Question 1

Leadership is the process of a leader communicating ideas, gaining acceptance of them, and motivating followers to support and implement the ideas through change.

Accepted Answer

This is not the definition for leadership.

Question 2

Monitor, disseminator, and spokesperson are the three informational leadership roles.

Accepted Answer

These are indeed the three informational leadership roles according to Mintzberg's management roles.

Question 3

Leaders are born, not made.

Accepted Answer

This statement is often debated, but it is generally accepted that while some people may have certain innate qualities or characteristics that make them better suited to leadership roles, leadership skills and abilities can be learned and developed through experience, education, training, and practice.

Question 4

Of the three managerial leadership skills that all leaders need to be successful and top-level managers in an organization need to have a greater need for interpersonal and decision-making skills than technical skills.

Accepted Answer

Top-level managers are responsible for leading and managing people, which requires strong interpersonal skills such as communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution. They also need to make important decisions that impact the organization as a whole, which requires good decision-making skills. While technical skills may be important for lower-level managers or specific roles within an organization, they are not as critical for top-level managers.

Question 5

Research indicates that leadership success is associated with being a hard-nosed, tough manager.

Accepted Answer

Research actually suggests that successful leaders possess a balance of toughness and empathy, and they are able to adjust their leadership style to fit the situation and the needs of their team. Being too hard-nosed can lead to a negative organizational culture and decreased employee satisfaction, which can ultimately impact leadership success.

Question 6

Taking advantage of followers for personal gain is a part of leadership.

Accepted Answer

Taking advantage of followers for personal gain is not a part of ethical leadership. True leaders prioritize the common good and work towards the benefit of all, not just themselves.

Question 7

Figurehead is an interpersonal role.

Accepted Answer

The figurehead is an interpersonal role in the Managerial Roles category, which involves representing the organization and being a symbolic leader.

Question 8

A role is a set of expectations of how a person will behave to perform a job.

Accepted Answer

A role defines the set of expectations of how an individual will behave to perform a specific job or position.

Question 9

Time management priorities are the responsibility of a monitor.

Accepted Answer

Time management priorities are the responsibility of the individual, and it is up to them to prioritize their tasks and manage their time effectively. A monitor can offer guidance and support, but ultimately it is not their responsibility to manage someone else's time.

Question 10

If a person is not interested and not willing to be in charge, he or she is still well-suited to be a leader.

Accepted Answer

If a person is not interested or willing to be in charge, it is unlikely that they would possess the motivation, drive or passion required to lead others effectively. Leadership goes beyond just responsibilities and tasks, it requires a certain level of enthusiasm and desire to make a difference. Therefore, a person who is not interested in being in charge is not well-suited to be a leader.

Question 11

Spokesperson is a decisional role.

Accepted Answer

Spokesperson is an informational role.

Question 12

The qualities needed for effective leadership are the same as those needed to be an effective follower.

Accepted Answer

Effective leadership and effective followership both require qualities such as strong communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively, being adaptable, having a positive attitude, being able to take initiative, and being able to handle conflicts with maturity and professionalism. Both roles also require a sense of responsibility and accountability. Therefore, the qualities needed for both roles are similar.

Question 13

Knowing how to lead and developing leadership skills will make you a better leader and a better follower.

Accepted Answer

Developing leadership skills and understanding how to lead effectively can benefit a person in both leadership and follower roles by improving communication, decision-making, and teamwork abilities.

Question 14

Serving on committees with members from outside the organizational unit is an example of a figurehead role.

Accepted Answer

Liaison behavior includes serving on committees with members from outside the organizational unit.

Question 15

Leaders perform the disseminator role when they send information to others in the organizational unit.

Accepted Answer

The disseminator role involves sharing information with others in the organization. The leader takes on the responsibility of sending information to others in the unit to ensure that everyone is informed about important matters.

Question 16

If you are a manager, then you are an effective leader.

Accepted Answer

While a manager can also be a leader, it is not necessarily true that all managers are effective leaders. Management and leadership require different skill sets and while a manager may possess leadership qualities, they may not necessarily be effective in executing them. Similarly, an effective leader may not necessarily hold a managerial position.

Question 17

The interpersonal leadership roles include figurehead, leader, and monitor.

Accepted Answer

The interpersonal leadership roles include leaders, figurehead and liaison.

Question 18

Of the three managerial leadership skills that all leaders need to be successful and middle-level managers in an organization need to have a balanced need for all three skills.

Accepted Answer

All three managerial leadership skills - technical, conceptual, and human skills - are important for leaders to be successful, and middle-level managers need to have a balance of these skills to effectively manage both their teams and organizational goals.

Question 19

Leadership is the influencing process of leaders and followers to achieve organizational objectives through change.

Accepted Answer

This is a widely accepted definition of leadership that highlights the importance of influence, followership, objectives, and change.

Question 20

Effective leaders influence followers to think not only of their own interests but also of the interest of the organization through a shared vision.

Accepted Answer

Effective leaders inspire and motivate their followers to work towards a common goal or shared vision that benefits the organization as a whole, not just individual interests. This helps to build a strong team dynamic and increase overall success.

Quiz 1: Who Is a Leader and What Skills Do Leaders Need