True / False
1. The trait approach to leadership is based on the idea that effective leaders are made of the “right stuff.”
a. True
b. False
2. According to one authority cited in the leadership text, humility adds value to leadership.
a. True
b. False
3. Telling the truth consistently is considered an important trust builder for leaders.
a. True
b. False
4. A synthesis of research studies suggests that when workers trust their supervisor, work satisfaction tends to be higher.
a. True
b. False
5. An assertive leader finds the right balance between being pushy and being passive.
a. True
b. False
6. A key part of being an authentic leader is to be passionate about your purpose.
a. True
b. False
7. An effective form of humor by the leader is to poke fun at the problems and limitations of group members.
a. True
b. False
8. Leaders are likely to acquire more power if they use humor to build themselves up.
a. True
b. False
9. A recommended way of building passion into a business is for the leader to tell a story about its creation.
a. True
b. False
10. According to the theory of emotional intelligence, a person with a high degree of self-management is adaptable and
exerts emotional self-control.
a. True
b. False
11. A resonant leader is one who scores low on emotional intelligence.
a. True
b. False
12. Part of relationship management in emotional intelligence is building bonds with other people.
a. True
b. False
13. The trait of flexibility is especially important for leadership because it facilitates a leader’s ability to adapt to various
leadership situations.
a. True
b. False
14. A leader with a strong internal locus of control readily looks toward environmental forces as the cause of his or her
successes and failures.
a. True
b. False
15. Group members tend to prefer a leader with an internal locus of control rather than an external one.
a. True
b. False
16. Leaders with a socialized power motive use power primarily to achieve organizational goals or vision.
a. True
b. False
17. A strong achievement drive is an important contributor to innovative thinking in the workplace.
a. True
b. False
18. Knowledge of the business has become less important as a leadership characteristic because so many competent staff
specialists are found in organizations.
a. True
b. False
19. Research about emotional intelligence suggests that leadership is much more controlled by heredity than by
environment.
a. True
b. False
Multiple Choice
20. Leaders who have the “right stuff” have:
a. the necessary traits and characteristics to lead effectively.
b. made the right connections to become leaders.
c. the intellectual characteristics associated with effective leadership.
d. inborn charismatic behaviors.
21. Self-confidence is an important leadership characteristic found:
a. primarily among executives.
b. primarily among supervisors.
c. in almost every leadership setting.
d. in male leaders more than in female leaders.
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22. A key part of a leader having humility is to:
a. insult the group performance, including that of your own.
b. put group members in the limelight, rather than oneself.
c. make forecasts about the group not making standards.
d. ask the group to lead itself so he or she can do analytical work.
23. Finance manager Sharon has the reputation of “walking the talk,” so she most likely scores high on the trait of:
a. humility.
b. trustworthiness.
c. extraversion.
d. sense of humor.
24. Which one of the following actions on the part of a leader would most likely contribute to a reputation of
trustworthiness?
a. Being highly diplomatic so as not to offend anyone
b. Doing what she or he thinks is right in spite of the political consequences
c. Behaving in a manner differently than he or she expects others to behave
d. Making his or her behavior inconsistent with his or her intentions
25. An authentic leader would most likely:
a. imitate the behavior of the company CEO.
b. engage in excessive organizational politics.
c. expect more of workers than of himself or herself.
d. practice his or her values consistently.
26. An important part of being assertive is to:
a. not tolerate differences of opinion.
b. express feelings and opinions forthrightly.
c. behave aggressively toward people when necessary.
d. be obnoxious when necessary.
27. Kent is an enthusiastic leader, so his enthusiasm is likely to:
a. be perceived as an annoyance by group members.
b. help him build relationships with the group.
c. be perceived as somewhat of a phony by group members.
d. make it difficult for him to advance further.
28. The most effective type of humor for an organizational leader to use is directed at:
a. the competition.
b. group members.
c. other departments.
d. himself or herself.
29. Passion for the work on the part of a leader often expresses itself as a(n):
a. obsession for achieving company goals.
b. distrust of employees who are calm and relaxed.
c. obsession for surfing the Internet during working hours.
d. tendency to engage in ruthless cost cutting.
30. A person with high emotional intelligence is likely to:
a. become overly enthusiastic during a meeting.
b. build strong personal bonds with people.
c. be particularly well suited for performing analytical work.
d. avoid stressful situations involving people.
31. Research about emotional intelligence and leadership concludes that:
a. emotional intelligence alone leads to career success.
b. emotional intelligence combined with ambition accounts for 90 percent of career success.
c. general intelligence and technical skills are the most important for top-level leaders.
d. a leader’s mood and associated behaviors affect bottom-line performance.
32. A leader with an internal locus of control:
a. is often low in self-confidence.
b. is often interpreted by group members as being weak.
c. sees environmental factors as causing most events.
d. takes responsibility for events happening.
33. Donald Trump is seen as a leader with a:
a. high standing on humility.
b. personalized power motive.
c. socialized power motive.
d. low achievement drive.
34. The achievement motive refers to:
a. a desire to surpass productivity quotas.
b. finding joy in accomplishment for its own sake.
c. putting high energy into achieving work goals.
d. sustaining a high level of energy for work.
35. Tenacity is considered to be an important leadership characteristic because:
a. leaders have such limited power over group members.
b. it requires tenacity to keep a job during an era of downsizing.
c. it often takes a long time to implement a new program.
d. leaders are so often under attack from group members.
36. “Knowledge of the business” as a leadership characteristic is closely related to the leadership trait of:
a. tenacity.
b. creativity.
c. cognitive ability.
d. drive and motivation.