Question 1

In which way will leadership and power be approached in upcoming chapters?
A)As a form of coercion.
B)As positional power.
C)From the perspective of the follower.
D)As a relational concern for both leaders and followers.
E)As a tool to be used by the leader.

Accepted Answer

The upcoming chapters will approach leadership and power as a relational concern for both leaders and followers. This means that the focus will be on how leaders and followers interact and how power dynamics affect those relationships. The approach will not view leadership as coercion or as simply a tool for the leader to use, but rather as a complex process that involves both leaders and followers. Additionally, the perspective of the follower will be taken into account, rather than just focusing on the leader's perspective or positional power.

Question 2

On the way to track practice you get pulled over for speeding.When you arrive to practice late,the coach makes you run laps.This is an example of
A)Legitimate power
B)Coercive power
C)Expert power
D)Personal power
E)Reward power

Accepted Answer

The coach is using their authority (legitimate power) to punish the student for breaking the law (coercive power) by making them run laps. This shows that the coach is using a form of negative reinforcement to enforce discipline.

Question 3

Which of the following is a planning and budgeting management function?
A)Create a vision
B)Build teams and coalitions
C)Setting timetables
D)Aligning people

Accepted Answer

Setting timetables is a function of planning and budgeting management as it involves creating a schedule for completing tasks within a specific timeframe. Creating a vision, building teams and coalitions, and aligning people are functions of strategic management.

Question 4

My boss really does not get the technical aspects of the job my group is trying to complete.I understand the intricacies of the project and my team members come to me with all of their questions.What has happened in this work setting?
A)I have taken control and power of the group
B)I have undermined my boss
C)I have emerged as the team leader
D)My boss is no longer a leader

Accepted Answer

By understanding the technical aspects of the project and becoming the go-to person for the team, the individual has emerged as the team leader. This does not necessarily mean that they have undermined their boss or taken away their power, but it does indicate that they have taken on a leadership role within the team.

Question 5

The leader is at the core of group change and activity,representing the backbone of the group or organization.Leadership is viewed as
A)Focus of group processes
B)Personality perspective
C)Leadership as an act
D)Leadership as a behavior

Accepted Answer

The answer of The leader is at the core of...

Question 6

Although there are clear differences between management and leadership,
A)There is little research to support one or the other.
B)Leadership is more valued than management.
C)The two constructs overlap.
D)Management is more valued than leadership.

Accepted Answer

While management and leadership are distinct constructs, they do overlap in some areas. For example, both involve making decisions, coordinating and directing others, and being responsible for achieving goals. Effective managers often need to possess leadership qualities, while effective leaders often need to have management skills in order to implement their vision. Therefore, while there are clear differences between the two, there is also some overlap.

Question 7

Leaders have multidirectional influence,which means they
A)Are emotionally active and involved with followers
B)Decide actions for the followers
C)Motivate and inspire followers
D)Plan and control work schedules

Accepted Answer

Multidirectional influence means that leaders not only direct followers, but also are receptive to feedback from them. Emotionally engaging with followers and inspiring and motivating them are key components of this multidirectional influence. Deciding actions for followers and planning and controlling work schedules may be part of a leader's responsibilities, but they do not necessarily demonstrate multidirectional influence.

Question 8

Writing about and researching leadership is
A)Declining in popularity
B)A universally appealing topic
C)Simplistic rather than complex
D)Less popular in the business area than in social sciences

Accepted Answer

Leadership is a universally appealing topic and has been the subject of study and research across various fields, including business, social sciences, psychology, and politics. The interest in leadership has not declined over time and is likely to continue as an important subject for study and understanding.

Question 9

Your parents and older siblings are all successful elected officials.After graduation,it is suggested by many that you should seek office and,in turn,offer you their support.Which best
Describes the leadership approach being demonstrated?
A)Behavioral approach to leadership
B)Leadership as a process
C)Trait perspective
D)Expert power

Accepted Answer

The scenario suggests that the individual's potential leadership is based on their family background and may be inherited as a trait rather than developed through experience or behavior. Therefore, the trait perspective of leadership is being demonstrated.

Question 10

Coercive leadership is not considered ideal leadership as defined in this text because
A)Influence in leadership includes followers and leaders working toward a common goal
B)Process is a part of the definition in both coercion and leadership
C)Forcing and manipulative behaviors are legitimate leadership tactics
D)Coercive leadership involves both individual and common goals

Accepted Answer

Coercive leadership is not considered ideal leadership because it involves forcing and manipulative behaviors, which go against the concept of influence in leadership where the followers and leaders work toward a common goal. Process is a part of the definition in both coercion and leadership, but coercive leadership is more focused on individual goals rather than common goals.

Question 11

Leadership and management
A)Are completely separate entities
B)Occur only in large corporations
C)Occur only in small organizations
D)Are both needed in organizations

Accepted Answer

Both leadership and management are important in organizations. While management focuses on planning, organizing, and controlling resources to achieve specific goals, leadership involves inspiring and motivating individuals to work towards a common vision or goal. Effective organizations need both management and leadership to succeed.

Question 12

Often leadership occurs within a context where one individual influences a group of others to accomplish goals.Which best describes this component of leadership?
A)Leadership occurs in groups.
B)Leadership involves influence.
C)Leadership includes organizations.
D)Leadership includes attention to common goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Often leadership occurs within a context where...

Question 13

Watson and Hoffman's study on leadership emergence with regard to gender-biased perceptions would suggest
A)Influential women were rated the same as men in terms of leadership.
B)Women are much more likeable than men.
C)Emergence in leadership has little to do with gender bias.
D)There continue to be barriers to women's emergence as leaders in some settings.
E)Men are always more influential within groups and organizations.

Accepted Answer

Watson and Hoffman's study found that gender bias still exists in perceptions of leadership emergence, suggesting that there are barriers that prevent women from emerging as leaders in some settings. While option A may seem like a possibility, the study actually found that women were rated lower on influence compared to men. Option B and E are not supported by the study. Option C is not a complete answer and does not accurately reflect the findings of the study.

Question 14

The trait definition of leadership suggests
A)Leadership occurs because of who the leader is
B)Interaction is the key to leadership success
C)Self-confidence is required for good leadership
D)Dominance is required for good leadership

Accepted Answer

The trait definition of leadership suggests that leadership occurs because of who the leader is, specifically their innate characteristics and traits that make them an effective leader. It does not necessarily focus on interaction, self-confidence, or dominance as key traits for good leadership.

Question 15

Kotter suggested that management produces_______ and ________.
A)Change and structure
B)Vision and order
C)Order and consistency
D)Change and movement

Accepted Answer

Kotter suggested that management produces order and consistency, differentiating it from leadership, which he argued is about producing change and movement.

Question 16

Understanding the nature of leadership has proved to be quite the challenge for practitioners and researchers because
A)Its appeal is limited to academics and scholars.
B)Very little research has been done.
C)It has not received much attention.
D)It is a highly valued phenomenon that is very complex.

Accepted Answer

Leadership is a highly valued phenomenon that is very complex, which is why understanding its nature has proven to be a challenge for both practitioners and researchers. While there may be limited appeal among some academics and scholars, the issue is not a lack of attention or research.

Question 17

Jeffrey is the chief financial officer of an established marketing firm. He recently learned that the company is going to try to merge with a new firm. He shares this potential merger with only a few of his mid-level managers he trusts. Jeffrey has
A)Information and referent power
B)Reward and referent power
C)Information and legitimate power
D)Personal and information power

Accepted Answer

Jeffrey has information about the potential merger, which gives him information power. However, he only shares it with a few mid-level managers he trusts, indicating that he is not using his information power to control or influence others. Instead, he is using his legitimate power as the CFO to selectively share information with those who need to know and can be trusted with it.

Question 18

The faculty member on my study abroad trip to Costa Rica has traveled there many times and is quite knowledgeable about the country and places we visited. She gave us guidance about the country,local culture,and safety issues while we were interning with the local farmers. The faculty member was using
A)Referent power
B)Positional power
C)Coercive power
D)Expert power

Accepted Answer

The faculty member's knowledge about the country and places we visited gives her expert power, as she is able to provide guidance and advice on the subject matter.

Question 19

Leadership
A)Can be learned
B)Cannot be learned
C)Is about mutual influence
D)Is one-way influence

Accepted Answer

Leadership can be learned through education, training, and experience. However, it is also about mutual influence – the leader influences the followers, but the followers also influence the leader. Hence, option A and C are the best choices.

Question 20

As captain of the soccer team,your primary concern is winning games and maintaining the strength of the team.Your players couldn't care less about teamwork and just want to win.Which component of leadership would you recommend the leader focus on?
A)Roles
B)Common goals
C)Process
D)Influence

Accepted Answer

The leader should focus on the component of common goals to address the issue of players who prioritize winning over teamwork. By establishing common goals for the team, the emphasis can be shifted towards working together effectively to achieve those goals, rather than solely focusing on individual success. This can encourage the players to prioritize teamwork and build a stronger team overall.

Quiz 1: Introduction

In which way will leadership and power be approached in upcoming chapters?

On the way to track practice you get pulled over for speeding.When you arrive to practice late,the coach makes you run laps.This is an example of

Which of the following is a planning and budgeting management function?

My boss really does not get the technical aspects of the job my group is trying to complete.I understand the intricacies of the project and my team members come to me with all of their questions.What has happened in this work setting?

The leader is at the core of group change and activity,representing the backbone of the group or organization.Leadership is viewed as

Although there are clear differences between management and leadership,

Leaders have multidirectional influence,which means they

Writing about and researching leadership is

Your parents and older siblings are all successful elected officials.After graduation,it is suggested by many that you should seek office and,in turn,offer you their support.Which best Describes the leadership approach being demonstrated?

Coercive leadership is not considered ideal leadership as defined in this text because

Leadership and management

Often leadership occurs within a context where one individual influences a group of others to accomplish goals.Which best describes this component of leadership?

Watson and Hoffman's study on leadership emergence with regard to gender-biased perceptions would suggest

The trait definition of leadership suggests

Kotter suggested that management produces_ and __.

Understanding the nature of leadership has proved to be quite the challenge for practitioners and researchers because

Jeffrey is the chief financial officer of an established marketing firm. He recently learned that the company is going to try to merge with a new firm. He shares this potential merger with only a few of his mid-level managers he trusts. Jeffrey has

Leadership

As captain of the soccer team,your primary concern is winning games and maintaining the strength of the team.Your players couldn't care less about teamwork and just want to win.Which component of leadership would you recommend the leader focus on?