Question 1

According to the Ethics Competency: Ruben Vardanian,CEO of Russia's Troika Dialog,Vardanian identified effective delegation as one of the four core components of transformational leadership.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the Ethics Competency: Ruben Vardanian,CEO...

Question 2

According to the GLOBE model of cultural dimensions,power distance is the degree to which a society,organization,or group relies on social norms,formal rules,and formal procedures to alleviate the unpredictability of future events.

Accepted Answer

Power distance in the GLOBE model of cultural dimensions refers to the extent to which members of a society, organization, or group expect and agree that power should be unequally shared. The definition provided in the question actually describes uncertainty avoidance, not power distance.

Question 3

Transformational leadership fosters synergy.

Accepted Answer

Transformational leadership emphasizes on empowering and inspiring team members to work towards a common goal, leading to increased collaboration and synergy within the team.

Question 4

Each of the GLOBE Project's nine cultural dimensions is defined in two ways: practices and values.

Accepted Answer

Each of the GLOBE Project's nine cultural dimensions is indeed defined in two ways: practices and values.

Question 5

According to the LMX model of cultural dimensions,assertiveness is the degree to which individuals are bold,forceful,dominant,confrontational,or demanding in relationships with others.

Accepted Answer

According to the LMX model of cultural dimensions, assertiveness is not considered a cultural dimension. It is a personality trait that refers to the degree to which individuals are bold, forceful, dominant, confrontational, or demanding in relationships with others.

Question 6

Faced with increasing turbulence in their environments,organizations need transformational leadership more than ever--and at all levels,not just the top.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. As organizations face more complex challenges and uncertainties, they require leaders who can inspire and guide their teams through transformational change. This type of leadership is not limited to the top levels of management, but can also be exhibited by middle managers and other employees who have the skills and mindset to drive progress and innovation.

Question 7

According to the GLOBE model of cultural dimensions,humane orientation is the degree to which a society encourages and rewards group members for performance improvement,excellence,high standards,and innovation.

Accepted Answer

According to the GLOBE model of cultural dimensions, humane orientation is the degree to which a society emphasizes benevolence, kindness, generosity, and nurturance. It focuses on the promotion of a supportive, friendly, and cooperative environment for all individuals. It is not related to performance improvement, excellence, high standards, and innovation.

Question 8

According to the GLOBE model of cultural dimensions,performance orientation is the degree to which members of a society accept and endorse the equal or unequal distribution of authority,control,and status privileges.

Accepted Answer

According to the GLOBE model of cultural dimensions, performance orientation is the degree to which a society encourages and rewards group members for performance improvement and excellence. The dimension referring to the distribution of authority, control, and status privileges is called power distance.

Question 9

The Leader Member Exchange (LMX)Model examines the interrelationships between societal culture,organizational culture and organizational leadership.

Accepted Answer

The Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Model focuses on the relationship between leaders and their followers, emphasizing the dyadic relationships that form between them, rather than examining the interrelationships between societal culture, organizational culture, and organizational leadership.

Question 10

According to the GLOBE model of cultural dimensions,performance orientation is the degree to which a society encourages and rewards group members for performance improvement,excellence,high standards,and innovation.

Accepted Answer

This is the accurate definition of performance orientation according to the GLOBE model of cultural dimensions.

Question 11

Faced with increasing turbulence in their environments,organizations need less transformational leadership at all levels of the organization.

Accepted Answer

Faced with increasing turbulence in their environments, organizations actually need more transformational leadership at all levels of the organization. This type of leadership style focuses on inspiring and motivating employees to adapt to changes and work towards a shared vision, which is crucial in turbulent times.

Question 12

According to the Ethics Competency: Ruben Vardanian,CEO of Russia's Troika Dialog,Vardanian identified intellectual stimulation as one of the four core components of transformational leadership.

Accepted Answer

According to the Ethics Competency, Ruben Vardanian, CEO of Russia's Troika Dialog did identify intellectual stimulation as one of the four core components of transformational leadership.

Question 13

Transactional leadership occurs when people together create new alternatives and solutions that are better than their individual efforts.

Accepted Answer

Transactional leadership is a style where leaders provide rewards and punishments based on meeting established goals and expectations, but it doesn't necessarily involve people working together to create new alternatives and solutions. This type of leadership is more focused on maintaining the status quo and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently. The described scenario is more aligned with transformational leadership.

Question 14

According to the GLOBE model of cultural dimensions,future orientation is the degree to which a society minimizes differential treatment between men and women,such as through equal opportunity based on ability and performance.

Accepted Answer

According to the GLOBE model of cultural dimensions, future orientation refers to the extent to which a society values planning and investment in the future as opposed to focusing on present and past actions. It is not related to gender equality. Gender egalitarianism is another dimension in the GLOBE model that measures the extent to which a society minimizes gender inequalities and promotes equal opportunities for men and women.

Question 15

The LMX model addresses leadership qualities within cultural clusters and makes recommendations on how leaders should conduct business in cultural clusters other than their own.

Accepted Answer

The LMX (Leader-Member Exchange) model focuses on the relationship between leaders and individual team members, rather than addressing leadership within cultural clusters or providing recommendations for conducting business across different cultures.

Question 16

According to the GLOBE model of cultural dimensions,performance orientation is the degree to which a society or organization encourages and rewards individuals for being fair,altruistic,generous,caring,and kind to others.

Accepted Answer

According to the GLOBE model of cultural dimensions, performance orientation is the degree to which a society or organization values and rewards performance improvement and excellence. It is not related to encouraging and rewarding individuals for being fair, altruistic, generous, caring, and kind to others.

Question 17

According to the GLOBE model of cultural dimensions,gender egalitarianism is the degree to which a society minimizes differential treatment between men and women,such as through equal opportunity based on ability and performance.

Accepted Answer

According to the GLOBE model of cultural dimensions, gender egalitarianism refers to the degree to which a society minimizes differential treatment between men and women, such as through equal opportunity based on ability and performance. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 18

The greatest chance for achieving synergy is when people don't see things the same way;that is,differences present opportunities.

Accepted Answer

Synergy, which is the creation of a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts, is often achieved when individuals with different perspectives and skills come together to solve a problem or work towards a common goal. Therefore, differences among people can create opportunities for collaboration, learning, and innovation, leading to greater synergy.

Question 19

Values reflect aspirations or ideals.

Accepted Answer

Values are beliefs that represent what individuals or groups aspire to be or what they consider important, desirable, or ideal.

Question 20

According to the GLOBE model of cultural dimensions,collectivism-societal is the degree to which organizational and societal institutional practices encourage and reward collective distribution of resources and collective action.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately describes the GLOBE model's dimension of collectivism-societal.

Quiz 11: Leadership Effectiveness: New Perspectives