Question 1

According to the In Focus box, "Name, Title, Generation," the term traditionalists refers to the generation born between:

Accepted Answer

According to the In Focus box, "Name, Title, Generation," traditionalists refers to the generation born between 1900 and 1945.

Question 2

The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM,2007) has identified a number of challenges facing companies today. In order to meet these challenges, the workforce of the future needs to:

Accepted Answer

The challenges facing companies today require a more dynamic, diversified, flexible, and responsive workforce to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing business environment. Technological innovation can certainly be a part of this, but it is not the only solution. Investing in human potential and creating a culture of continuous learning and improvement is also crucial.

Question 3

According to the In Focus box, "Name, Title, Generation," the term Generation X refers to the generation born between:

Accepted Answer

Generation X refers to the cohort of people born between 1965 and 1980, following the Baby Boomers and preceding the Millennials.

Question 4

One successful type of leader has a sincere commitment to helping followers and employees succeed in developing their potential as emerging leaders. This type of leader has been dubbed the _____ leader.

Accepted Answer

A servant leader prioritizes serving the needs of their followers and supporting their personal and professional growth, rather than focusing purely on their own goals or needs. This approach is thought to foster trust, loyalty, and ultimately higher levels of organizational success. Narcissistic leaders, in contrast, are overly focused on their own power and influence, while transactional leaders focus primarily on rewards and incentives in order to motivate followers. Organization leaders may prioritize the overall goals and success of the organization at the expense of individual employees.

Question 5

Recent leadership research has focused on various topics inthe quest for understanding what makes an effective leader.Which of the following is not one of those topics?

Accepted Answer

Transformational versus transactional leadership, charismatic leadership, and shared leadership and servant leadership are all topics that have been studied in recent leadership research. However, subservient leadership and leaderless leadership are not typically studied as they go against traditional views of leadership as being directive and influential.

Question 6

According to the In Focus box, "Name, Title, Generation," the term baby boomers refers to the generation born between:

Accepted Answer

Baby boomers refers to the generation born between 1946 and 1964.

Question 7

The terms telework or telecommuting are phrases that mean:

Accepted Answer

Telework or telecommuting refers to working from home or another remote location for a company, using technology to maintain communication and productivity. It does not necessarily involve canvassing or participating in conferences, nor does it require satellite technology specifically.

Question 8

According to the leader-member exchange model, which of the following will produce benefits, such as higher job satisfaction,goal commitment, improved work climate, and lower turnover rates?

Accepted Answer

According to the leader-member exchange model, positive leader-member relationships lead to benefits such as higher job satisfaction, goal commitment, improved work climate, and lower turnover rates. Therefore, choice B is the best answer. Choices A, C, and D do not specifically address the leader-member exchange model or its effects.

Question 9

According to the In Focus box, "Name, Title, Generation," the generation that is considered to be the most technologically savvy, pragmatic, future-focused, and best at multitasking is the _____ generation.

Accepted Answer

The Y or Net generation, also known as millennials, are often regarded as the most technologically savvy and multitasking generation. They grew up with technology and are comfortable navigating the constantly evolving digital landscape. They also prioritize practicality and often have a future-focused mindset, making them well-suited for the demands of modern life and work.

Question 10

Leaders who make service to others the foremost leadership objective are called:

Accepted Answer

Servant leaders prioritize the needs and growth of their followers over their own self-interests or personal gain. They focus on serving others, empowering their team members, and creating a positive impact on their community or organization. This approach often results in improved morale, trust, and productivity among followers.

Question 11

According to the In Focus box, "Servant Leadership," a narcissistic leader is one who:

Accepted Answer

The In Focus box highlights the concept of Servant Leadership, which is characterized by a leader who is humble and prioritizes the needs of their followers or employees. In contrast, a narcissistic leader is self-serving and focused on their own ego and interests. Therefore, the best choice is A, which describes a narcissistic leader.

Question 12

Research on positive and negative leader-member relationships has shown that _____ manage to establish positive relationships by setting high expectations and making an effort to build trust and reciprocal respect.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that effective leaders are able to establish positive relationships with their team members by setting high expectations and making an effort to build trust and reciprocal respect. Country-club style managers are more concerned with being well-liked than setting high expectations, authority obedience managers rely on their authority rather than building relationships, and team management leaders prioritize team cohesion over individual relationships.

Question 13

According to the In Focus box, "Servant Leadership," a servant leader is one who:

Accepted Answer

According to the In Focus box, "Servant Leadership," a servant leader is one who has sincere humility and cares deeply about his or her followers. This eliminates all other answer choices.

Question 14

Kirsten is considered by most of her employees to be a servant leader. According to the In Focus box, "Servant Leadership,"her most prominent trait is likely to be her:

Accepted Answer

According to the "Servant Leadership" In Focus box, one of the most prominent traits of a servant leader is humility. Therefore, Kirsten's most prominent trait as a servant leader is likely to be her humility.

Question 15

Toni wears an iPod during meetings, demands immediate praise, doesn't like to be criticized, even constructively, and has narcissistic tendencies. According to the In Focus box,"Name, Title, Generation," Toni most likely belongs to:

Accepted Answer

The behaviors mentioned are consistent with the characteristics of the Net Generation or Generation Y, who are known for their reliance on technology (iPod in meetings), desire for immediate feedback (demands immediate praise), and sensitivity to criticism (dislike for constructive criticism). Narcissistic tendencies are not exclusive to any particular generation, but are often associated with younger generations.

Question 16

According to the In Focus box, "Name, Title, Generation," the term millennials refers to the generation born between:

Accepted Answer

The term millennials refers to those born between 1981 and 1999, as stated in the In Focus box.

Question 17

Leaders who focus on taking self-serving risks, who are inconsiderate of the role of steward ship placed upon leaders,and are self-serving and egotistical, are called:

Accepted Answer

Narcissistic leaders are those who prioritize their own interests and desires above the well-being of their followers or the organization as a whole. They may take risks that put the organization in jeopardy in order to advance their own goals or reputation. This type of leadership is not conducive to effective stewardship and can harm the long-term success of the organization.

Question 18

The In Focus box, "Name, Title, Generation," discusses work issues related to different generations. It identifies those born between 1981 and 1999 as:

Accepted Answer

The text identifies those born between 1981 and 1999 as "millennials."

Question 19

Multibillionaire Mike Moffat credits the success of his company to his employee-centered approach and his recognition and support of emerging employee leaders. Mike's style of leadership epitomizes the _____ leader.

Accepted Answer

Mike's employee-centered approach and recognition of emerging employee leaders align with the servant leadership style, which prioritizes the needs and development of employees.

Question 20

CEO Joe Boggs stated that "I am by far the most valuable person in this organization, and in my view, leadership is asolo endeavor, not a group activity." According to the In Focus box, "Servant Leadership," Joe is most likely a:

Accepted Answer

Joe's statement reflects a belief in his own superiority and importance over the rest of the organization, which is a characteristic of a narcissistic leader. This contradicts the principles of servant leadership, which emphasizes putting the needs of others first and empowering the team rather than seeking glory for oneself.

Quiz 14: Therapies