MGT 517 Test 1
Level 5 leaders have:
no need for the limelight
In Leadership Era 2, _____ of leadership worked because leaders could analyze their situation and develop careful plans.
Behavior 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
According to the trait approach to leadership, which of the following is categorized as a social characteristic of leaders?
Cooperativeness
Which of the following is an important characteristic of organizations during leadership Era 3?
Cross-functional teams
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
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
The belief that leaders were born with certain natural abilities of power and influence characterizes the ______ of leadership.
Great Man Theories
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
Which of the following is a personal quality of leaders?
Humility
Charismatic leadership is part of the ______ of leadership
Influence theories
Which of the following statements is an outdated stereotype about leaders?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 noncoercive 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
Managers and leaders are different because
Managers maintain stability while leaders promote change
Which of the following statements is true of art and science of leadership?
Most people can learn to be good leaders no matter their innate characteristics
______ Refers to a tendency to see the positive side of things and expect the things will turn out well.
Optimism
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 characteristic of new paradigm leaders
They are facilitators
Which of the following is a characteristic of new paradigm leaders
They are humble
Which of the following is a quality of managers?
They have expert minds rather than open minds
Many people have never tried to be a leader because:
They have no understanding of what leaders actually do
An important aspect of leadership is:
They intentionally desire significant changes
Which of the following statements is true of people involved in 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
Executive coaches
encourage leaders to confront their flaws that inhibit effective leadership
Management focuses on getting the most results out of people so that:
goods and services are provided to customers in a timely manner
In the context of the trait approach to leadership, the diversity of traits that effective leadership possess indicates that:
leadership ability is not a genetic endowment
It becomes easier for people to see their own opportunities for leadership when they:
stop equating leadership with greatness and public visibility