Ch 13. SB l&t

Which of the following leadership characteristics is opposed by majority of employees in the United States?

Independent leadership Self-protective leadership

Match the dimensions of a diversity wheel that helps understand diversity in a group (in the left column) with their components (in the right column).

Internal dimensions: Age, race, and gender External dimensions: Birthplace, education, and work experience Organizational dimensions: Seniority, classification and location

What type of leaders are least popular across the globe?

Self-centered leaders

The United States is a place where people with different religious, ethnic, and racial differences are merged into an American identity. Therefore, it is known as ______.

a melting pot of the world

Diversity Credo is an important strategy that an organization should develop to ensure ______.

diversity is managed effectively

In terms of leadership, the Dutch place importance on ______.

egalitarianism

In an enlightened workplace, ______.

eliminating ageism is considered priority

In order to manage diversity effectively, organizations should ______.

formulate strategies to recruit more people from varied backgrounds

Which of the following factors sidetrack women in their workplaces?

Bias in the minds of women Disillusionment preceded by the lack of opportunity Lack of support

Individualism

Admires personal success

_____ is caused by intolerance.

discrimination

Individuals can manage diversity effectively by ______.

valuing and connecting with their own culture

When women and men discuss their problems with each other, there is a conflict as women ______.

want support for their feelings

What should effective leaders do in order to deal with diversity?

Empower people Communicate with people Develop people

Which of the following dimensions are included in a diversity wheel that helps understand and appreciate diversity in a group?

External dimensions Internal dimensions Organizational dimensions

What should be the characteristics of a cross-cultural leader? (Select all that apply.)

Knowledge of trends and technologies in other cultures Ability to adapt to travel to foreign countries Understanding of political and cultural environments worldwide

One among various cultural clusters that emerged on the basis of common language, geography, religion, and history is ______.

Latin Europe

Which of the following guidelines should be followed by leaders who manage both men and women working together?

Let employees know that responsible behavior is expected from them. Seek to guide employees rather than control them.

According to the Center for Creative Leadership, what do women at high leadership positions use to motivate their subordinates?

Open communication Employee empowerment Participative leadership

Which of the following dimensions are included in a diversity wheel that helps understand and appreciate diversity in a group? (Check all that apply.)

Organizational dimensions External dimensions Internal dimensions

Collectivism

Prefers the distribution of rewards for achievements on a groupwide basis

Which of the following does diversity include? (Check all that apply.)

Religion Educational level Disability status

A success factor for women in high leadership positions as identified by the Center for Creative Leadership is ______.

The determination to succeed

Which of the following statements are true of the leadership styles of women according to meta-analysis and individual studies?

They are less autocratic than male leaders. They tend to be more participative than male leaders.

According to meta-analysis and individual studies, which of the following statements is true of women leaders when compared to male leaders?

They are less likely to initiate negotiation for opportunities.

Identify a true statement about veterans.

They represent traditional family values and work culture.

What is expected of individuals in Spain?

They should be ready to dine till midnight.

Which of the following generational cohorts view technology as an integral part of daily life?

Today's iGeneration

In an organization, managing and valuing diversity as an asset leads to ______.

an increase in creativity in the workforce

______ is the traditional American image of diversity.

assimilation

According to linguist Deborah Tannen, women are different from men as they ______.

create rapport by talking

If a leader knows how to deal with diversity effectively, it implies that his or her behavior ______.

creates trust and respect among people

The willingness to investigate the reasons people act the way they do in different cultures and the awareness of it is known as ______.

cultural competency

An invisible barrier that prevents women from moving to top leadership positions is termed as ______.

glass ceiling

To manage diversity effectively, employees should try to understand each other as ______.

individuals

To empower others, an effective leader should ______.

promote participation of employees

What must be present for progress toward assimilation and multiculturalism to occur in an organization?

tolerance