Question 1

The myth of a "complete leader" can cause stress and frustration for leaders and followers, as well as damage to the organization.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of consideration behavior of leaders?

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A)   Directing tasks and planning
B)   Providing explicit schedules for work activities
C)   Seeking input from subordinates regarding important decisions
D)   Getting people to work hard and ruling with an iron hand C

Question 3

Leaders who are drawn to new opportunities, are action oriented, and are more concerned with innovation, creativity, and creating new processes than with maintaining the status quo are known as:

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A)   entrepreneurial leaders.
B)   autocratic leaders.
C)   advisory leaders.
D)   traditional leaders.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of initiating structure behavior of leaders?

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A)   Showing appreciation
B)   Directing tasks
C)   Seeking input from subordinates
D)   Listening carefully to problems

Question 5

_____ refers to initiating a business venture, organizing the necessary resources, and assuming the associated risks and rewards.

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The answer of _____ refers to initiating a business venture,...

Question 6

Which of the following characteristics are important for entrepreneurs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Persistence
B)   Carelessness
C)   Resistance to change
D)   Satisfaction with the status quo

Question 7

The _____ view of individualized leadership focuses on the concept of exchange, what each party gives to and receives from the other.

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The answer of The _____ view of individualized leadership focuses...

Question 8

If Nancy uses employee-centered leadership, which of the following actions is she more likely to perform if a project is behind schedule?

Accepted Answer

A)   Support the team's efforts and settle any conflicts that might be a distraction.
B)   Assign more workers to the task
C)   Ask the current team members to work longer hours.
D)   Restructure the task so it is easier to complete on time.

Question 9

Self-confidence doesn't mean being arrogant and prideful but rather knowing and trusting in oneself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of talents?

Accepted Answer

A)   Talents include having a complete set of skills and abilities to handle any problem.
B)   Talents can be turned into strengths by consciously enhancing them.
C)   Talents are not mere aspects of one's potential.
D)   Talents arise from natural strengths. B

Question 11

In the context of leadership styles, _____ leaders display a focus on the human needs of their subordinates.

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The answer of In the context of leadership styles, _____...

Question 12

Leaders at all levels need some degree of optimism to see possibilities and rally people around a vision for a better tomorrow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to the Leadership Grid, _____ occurs when primary emphasis is given to people rather than to work outputs.

Accepted Answer

A)   team management
B)   authority-compliance management
C)   middle-of-the-road management
D)   country club management

Question 14

A(n) _____ arises from a natural talent that has been supported and reinforced with knowledge and skills.

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The answer of A(n) _____ arises from a natural talent...

Question 15

Stage two in the development of the individualized leadership theory explored the _____ in more detail.

Accepted Answer

A)   vertical dyad linkage model
B)   partnership building
C)   leader-member exchange
D)   entrepreneurship model

Question 16

A few traits typically considered highly important for leadership are optimism, self-confidence, honesty and integrity, and drive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following actions occur during the first stage of the development of individualized leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)   In-groups and out-groups are created.
B)   Leaders create a positive exchange with every subordinate.
C)   Each dyad involves a unique exchange independent of other dyads.
D)   Leadership is individualized for each subordinate.

Question 18

People in organizations rise to the top because they:

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A)   refrain from creating hopes that things will turn out well.
B)   have the ability to identify problems.
C)   can instill in others a sense of hope for the future.
D)   are always cautious when interpreting situations.

Question 19

Is the Great Man perspective on leadership still in use today? Discuss.

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People still wonder if some leadership q...

Question 20

Which of the following is a characteristic of entrepreneurial leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are concerned with innovation and creativity.
B)   They are unable to focus on long-term results.
C)   They are unwilling to learn new skills.
D)   They tend to be dependent on their followers.

Exam 2: Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships

The myth of a "complete leader" can cause stress and frustration for leaders and followers, as well as damage to the organization.

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Which of the following is an example of consideration behavior of leaders?

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Leaders who are drawn to new opportunities, are action oriented, and are more concerned with innovation, creativity, and creating new processes than with maintaining the status quo are known as:

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Which of the following is an example of initiating structure behavior of leaders?

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_____ refers to initiating a business venture, organizing the necessary resources, and assuming the associated risks and rewards.

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Which of the following characteristics are important for entrepreneurs?

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The _____ view of individualized leadership focuses on the concept of exchange, what each party gives to and receives from the other.

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If Nancy uses employee-centered leadership, which of the following actions is she more likely to perform if a project is behind schedule?

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Self-confidence doesn't mean being arrogant and prideful but rather knowing and trusting in oneself.

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Which of the following statements is true of talents?

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In the context of leadership styles, _____ leaders display a focus on the human needs of their subordinates.

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Leaders at all levels need some degree of optimism to see possibilities and rally people around a vision for a better tomorrow.

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According to the Leadership Grid, _____ occurs when primary emphasis is given to people rather than to work outputs.

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A(n) _____ arises from a natural talent that has been supported and reinforced with knowledge and skills.

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Stage two in the development of the individualized leadership theory explored the _____ in more detail.

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A few traits typically considered highly important for leadership are optimism, self-confidence, honesty and integrity, and drive.

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Which of the following actions occur during the first stage of the development of individualized leadership?

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People in organizations rise to the top because they:

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Is the Great Man perspective on leadership still in use today? Discuss.

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