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Conscientiousness refers to the degree to which a person is responsible, dependable,
persistent, and .
a. compassionate
b. achievement oriented
c. emotionally stable
d. adaptable
The tendency of people to not voice their true thoughts because they want to please
others is known as:
a. the situational theory.
b. the Abilene paradox.
c. personal moral development.
d. Theory Y.
Management is concerned with communicating the vision and developing a shared
culture and set of core values that can lead to the desired future state.
a. True
b. False
Coercive power refers to the power to punish or recommend punishment.
a. True
b. False
A servant leader:
a. helps others grow and develop and provides opportunities for others.
b. expects subordinates to be obedient.
c. is responsible for the emotional well-being of subordinates.
d. is at the pre-conventional level of personal moral development.
A few traits typically considered highly important for leadership are optimism,
self-confidence, honesty and integrity, and drive.
a. True
b. False
In stage 1 of personal diversity awareness,___________.
a. diversity is inherent in the culture, and the organization is gender- and color-blind
b. legal requirements are met, but diversity is viewed as a problem
c. top-level leaders are committed to diversity
d. diversity is viewed as a competitive weapon
The framework for stewardship involves:
a. separating the "managing" and the "doing" of work.
b. teams of workers responding to a changing environment.
c. the view that workers are basically lazy.
d. the idea that few people should get paid simply to manage work.
Which of the following is an advantage of a channel lower in richness?
a. Two-way communication
b. FT voiding record
c. Faster feedback
d. Spontaneity
A spiritual leader addresses followers' higher-order needs for membership and
self-actualization.
a. True
b. False
Which of the following statements is true of people involved in the leadership
relationship?
a. They share a passive relationship.
b. They seek changes dictated by leaders.
c. They intentionally desire significant changes.
d. They use coercion to bring about change.
Charismatic leadership typically instills both awe and submission in followers, whereas
transformational leadership seeks to increase follower engagement and empowerment.
a. True
b. False
According to Herrmann's whole brain concept, a person who relies heavily on
quadrant-B thinking is well-organized, reliable, and neat.
a. True
b. False
Which of the following is an example of consideration behavior of leaders?
a. Directing tasks and planning
b. Providing explicit schedules for work activities
c. Seeking input from subordinates regarding important decisions
d. Getting people to work hard and ruling with an iron hand
The emotional state of a leader influences the entire team, department, or organization.
a. True
b. False
According to Hofstede's research, what do the terms masculinity and femininity mean?
___________is the set of key values, assumptions, understandings, and norms that is
shared by members of an organization and taught to new members as correct.
_______refers to failing to consider possibilities beyond what one is told and accepting
a leader's ideas without thinking.
.______is leadership in which the leader provides opportunities for others to gain
materially and emotionally.
Explain the role of values in leadership.
How can leaders foster a creative culture in organizations?
_______-are quick sessions during which leaders evaluate the outcome of change
activities to see what worked, what didn't, and what can be learned from it.
_________refers to leaders sharing all types of information throughout the company
and across all levels.
