Quiz 1 chpt 2&3

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry spoke to the _________, when he said, "A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral." A. Imaginative nature of vision B. Fact that all great leaders are builders C. Principle that only a man can be a leader D. Need for leading from a sound foundation E. None of these

a

Even if the spirit is willing, _________ and _________ are needed to fulfill the tasks of leadership. The leader needs _________. A. Strength; stamina; vitality B. Money; machines; planning C. Manpower; methods; organization D. Order; materials; control E. None of these

a

If a decision is important, and the leader has little confidence in the judgment of subordinates, the leader is more likely to be: A. Directive B. Participative C. Free-rein D. Over the top

a

Successful leaders today function more as _________ and ________, and less as __________ and _________. A. Facilitators; teachers; enforcers; disciplinarians B. Experts; performers; coaches; guides C. Goal-directed; bottom-line oriented; considerate; supportive D. Tellers; doers; askers; helpers E. None of these

a

The concept of _________ is relevant to leadership development because leadership effectiveness is in direct proportion to _________ and _________, which come from within the person. A. Multiple intelligence; commitment; passion B. Hand grip; size; strength C. Interpersonal attraction; identification; need D. Political alliance; confidence; pride E. None of these

a

The dark side of leadership refers to: A. The toxic effect a destructive leader has on individuals and organizations B. The beginning phase of leadership before light and learning occurs C. The depression a leader experiences when times are difficult D. The second half of a leader's tenure in office E. All of these

a

Transformational leaders use _________ and _________ to raise the performance of followers. A. Optimism; charm B. Knowledge; skill C. Preparation; perseverance D. Energy; motion E. Education; practice

a

Characteristics of followers that influence the leadership process are _________ and _________. A. Race; gender B. Respect for authority; interpersonal trust C. Past mistakes; future plans D. Abstract reasoning; concrete experience E. None of these

b

Characteristics of followers that influence the leadership process are _________ and _________. A. Vision; enthusiasm B. Respect for authority; interpersonal trust C. Integrity; charisma D. Persistence; concern for others

b

Concern for others requires _________ and ________, and the result is ________, which is the foundation of _________. A. Experience; fortitude; learning; survival B. Patience; listening; trust; loyalty C. Discussion; contemplation; education; expression D. Time; place; emotion; community E. None of these

b

In general, when work to be done is _________, _________, and _________, a(n) _________ and _________ leadership approach is best. A. Immediate; consequential; technical; aggressive; directive B. Clear-cut; routine; monotonous; non-directive; supportive C. Caused by errors; high profile; high-energy; high maintenance; no-nonsense D. New or dangerous; traditional; person-centered; soft; understanding E. None of these

b

In the passage, "He Made Me Feel Important," Vince Lombardi influenced his players because of his: A. Physical size B. Charismatic personality C. Native intelligence D. Personal insecurity E. Physical Skill

b

Key factors in determining leadership effectiveness include: A. Time, space, energy B. Qualities of leaders, characteristics of followers, nature of the situation C. Age, experience, gender D. Government, business, industry

b

Over time, the shift in emphasis for business success has been from _________ to _________. A. Communities; systems B. Command and control; relationship management C. Innovation; hierarchy D. Team building; skill building E. None of these

b

Qualities of ineffective leaders have been identified by _________. Six behaviors or flaws are: A. Robert Blake; lack of job knowledge, poor communication, low commitment, poor preparation, bullying style, negative attitude. B. Barbara Kellerman; incompetence, rigidity, intemperance, callousness, corruption, cruelty. C. Francis Galton; low trust, abrasive style, poor technical skill, inability to delegate, overly ambitious, poor time management. D. None of these.

b

The three styles of leadership are: A. High, low, middle B. Directive, participative, free-rein C. Traditional, modern, new wave

b

Todd McFarlane's leadership success could be traced to: A. Business location and financial management B. Willingness to take a risk and focus on what he could control C. Start up capital and delegation skills

b

_________ advocated a _________ style of leadership and _________ advocated a _________ style of leadership. A. Jefferson; directive; Eisenhower; non-directive B. Machiavelli; directive; Lao-Tzu; non-directive C. Eisenhower; directive; Patton; non-directive D. Lao-Tzu; directive; Elizabeth I; non-directive E. Patton; directive; Jefferson; non-directive

b

_________ is a special personal quality that generates others' interest and causes them to follow. A. Vitality B. Charisma C. Integrity D. Stability

b

_________ is an example of a visionary statement by _________. A. "Seek first to understand"; Will Rogers B. "Where do you want to go today?"; Bill Gates C. "A mechanic in the White House"; Ross Perot D. "Make my day"; Clint Eastwood E. "A chicken in every pot"; Martha Stewart

b

According to Roger Staubach, the key to self-confidence is _________. A. The leader's natural-born talent B. The support of caring teammates C. How hard the leader works D. Opportunity and position E. None of these

c

Increasingly, the American workplace is becoming _________, _________, and _________. A. Contemplative; rule-based; quality conscious B. Moderate; rational; organized C. Fast-paced; culturally diverse; global D. Customer driven; finance focused; geography-bound E. None of these

c

Regarding the importance of enthusiasm for leadership effectiveness, _________ said, "Good work is never done in cold blood; heat is needed to forge anything. Every great achievement is the story of a flaming heart." A. Martin Luther King B. George Patton C. Harry Truman D. Colin Powell E. Eleanor Roosevelt

c

The cornerstone of Shackleton's leadership behavior included all but one of the following: A. Leading by example B. Communicating a vision C. Keeping records D. Maintaining a positive attitude

c

The most important quality of leadership is ________, including _________ and _________. A. Knowledge; on-the-job learning; formal education B. Motivation; desire; effort C. Integrity; honesty; courage D. Decisiveness; information finding; willingness to take orders E. None of these

c

The participative style of leading and following is: A. Leader-centered decision-making B. Follower-centered decision-making C. Leader and followers share decision-making D. Follow the leader

c

Trait leadership theory makes the assumption that distinctive _________ and _________ characteristics account for leadership effectiveness. A. Physical; cognitive B. Cognitive; emotional C. Physical; psychological D. Values; psychological E. None of these

c

_________ is understood as honesty, strength of character, and courage. A. Vitality B. Charisma C. Integrity D. Stability

c

A crisis can create _______ followers looking for a leader to resolve their dilemma. A. Security-seeking B. Loss-aversive C. Group-oriented D. Charisma hungry E. None of these

d

All of the following are factors that influence the nature of the situation or the context of leadership except: A. Type of work performed B. Size of organization C. Social climate D. Employee wages

d

Almost always listed as important for leadership success is/are _______. A. Basic intelligence B. Clear and strong values C. High level of personal energy D. All of these E. Training

d

An important factor in determining leadership effectiveness is _________ based on preferred styles of leading and following. A. The number used B. Income and geography C. Size and distance D. Leader-follower compatibility E. All of these

d

Ghiselli identified six traits as being important for effective leadership. Which of the following is not one of them? A. Supervisory ability B. Initiative C. Intelligence D. Strong ego

d

Historically, researchers have focused upon two main theories of leadership effectiveness: _______ and ______. A. Ancient; modern B. Male; female C. Centralized; decentralized D. Trait; behavior E. Time-sensitive; timeless

d

If you have _________ intelligence, you have the ability to deal with people; if you have musical-rhythmic intelligence, you appreciate _________ and _________. A. Intrapersonal; sculpting; surgery B. Verbal/linguistic; logical reasoning; exploring patterns C. Musical/rhythmic; saying words; using your body D. Interpersonal; pitch; rhythm E. None of these

d

In _______, a classic study of leadership _______ was conducted by _______. A. 1989; contingencies; Ken Blanchard B. 1969; qualities; Peter Drucker C. 1949; environment; Elton Mayo D. 1939-1940; behavior; Kurt Levin E. None of these

d

Kinds of intelligence include all but one of the following: A. Verbal-linguistic B. Logical-mathematical C. Visual-spatial D. Permanent-irreducible E. Interpersonal

d

Leadership effectiveness depends upon _________ of leaders, _________ of followers, and the _________ of the situation. A. Timing; pulse; memory B. Age; number; notification C. Height; weight; length D. Qualities; characteristics; nature E. Gender; race; training

d

Participative followers _________ such management practices as regular staff meetings, the open door policy and sharing concern for people's feelings. A. Oppose B. Avoid C. Dislike D. Prefer E. None of these

d

Problems with _________, _________, and _________ are fertile fields for emotional instability that can reduce leadership effectiveness. A. Methods; procedures; processes B. Plant; equipment; supplies C. Products; environment; government D. Alcohol; money; relationships E. Education; liquidation; infiltration

d

Research shows transformational leadership has a ______ effect on performance, resulting in ________ levels of ________ and ________ as well. A. Positive; positive; education; seniority B. Negative; negative; engagement; retention C. Positive; negative; pay; promotion D. Positive; positive; motivation; organizational commitment E. None of these

d

Select the answer that best describes the quality of the leader, characteristic of the follower, and nature of the situation most conducive to leadership taking place. A. Selfishness, mistrust, emergency B. Intelligence, experience, despair C. Humanism, anger, routine D. Self-confidence, obedience, confusion

d

Sergio Marchionne is to ________ style of leadership, as Robert Selander is to ________ style of leadership, and Daniel Amos is to ________ style of leadership. A. Free-rein; directive; participative B. Directive; free rein; participative C. Participative; directive; free-rein D. Directive; participative; free-rein E. None of these

d

Vince Lombardi had a _________ personality; his followers' goal was to be equal to their understanding of his _________. A. Schizophrenic; needs B. Mercurial; orders C. Stoic; desires D. Charismatic; values and goals E. Difficult; deficiencies

d

______ thinking is needed when there is only one right answer; ______ thinking is needed when there can be many right answers. A. High; low B. Abstract; concrete C. Fluid; crystallized D. Convergent; divergent E. Pure; mixed

d

_________ describes how difficult the leader's job can be: "...since no important decision ever pleases everyone in an organization, the leader must also absorb the displeasure, and sometimes the severe hostility, of those who would have taken a different course." A. Peter Drucker B. Margaret Wheatley C. Chris Argyris D. Douglas McGregor E. Ken Blanchard

d

_________ once said, "The ear of the leader must ring with the voices of the people. Together they rise to the challenge of the day." A. George Patton B. Will Durant C. Kurt Lewin D. Woodrow Wilson E. None of these

d

A combination of ________, ________, and ________ are needed for a place to be a magnet and multiplier for human achievement. A. Timing; tension; ignition B. People; products; processes C. Environmental; energy; education D. Faith; fortitude; fidelity E. Talent; technology; tolerance

e

A transformational leader does all but which of the following: A. Develops a vision that is compelling to followers B. Articulates a strategy for bringing vision to life C. Builds momentum by recognizing progress D. Demonstrates character by setting an example E. Takes credit for the accomplishments of others

e

About effective leadership, _________ said, "Nothing in life just happens. It isn't enough to just believe in something. You have to have perseverance to meet obstacles and overcome them, to struggle." A. Winston Churchill B. Martin Luther King C. Henry Ford D. Abraham Lincoln E. Golda Meir

e

All of the following are important qualities of leadership except: A. Ability B. Stability C. Persistence D. Charisma E. Seniority

e

Causes of reduced willingness to trust in American society include the following: A. Breakdown of traditional family structure B. Decline of social structures such as church and school C. Lack of shared community values, focus on self-satisfaction D. Influential leaders putting self-gain above the public good E. All of these

e

Different kinds of intelligence include all of the following except: A. Verbal/linguistic B. Logical/mathematical C. Visual/spatial D. Bodily/kinesthetic E. Memory/recall

e

Edwin Ghisselli's six traits for effective leadership includes all but which of the following: A. Need for achievement B. Intelligence C. Decisiveness D. Self-confidence E. Social status

e

Factors accounting for the victory of allied forces in Europe in the Second World War, according to Andrew Roberts, included: A. The ferocity of the Russian soldier B. The American arsenal of armaments C. Germany's decision to fight a two-front war D. The determination of Winston Churchill never to give in E. All of these

e

In _________, Stuart Levine and Michael Crom write about building trust in the workplace. His prescription includes _________, _________, and _________. A. "Habits of the Heart"; respect society's rules; trust in time; end bitterness B. "The Road Less Traveled"; never travel alone; always take a friend; be dependable C. "A Great Place to Work"; do what you love; lend a helping hand; be considerate D. "Leading the Way"; deal openly with everyone; keep promises; care about people E. None of these

e

Qualities belonging potentially to everyone, but possessed more fully by leaders, include all of the following except _________. A. Vision and enthusiasm B. Stability and concern for others C. Self-confidence and persistence D. Vitality and integrity E. Hearing and size

e

Qualities of transformational leaders include: A. Determination, diligence, and attention to detail B. Perception, persistence, and practical-mindedness C. Bravery, strength, and technical expertise D. Consideration, compassion, and reliability E. Optimism, charm, and intelligence

e

Situational factors that influence the leadership process include: A. Size of the organization B. Social and psychological climate C. Employment patterns D. Type, place, purpose of work performed E. All of these

e

Successful leaders today must master challenges such as _________ and _________, as well as traditional duties such as _________ and _________. A. Purchasing; inventory control; staffing; accounting B. Advertising; sales; engineering; production C. Office politics; re-engineering; work design; wage administration D. Giving orders; quality control; public speaking; report writing E. Developing people; doing the right things; organizing work; implementing plans

e

The most serious derailment pattern for leaders seeking promotion is: A. Inability to build positive relations with co-workers B. Inability to build and lead a team C. Inability to adapt to changing bosses, followers, and situations D. Inadequate preparation for promotion E. Failure to meet performance objectives

e

_________ describes contemporary patterns of work that challenge the skills of today's leaders, including _________, _________, and _________. A. Margaret Wheatley; contextual; sequential; organizational B. Laurie Beth Jones; ongoing; intermittent; one-time-only C. Herb Kelleher; speed; potency; customer-related D. Robert Reich; knowledge work; technical skill; group interaction E. Charles Handy; working at home; flextime; independent contractors

e

_________, _________, and _________ are traits found in all charismatic leaders. A. Education; opportunity; attention to detail B. Training; sensitivity; patience C. Experience; collaboration; emotional stability D. Optimism; extroversion; a sense of adventure E. None of these

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