Question 1

John Quincy Adams ran for reelection as president of the United States. Because he lost the election, he could no longer be considered a leader.

Accepted Answer

Losing an election does not automatically disqualify someone from being considered a leader. Many former presidents, including Adams himself, continued to be respected leaders and made significant contributions to their country after leaving office.

Question 2

Leadership is not necessarily associated with persons who are in important, high-ranking positions.

Accepted Answer

Leadership can be exhibited by anyone, regardless of their formal or official position.

Question 3

"Management" can be defined as a process of social influence to motivate others to achieve a desired goal.

Accepted Answer

Management is more accurately defined as the process of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling an organization's resources to achieve specific goals, rather than solely a process of social influence.

Question 4

There is a common saying that "management" is doing things right, whereas "leadership" is doing the right things.

Accepted Answer

This is a well-known quote by management consultant and author Peter Drucker, and it highlights the difference between the roles of managers and leaders. Managers focus on ensuring that tasks and processes are carried out efficiently, while leaders prioritize identifying and pursuing goals that will benefit the organization as a whole.

Question 5

Leaders should be unquestioned and noncontroversial.

Accepted Answer

Leaders should not be unquestioned and noncontroversial as it is important for them to be open to feedback, diverse perspectives, and able to handle controversy and conflict in a constructive manner. This allows for growth, transparency, and the ability to address challenges and issues effectively. A leader's ability to navigate controversy and challenges can be a key factor in their effectiveness and success.

Question 6

The main focus of your textbook The Business of Leadership is on business leaders who do not hold management positions.

Accepted Answer

The main focus of a textbook titled "The Business of Leadership" would typically be on individuals in leadership and management positions, emphasizing how leadership skills and principles apply within the context of managing a business or organization. Leadership in a business context often involves those in management positions.

Question 7

Leadership can be learned because it is a programmed activity that you can practice and memorize by rote.

Accepted Answer

While some elements of leadership can be learned through practice and rote memorization, effective leadership also involves innate qualities and skills such as emotional intelligence, adaptability, and strategic thinking that may be more difficult to acquire through training alone.

Question 8

The modern scientific study of leadership dates only from the beginning of the twentieth century.

Accepted Answer

The modern scientific study of leadership is generally considered to have begun in the early 1900s with the work of psychologists such as Walter Dill Scott and James MacGregor Burns.

Question 9

In the second book of the Bible, leadership is described with specific principles and qualities as well as the managerial notion of delegation through an organizational hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

The book of Exodus describes leadership with principles and qualities such as integrity, humility, and decisiveness, and also emphasizes the importance of delegation through a hierarchical structure with Moses at the top as the leader.

Question 10

The study of leadership moved from the "Great Man" perspective in the late 1800s to trait theories in the first half of the 1900s.

Accepted Answer

The statement is correct, as the study of leadership did indeed move from the "Great Man" perspective to trait theories during the specified time period.

Question 11

Initiation of structure describes a variety of behaviors related to development and inclusion of subordinators in organizational planning activities.

Accepted Answer

Initiation of structure refers to the extent to which a leader defines and structures their role and the roles of subordinates toward achieving goals. It involves setting up clear patterns of organization, communication, and ways of getting tasks done, rather than focusing on development and inclusion in planning activities.

Question 12

The situational perspective still forms the basis of most leadership theories today.

Accepted Answer

The situational perspective, which emphasizes matching leadership styles to different situations, is still a significant aspect of most contemporary leadership theories. While there have been other perspectives and approaches developed over time, the situational perspective remains influential in understanding effective leadership.

Question 13

Position power refers to the title in an organization that a leader holds.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

It is evident that start-up firms frequently are short of capital and therefore have restrained resources, but that established bureaucracies do not suffer from insufficiency of resources.

Accepted Answer

This statement is not necessarily true. While start-up firms often do have limited resources and established bureaucracies may have more resources, there are instances where established bureaucracies may also have limitations on resources such as budget cuts or decreased funding. Additionally, some start-up firms may have access to significant funding or resources through investors or other means.

Question 15

Not every employee has or should have a goal to reach the top of the organizational hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

It is natural for some employees to have aspirations to reach the top, but it is not necessary or realistic for everyone. Some employees may be more fulfilled working in a specific role or department or may have other career goals that do not involve climbing the hierarchy.

Question 16

The following are the best words to describe leadership:
A) command, control, demand
B) bond, inspire, influence for results
C) force, regulate, conform
D) bold, resolute, heroic

Accepted Answer

Leadership is not about commanding or controlling, but rather about inspiring and influencing others to achieve results. The words "bond" and "inspire" reflect the idea of creating a connection with others and motivating them to perform at their best. "Influence for results" emphasizes the importance of achieving goals while also considering the needs and desires of those being led. The other options (A, C, and D) focus more on the use of force, regulation, or personal bravery, which are not necessarily the hallmarks of effective leadership.

Question 17

Leadership is the art and process of:
A) pushing people
B) convincing people
C) converting people
D) pulling people along to a desired goal

Accepted Answer

Leadership involves motivating and inspiring people to work towards a common goal. Pushing or convincing people may lead to short-term compliance, but it is not sustainable in the long run. Conversion may imply a forced change in beliefs or values, which is not ethical. Pulling people along involves building relationships and trust, creating a compelling vision, setting clear expectations, and providing the necessary support, guidance, and feedback to enable individuals and teams to achieve their full potential. Thus, D is the best choice.

Question 18

According to Breen (2007), the following are integral qualities of a leader:
A) loyalty and eagerness
B) vision, integrity, willingness to take risk
C) calmness and easygoingness
D) assertiveness

Accepted Answer

The qualities of vision, integrity, and willingness to take risks are key qualities of a leader, as noted by Breen (2007). Loyalty and eagerness may be important, but they are not as crucial as the other qualities listed. Calmness and easygoingness may be beneficial, but again, not as integral as vision, integrity, and the willingness to take risks. Assertiveness is also important, but not as important as the other listed qualities.

Question 19

A person who holds a separate and distinct title with inherent authority for carrying out particular assigned responsibilities is called:
A) chief
B) manager
C) boss
D) superintendent

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

A measure of the process of achieving results, referring to resource utilization in terms of the ratio of outputs to inputs, or the cost of inputs for each unit of output produced, is known as:
A) effectiveness
B) outcome
C) value
D) efficiency

Accepted Answer

Efficiency is the measure of how well resources such as time, money and materials are used to produce the desired outcome. It is calculated by dividing the amount of resources used by the amount of output produced. A high level of efficiency means that an organization is using its resources in the best possible way to achieve its goals.

Quiz 1: Approaches for Motivating Followers, Achieving Results, and Inspiring Change