Leadership Chapter One

Era 4 represents ___, which means to ensure organizational flexibility and responsiveness to a changing world

agile leadership

which of the following is an important characteristic of organizations during leadership era 3

cross-functional teams

managers and leaders are different because:

managers maintain stability while leaders promote change

which of the following statements is true of the art and science of leadership?

most people can learn to be good leaders no matter their innate characteristics

level 5 leaders have:

no need for the limelight

leadership involves influence that is multidirectional and ___

non coercive

in leadership era 2, ___ of leadership worked because leaders could analyze their situation and develop careful plans

behaviour theories

Linda heads the proofreading team of Ink Heart Pvt. Ltd., a publishing firm. she wants to align her followers toward the main objectives of the organization. which of the following strategies should Linda apply?

communicate the vision and develop a shared culture

Erica, a team manager, was known for heading projects with diligence and conscientiousness. However, she was insensitive and excessively ambitious. She did not take feedback in a constructive manner. This prevented her from advancing in her career because she had problems motivating and communicating with her team members. in the context of the given scenario, which of the following phenomena, does Erica experience?

derailment

management maintains a degree of stability, predictability and order through a culture of ___

efficiency

executive coaches:

encourage leaders to confront their flaws that inhibit effective leadership.

Melanie has been promoted as the operations head of Apex Inc. She aims to lead the organization in an effective manner. which of the following should be implemented by Melanie to achieve her aim?

ensure that employees are part of a community and feel that they are contributing to something worthwhile

management focuses on getting the most results out of people so that:

goods and services are provided to customers in a timely manner

which of the following is a personal quality of leaders?

humility

it becomes easier for people to see their own opportunities for leadership when they

stop equating leadership with greatness and public visibility

Daniel, a management professor, wants to explain why a new paradigm leader is a facilitator rather than being a controller. Which of the following is the correct reason?

the financial basis of today's economy is becoming information rather than tangible assets

which of the following is a quality of managers?

they have expert minds rather than open minds

which of the following is a characteristic of new paradigm leaders?

-they are diversity avoiders -they are humble

___ refers to leadership influence based not on position or formal authority but, rather, on the qualities and personality of the leader

Charismatic leadership

___ theories of leadership emphasize that leadership cannot be understood in a vacuum separate from various elements of the group or organizational situation

Contingency

The ___ of leadership conceptualized leadership as a single person who put everything together and influences others to follow along based on the strength of inherited traits, qualities, and abilities

Great Man theories

the belief that leaders were born with certain natural abilities of power and influence characterizes the ___ of leadership

Great Man theories

___ can be defined as the attainment of organizational goals in an effective and efficient manner through planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling organizational resources

Management

Fred, the president of Choice Inc., is providing general guidelines to managers in his organization on how to develop effective personal qualities. which of the following should be a part of the guidelines?

have the courage to admit mistakes and doubts

Steve leads the administrative department of Mayo Pvt. Ltd. He encourages people to perform to their maximum potential by providing support and regular feedback. He ensures that the opinions of his team members are considered before a decision is made. He does not believe in rigidity and inviolate procedures. In the context of the given scenario, Steve holds that:

human capital is more important than financial capital

charismatic leadership is a part of the ___ of leadership

influence theories

An important aspect of leadership is

influencing others to come together around a common vision

which of the following statements is an outdated stereotype about leaders?

leaders are different and above others

attempts to achieve collaboration, empowerment, and diversity can succeed only if:

leaders intentionally practice and apply new paradigm principles

identify the correct statement regarding leadership

leadership involves non coercive influence

Wilma supervises the mutual funds team of Verdana Pvt. Ltd. she listens to the needs and opinions of her subordinates and does not believe in simply giving orders. she understands and accepts others when they do not share a certain mindset. she readily admits her mistakes and doubts. which of the following qualities of Wilma is depicted in this scenario?

leadership qualities

leadership is a ___ activity

people

Transformational leadership is a significant ___ theory of leadership

relational

many people have never tried to be a leader because

they have no understanding of what leaders actually do

which of the following statements is true of people involved in the leadership relationship?

they intentionally desire significant changes

which of the following statements is true of leaders who work collaboratively?

they learn to keep the lines of communication open

which of the following statements is true of leadership era 4?

this era requires the full scope of leadership that goes beyond rational management or team leadership

which of the following statements is true of uniformity in organizations?

uniform thinking can be a disaster in a multinational and diverse world

A ___ is a picture of an ambitious, desirable future for the organization or team

vision