Chapter 13 Practice Quiz

Which of the following interpersonal traits has research shown to have a negative relationship with leadership effectiveness?

Machiavellianism

When a leader is encouraging employees to question the status quo and seek innovative and creative solutions to organizational problems, he or she is engaging in

intellectual stimulation

Abusive supervision is the sustained display of hostile verbal and nonverbal behavior by managers. true or false

true

Consideration involves leader behavior associated with creating mutual respect or trust and focuses on a concern for group members' needs and desires. true or false

true

Inspirational motivation involves establishing an attractive vision, the use of emotional arguments, and exhibition of optimism and enthusiasm. true or false

true