MGMT 1115 Ch. 1 Quiz

A key force driving the new paradigm of collaborative leadership is:

the hyperconnected organizational world.

Aiden Carter, an administrator at an automobile company, has started to work overtime since the day he got promoted to the position of administrator. In addition to extra work hours, Aiden also has to handle complaints on the human resource front. Despite his honest work and transparent conduct, he is viewed as being unethical by many of his subordinates. In this scenario, Aiden is likely:

to feel the frustrations of being a leader

Which of the following political tactics is a necessary part of a leader's role?

Forming coalitions

Team builder

Initiating activities that contribute to positive group morale

Which of the following is true of the concept of leader characteristics and behavior?

It refers to the inner qualities that help a leader function effectively in many situations.

Isolates

They are completely detached and passively support the status quo by not taking action to bring about changes.

Bystanders

They are free riders who are typically detached when it fits their self-interests.

Diehards

They are super-engaged to the point that they are willing to go down for their own cause, or willing to oust the leader if they feel he or she is headed in the wrong direction.

Activists

They feel strongly, either positively or negatively, about their leader and the organization and act accordingly.

Participants

They show enough engagement to invest some of their own time and money to make a difference, such as taking the initiative to learn new technology that would help the group.

Executor

Translating strategy into action

In which of the following situations would adding a leader be least likely to improve performance?

When a group of astrophysicists get together to discuss a new theory they all find interesting.

Strategy developer

setting a vision and direction for the organization

Which of the following is a most likely consequence of a lower leadership position?

A high number of human resource problems requiring action

Thomson Inc., a manufacturer of smartphones, has unveiled a premium range of smartphones with innovative features and applications. Which of the following roles should the CEO of Thomson Inc. assume if he wishes to increase media and consumer interest in the company's newest products?

Be available to outsiders as a representative of the company both within and outside the company.

Which of the following can be identified as a factor relating to substitutes for leadership?

Closely knit teams of highly trained individuals.

Which of the following is true of the roles of leaders and managers?

Effective managers also lead, and effective leaders also manage.

Figurehead

Entertaining clients as an official representative of the organization

Which of the following is not considered part of the basic framework for understanding leadership?

Outcome of the project

According to the Center on Leadership & Ethics at Duke University, what type of leadership can positively affect performance?

Responsible and inspirational

Why would a hiring manager prefer an entry-level candidate with leadership skills?

She is more likely to be capable of managing a part of a project.

The members of the Research & Development (R&D) team of a biotech company are highly dedicated to their work. They are a cohesive and highly motivated team. However, the team finds it difficult to communicate their ideas in a simple manner to its stakeholders. As the leader of the R&D team, which of the following roles should you focus on more if you wish to contribute to the performance of the organization?

Spokesperson