Question 1

Founder and former CEO of Apple, Steve Jobs, best demonstrated which trait?
A) Openness
B) Integrity
C) Sociability
D) Intelligence
E) Determination

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Conducted two major surveys of research on the trait approach:
A) Stogdill
B) Judge et al.
C) Jung and Sosik
D) Zaccaro

Accepted Answer

Stogdill conducted two major surveys in 1948 and 1974 that reviewed and analyzed research on the trait approach to leadership.

Question 3

During the 2008 United States presidential election, Barack Obama demonstrated this trait extensively and brought public attention to its value as it relates to leadership.
A) Readiness
B) Vigor
C) Charisma
D) Drive
E) Capacity

Accepted Answer

The word used in the question that directly relates to Obama is "public attention," which strongly implies that the answer choice is something involving charisma. Additionally, Obama is often cited as an example of someone with exceptional charisma, which is defined as a compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

Question 4

A student who practices the piano daily and tries new music despite the difficulty demonstrates which trait?
A) Determination
B) Sociability
C) Integrity
D) Self-awareness

Accepted Answer

Practicing the piano daily and trying new music despite the difficulty requires determination, which is the quality of having a strong sense of purpose and the willingness to keep trying even when faced with challenges. Sociability, integrity, and self-awareness are not necessarily demonstrated through this behavior.

Question 5

Being socially aware, possessing social acumen, practicing self-monitoring, and having the ability to decide on the best response for any given situation, and then following through with said decision, are part of Zaccaro's definition of
A) Problem solving
B) Intelligence
C) Task knowledge
D) Cognitive ability
E) Social intelligence

Accepted Answer

The described qualities are all part of Zaccaro's definition of social intelligence, which is the ability to understand and navigate social situations effectively.

Question 6

Research related to the trait approach has
A) Been a newer area of research.
B) Been around for over 100 years.
C) Not been a focus of researchers until recently.
D) Consisted of very few known models and studies.

Accepted Answer

The trait approach has been around for over 100 years and has been a prominent focus in personality psychology research since its inception.

Question 7

Conducted studies of social intelligence and its relationship to leadership:
A) Stogdill
B) Judge et al.
C) Jung and Sosik
D) Zaccaro

Accepted Answer

The answer of Conducted studies of social intelligence and its...

Question 8

Persistence, dominance, and drive are characteristics of which trait?
A) Extraversion
B) Sociability
C) Determination
D) Intelligence

Accepted Answer

Persistence, dominance, and drive are all characteristics of determination, which is not specifically associated with any of the other traits listed.

Question 9

______________ is described as those abilities to understand one's own and others feelings, behaviors and thoughts and to act appropriately.
A) Great Man theory
B) Social intelligence
C) Emotional intelligence
D) Big Five personalities

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive, understand, regulate, and express emotions accurately and appropriately. It involves recognizing one's own and others' emotional states and using this information to guide thought and behavior in social situations. This skill is critical in personal and professional relationships as it affects communication, leadership, conflict resolution, and decision-making processes.

Question 10

The trait approach focuses on
A) Follower-leader interaction
B) Role of the leader
C) Role of the follower
D) Role of the organization

Accepted Answer

The trait approach focuses on the role of the leader and the specific traits that make someone an effective leader, such as intelligence, self-confidence, and determination. It does not address follower-leader interaction, the role of the follower, or the role of the organization.

Question 11

_____________ is one of the five major leadership traits that focuses on a leader's inclination to seek out pleasant social relationships.
A) Surgency
B) Agreeableness
C) Extraversion
D) Intelligence
E) Sociability

Accepted Answer

Sociability is the leadership trait that emphasizes a leader's tendency to seek out and enjoy pleasant social relationships.

Question 12

Found several consistent traits among charismatic leaders:
A) Stogdill
B) Judge et al.
C) Jung and Sosik
D) Shankman and Allen

Accepted Answer

Jung and Sosik conducted a meta-analysis and identified several consistent traits among charismatic leaders, such as having a vision, exhibiting strong communication skills, having high levels of self-confidence, and being able to inspire and motivate others.

Question 13

A manager arrives an hour early to work every day and is always completing his task early as well as constantly striving for excellence within the organization. Which two traits best
Represent the manager?
A) Articulate and self-confident
B) Dependable and diligent
C) Trustworthy and perceptive
D) Self-confident and empathetic

Accepted Answer

The traits that best represent the manager are being dependable and diligent. This is evidenced by the fact that the manager consistently arrives an hour early to work and completes tasks early, showing that they are reliable and hardworking. The other options do not necessarily align with the actions of the manager.

Question 14

Stogdill's second study found
A) No significant differences in traits from 1948 to 1974
B) Situational factors could not be identified
C) Emotional intelligence plays a significant role in leadership
D) Both traits and situational factors are determinants of leadership

Accepted Answer

Stogdill's second study found that both traits and situational factors are determinants of leadership, which differed from his initial findings that traits were the sole determinant. Emotional intelligence was not yet recognized as a significant factor in leadership during this time.

Question 15

By comparing Stogdill's findings from his 1948 survey with the findings of his updated 1974 survey, which of the following was suggested?
A) Leadership research has progressed little.
B) That risk taking and originality no longer play a role in problem solving.
C) That situational factors no longer play a large role within leadership.
D) That both personality and situational factors were causals in leadership.

Accepted Answer

Stogdill's 1974 survey suggested that both personality and situational factors were causals in leadership, which was different from his initial findings in 1948 that emphasized personality traits as the main factor. This indicates that leadership research has progressed and that situational factors still play a role in leadership. The option B is incorrect because risk-taking and originality are still considered important factors in problem-solving.

Question 16

Kirkpatrick and Locke's research postulated that
A) Individuals are only born with traits
B) Traits can be learned
C) Traits cannot be learned
D) Traits are unimportant to leadership

Accepted Answer

Kirkpatrick and Locke's research suggested that leadership traits can be learned and developed through experience and training.

Question 17

Which best describes the overall results of Stogdill's second survey when compared with his initial survey?
A) There was little to no difference in the findings.
B) Situational factors became less of a focus.
C) It was more balanced in its descriptions of the role of traits and leadership.
D) Personality played a larger role in leadership.

Accepted Answer

Stogdill's second survey was more balanced in its descriptions of the role of traits and leadership compared to his initial survey, which focused heavily on traits. Situational factors also remained a focus, and there was no notable increase in the emphasis on personality as a factor in leadership.

Question 18

Mary has managed the mailroom for 2 years. Management views Mary as a person with special leadership talent, such as intelligence, sociability, and determination. What approach is
Management using in assessing Mary?
A) Trait approach
B) Attributions approach
C) Behavioral approach
D) Managerial grid approach

Accepted Answer

The trait approach focuses on identifying specific traits or characteristics that are associated with effective leadership. In this scenario, management is assessing Mary's leadership potential based on traits such as intelligence, sociability, and determination, which aligns with the trait approach.

Question 19

The following traits are associated with charismatic leadership:
A) Intelligence, self-confidence
B) Physical attractiveness, height
C) Desire for power, desire to help others
D) Self-monitoring, impression management

Accepted Answer

Charismatic leaders often engage in self-monitoring and impression management to influence and inspire their followers effectively.

Question 20

In a major review in 1948, Stogdill suggested
A) No consistent set of traits differentiates leaders from non-leaders.
B) Leadership traits are independent of situation factors.
C) Extraversion is a definitive leadership trait.
D) A consistent set of traits differentiates leaders from nonleaders.

Accepted Answer

Stogdill's review suggested that there was no consistent set of traits that differentiated leaders from non-leaders.

Quiz 2: Trait Approach

Founder and former CEO of Apple, Steve Jobs, best demonstrated which trait?

Conducted two major surveys of research on the trait approach:

During the 2008 United States presidential election, Barack Obama demonstrated this trait extensively and brought public attention to its value as it relates to leadership.

A student who practices the piano daily and tries new music despite the difficulty demonstrates which trait?

Being socially aware, possessing social acumen, practicing self-monitoring, and having the ability to decide on the best response for any given situation, and then following through with said decision, are part of Zaccaro's definition of

Research related to the trait approach has

Conducted studies of social intelligence and its relationship to leadership:

Persistence, dominance, and drive are characteristics of which trait?

______________ is described as those abilities to understand one's own and others feelings, behaviors and thoughts and to act appropriately.

The trait approach focuses on

_____________ is one of the five major leadership traits that focuses on a leader's inclination to seek out pleasant social relationships.

Found several consistent traits among charismatic leaders:

A manager arrives an hour early to work every day and is always completing his task early as well as constantly striving for excellence within the organization. Which two traits best Represent the manager?

Stogdill's second study found

By comparing Stogdill's findings from his 1948 survey with the findings of his updated 1974 survey, which of the following was suggested?

Kirkpatrick and Locke's research postulated that

Which best describes the overall results of Stogdill's second survey when compared with his initial survey?

Mary has managed the mailroom for 2 years. Management views Mary as a person with special leadership talent, such as intelligence, sociability, and determination. What approach is Management using in assessing Mary?

The following traits are associated with charismatic leadership:

In a major review in 1948, Stogdill suggested