Question 1

&#34;Great leaders are born, not made.&#34; This statement reflects which of the following perspectives on leadership?&#10;A) Behavioral&#10;B) Trait&#10;C) Cognitive&#10;D) Emotional

Accepted Answer

This statement reflects the trait perspective of leadership, which holds that certain inherent traits or qualities make someone a great leader, rather than skills or behaviors that can be learned or developed through experience.

Question 2

A(n) ____________ theory of leadership highlights the influence of situational factors on a leader's behaviors.&#10;A) environmental&#10;B) multi-factorial&#10;C) contingency&#10;D) scenario

Accepted Answer

A contingency theory of leadership suggests that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to leadership, and that the effectiveness of a leader's behaviors depends on a variety of situational factors, such as the characteristics of the followers, the nature of the task, and the overall context in which the leader is operating. This theory emphasizes the importance of adapting one's leadership style to the specific demands of different situations. The other options, such as environmental or scenario theories, do not specifically focus on the role of situational factors in shaping leadership behavior.

Question 3

The Ohio State University research on initiating structure and consideration was focused on identifying what aspect of leadership?&#10;A) Leader behaviors&#10;B) Leader emergence&#10;C) Leader development&#10;D) Leader cognition

Accepted Answer

The Ohio State University research specifically examined leader behaviors related to initiating structure (task-oriented behaviors) and consideration (relationship-oriented behaviors).

Question 4

A __________ leader influences subordinates by inspiration; a ____________ leader does so by behavioral principles of reward and punishment.&#10;A) good; bad&#10;B) transformational; transactional&#10;C) transforming; restoring&#10;D) internal; external

Accepted Answer

Transformational leadership involves inspiring and motivating followers to achieve their full potential and often involves a charismatic leader who inspires change. Transactional leadership involves using rewards and punishments to motivate followers and maintain order within the organization. Therefore, B is the best choice as it accurately describes the difference between a transformational and transactional leader.

Question 5

A person's potential to influence others is viewed in organizational psychology as: _________.&#10;A) Power&#10;B) Influence&#10;C) Leadership&#10;D) Strength

Accepted Answer

Power is defined as the potential or capacity to influence others' behavior or attitudes in organizational psychology.

Deck 11: Leadership and Influence Processes