Why do some followers resort to a defensive process known as “identification with the
aggressor”?
a. They are confronted with a superior force
b. In response to an aggressive leader
c. Other followers impersonate the leader
d. There is inter-group conflict
The problem-solving competency in the skills model is most similar to
a. Dominance in trait approach
b. Katz’s conceptual skill
c. Katz’s technical skill
d. Knowledge in Mumford’s model
Leadership is a phenomenon that takes place in the context of the interaction between
leaders
and followers. This viewpoint would suggest leadership is accessible by all:
a. Reward
b. Referent
c. Process
d. Trait
e. Legitimate
The term heterarchy refers to
a. The power struggles in teams
b. The shifts in power from team member to top leadership
c. The coercive power shifting in teams
d. The dynamic power shifting in teams
The trait approach
a. Takes situations into account
b. Is highly objective
c. Is quite useful for training programs
d. Has not found one definitive list of leadership traits
Responses women have to gender-based stereotypes depend on which of the following
factors?
a. Degree to which the followers engage in emotionally intelligent behaviors
b. The followers’ self-efficacy
c. The power the leader holds
d. Experience the leader has in dealing with gender bias
Which way of classifying leadership involves capabilities to make leadership possible?
a. Group process
b. Personality
c. Skills
d. Power
Authentic leadership focuses on
a. Followers first
b. Leadership outcomes
c. Leadership for change
d. Leadership that is genuine
It is accurate to say that Situational Leadership®® II (SLII®®) is primarily
a. Descriptive
b. Prescriptive
c. Well supported by research
d. Trait related
60. Which of the following scholars identified four components of authenticity,
including self-awareness, balanced processing, relational transparency, and internalized
moral perspective?
a. Terry
b. George
c. Walumbwa et al.
d. Luthans and Avolio
Complexity Leadership Theory is conceptualized as a dynamic process, not a person or
specific act.
a. True
b. False
Women use interpersonal leadership styles more than men.
a. True
b. False
You are leader of a group project for a class in which you previously have successfully
used coaching style. Now the group members seem very insecure about whether they
can complete the project, but it is apparent that they have learned a lot about how to do
the project and are now quite competent to do a good job. You decide to switch to a
supporting style. Why did you make this switch?
a. The followers moved up in competence
b. Supportive behaviors always help followers
c. The followers’ competence and commitment are about equal
d. The followers have moderate level of commitment
According to Harris, Wheeler, and Kacmar, what moderates the impact of
leader-member
exchange on job outcomes?
a. Empowerment
b. Enthusiasm
c. Cooperation
d. Amount of experience
70. You communicate well with your followers by encouraging their work and helping
them plan out their daily tasks. Which leader behavioral style are you using?
a. Delegating
b. Directing
c. Supporting
d. Coaching
How many cultural dimensions did GLOBE researchers identify?
a. 9
b. 15
c. 12
d. 6
Which cultural dimension had no high-score clusters?
a. Future orientation
b. Gender egalitarianism
c. Power distance
d. Uncertainty avoidance
Research has found that gender bias and leadership
a. Is overt
b. Is subtle
c. Is predominantly masculine
d. Is predominantly feminine
Women hold how many Fortune 500 CEO positions
a. 4%
b. 12%
c. 17%
d. 18.5%
Which transformational factor is most like charismatic transformational leadership?
a. Inspirational motivation
b. Contingent reward
c. Individualized consideration
d. Idealized influence