Deck 6: Leadership

Question 1

How is transformational leadership related to transactional leadership in the full-range leadership development model?

A) They are unrelated.
B) Transformational leadership is built on the foundation of transactional leadership.
C) They are one and the same.
D) Transactional leadership is built on the foundation of transformational leadership.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

According to Bennis' distinction between leaders and managers, leaders ______.

A) imitate others
B) rely on control
C) challenge the status quo
D) do things right

Answer 2

C

Question 3

According to the text, leadership directs individuals and groups toward achieving ______.

A) group conflict
B) organizational goals
C) status quo
D) individuals' demands

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Joseph consistently looks for errors to correct and corrects them. Joseph is demonstrating which of the following types of leadership in the full-range model of leadership?

A) Management-by-exception, active
B) Management-by-exception, passive
C) Laissez-faire
D) Contingent reward

Question 5

Leaders who demonstrate management-by-exception (passive) behaviors ______.

A) inspire followers
B) do not look for errors but correct them when they find them
C) actively look for errors and correct them when they find them
D) avoid leadership activity

Question 6

Which of the following is one of the four I's of transformational leadership?

A) idealized influence
B) individualized influence
C) intellectual efforts
D) improvised efforts

Question 7

The essence of leadership is ______.

A) an influence process
B) manipulating others
C) planning strategies
D) training employees

Question 8

The full-range leadership development model depicts leadership as a(n) ______.

A) impossibility
B) static process
C) continuum
D) management skill

Question 9

Tom can switch between control and inspiration as the situation demands, Tom is a ______.

A) manager
B) managerial leader
C) leader
D) magician

Question 10

According to a global survey by Edelman, how many people recommend a trusted business to a friend or colleague?

A) 92%
B) 79%
C) 59%
D) 30%

Question 11

Which of the following leadership theories emphasizes adaptability of the leader to change their behavior depending on the follower's ability to perform a specific task?

A) situational leadership
B) transactional leadership
C) authentic leadership
D) humble leadership

Question 12

According to a global survey by Edelman, how many people criticize distrusted companies on line?

A) 58%
B) 38%
C) 42%
D) 8%

Question 13

JoAnn motivates followers through corrective actions, she can be described as a ______.

A) charismatic leader
B) visionary leader
C) transactional leader
D) transformational leader

Question 14

Transactional leaders motivate followers through ______.

A) inspiration
B) role-modeling
C) inclusion
D) rewards

Question 15

According to Yukl's definition of leadership, leadership is a ______.

A) trait
B) skill
C) behavior
D) process

Question 16

Laissez-faire leadership is ______.

A) more effective than transformational leadership
B) actively looking for corrective opportunities
C) near avoidance of leadership
D) inspirational to others

Question 17

Susan is a new manager and interested in truly becoming a leader at the top level of her organization. In order to learn more, she should focus on research related to ______.

A) administration
B) visionary leadership
C) systems analysis
D) transactional leadership

Question 18

Sally starts a company and she knows that for her business to be successful she needs ______.

A) managers only
B) leaders only
C) neither leaders nor managers
D) both leaders and managers

Question 19

The roles of leaders and managers ______.

A) are identical
B) are not related at all
C) overlap to some extent
D) are unimportant to organizational behavior

Question 20

Jamal gives rewards depending on the actions of his followers. Jamal is demonstrating which of the following types of leadership in the full-range model of leadership?

A) Laissez-faire
B) Contingent reward
C) Management-by-exception, passive
D) Management-by-exception, active

Question 21

Hamad wants to be seen as a transformational leader. He should focus on ______.

A) training employees
B) increasing followers' intrinsic motivation
C) employee discipline
D) relationships with colleagues

Question 22

Which of the following is an outcome of being in a leader's in-group according to LMX theory?

A) less challenging work
B) decreased salaries
C) more promotions
D) lower organizational citizenship behaviors

Question 23

Which of the following leadership types is defined by behavior that mobilizes extra effort from followers?

A) transactional leadership
B) transformational leadership
C) humble leadership
D) laissez-faire leadership

Question 24

Intellectual stimulation is characterized as ______.

A) being seen as change agents in the organization
B) inspiring to others to work hard toward organizational goals
C) encouraging innovation and new ideas
D) getting to know people one-on-one and mentor them

Question 25

Which of the following is a step in LMX development?

A) role-taking
B) role-reconsideration
C) role-improvisation
D) role-faking

Question 26

Which of the following steps in LMX development occurs when role become more stable and both the leader and follower know what to expect?

A) role-clarifying
B) role-routinization
C) role-taking
D) role-making

Question 27

Inspirational motivation is characterized as ______.

A) being seen as change agents in the organization
B) inspiring to others to work hard toward organizational goals
C) encouraging innovation and new ideas
D) getting to know people one-on-one and mentor them

Question 28

Tamara is admired and respected and is seen as a change agent. She is demonstrating which of the following of the behaviors of transformational leaders?

A) individualized consideration
B) inspirational motivation
C) intellectual stimulation
D) idealized influence

Question 29

Idealized influence is characterized as ______.

A) being seen as change agents in the organization
B) inspiring to others to work hard toward organizational goals
C) encouraging innovation and new ideas
D) getting to know people one-on-one and mentor them

Question 30

Which leadership theory is defined as, "the quality of the working relationship that is developed with each follower"?

A) humble leadership
B) LMX
C) transactional leadership
D) transformational leadership

Question 31

Ben is forming an overall assessment of his followers. Which step in LMX development is Ben undertaking?

A) role-clarifying
B) role-routinization
C) role-taking
D) role-making

Question 32

Griffin performs the duties of his job but does not go above and beyond what is required. He is likely a part of which of his leader's groups?

A) out-group
B) in-group
C) control group
D) discipline group

Question 33

According to leader-member exchange (LMX) theory, leaders treat followers differently based on ______.

A) employee demographics
B) employee apparel
C) employee contributions to work group
D) employee ancestry

Question 34

Alexis performs the duties of her job and offers to take on extra work. She is likely a part of which of her leader's groups?

A) out-group
B) in-group
C) control group
D) discipline group

Question 35

Which of the following is an outcome associated with transformational leadership?

A) positive attitudes
B) lack of commitment
C) punishment
D) poor performance of followers

Question 36

Rhonda treats each of her employees as a unique person. She is demonstrating which of the following of the behaviors of transformational leaders?

A) idealized influence
B) intellectual stimulation
C) individualized consideration
D) inspirational motivation

Question 37

Which of the following steps in LMX development occurs when mutual expectations of working relationships are established and follower's roles becomes clearer?

A) role-clarifying
B) role-routinization
C) role-taking
D) role-making

Question 38

Julie is positive and upbeat and gets others to feel optimistic as well. She is demonstrating which of the following of the behaviors of transformational leaders?

A) intellectual stimulation
B) idealized influence
C) inspirational motivation
D) individualized consideration

Question 39

James listens to followers openly and does not criticize their ideas. He is demonstrating which of the following of the behaviors of transformational leaders?

A) inspirational motivation
B) intellectual stimulation
C) individualized consideration
D) idealized influence

Question 40

Individualized consideration is characterized as ______.

A) being seen as change agents in the organization
B) inspiring to others to work hard toward organizational goals
C) encouraging innovation and new ideas
D) getting to know people one-on-one and mentor them

Question 41

Which of the following is an advantage of career mentoring for the mentee?

A) decreased performance expectations
B) fewer promotions
C) higher salary
D) out-group membership

Question 42

In order to develop an effective working relationship with your boss, you should ______.

A) avoid unnecessary contact with your boss
B) be dependable and honest above all
C) tell your boss what they want to hear, even if untrue
D) undermine your coworkers

Question 43

Dwayne receives career advice from Susan. In this relationship, Susan is best describe as a ______.

A) mentee
B) mentor
C) follower
D) manager

Question 44

Which of the following is a benefit of being a leader in the middle?

A) linking pin between upper management and followers
B) having resources to exchange
C) knowing office gossip
D) making more money than others

Question 45

Trust is best characterized as a(n) ______.

A) behavior
B) trait
C) psychological state
D) activity

Question 46

Which of the following form of trust is based on keeping record of what another has done for you?

A) calculus-based trust
B) position-based trust
C) knowledge-based trust
D) identification-based trust

Question 47

Which of the following form of trust is grounded in how predictable the other person is?

A) calculus-based trust
B) position-based trust
C) knowledge-based trust
D) identification-based trust

Question 48

Dwayne receives career advice from Shayla. In this relationship, Dwayne is best described as a ______.

A) mentee
B) mentor
C) follower
D) manager

Question 49

"The willingness to be vulnerable" is an often-cited definition of ______.

A) naive
B) gullibility
C) neediness
D) trust

Question 50

Which of the following is one of the follower reactions to authority discussed in the text?

A) codependence
B) counterdependence
C) underdependence
D) lack of dependence

Question 51

In order to "manage your boss," it is important to ______.

A) become a 'pet' employee
B) flatter your boss
C) focus on your own expectations
D) develop a compatible working relationship

Question 52

Which of the following is a part of the three-part view of trust?

A) psychologically-based trust
B) reward-based trust
C) affect-based trust
D) identification-based trust

Question 53

The best type of follower reaction to authority is ______.

A) codependent
B) counterdependent
C) interdependent
D) dependent

Question 54

Chris wants to improve followers' outcomes such as performance, satisfaction, and commitment; one proven way to do so it is to ______.

A) leave followers alone to focus on work only
B) develop better relationships with followers
C) focus on customer satisfaction
D) engage in transactional leadership

Question 55

Shane wants to find a mentor. A good first place to start is ______.

A) his subordinates
B) his coworkers
C) his chief executive officer (CEO).
D) his boss

Question 56

Mentors in the workplace provide which type of support for their mentees?

A) academic support
B) defensive support
C) career support
D) financial support

Question 57

Simone recently read the classic Harvard Business Review article on "managing your boss." Which of the following is a step discussed in the article?

A) flattery or ingratiation
B) distancing yourself from your boss
C) understand yourself
D) develop a good working relationship with your peers

Question 58

Rick gives into his boss all of the time. His reaction to authority efforts would be described as ______.

A) codependent
B) counterdependent
C) interdependent
D) overdependent

Question 59

According to research on LMX theory, having high-quality relationships with one's leader is positively related to ______.

A) higher performance
B) decreased satisfaction
C) less commitment
D) increased turnover intentions

Question 60

Carmela resents authority. Her reaction to authority efforts would be described as ______.

A) codependent
B) counterdependent
C) dependent
D) interdependent

Question 61

The expectancy theory of motivation is employed to explain the motivation process in ______.

A) supportive leadership
B) participative leadership
C) achievement-oriented leadership
D) path-goal theory

Question 62

Blake is new to MacroTech, Inc. Which of the following is one of the recommended ways to proactively adapt to his new organization?

A) manage his peers
B) negotiate more salary
C) be pessimistic
D) seek feedback

Question 63

Dylan is adept at determining the right ethical decision. This describes which component of ethical leadership?

A) moral sensitivity
B) moral judgment
C) moral motivation
D) moral action

Question 64

Which of the following is an element of authentic leadership?

A) others focused
B) external moral perspective
C) relational transparency
D) internalized processing

Question 65

Which of the following forms of trust is characterized by two individuals sharing goals and objectives?

A) calculus-based trust
B) position-based trust
C) knowledge-based trust
D) identification-based trust

Question 66

Kim is a leader who promotes honesty and acts based on her moral values and beliefs. Kim is demonstrating ______.

A) humble leadership
B) servant leadership
C) ethical leadership
D) transformational leadership

Question 67

Donna demonstrates a need to do the right thing in all circumstances. This describes which component of ethical leadership?

A) moral sensitivity
B) moral judgment
C) moral motivation
D) moral action

Question 68

Allowing followers to have a voice in decisions that affect them, sharing information, inviting followers' ideas and opinions is known as ______.

A) directive leadership
B) supportive leadership
C) participative leadership
D) achievement-oriented leadership

Question 69

Pamela is deeply aware of how one thinks and behaves and is perceived by others as being aware of her own and others' values, knowledge, and strengths. Pamela can best be described as which type of leader?

A) servant leader
B) humble leader
C) transactional leader
D) authentic leader

Question 70

Giving followers specific instructions about their tasks, providing deadlines, setting standards for performance, and explaining rules is known as ______.

A) directive leadership
B) supportive leadership
C) participative leadership
D) achievement-oriented leadership

Question 71

Which of the following is one of the four components of ethical leadership?

A) moral sensibility
B) moral judgment
C) moral turpitude
D) moral morality

Question 72

Challenging followers to perform at high levels, setting standards for excellence, showing confidence in followers' ability to reach goals is known as ______.

A) directive leadership
B) supportive leadership
C) participative leadership
D) achievement-oriented leadership

Question 73

One consideration in path-goal theory is that the leader's behavior affects follower motivations to assure the leader will provide ______.

A) the rewards that are valued
B) barriers to effectiveness
C) instrumentalities
D) socialization opportunities

Question 74

Which of the following is one of the three questions to ask after a trust violation occurs?

A) Is the trustee innocent or guilty of committing the transgression?
B) Did the trustee mean well by his or her actions?
C) Should the violation be attributed to a peer?
D) Is the person hiding the truth?

Question 75

Thelma wants to have the highest degree of trust with her subordinates. She should strive to develop ______.

A) calculus-based trust
B) personality-based trust
C) knowledge-based trust
D) identification-based trust

Question 76

Recently, OB researchers found that the personality trait of ______ helps us to understand leadership emergence and effectiveness.

A) openness to new experiences
B) agreeableness
C) conscientiousness
D) extroversion

Question 77

The belief that leaders are born with the talent and abilities for leadership is called ______.

A) trait approach
B) state approach
C) social learning
D) drive

Question 78

David recognizes how his behavior impacts others. This is which component of ethical leadership?

A) moral sensitivity
B) moral judgment
C) moral motivation
D) moral action

Question 79

The focus on traits suggests that the best way to ensure effective leadership is to ______.

A) Train younger people for leadership positions
B) Promote from within
C) Select the right people for leadership positions rather than to train them
D) Combine selection and training

Question 80

Showing consideration, being friendly and approachable, and paying attention to the well-being of followers is known as _____.

A) directive leadership
B) supportive leadership
C) participative leadership
D) achievement-oriented leadership