Question 1

The ____ leadership model involves motivating and directing followers primarily through contingent reward-based exchanges.

Accepted Answer

The description fits the transactional leadership model, in which leaders establish clear goals and rewards for achieving them, and motivate followers through exchange-based relationships. The other options (attributional, transformational, and charismatic) involve different approaches to leadership.

Question 2

Within the transactional leadership model,the component that refers to the leader intervening when problems become serious,but waiting to take action until mistakes are brought to his or her attention is called_____.

Accepted Answer

Passive management by exception refers to a type of transactional leadership where the leader only steps in when problems become serious or mistakes are brought to their attention. This approach is reactive rather than proactive, and can lead to missed opportunities for growth or improvement within the organization. Active management by exception involves a more proactive approach, where the leader is constantly monitoring performance and stepping in to make corrective actions as needed. Contingent rewards refer to the use of positive reinforcement to motivate and reward followers for achieving specific goals or objectives. Causal attribution refers to the process of assigning causes or reasons for specific events or outcomes.

Question 3

The three primary components of transactional leadership that are usually viewed as helping followers achieve their performance goals are:

Accepted Answer

The three primary components of transactional leadership that help followers achieve their performance goals are contingent rewards, active management by exception, and passive management by exception. Contingent rewards refer to providing rewards or incentives to followers who meet expected performance standards. Active management by exception involves monitoring followers closely to identify deviations from expected performance, and taking corrective action as necessary. Passive management by exception involves intervening only when problems or deviations arise, rather than proactively seeking to improve performance. These three components focus on achieving performance goals through clear expectations, monitoring, and accountability.

Question 4

Authentic leaders:

Accepted Answer

Authentic leaders display both a genuine desire to serve and a commitment to empowering their subordinates to make a difference. They prioritize the needs of their team over their own personal desires, and they work to create an environment that fosters growth, learning, and innovation. By leading with authenticity, these leaders can inspire trust, loyalty, and commitment among their followers, which can ultimately lead to greater success for the organization as a whole.

Question 5

Authentic leadership focuses on understanding enough about yourself to be able to make confident statements such as all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

Authentic leadership is not about building a team of people like yourself, but about recognizing and valuing individual differences and creating a diverse team that can complement each other's strengths and weaknesses.

Question 6

Within the transactional leadership model,the component that refers to the leader's attempt to identify a path that links the achievement of goals to outcomes desired by the follower is called ____.

Accepted Answer

Contingent rewards refer to the use of rewards, such as bonuses or incentives, to motivate followers to achieve specific goals. This component of transactional leadership involves the leader identifying and providing these rewards to their followers in return for achieving desired outcomes. Causal attribution refers to the leader's explanation for success or failure, while active and passive management by exception involve the leader intervening when a problem arises or waiting for a problem to arise before taking action, respectively.

Question 7

The ____ leader refers to individuals who know and understand themselves,know what they believe and value and act upon their values and beliefs through open and honest communications with subordinates and others.

Accepted Answer

The description in the question specifically matches the characteristics of an authentic leader, who is someone who is self-aware, genuine, and transparent, and who leads by example. Transactional leaders focus primarily on rewards and punishment for performance, while transformational and charismatic leaders inspire and motivate followers through vision and values, but they may not necessarily prioritize the importance of self-awareness or authenticity in leadership.

Question 8

Which of the following behaviors tend to be characteristic of transactional leaders?

Accepted Answer

Both setting performance expectations and goals and providing feedback to followers and using a carrot (but sometimes a stick) approach are characteristic of transactional leaders. They work within the established systems and processes to ensure that tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.

Question 9

According to the Change Competency: Mark Hurd,CEO,since Hurd became CEO in 2005 Hewlett Packard's:

Accepted Answer

According to the Change Competency statement, since Hurd became CEO in 2005, Hewlett Packard's stock prices have more than doubled until the recent recession. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B is incorrect. Option C and D are not mentioned in the statement and are therefore incorrect.

Question 10

The three primary components of transactional leadership that are usually viewed as helping followers achieve their performance goals include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

Perpetual rewards are not one of the primary components of transactional leadership that helps followers achieve their performance goals. The three primary components are active management by exception, contingent rewards, and passive management by exception.

Question 11

According to the GLOBE model of cultural dimensions,collectivism-group is the degree to which individuals express and show pride,loyalty,and cohesiveness to their organizations or families.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately describes the cultural dimension of collectivism-group as defined by the GLOBE model.

Question 12

According to the GLOBE model of cultural dimensions,collectivism-societal is the degree to which individuals express and show pride,loyalty,and cohesiveness to their organizations or families.

Accepted Answer

The GLOBE model of cultural dimensions actually distinguishes between in-group collectivism and institutional collectivism. In-group collectivism refers to the degree to which individuals express pride, loyalty, and cohesiveness in their organizations or families, while institutional collectivism reflects the degree to which organizational and societal institutional practices encourage and reward collective distribution of resources and collective action. The description given mixes aspects of in-group collectivism and does not accurately define collectivism-societal as per the GLOBE model.

Question 13

In Learning From Experience: JohnW.Thompson,CEO,Symantec Thompson:

Accepted Answer

The article states that John W. Thompson led Symantec through a large growth phase, but there is no mention of him leading the company through a massive financial crisis.

Question 14

Effective transactional leaders are likely to engage in all of the following practices except:

Accepted Answer

Effective transactional leaders take responsibility for their decisions and actions, and avoid avoiding responsibility. Therefore, option B is the outlier as effective transactional leaders never avoid responsibility. The other options are consistent with the practices of effective transactional leaders.

Question 15

According to the Change Competency: Mark Hurd,CEO,Hewlett Packard the firm has operates in

Accepted Answer

According to the statement in the question, Hewlett Packard operates in 170 countries, which means that option C is the correct choice.

Question 16

The leadership style of the authentic leader is usually:

Accepted Answer

Authentic leadership can manifest as either directive or participative, depending on the situation and the needs of the team. This style is flexible and adapts to what is most authentic and effective in each context.

Question 17

According to Learning From Experience: John W.Thompson,CEO,Symantec;one of Thompson's most criticized moves was:

Accepted Answer

The article specifically mentions that Thompson's purchase of Veritas was one of his most criticized moves.

Question 18

According to the GLOBE model of cultural dimensions,collectivism-societal is the degree to which organizational and societal institutional practices encourage and reward collective distribution of resources and collective action.

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of collectivism-societal as per the GLOBE model of cultural dimensions.

Question 19

Within the transactional leadership model,the component that refers to monitoring followers' performance,taking corrective action if deviations from standards occur,and enforcing rules to prevent mistakes is called ____.

Accepted Answer

Active management by exception is the transactional leadership component that focuses on monitoring and controlling followers' work to ensure standards are maintained. This involves taking corrective action when deviations occur and enforcing rules to prevent mistakes.

Question 20

Transactional leaders are quite effective in

Accepted Answer

Transactional leaders focus on short-term goals, efficiency, and performance, making them effective at guiding initiatives to cut costs and improve productivity in the short term.

Quiz 11: Leadership Effectiveness: New Perspectives