Competence in the Situational Leadership® approach can be defined as
a. Having a positive attitude toward the work
b. Being dedicated and a hard-worker
c. Having the desire to complete the task
d. Mastering the skills necessary to complete the task
The prescriptive nature of LMX
a. Is described by the in-group and out-group
b. Relies on leaders adjusting to follower characteristics
c. Is found in the leadership-making phases
d. Relies on followers making a social connection with the leader
Path-goal theory suggests all of the following except
a. That task and subordinate characteristics affect leadership effectiveness.
b. That leaders should help subordinates around their difficulties by removing obstacles.
c. That subordinates with an external locus of control should be directed.
d. That leaders need confidence and articulateness.
Which of the following traits are not among the five major leadership traits identified in
the text?
a. Openness
b. Integrity
c. Sociability
d. Agreeableness
e. Determination
Research over the past 100 years on leadership traits
a. Has clear and unambiguous findings
b. Has produced a definitive list of traits
c. Has described leader traits that are common to all situations
d. Has failed to produce a definitive list of traits
Social competencies in emotional intelligence include
a. Empathy
b. Conflict management
c. Self-awareness
d. Self-confidence
Which factor in the full model of transformational leadership includes mentoring and
helping followers grow through personal challenges?
a. Individualized consideration
b. Inspirational motivation
c. Contingent reward
d. Intellectual stimulation
A major strength of the trait approach is that it is quite useful for training.
a. True
b. False
In the “promoting leadership effectiveness” model, what is a listed goal at the
interpersonal level?
a. Decreasing gender stereotypes
b. Organizational changes
c. Using effective leadership styles
d. Gender equity in domestic responsibilities
Which of the following holds position power?
a. Vice president of a company
b. President of a student organization
c. Dean of a college
d. Sergeant in the military