Question 1

The common thread among many female executives is:

Accepted Answer

Employee empowerment is a common thread among female executives. Many of them prioritize empowering and uplifting their employees, creating a nurturing and supportive work environment. This leadership style can lead to increased employee satisfaction and retention, as well as better overall performance and productivity for the company. Fear of failure and lack of international experience may be factors for some female executives, but they are not universal characteristics. Strong financial skills may be important, but they are not necessarily a common thread among all female executives.

Question 2

Which is not one of the primary methods top echelon leaders use to affect their organizations?

Accepted Answer

Assessing employees skills is not a primary method used by top echelon leaders to affect their organizations. The other three options, direct decisions, allocation of resources, and setting norms, are commonly used by top leaders to influence the direction and behavior of their organizations.

Question 3

Culturally endorsed leadership theories (CLTs)were proposed by __________.

Accepted Answer

Culturally endorsed leadership theories (CLTs) were proposed by the GLOBE (Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness) researchers.

Question 4

Jeff Bezos,CEO of Amazon.com,decided to focus his organization on staying on top of technological developments.This is an example of how CEOs affect their organization through:

Accepted Answer

By deciding to focus on staying on top of technological developments, Jeff Bezos is allocating resources within the organization towards that goal.

Question 5

As a manager who practices participation and empowerment,your style of leadership is likely to be most appreciated by:

Accepted Answer

Nordic Europeans tend to value collaboration and participatory decision-making in the workplace. They also prioritize egalitarianism and a flatter hierarchical structure, which aligns well with a leadership style that empowers and involves all employees. While the other cultures listed may also value collaboration and teamwork, they may have different expectations around hierarchy and authority in the workplace.

Question 6

Which of the following is not one of the processes leaders use to influence their organizations.

Accepted Answer

Laissez-faire leadership does not involve active influence or direction from the leader. It is characterized as hands-off and allows employees to make their own decisions without interference from the leader. Therefore, it is not one of the processes leaders use to influence their organizations. Direct decisions, selection of other leaders, and role modeling are common ways that leaders exert influence and shape their organizations.

Question 7

Ricardo Semler,CEO of Semco,is an example of which type of strategic leader?

Accepted Answer

Ricardo Semler is known for his participative leadership style in which he empowers employees to make decisions and take ownership of their work. This approach has led to Semco's success and growth, making him a prime example of a participative innovator.

Question 8

In the examples provided in your book,Feargal Quinn,the CEO of the Irish supermarket chain Superquinn,and James Rogers of Duke Energy rely on ___________ to influence their employees and organizations.

Accepted Answer

Feargal Quinn and James Rogers both rely on role modeling as a way to influence their employees and organizations. This means that they lead by example and set a positive tone for their employees to follow. They demonstrate the behavior and values that they want to see in their organization, which can ultimately influence the behavior of their employees.

Question 9

The public-good mission of nonprofits,along with voluntary participation of many contributors requires leaders to engage in a________ style.

Accepted Answer

The collaborative leadership style is best suited for nonprofits with a public-good mission and voluntary participation of many contributors. This style involves leaders working with others to make decisions, build consensus and collaborate on actions that benefit the organization and its stakeholders. It values diversity, inclusion, and engagement of stakeholders in decision-making. This style promotes a sense of ownership and commitment among stakeholders while fostering a positive work environment.

Question 10

According to the culturally endorsed leadership theories,which cultures most value leaders who are inspirational and provide a vision?

Accepted Answer

Culturally endorsed leadership theories suggest that Latin Americans and Nordic Europeans most value leaders who are inspirational and provide a vision, as these cultures emphasize charisma and forward-looking attributes in their leadership preferences.

Question 11

Which is nota nonprofit organization?

Accepted Answer

Proctor and Gamble is a for-profit corporation. The other choices are nonprofit organizations.

Question 12

In 2012,the average salary of CEOs in Standard and Poor's top 500 companies was:

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 2012,the average salary of CEOs in...

Question 13

According to the Bridgespan Group's 2006 study,there are____ the number of nonprofit organizations compared to 20 years ago.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the Bridgespan Group's 2006 study,there...

Question 14

Which of the following terms best represent the typical characteristics of French upper management,or "cadre"?

Accepted Answer

French upper management, or "cadre," is often characterized by intellectual brilliance, excellent communication, and strong analytical skills. These traits are highly valued in the French corporate culture, reflecting a preference for strategic thinking and effective problem-solving.

Question 15

Which is not a distinguishing characteristic of nonprofit organizations?

Accepted Answer

Nonprofit organizations can be governed by paid or volunteer board of directors, which is not a distinguishing characteristic. The other options - operating without profit, having a public service mission, and being funded through contributions - are distinguishing characteristics of nonprofits.

Question 16

Which of the following is not a factor in determining a CEO's compensation?

Accepted Answer

Company performance is not a factor in determining a CEO's compensation.

Question 17

What do Patricia Woertz of Archer Daniels Midland,James McNemey of Boeing,and Ray Gilmartin of Merck have in common?

Accepted Answer

All three executives received significant pay increases despite their companies experiencing poor performance.

Question 18

Ming Tsao rarely openly comments on or criticizes his managers and employees' actions.Instead,he carefully selects those he believes have potential,invites them to attend meetings and social events,and allows them to spend more time with him.Ming's behavior is an example of which processes upper echelon leaders use to influence their organization?

Accepted Answer

Ming Tsao uses an informal reward system by selectively inviting those he believes have potential to meetings and social events, which serves as a form of recognition and encouragement.

Question 19

In 2012,the average CEO salary was __________times the salary of a minimum wage worker.

Accepted Answer

According to a 2012 report by the AFL-CIO, the average CEO salary of S&P 500 companies was 354 times the salary of a minimum wage worker ($7.25 per hour).

Question 20

One argument in support of the high executive packages is that:

Accepted Answer

CEO jobs are demanding and unstable, which justifies high executive packages as compensation for the risks and responsibilities involved.

Quiz 7: Other Leadership Perspectives: Upper Echelon and Leadership of Nonprofits