38. The generally accepted leadership style in the modern organization is the _____.
a. micromanagement style
b. participative style in general
c. democratic form of participative style
d. autocratic style
39. A consultative leader _____.
a. confers with the group before making a decision
b. consults reference sources before making a decision
c. turns over decision-making authority to the group
d. takes a vote before reaching a decision
40. Participative management is likely to work the best with
a. employees in a large bureaucracy.
b. competent and intelligent people.
c. shy and nonassertive employees.
d. employees in small, entrepreneurial firms.
41. A study with Norwegian workers found that when employees reported to a manager with a laissez-faire leadership
style, they _____
a. experienced role ambiguity
b. believed the manager did not grant them enough freedom
c. enjoyed the structure and close guidance
d. worked quite hard to avoid being disciplined
42. As a CEO, Anna is respected by her subordinates because she focuses on future business opportunities, responds
quickly to market challenges, takes sensible risks, and is enthusiastic every day at work. Her leadership style might be
categorized as _______ leadership.
a. autocratic
b. entrepreneurial
c. servant
d. participative
43. Jeremy, a low-level employee at a textbook publishing company, is motivated by the fact that his manager often takes
time to discuss his future in the publishing industry, suggesting interesting directions his job might take and offering him
career assistance. Jeremy’s manager could be referred to as a ______ leader.
a. autocratic
b. servant
c. participative
d. entrepreneurial
44. A pronounced characteristic of an entrepreneurial leader is _____.
a. a reliance on others to take the big risks
b. a preference for taking huge risks
c. a cautious attitude toward taking risks
d. a sensible risk taking approach
45. An entrepreneurial leader is most likely to _____.
a. have high enthusiasm and creativity
b. have a moderate achievement drive
c. be calm and deliberate when an opportunity arises
d. work smoothly within a bureaucracy
46. An entrepreneurial leader is least likely to _____.
a. have a strong achievement drive and sensible risk taking
b. thrive on hierarchy and routine
c. act quickly when opportunity arises
d. have a visionary perspective combined with tenacity
47. Judy Rosener contended that male leaders, in contrast to female leaders, are more inclined to _____.
a. manage by rewards
b. rely on interpersonal skills
c. practice participative leadership
d. use a command-and-control style
48. Male leaders are most likely to be _____.
a. more relationship oriented in their leadership
b. more concerned with building cordial relations
c. disseminating information and demonstrating competence
d. relying heavily on interpersonal skills and tending toward a transformational style
49. Which of the following statements is true about the gender differences in effectiveness between men and women
leaders?
a. Men were rated higher on relationship-oriented leadership skills.
b. Men were rated lower on orientation toward strategic planning and organizational vision.
c. Women were rated lower on orientation toward production and obtaining results.
d. Women were rated higher on relationship-oriented leadership skills.
50. Leaders who obtain the best results typically use _____.
a. several different styles in one week
b. the style recommended by the board
c. the style recommended by the group members
d. whatever style matches the latest management fad
51. John, the chief marketing officer of Neptune. Inc., is working closely with his team to develop a series of marketing
campaigns for the newly launched product of his company. John is considered to be a leader who is high on consideration
by his employees. The employees’ impression of John could stem from the fact that John _____.
a. emphasizes on completing the marketing campaigns within the stipulated deadlines
b. ensures that people in the work group are being utilized to the best of their capacity
c. experiments with his innovative marketing strategies in the work group
d. ensures that the members of his team have a separate floor to themselves in the office
52. Stephen, chief financial officer of Pluto Inc., is considered to be a very organized and disciplined leader by his
employees, thus scoring high on the dimension of initiating structure. This impression of Stephen could stem from the fact
that he _____.
a. provides some monetary assistance to help an employee educate his children
b. is never biased or favors an employee over the other
c. arranges to set up a gymnasium for the members of his team
d. emphasizes completing work on time without any unreasonable delays
53. Peter, the team leader of IntraCall Inc, is not satisfied with the performance of his team due to the negative feedback
and innumerous complaints received by dissatisfied callers. Which of the following measures can Peter adopt to build the
reputation of his team and be considered an effective leader?
a. He should identify and sack fire employees and reshuffle the entire team.
b. He should concentrate on honing the strengths of his employees and putting them to best practice.
c. He should concentrate on the weaknesses of his employees and focus on patching up such areas.
d. He should focus on providing solutions to problems rather than asking tough questions.
54. Keith, the chief financial officer of MoneyPro Inc., a stock brokerage firm, is unhappy with the performance of his
firm in the last quarter. He blames the lackadaisical attitude of his group members for the firm’s poor performance. Which
of the following measures should Keith adopt to protect the investors of his firm and increase his effectiveness as a
leader?
a. He should concentrate on the weaknesses of his group members and focus on patching up such.
b. He should provide his group members with excessive feedback on good investment options.
c. He should focus on micromanaging his group members in order to reduce any possible chances of inefficiency.
d. He should further raise funds from the market and be willing to invest them in riskier options to ensure maximum
yield.
55. Martha, the chief designer of StyleSmartz, is considered a role model by her design team members for her role as an
effective leader and her relationship-oriented attitudes and behaviors. Martha is considered an effective leader by the team
due to her tendency to _____.
a. motivate employees by satisfying their basic necessities or low-level needs
b. adopt a zero-tolerance stand on erring and unproductive employees
c. discourage employees from letting their emotions affect their work
d. engage in management openness by encouraging members to voice their opinion
56. Which of the following leaders reflect the key aspects of servant leadership?
a. James is driven by the desire to satisfy his needs of acquiring power and prestige.
b. Roger attempts to impose his solutions to problems faced by his team members.
c. Julia conveys to her group members to keep their emotions at bay at their workplace.
d. Angelina focuses on what is feasible to accomplish despite being very idealistic in nature.
57. Emily, the product development manager of JuzTel, seeks suggestions from her team members for improvising on the
company’s existing range of cell phones. The team members pour in their suggestions and Emily takes the final call on the
inputs received by them. In this scenario, Emily is portrayed as a(n) _____.
a. democratic leader
b. autocratic leader
c. consultative leader
d. consensus leader
58. Katie, the marketing head of MeDiASure, a digital marketing agency, entrusts her team with the task of
conceptualizing innovative marketing strategies for a client. Katie collects the group’s opinion and lets the team take the
final call on the most suitable strategies. In this scenario, Katie is assuming the role of a(n) _____.
a. consensus leader
b. consultative leader
c. autocratic leader
d. democratic leader
59. Jessica, the chief fashion designer at ApparelDezire, consults her team for designs to be showcased in the upcoming
fashion week. Jessica decides on a couple of designs based on the suggestion of group members and the ones she feels the
group would agree upon. Jessica’s decision is attributed to the _____ style of leadership.
a. autocratic
b. consensus
c. democratic
d. consultative
60. David, the chief security officer of SimplyBuy.com, an e-commerce initiative, makes decisions regarding the
enhancement of data security of the company’s clients on his own, assuming that other members will comply. David’s
decision-making strategy is attributed to the _____ style of leadership.
a. autocratic
b. consultative
c. democratic
d. consensus
61. Joseph has been appointed as the chief marketing officer of an automobile manufacturer. Joseph feels he was
appointed due to his belief that true leadership emerges from a deep desire to help others. What is the primary motivation
for Joseph’s belief? What are the ways in which Joseph can fulfill the purpose of his appointment and his desire to serve
others?
62. Erin, the marketing head of a luxury hotel, always considers the inputs of her marketing team in all decisions
regarding the new marketing strategies and branding exercises to be carried out. What are the various behaviors that can
be adopted by Erin to be considered an effective participative leader? What are some problems that Erin might encounter
while adopting a participative style of leadership?
63. Jack, an investment banker, wishes to quit his company and start one on his own. He dreams of getting his company
listed on the Fortune 500 within a year of its incorporation and is willing to undertake all possible risks to make his dream
a reality. What are the various traits/characteristics that can be attributed to Jack’s entrepreneurial style of leadership?
