative
d. Inspired leadership focused toward other leaders
I can weigh the options, both good and bad, and work on developing the capacity to do
what is right. What influencing factor of authentic leadership am I using?
a. Moral reasoning
b. Integrity
c. Optimism
d. Confidence
The focus on the inner theatre concept is described as
a. Experiences with others that contribute to the creation of response patterns
b. Knowledge gained in post-secondary school that defines our behaviors
c. Psychological development in relation to groups
d. Unconscious assumptions about dangerous organizational behaviors
The D4 follower needs which type of leader?
a. Supportive
b. Directive
c. Coaching
d. Delegating
Using Hogg’s social identity theory, how could you coach a minority person who
aspires to leadership in his or her organization?
Ans: There are two facets to this
I have observed my leader interacting with all of us followers by sharing funny stories
and getting us to share what we are doing both in and outside of work, and the work
atmosphere is usually quite fun and energetic. I am a little concerned that we are not
meeting our sales goals and that the chief financial officer is coming in later this week
to address our poor performance. Using the main components of the behavioral
leadership approach, describe what style your leader is using and what style she may
use after the CFO meeting.
Using the definition of leadership as stated in the text-“Leadership is a process whereby
an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal”-create an
example
where a leader uses and demonstrates each component effectively. Clearly explain and
show how
each component is present in your example. Use examples from the text to support your
claims.
How does culture influence the leadership process?
Using Kotter’s functions of management and leadership model to support your
argument, would you rather your direct supervisor be a leader or a manager? Use
Kotter’s model as a reference to the specifics of each.
Compare and contrast the laissez-faire leader discussed in the transformation approach
and the delegating leader discussed in the Situational Leadership Model.
Are leaders born or made? Defend your answer using information from either trait or
skills approach.
Much of the psychodynamic approach research and concepts discuss leadership in
groups or organizations. How does the information in the Focus on the Leader-Follower
Relationships directly or more indirectly relate to concepts in the Leader-Member
Exchange approach?
Which of the nine cultural dimensions identified by GLOBE researchers do you think
most contributes to cross-cultural miscommunication? Give examples to support your
claim.
Identify at least five effects that charismatic leadership can have on followers. Under
what conditions are these effects likely to occur? What cautions might you offer to
followers of a charismatic leader?