Question 1

People with high emotional maturity are associated with all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   having more self-control
B)   being less defensive
C)   being less prone to mood swings
D)   being more self-centered

Question 2

________ help(s)  managers cope with the hectic pace, long hours, and unrelenting demands of most managerial jobs.

Accepted Answer

A)   High energy level and stress tolerance
B)   Emotional stability and maturity
C)   Personal integrity
D)   Socialized power motivation

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an example of a personality trait?

Accepted Answer

A)   self-confidence
B)   affiliation
C)   extroversion
D)   emotional maturity

Question 4

The relationship of traits and skills is ________, and ________ amount of the trait is usually optimal.

Accepted Answer

A)   often curvilinear; a moderate rather than the maximum
B)   always linear; a moderate rather than the maximum
C)   often curvilinear; the maximum rather than a moderate
D)   always linear; the maximum rather than a moderate

Question 5

Narcissism is associated with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a low need for esteem
B)   a strong socialized need for power
C)   low emotional maturity
D)   high integrity

Question 6

To what extent are leader traits and skills the result of heredity or learning? Describe the research that has been done to answer this question.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Technical skills include factual knowledge about the organization and knowledge about the organization's products and services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A leader with a socialized power orientation is MORE likely to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   socialize with subordinates
B)   ask subordinates to attend social events
C)   clarify social objectives for subordinates
D)   empower subordinates

Question 9

The two primary components of social intelligence are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   empathy and emotional self-awareness
B)   empathy and behavioral flexibility
C)   social perceptiveness and self-awareness
D)   social perceptiveness and behavioral flexibility

Question 10

Research suggests that genetic factors account for ________ percent of the variance in the attainment of leadership roles, as well as the possession of personality traits associated with leadership, such as social potency and need for achievement.

Accepted Answer

A)   10
B)   30
C)   50
D)   70

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the traits in the "Big Five" model?

Accepted Answer

A)   surgency
B)   dependability
C)   intellectance
D)   introversion

Question 12

What is the MOST important motive for predicting who will seek leadership positions?

Accepted Answer

A)   power
B)   achievement
C)   affiliation
D)   esteem

Question 13

The "Big Five" model of personality includes five broadly defined personality traits that include extroversion, self-efficacy, and need for achievement, power, and affiliation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

________ is a primary determinant of interpersonal trust.

Accepted Answer

A)   Stress tolerance
B)   Emotional maturity
C)   Integrity
D)   High energy level

Question 15

Which traits are relevant to the ability to learn from experience and adapt to change?

Accepted Answer

A)   self confidence, emotional stability, and an external locus of control orientation
B)   achievement orientation, emotional stability, and an external locus of control orientation
C)   achievement orientation, emotional stability, and an internal locus of control orientation
D)   self-confidence, emotional stability, and an internal locus of control orientation

Question 16

Which of the following was NOT presented as a guideline for career planning?

Accepted Answer

A)   Seek information about your strengths and weaknesses and learn from feedback.
B)   Display strengths and hide weaknesses to build an image of superior competence.
C)   Take advantage of opportunities to develop relevant skills that are deficient.
D)   Select and empower subordinates who have strengths that complement yours.

Question 17

A leader with high stress tolerance and composure is more likely to do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   stay calm
B)   make better decisions
C)   provide confident, decisive direction to subordinates in a crisis
D)   shift responsibility for a problem to someone else

Question 18

________ skills are more important for top executives in organizations where operating decisions are highly centralized.

Accepted Answer

A)   Conceptual
B)   Cognitive
C)   Interpersonal
D)   Technical

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a possible consequence of excessive self-confidence in a leader?

Accepted Answer

A)   rash decision making
B)   intolerance of dissenting viewpoints
C)   denial of evidence that a plan is flawed
D)   benefits of participative leadership realized

Question 20

People who are low in need for power ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   are more likely to seek positions of authority
B)   may be more attuned to the power politics of organizations
C)   usually lack the desire and assertiveness to lobby for necessary resources
D)   are adept at imposing necessary discipline

Exam 7: Leader Traits and Skills

People with high emotional maturity are associated with all of the following EXCEPT ________.

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Research suggests that genetic factors account for ________ percent of the variance in the attainment of leadership roles, as well as the possession of personality traits associated with leadership, such as social potency and need for achievement.

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Which of the following is NOT a possible consequence of excessive self-confidence in a leader?

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A leader with a socialized power orientation is MORE likely to ________.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a personality trait?

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Which of the following was NOT presented as a guideline for career planning?

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________ skills are more important for top executives in organizations where operating decisions are highly centralized.

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To what extent are leader traits and skills the result of heredity or learning? Describe the research that has been done to answer this question.

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The two primary components of social intelligence are ________.

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________ help(s) managers cope with the hectic pace, long hours, and unrelenting demands of most managerial jobs.

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________ is a primary determinant of interpersonal trust.

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People who are low in need for power ________.

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The "Big Five" model of personality includes five broadly defined personality traits that include extroversion, self-efficacy, and need for achievement, power, and affiliation.

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What is the MOST important motive for predicting who will seek leadership positions?

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Technical skills include factual knowledge about the organization and knowledge about the organization's products and services.

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Which traits are relevant to the ability to learn from experience and adapt to change?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the traits in the "Big Five" model?

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The relationship of traits and skills is ________, and ________ amount of the trait is usually optimal.

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