OBM CH 12

According to​ research, servant leadership is​ _____ with the trait of narcissism. A. negatively correlated B. not correlated C. marginally correlated D. moderately correlated positively E. strongly correlated positively

A

Authentic leaders​ ________. A. act upon their beliefs openly within an organizational setting B. focus on inspiring employees to act out a clear vision C. provide rewards to employees for performance D. use intellectual stimulation to communicate with followers E. violate ethical norms for their own personal benefit

A

According to behavioral theories of​ leadership, which of the following is​ true? A. Employee-focused leaders experience higher levels of productivity. B. Individuals can be trained to be leaders. C. People who are creative and open are more likely to become leaders. D. Leaders who are focused on the task aspects of their job are more satisfied. E. Personality qualities can help predict the emergence of leaders.

B

How does a leader primarily benefit from being​ trusted? A. Trust results in higher job satisfaction for a leader in a large organization. B. Trust encourages employees to take risks. C. Trust regulates the way employees act by helping leaders monitor compliance. D. Trust ensures ethical behavior from followers. E. Trust clarifies roles and responsibilities.

B

What does attribution theory suggest about​ leadership? A. Successful leadership is a combination of behaviors and traits. B. The appearance of leadership is more important than actual accomplishments. C. Transactional leadership improves productivity more than transformational leadership. D. Charismatic leadership can threaten an organization. E. Certain personality characteristics signal strong leadership skills.

B

Jason scored high in initiating structure. He will most likely​ ________. A. dominate group conversations B. be highly sociable in the workplace C. help employees with personal problems D. focus on task deadlines E. treat all employees as equals

D

According to​ Fiedler's contingency model of​ leadership, which of these describes the degree of​ confidence, trust, and respect members have in their​ leader? A. Position power B. Consideration C. Leader-member relations D. Task structure E. Initiating structure

C

What is a key characteristic of a charismatic​ leader? A. Assigning tasks and responsibilities to team members. B. Performing best in ambiguous situations. C. Receiving power through followers who perceive heroic abilities. D. Offering rewards in exchange for good performance. E. Focusing on personal relationships with employees.

C

Transformational leaders​ ________. A. find they are better received in stressful situations B. affect employees with low​ self-esteem and​ self-worth more than others C. allow their personal goals to take precedence over organizational ones D. communicate a sense of mission and high expectations to employees E. carefully monitor for deviations from organizational standards

D

Which of the following best defines a​ mentor? A. An inspiring leader with a clear vision of the future. B. A manager who monitors​ day-to-day operations. C. A leader who helps employees with personal problems. D. An experienced employee who coaches and develops a​ lower-level one. E. An employee who collaborates with others to achieve common goals.

D

Which of the following is true of​ leadership? A. Leadership is a characteristic found in all managers. B. Leadership is formally defined by an organization. C. Leadership is more important than management for an organization. D. Leadership is the ability to influence others to achieve goals. E. Leadership is essential to oversee​ day-to-day operations.

D

Which of the following suggests that there are replacements for a​ leader's support of​ employees? A. Attribution theory B. Ethics C. Neutralizers D. Substitution E. Charisma

D

What is one of the main findings of trait theories of​ leadership? A. Effective leaders usually score high on assertiveness. B. Using​ traits, we can tell who will be an effective leader. C. Traits cannot predict leadership. D. Emotional stability is the most predictive leadership trait. E. Trait theories predict if someone will emerge as a leader.

E

Which of the following is suggested by contingency theories of​ leadership? A. Leaders who emphasize personal relationships are more satisfied in their work. B. Individual traits can predict the emergence of leaders. C. Conscientious leaders tend to be higher in initiating structure. D. Leadership is learned by examining the behaviors of successful leaders. E. Different leadership styles may be called for in different situations.

E