Leadership, chapter 4

Entrepreneurs typically have a visionary perspective as reflected in seeing opportunities others have missed.

True

Leadership effectiveness is typically measured by either objective data about results or subjective data about the perceptions of a leader.

True

Participative decision making is one way of giving group members emotional support.

True

Relationship behaviors for inspiring people include the simple acts of being visible and available.

True

Relationship-oriented attitudes and behaviors are the basis for effective interpersonal skills.

True

The teamwork approach is built into the participative leadership style.

True

A(n) ____ type of leader is most likely to play the role of the Good Samaritan.

consensus

According to the Leadership Grid system, the most effective leadership style is

contribute and commit.

A top leader is supposed to help promote values and principles that

contribute to the welfare of individuals and the organization

If hands-on guidance is carried to the extreme, it can result in

micromanagement

The generally accepted leadership style in the modern organization is the

participative style in general

Without appropriate ____, the leader can rarely influence the actions of group members.

performance feedback

When workers are aligned, they tend to

pull together for a higher purpose

A large study of the relative effectiveness of men and women leaders found that women score lower on scales measuring orientation toward production and obtaining results.

False

A leader scoring high on the dimension of consideration would typically be authoritarian and impersonal in relationships with subordinates.

False

A manager implements the 360-degree feedback survey by evaluating everybody in his or her circle of influence.

False

A recommended strategy for getting the most out of workers is to focus on patching their weaknesses rather than capitalizing on their strengths.

False

A study with Norwegian workers indicated that they prosper under laissez-faire leadership because their culture emphasizes being treated as equals.

False

An advantage of the participative leadership styles is that they substantially reduce the amount of time spent in committee meetings.

False

An example of a tough question by a leader/manager would be "Do you agree that you are the dumbest person who ever held this job?"

False

Making connections with people is part of the leadership dimension of initiating structure.

False

Part of being a servant leader is to make group members self-reliant in obtaining the tools they need to accomplish their work.

False

Team leader Jeff practices management openness so he discusses most of his personal weaknesses with his subordinates.

False

The purpose of alignment is to get all the group members thinking just like the leader.

False

Corporate leaders can sometimes use values to guide an organization out of trouble.

True

A key part of 360-degree feedback is for leaders to

receive feedback from those who work with and for them

As a leader, department management Anna is highly concerned about results, and has little concern for people. Her Managerial Grid style is labeled

9 , 1 Controlling

A large study of the relative effectiveness of men and women leaders found that men were more likely to maintain a low-key style through the control of emotional expression.

True

Authentic leaders are said to lead with their hearts as well as their heads.

True

A large research study about sex differences in effectiveness between men and women leaders found that

both sexes were perceived about the same in overall effectiveness

Division manager Cassandra wants to get the most out of her direct reports. A. good strategy would be for her to

concentrate on the strengths of her direct reports.

A consultative leader

confers with the group before making a decision

The consideration dimension of leadership behavior includes how well the leader creates an environment of

emotional support, friendliness, and trust

A leader who scored high on initiating structure would

emphasize work scheduling assigning tasks.

An entrepreneurial leader is most likely to

have high enthusiasm and creativity.

Former business executive Larry Bossidy believes that execution

is the most important part of a leader's job

In the Pygmalion effect, group members

live up to expectations set for them

Suggestions for making better use of 360-degree feedback do not include which one of the following?

Encourage workers to give and receive feedback anyway they choose

The statement "Shelia Sanchez is a highly ethical leader" illustrates the concept of leadership style.

False

A nondirective leadership style has the advantage of allowing for more freedom of discussion which defuses conflict.

True

A problem noted with the leader providing hands-on guidance is that it can lead to poor delegation.

True

A study of 3,000 executives found that those who obtain the best results are likely to shift their leadership style frequently.

True

An important way of inspiring people is to

satisfy their higher-level needs

A pronounced characteristic of an entrepreneurial leader is

sensible risk taking

A study with 3,000 executives revealed that leaders who obtain the best results typically use

several different styles in one week

The purpose of a tough question by a leader is to help the person or group

stop and think about why they are doing or not doing something

An entrepreneurial leader is least likely to

thrive on hierarchy and routine.

An analysis of many studies indicates that initiating structure on the part of the leader can contribute to both satisfaction and performance.

true

A large research study about sex differences in effectiveness between men and women leaders found that

women were rated higher on relationship-oriented leadership skills.