Communicating a vision for the future of the organization in Bennis and Nanus’s
research is most similar to which of the transformational factors in the Full Range
Model?
a. Individualized consideration
b. Idealized influence
c. Contingent reward
d. Inspirational motivation
Authentic leadership
a. Can be learned
b. Is leader centered
c. Has clear organizational outcomes
d. Is theoretical, not practical
23. The dimension of culture that is concerned with how much a society or organization
emphasizes sensitivity to others, social support, and community values is
a. Values orientation
b. Future orientation
c. In-group orientation
d. Humane orientation
Which is not a criticism of the path-goal theory?
a. It attempts to integrate motivation from expectancy theory
b. Empirical research only partially supports its validity
c. It is very complex and has many aspects to it
d. It does not clearly explain the relationship between motivation and leader behaviors
To which research scholar is the charismatic theory of leadership attributed?
a. Avolio
b. Bass
c. Liden
d. House
Heifetz’s perspective on ethical leadership is
a. Values-based
b. Duty-based
c. Charisma-based
d. Philosophy-based
An emergent leader
a. Holds a position in an organization
b. Is perceived as likable and knowledgeable
c. Uses communication skills to be perceived by others as leading the group
d. Is ranked higher than followers
Servant leadership is most effective when subordinates have an external locus of
control.
a. True
b. False
Distributive team leadership functions can be performed by
a. The formal team leader
b. A team member
c. Someone on another team
d. A collaborative member of another team
Derrick is focused on helping his followers while using his values system and “heart.”
Even in tough times he does not compromise his values. Derrick is applying
a. Authentic leader behaviors consistent with the theoretical model
b. Authentic leader behaviors consistent with the practical approach
c. Transformational leader behaviors consistent with Bass’s model
d. Transactional leader behaviors consistent with Burns’s model
The challenge the process leadership practice is most similar to which of the
transformational factors in the Full Range Model?
a. Individualized consideration
b. Idealized influence
c. Intellectual stimulation
d. Inspirational motivation
When comparing environmental constraints or advantages and psychodynamic
approach to leader effectiveness, which of the following statements is true?
a. Environmental constraints have the greatest impact on leader effectiveness.
b. Environmental advantages stymie leader effectiveness.
c. Psychodynamic processes in leader-follower interactions greatly influence leader
effectiveness.
d. Psychodynamic processes in leader-follower interactions are less influential on leader
effectiveness than environmental advantages
Skills approach helps us best identify our
a. Place within an organization
b. Strengths and weaknesses
c. Performance as a leader
d. Outcomes of our leadership
e. Problem-solving skills
Followers with the desire to exceed expectations benefit from
a. Directive leadership
b. Participative leadership
c. Supportive leadership
d. Achievement-oriented leadership
What is the first step the leader takes when faced with a challenging situation?
a. Create a holding environment
b. Give the work back to the people
c. Maintain disciplined attention
d. Step back to obtain a fuller picture
According to this leadership theory, leaders should be held accountable for failing to
anticipate future trends and problems in the organization.
a. Path-goal leadership
b. Servant leadership
c. Leader-member exchange
d. Transformational leadership