Deck 2: Leadership Traits and Ethics

Question 1

The original study of trait theory was called the Big Man Approach.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Personality profiles only identify traits related to achievement.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The ability to influence is based on intelligence.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

People with strong n Pow tend to be self-confident with high energy.

Question 5

People can be either good or bad.

Question 6

We cannot control our environment, but we can control our attitudes.

Question 7

Your behavior reflects your self-interests during the postconventional level of moral development.

Question 8

Ethical behavior generally does not pay.

Question 9

Personality is developed based on which of the following?

A) genetics alone
B) environment alone
C) family alone
D) genetics and environmental factors

Question 10

Influence ability is based on:

A) integrity
B) ethics
C) intelligence
D) stability

Question 11

Without __________, there is no leadership.

A) power
B) affiliation
C) money
D) all of the answers are correct

Question 12

Working hard to meet a deadline is an example of:

A) affiliation
B) achievement
C) power
D) none of the answers are correct

Question 13

Enjoying working with others more than working alone is an example of:

A) affiliation
B) achievement
C) power
D) none of the answers are correct

Question 14

Having lots of friends and going to lots of parties is an example of:

A) affiliation
B) achievement
C) power
D) none of the answers are correct

Question 15

Wanting to reach the highest level of management and climb the corporate ladder is an example of:

A) affiliation
B) achievement
C) power
D) none of the answers are correct

Question 16

Which of the following statements is NOT applicable to developing a more positive attitude and self-concept?

A) Your behavior and performance will be consistent with the way you see yourself
B) The environment around us does not substantially affect our attitudes
C) Usually we cannot control our environment, but we can control our attitudes
D) Think and act like a winner, and you will become one

Question 17

To develop a more positive attitude and self-concept,:

A) don't compare yourself to others
B) accept compliments
C) set and achieve goals
D) focus on success
E) all of the answers are correct

Question 18

To be more positive,:

A) avoid negative people
B) don't dwell on failure
C) accept compliments
D) all of the answers are correct

Question 19

To be more positive,:

A) don't belittle accomplishments
B) focus on your success
C) cultivate optimistic thoughts
D) all of the answers are correct

Question 20

"I will do a good job" is an example of:

A) fantasy
B) rationalization
C) insecurity
D) positive self-concept

Question 21

Which of the following is not a leadership style?

A) Theory Y positive self-concept
B) Theory Y negative self-concept
C) Theory X positive self-concept
D) Theory Z neutral self-concept
E) Theory X negative self-concept

Question 22

Which of the following ways can help a leader find courage?

A) focus on a higher purpose
B) look to others
C) use personal frustration for organizational good
D) all of the answers are correct

Question 23

In text examples, related to the Pygmalion effect, Lou Holtz calls for setting a higher standard. Have the standards in school, society, and work increased or decreased over the last five years?

Question 24

As related to the simple guide to ethical behavior, how do you want to be led?

Question 25

Explain if traits of effective leaders is a universal theory.

Question 26

What are leaders responsible for?

Question 27

Select a present or past manager and describe his or her personality profile using each of the Big Five dimensions. After rating each dimension as strong, moderate, or weak, give an example of traits and typical behavior of the manager for each dimension. Which dimensions are strongest and weakest?

Question 28

Select a present or past manager, and state whether he or she has any of the six traits of derailment. Give specific examples of weaknesses.

Question 29

Select a present or past manager. For that person, decide which of the following traits is or was strongest and weakest: dominance, high energy, self-confidence, internal locus of control, and stability. Explain your answers.

Question 30

Select a present or past manager. For that person, decide which of the following traits is or was strongest and weakest: integrity, intelligence, flexibility and sensitivity to others. Explain your answers.

Question 31

Explain how your need for achievement, power, and/or affiliation has affected your behavior and performance, or that of someone you work with or have worked with. Give an example of the behavior and performance, and list your predicted motive need.

Question 32

Make an intelligent guess about your present or past manager's motive profile. Is it an LMP? Explain.

Question 33

Give an example of when a person (parent, friend, teacher, coach, manager) really expected you either to perform well or to fail, and treated you like you would, which resulted in your success or failure.