Chapter 2 Assignment

According to the trait approach to leadership, which of the following characteristics of leaders is categorized under social background? a. Humility b. Education c. Dependability d. Knowledge

b. education

Which of the following is an example of initiating structure style of leader behavior? a. Showing appreciation b. Listening carefully to problems c. Seeking input from subordinates d. Getting people to work hard

d. getting people to work hard

Charles, a finance manager, maintains a unique relationship with each subordinate. He jokes with some and interacts more formally with others. His subordinates feel that Charles has "favorites" because he supports some subordinates more than others. Which leadership style or behavior best matches this scenario? a. Individualized leadership style b. "High-high" leadership style c. Job-centered leadership style d. Consideration leadership behavior

a. individualized leadership style

Natalie follows her principles religiously. Her character is grounded in solid ethical principles. She is a strong person. Which leadership trait best describes this scenario? a. Integrity b. Optimism c. Honesty d. Drive

a. integrity

Which of the following is a difference between leader behavior toward in-group subordinates versus out-group subordinates? a. Leaders treat mistakes made by in-group subordinates as opportunities for development, whereas leaders criticize out-group subordinates when they make mistakes. b. Leaders show little consideration when in-group subordinates have difficulty with a task, whereas leaders provide support to out-group subordinates when they face a stressful task. c. Leaders primarily assign routine jobs to in-group subordinates, whereas leaders give interesting assignments to out-group subordinates. d. Leaders focus on in-group subordinates' areas of poor performance, while leaders praise out-group subordinates' accomplishments and improvements.

a. leaders treat mistakes made by in-group subordinates as opportunities for development, whereas leaders criticize out-group subordinates when they make mistakes

Katie heads the divisional branch of Pisces Networks Inc. She has good critical thinking and analytical skills. She tends to push her employees beyond their comfort zones to help them grow. She primarily focuses on attaining results. Her duties include setting goals, preparing plans and budgets, and formulating policies. She maintains a vertical structure to execute tasks. Which leadership role or behavior best describes this scenario? a. Operational leadership role b. Collaborative leadership role c. Employee-centered leadership behavior d. Task-oriented leadership behavior

a. operational leadership role

In terms of leader behavior, which of the following statements is true of consideration and initiating structure? a. These styles of leadership behavior are independent of each other. b. These styles of leadership behavior are the foundation of trust between leaders and followers. c. These styles of leadership behavior enable leaders to maintain the status quo. d. These styles of leadership behavior do not clash.

a. these styles of leadership behavior are independent of each other

Which of the following statements is true of effective leaders? a. They often must make decisions without adequate information. b. They must suppress competing points of view to satisfy everybody. c. They often must avoid taking risks in order to discourage change. d. They must encourage uniform thinking among subordinates.

a. they often must make decisions without adequate information

Leaders with drive: a. lack energy and tenacity. b. are frequently perceived as ambitious. c. encourage uniform thinking among employees. d. are always seen as dishonest individuals.

b. are frequently perceived as ambitious

Harry is the production manager of Magnify Inc. He works with high levels of initiation and energy. He has the ability to motivate employees to strive hard to achieve their goals. He is full of life and has a lot of stamina. Which leadership trait best describes this scenario? a. Integrity b. Drive c. Optimism d. Honesty

b. drive

Louisa, a project manager, creates schedules, sets work targets, and completes tasks efficiently. She delegates tasks to employees based on the requirements and their skills. She chiefly focuses on facilitating work. Which leadership style best matches this scenario? a. Individualized leadership style b. Job-centered leadership style c. Consideration leadership behavior d. "High-high" leadership style

b. job-centered leadership style

Which of the following is an example of employee-centered leadership behavior? a. Directing activities toward scheduling b. Seeking to minimize conflict c. Facilitating work d. Focusing on reaching task goals

b. seeking to minimize conflict

Giselle mainly engages in explaining job responsibilities and aims of tasks to subordinates. She sets different performance targets for each project and allocates resources based on the capabilities and skills of the employees. She ensures that her subordinates keep her updated about the progress of their work and she assesses their performances on a regular basis. Which leadership role or behavior best describes this scenario? a. Employee-centered leadership behavior b. Task-oriented leadership behavior c. Collaborative leadership role d. Operational leadership role

b. task-oriented leadership behavior

Mark executes his leadership role by explaining the duties and responsibilities to be carried out by his followers. He regularly checks the status of each project and evaluates the performance of employees. He also demonstrates kindness and respect toward his coworkers by listening to their opinions and suggestions. Which leadership style best matches this scenario? a. Entrepreneurial leadership b. Individualized leadership style c. "High-high" leadership style d. Job-centered leadership style

c. "high-end" leadership style

Ricky leads his team members by paying attention to their needs and respecting their opinions and suggestions. He admires and appreciates his subordinates when they perform well and make improvements. When his followers face challenges, he listens and provides solutions. Which leadership style or behavior best matches this scenario? a. Individualized leadership style b. Job-centered leadership style c. Consideration leadership behavior d. Entrepreneurial leadership

c. consideration leadership behavior

George, a team leader, concentrates on the human needs of his followers. He regularly provides support to his followers. He ensures that positive interaction is preserved among all his team members and works hard to manage conflicts among employees on his team. Which leadership role or behavior best describes this scenario? a. Collaborative leadership role b. Operational leadership role c. Employee-centered leadership behavior d. Task-oriented leadership behavior

c. employee-centered leadership behavior

Kelly heads the operations team of a media company. She has the virtues of reliance and credibility. She is open and truthful about her activities and plans while guiding her followers, which in turn helps her gain respect from them. Which leadership trait best describes this scenario? a. Optimism b. Integrity c. Honesty d. Drive

c. honesty

In terms of leader behavior, which of the following is an example of consideration behavior? a. Directing tasks b. Getting people to work hard c. Seeking input from subordinates regarding important decisions d. Providing explicit schedules for work activities

c. seeking input from subordinates regarding important decisions

Which of the following statements is true about successful leaders? a. Successful leaders have been found to be extremely pessimistic. b. Successful leaders are advocators of uniform thinking in organizations. c. Successful leaders have been found to be highly consistent. d. Successful leaders do not make decisions without adequate information.

c. successful leaders have been found to be highly consistent

Which of the following statements is true of operational leaders? a. They often work behind the scenes, using their personal power to influence others. b. They primarily provide guidance and support to other people in an organization. c. They set goals and get things done primarily through the vertical hierarchy. d. They do not have the strong position power of the collaborative role.

c. they set goals and get things done primarily through the vertical hierarchy

Many leaders fail to recognize their strengths and apply them because they are hampered by the idea that: a. they require executive coaching. b. they cannot fix their weaknesses. c. they should be good at everything. d. they should be dependent on others.

c. they should be good at everything

Diana, a team leader, sees every situation positively. She avoids interpreting circumstances in a negative way. She trains her subordinates to be positive. Which leadership trait best describes this scenario? a. Integrity b. Drive c. Honesty d. Optimism

d. Optimism

Raymond leads the financial services team of Tecdin Inc. He forms strong professional relationships with his coworkers and uses his influence to encourage others to help him accomplish tasks. His communication skills and flexibility enable him to perform well in uncertain situations. Upper management typically requests Raymond's team when working with difficult clients. Which leadership role or behavior best describes this scenario? a. Employee-centered leadership behavior b. Task-oriented leadership behavior c. Operational leadership role d. Collaborative leadership role

d. collaborative leadership role

Frieda heads an advertising firm. She is very enthusiastic about her job and spreads the energy among her team members. She ensures that her team creates innovative and unique content for clients. She does not encourage maintaining the status quo because she believes that it reduces organizational efficiency and growth. She enjoys taking risks for the advancement of the organization. Which leadership style or behavior best matches this scenario? a. Job-centered leadership style b. Consideration leadership behavior c. Individualized leadership style d. Entrepreneurial leadership

d. entrepreneurial leadership

According to the Leadership Grid, which leadership style refers to the absence of a leadership philosophy wherein leaders exert little effort toward interpersonal relationships or work accomplishment? a. Team management b. Country club management c. Authority-compliance management d. Impoverished management

d. impoverished management

Which of the following statements is true of strengths? a. They enable individuals to be dependent on others. b. They help individuals fix their weaknesses. c. They enable individuals to turn them into natural talents. d. They help individuals focus their lives around them.

d. they help individuals focus their lives around them

Strengths are important because you can...

focus your life around them, and your energy, enthusiasm, and effectiveness can be the basis of your leadership

According to the Leadership Grid, which of the following forms of management occurs when efficiency in operations is the dominant orientation? a. Team management b. Country club management c. Authority-compliance management d. Impoverished management

c. authority-compliance management

Who among the following is an advisory leader? a. Edward, a senior legal associate, who provides guidance and aid to his clients and subordinates b. Theodora, a project manager, who works behind the scenes and subtly influences her subordinates c. Steve, a division president, who gets tasks done through the use of the power his position affords him d. John, a team leader, who makes all the important decisions of his organization on his own

a. Edward, a senior legal associate, who provides guidance and aid to his clients and subordinates