MGMT 382 Final Prep (chapter 2)
Leaders with a socialized power motive use power primarily to achieve organizational goals or vision. T/F
True
An important strength of the trait approach to leadership is that it: helps in analyzing the situational demands. specifies which traits are needed for leadership in a given situation. specifies how much of a given trait is important for leadership. can help with leadership selection and development.
can help with leadership selection and development.
According to the theory of emotional intelligence, a person with a high degree of self-management would be well organized and helpful in making plans for others. T/F
false
Tenacity is considered to be an important leadership characteristic because: it requires tenacity to keep a job during an era of downsizing. it often takes a long time to implement a new program. leaders are so often under attack from group members. leaders have such limited power over group members.
it often takes a long time to implement a new program.
Lewis is a team leader at a multinational corporation. Before assigning tasks to his team members, he asks for their preferences and suggestions, to not only enhance project delivery efficiency, but also increase team members' satisfaction. Which of the following traits best describes Lewis' approach? Effective self-management Self-assertive Aggressively courageous Socially aware
socially aware
A key part of being an authentic leader is to be passionate about your purpose. T/F
true
A strong achievement drive is an important contributor to innovative thinking in the workplace. T/F
true
Part of relationship management in emotional intelligence is building bonds with other people. T/F
true
The trait approach to leadership is based on the idea that effective leaders are made of the "right stuff." T/F
true
A person with high emotional intelligence is likely to: 1 be particularly well suited for performing analytical work. 2 avoid stressful situations involving people. 3 become overly enthusiastic during a meeting. 4 build strong personal bonds with people.
4 build strong personal bonds with people.
