Question 1

Effective leadership is like a three-legged stool consisting of all of the following, except

Accepted Answer

Effective leadership involves nurturing a culture dedicated to excellence and ethical behavior, determining a direction, and designing the organization. It does not focus on maintaining the status quo, as leadership often involves change and adaptation.

Question 2

Which component of EI is defined as the ability to control or redirect disruptive impulses and moods?

Accepted Answer

Self-regulation is the component of Emotional Intelligence (EI) that involves the ability to control or redirect disruptive impulses and moods, allowing individuals to think before acting and to manage their emotional reactions to situations effectively.

Question 3

Complete the following sentence: "Before there can be meaningful participation, people must share ______ about where we are trying to go."

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

The source of referent power is

Accepted Answer

Referent power arises from the subordinate's identification with the leader, where the leader is admired and respected, leading to influence over the subordinate.

Question 5

In terms of nurturing a corporate culture, Canada's Cirque du Soleil was transformed by Guy Laliberte who

Accepted Answer

Guy Laliberte transformed Cirque du Soleil by fostering a culture of continuous experimentation and creativity, pushing both himself and his artists to innovate and evolve.

Question 6

Expert power

Accepted Answer

Expert power is based on the leader's expertise, skills, or knowledge in a specific area, which others recognize and respect. This type of power does not necessarily come from a formal position or the ability to control resources but from the leader's competence and proficiency in a particular domain.

Question 7

Refusal to share information, conflicts over resources, conflicts between departments and divisions, and petty interpersonal differences are symptoms of which type of barrier to change?

Accepted Answer

Political barriers often involve power struggles, conflicts over resources, and interpersonal differences within an organization, leading to a refusal to share information and conflicts between departments.

Question 8

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a successful learning organization?

Accepted Answer

Learning organizations are characterized by their adaptability, creativity, and continuous improvement, which involves challenging and changing the status quo rather than reinforcing it.

Question 9

Which component of EI involves the proficiency in managing relationships and building networks?

Accepted Answer

Social skill is the component of Emotional Intelligence (EI) that involves the proficiency in managing relationships and building networks, as it encompasses the ability to communicate effectively, build strong relationships, and influence others positively.

Question 10

Which component of EI involves the skill in treating people according to their emotional reactions?

Accepted Answer

Empathy is the component of Emotional Intelligence (EI) that involves understanding others' emotions and treating people according to their emotional reactions.

Question 11

Which component of EI is defined as the ability to recognize and understand one's moods, emotions, and drives, as well as their effect on others?

Accepted Answer

Self-awareness is the component of Emotional Intelligence (EI) that involves understanding one's own emotions, drives, and their effects on others.

Question 12

Leaders play a key role in developing and sustaining an organization's:

Accepted Answer

Leaders are instrumental in developing and sustaining an organization's culture by influencing values, norms, and practices within the organization.

Question 13

Which of the following does not explain why organizations are prone to inertia and slow to change?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following does not explain...

Question 14

All of the following are components of emotional intelligence (EI), except

Accepted Answer

Self-promotion is not a component of emotional intelligence. Rather, the three main components are self-awareness, self-regulation, and empathy. Self-promotion can be seen as a trait of narcissism or self-centeredness, which can actually hinder the development of emotional intelligence.

Question 15

A leader's role in developing a strategic vision includes the following attributes., except

Accepted Answer

A leader's role in developing a strategic vision indeed involves providing a clear future direction (A), creating a framework for the organization's mission and goals (B), and enhancing employee communication and commitment (C). However, while a strategic vision can help in overcoming resistance to change by providing a clear direction and rallying employees around a common goal, the attribute specifically described as "power in overcoming resistance to change" (D) is not typically listed as a direct role of a leader in developing a strategic vision. Overcoming resistance to change involves various strategies and leadership skills beyond just the development of a strategic vision.

Question 16

Coercive power

Accepted Answer

Coercive power is based on the ability to deliver punishments. It operates on the fear of negative consequences rather than on the promise of rewards or the influence of personal charisma.

Question 17

The three broad sets of capabilities that a leader should possess include all of the following, except

Accepted Answer

Calculative abilities are not typically categorized as one of the broad sets of capabilities that leaders should possess. Instead, leadership capabilities are often discussed in terms of technical skills, cognitive abilities (including problem-solving and strategic thinking), and emotional intelligence (the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and the emotions of others).

Question 18

Organizational learning and change typically involve ongoing questioning of an organization's

Accepted Answer

Organizational learning and change focus on questioning and potentially altering the existing methods, practices, or norms (status quo) within an organization to improve efficiency, adapt to new circumstances, or innovate. This process does not inherently question the need for employees, the location of the head office, or the leadership's ability, but rather how things are done.

Question 19

All of the following constitute organizational bases of a leader's power, except

Accepted Answer

Referent power is based on followers' identification and liking for the leader, which is more personal than organizational.

Question 20

In the context of emotional intelligence, the hallmark of ______ is openness to change.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the context of emotional intelligence, the...

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