Question 1

Leadership is a phenomenon that takes place in the context of the interaction between leaders and followers. This viewpoint would suggest leadership is accessible by all:
A) Reward
B) Referent
C) Process
D) Trait
E) Legitimate

Accepted Answer

The statement suggests that leadership is not solely based on inherent traits or rewards, but rather a process that is dependent on the interaction between leaders and followers. This aligns with the process theory of leadership, which suggests that anyone can become a leader through developing their skills and abilities in leading and influencing others. Therefore, Choice C, process, best represents this viewpoint.

Question 2

Fisher associates all of the following positive communication behaviors with emergent leadership, except:
A) Being verbally involved
B) Establishing roles
C) Seeking others' opinions
D) Initiating new ideas
E) Being firm but not rigid

Accepted Answer

Fisher associates establishing roles as a task-oriented behavior, rather than a positive communication behavior associated with emergent leadership.

Question 3

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.
E) Leadership includes roles.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

The following is not one of the classifications for a definition of leadership:
A) The focus of group process
B) An artistic process
C) A behavior
D) A personality trait
E) An instrument of goal achievement

Accepted Answer

The classifications for a definition of leadership include the focus of group process, a behavior, a personality trait, and an instrument of goal achievement. However, leadership is not typically classified as an artistic process. Therefore, option B is not one of the classifications for a definition of leadership.

Question 5

The primary functions of management are
A) Planning, organizing, staffing, and controlling.
B) Forming, storming, norming, and reforming.
C) Building, breaking down, rebuilding, and maintaining.
D) Ruling, listening, adapting, and adjusting.
E) Directing, framing, extending, and encouraging.

Accepted Answer

The primary functions of management are planning, organizing, staffing, and controlling. These four functions are considered the foundation of management as they cover all aspects of managing an organization, from setting goals and determining strategies to ensuring that those strategies are implemented effectively and efficiently. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the primary functions of management.

Question 6

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 continues 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 there are still barriers to women's emergence as leaders in some settings, indicating that gender bias may impact leadership emergence.

Question 7

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's power is coercive because they are using the threat of punishment (running laps) to enforce their authority after the student arrived late.

Question 8

Leadership definitions have evolved during the 20^th century in the following way: A) The trait approach remains the most popular approach over time. B) A leader's power remains a key requirement for goal accomplishment. C) Transformational leadership was formulated in the 1960s. D) Focus on leadership effectiveness became prominent in the 1970s. E) Leadership research peaked in the 1980s.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

You are told you need to work weekends. Your supervisor gives you a pay raise in return. What type of power is your supervisor using?
A) Referent
B) Expert
C) Legitimate
D) Reward
E) Coercive

Accepted Answer

The supervisor is using reward power by offering a pay raise in exchange for working weekends.

Question 10

Defining leadership as a process means
A) It is an inborn trait or characteristic.
B) It is a transactional event.
C) It is focused on influence.
D) It may only take place in groups.
E) It requires shared goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Defining leadership as a process means
A) It...

Question 11

Some positive communication behaviors that account for successful leader emergence are
A) Sense of humor, facial expressiveness.
B) Asking questions, being flexible.
C) Differentiating oneself from the group, challenging group norms.
D) Being informed, initiating new ideas.
E) Being dominant, speaking frequently.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some positive communication behaviors that account for...

Question 12

Argued that leaders and managers are distinct; they are different types of people:
A) Jago
B) Zaleznik
C) Kotter
D) Bass
E) Burns

Accepted Answer

Zaleznik argued that leaders and managers are distinct because they have different approaches, personalities, and goals. While managers focus on stability, control, and efficiency, leaders focus on innovation, creativity, and vision. They also have different personalities, with managers being more task-oriented and leaders being more people-oriented. Finally, they have different goals, with managers striving to meet current goals and leaders striving to create a new future.

Question 13

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, rather than as a form of coercion or as a tool to be used solely by the leader. Additionally, the perspective of the follower will also be taken into account.

Question 14

Leaders' power to provide pay raises and promotions is
A) Reward
B) Coercive
C) Legitimate
D) Referent
E) Expert

Accepted Answer

The power to provide pay raises and promotions is an example of reward power, as the leader is able to provide rewards in the form of increased pay or a better job title to employees who exhibit desirable behavior.

Question 15

What type of power did Bill Gates have when he and Paul Allen started Microsoft?
A) Reward
B) Coercive
C) Legitimate
D) Referent
E) Expert

Accepted Answer

When Bill Gates and Paul Allen started Microsoft, Bill Gates had the power of Expertise as he was regarded as a computer programming whiz and had an immense amount of knowledge and expertise in the field. He used this power to create a successful tech company.

Question 16

You really enjoy working for your boss and look up to her or him as a role model. You are more than willing to work hard for the organization because of your relationship with your boss. This is an example of
A) Legitimate power
B) Coercive power
C) Position power
D) Personal power
E) Reward power

Accepted Answer

This scenario exemplifies personal power, which is derived from an individual's personality, character, and behavior. The employee is motivated to work hard and perform well because of their admiration and respect for their boss as a role model, indicating that their boss holds personal power over them. Legitimate power comes from a person's formal authority within an organization, while coercive power involves the use of threats or punishment to achieve compliance. Position power refers to the power derived from one's position within an organization, and reward power comes from the ability to provide incentives or benefits. While the boss may also hold some of these types of power, the scenario specifically highlights the employee's personal connection with their boss.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Kotter suggested that management produces order and consistency, focusing on planning, budgeting, organizing, staffing, controlling, and problem-solving.

Question 18

Argued that the major activities of management and leadership are played out differently; but both are essential to an organization:
A) Jago
B) Zaleznik
C) Kotter
D) Bass
E) Burns

Accepted Answer

John Kotter argued that management and leadership are distinct but complementary systems of action in organizations, both essential for success.

Question 19

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.
E) Both require specific types of leaders.

Accepted Answer

The two constructs, management and leadership, often overlap because effective leaders need to have some management skills in order to plan, organize, and coordinate different activities within their organization. Likewise, managers must also have some leadership skills to effectively motivate and inspire their team to achieve goals. However, there are distinct differences between the two, with management focusing more on operational and administrative tasks, while leadership is focused on providing direction and inspiration to people.

Question 20

Social identity theory would suggest leadership emergence occurs when:
A) The group identifies with the leader.
B) They acquire the skills to do the job well.
C) The group assigns them the role of leader.
D) They become most like the group prototype.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 1: Introduction

Leadership is a phenomenon that takes place in the context of the interaction between leaders and followers. This viewpoint would suggest leadership is accessible by all:

Fisher associates all of the following positive communication behaviors with emergent leadership, except:

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

The following is not one of the classifications for a definition of leadership:

The primary functions of management are

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

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

Leadership definitions have evolved during the 20^th century in the following way:

You are told you need to work weekends. Your supervisor gives you a pay raise in return. What type of power is your supervisor using?

Defining leadership as a process means

Some positive communication behaviors that account for successful leader emergence are

Argued that leaders and managers are distinct; they are different types of people:

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

Leaders' power to provide pay raises and promotions is

What type of power did Bill Gates have when he and Paul Allen started Microsoft?

You really enjoy working for your boss and look up to her or him as a role model. You are more than willing to work hard for the organization because of your relationship with your boss. This is an example of

Kotter suggested that management produces_ and __.

Argued that the major activities of management and leadership are played out differently; but both are essential to an organization:

Although there are clear differences between management and leadership,

Social identity theory would suggest leadership emergence occurs when: