Question 1

A process whereby intentional influence is exerted over other people to guide, structure, and facilitate activities or relationships in a group or organization is known as _______________.&#10;A) leadership&#10;B) motivation&#10;C) organizational politics&#10;D) power

Accepted Answer

The definition given best fits the concept of leadership, which involves directing and motivating others to achieve a common goal or objective. Motivation refers to the drive and energy that people have to accomplish tasks, and is not necessarily tied to influencing others. Organizational politics refers to the use of power and influence to advance individual or group interests, which is a related concept but distinct from leadership. Power refers to the ability to influence others, but does not necessarily involve guiding or structuring group activities.

Question 2

What general model of leadership is most concerned with identifying the environmental or contextual forces that shapes and determine leadership?&#10;A) behavioral&#10;B) charismatic&#10;C) situational&#10;D) trait

Accepted Answer

Situational leadership emphasizes that the effectiveness of leadership is contingent upon the circumstances that leaders face, such as the nature of the task, the maturity of the followers, and the level of authority bestowed upon the leader. Situational leaders must therefore adjust their leadership style to fit the needs of the situation. This model is most concerned with identifying contextual forces that shape and determine leadership.

Question 3

What type of leaders arouse strong emotions and are often trusted completely, even when they only provide a very general framework for employee actions?&#10;A) behavioral&#10;B) charismatic&#10;C) trait&#10;D) transformational

Accepted Answer

Charismatic leaders are known for their ability to arouse strong emotions and inspire trust and loyalty from followers, even if they only provide a general framework. They often have a strong vision and the ability to communicate it effectively, which can inspire followers to work towards that vision.

Question 4

This type of power source arises because a target person complies because he or she identifies with the agent exerting the power and wants to gain his or her approval.&#10;A) expert power&#10;B) legitimate power&#10;C) referent power&#10;D) reward power

Accepted Answer

Referent power arises from a person's desire to be like or be liked by the agent exerting the power. The target person identifies with the agent and wants to gain his or her approval or acceptance. This can result in compliance with the wishes or requests of the agent. Expert power arises from the agent's knowledge or expertise in a particular area, legitimate power from the agent's position or status, and reward power from the agent's ability to provide rewards or incentives.

Question 5

Which of the following leadership styles is most obviously negative for an organization?&#10;A) charismatic leadership&#10;B) narcissistic leadership&#10;C) servant leadership&#10;D) transformational leadership

Accepted Answer

Narcissistic leadership is most obviously negative for an organization as it focuses on the leader's personal agenda and desires rather than the well-being and success of the organization as a whole. Narcissistic leaders often lack empathy, are self-centered, and prioritize their own interests over the interests of others. This can lead to a toxic work environment, lack of employee morale, and ultimately, negative impacts on the organization's success.

Question 6

What Big Five personality factor is most strongly correlated with successful leadership, especially to new executives?&#10;A) agreeableness&#10;B) conscientiousness&#10;C) extraversion&#10;D) openness to experience

Accepted Answer

Extraversion is most strongly correlated with successful leadership, especially for new executives, because it involves being outgoing, energetic, and sociable, traits that facilitate effective leadership and management.

Question 7

As an organizational leader has more and more authority, the greater the need for ________________ skills.&#10;A) conceptual&#10;B) dominance&#10;C) interpersonal&#10;D) technical

Accepted Answer

As leaders gain more authority, they need conceptual skills to understand complex situations, strategize, and make decisions that align with organizational goals.

Question 8

What model asserts that leaders needed to exhibit either supportive, directive, participative, and achievement-oriented leadership styles, depending on the needs of their followers?&#10;A) cognitive resources theory&#10;B) contingency theory&#10;C) path-goal theory&#10;D) Hersey-Blanchard situational leadership theory

Accepted Answer

The Path-Goal Theory asserts that leaders need to adjust their leadership style (supportive, directive, participative, and achievement-oriented) based on the followers' needs and the type of task to enhance performance and satisfaction.

Question 9

What would be expected to happen in an organization where transformational leadership was occurring?&#10;A) decreased levels of resistance to change&#10;B) decreased levels of employee turnover&#10;C) increased levels of leader stress and identification with the organization&#10;D) increased levels of trust and organizational commitment

Accepted Answer

In an organization with transformational leadership, leaders inspire and motivate employees to achieve higher levels of performance and engagement. This can lead to increased trust and commitment from employees as they feel a sense of purpose and connection to the organization's goals. While resistance to change may not necessarily decrease, the overall effect of transformational leadership is a more positive and engaged work environment. Leader stress and identification with the organization may vary depending on individual characteristics and the specific context of the organization.

Question 10

Bianca follows her supervisor's admonishment not to loaf on the Internet during work hours so that she will not be ignored for future merit raises or promotion opportunities. Bianca is responding what source of leader power?

A) coercive power
B) expert power
C) legitimate power
D) referent power

Accepted Answer

Bianca is responding to coercive power, which is the ability of a leader to punish or control. Her supervisor's admonishment and the implied threat of negative consequences (being ignored for raises or promotions) if she does not comply is an example of coercive power.

Question 11

Which power source below is grounded in the individual?&#10;A) coercive&#10;B) expert&#10;C) legitimate&#10;D) reward

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Question 12

Students typically follow instructor requests not to text message during class because they believe that the instructor has the right to ask them to do that based on the authority given to him or her by the university. This is an example of _______________ power.

A) coercive
B) expert
C) legitimate
D) referent

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

According to the authors, as task complexity increases, the importance of _______________ power ascends. For routine tasks, _______________ is most appropriate.&#10;A) expert; legitimate power&#10;B) expert; referent power&#10;C) referent; coercive power&#10;D) referent; legitimate power

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Question 14

How could consultation be used by a manager to influence employees' behavior?&#10;A) the manager uses demands, threats, or persistent reminders to get what he or she wants from employees&#10;B) the manager uses logical arguments and factual evidence to persuade employees to change their behavior&#10;C) the manager seeks employees' participation in planning a strategy or is willing to modify a proposal in response to employees' concerns&#10;D) the manager seeks to get the employees in a good mood or to think favorably of the manager making the request

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Question 15

Research has demonstrated that _______________ were most likely to use a transformational leadership style which may give them an advantage as successful organizational leaders.&#10;A) men&#10;B) those scoring high in Machiavellianism&#10;C) those scoring high in servant leadership&#10;D) women

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Question 16

Describe the kinds of skills possessed by effective leaders.

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Question 17

What is an example of the behavioral model of leadership based on the findings of the Ohio State Leadership studies?

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Question 18

What is the nature of transformational leadership?

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Question 19

What is Machiavellianism and what leadership outcomes does it produce?

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Deck 4: Leadership, Power, and Politics