Test 1

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

diehards

Lewis is an assistant researcher associated with the drug development department of a major pharmaceutical company. During a health impact examination, he finds that one of the company's products has a potential for inflicting long-term health complications. So, he decides to bring up this issue with his senior officials. Under which of the following types of followers can Lewis be classified?

strategy developer

setting a vision and direction for the organization

Bystanders

they are free riders who are typically detached when it fits their self interest

She is more likely capable of managing a part of a project

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

responsible and inspirational

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

the hyperconnected organizational world

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

executor

Aaron, a team leader, encourages his team members to share their efficient work practices. He then ensures that his team is accountable for their productivity. Which of the following roles best describes this behavior?

leadership effectiveness

Joseph, a restaurant owner, ensures that his employees offer prompt service and quality food to customers even during peak service hours

spokesperson

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?

making oneself available to outsiders as a representative of an organization

The role of a figurehead typically includes:

Leadership

Theodore, the director of a prestigious bank, inspires his employees to be professional by being a thorough professional himself

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

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?

A high number of human resource problems requiring action

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

figurehead

entertaining clients as an official representative of the organization

team builder

initiating activities that contribute to positive group morale

to feel the frustrations of being a leader

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:

internal and external environment

Allen is the CEO of a market research firm. The research firm is known for its culturally diverse work force. Taking into consideration the diversity factor, Allen decides to customize some of his company's policies to suit the cultural needs of the various communities and maintain harmonious relationships. Which of the following key variables of the basic framework model is illustrated in this scenario?

negotiators

Cameron is part of a team of graphic designers. Though she shares the same title and performs the same tasks as the rest of her team, her co-workers often seek her advice and respect her opinion. Group members such as Cameron are called _____.

integration of professional norms

Chloe, Joshua, Jacob, and Emily are senior physicians working in a private hospital. Each of them has specialized in a particular field of medicine, and hence acts according to the incorporated criteria of strong medical practices. This means that they do not require a visionary figure to motivate them to perform a sincere job. A factor influencing this lack of need for supervision is the _____.

emergent leaders

Daniel, one of the most talented and sincere engineers in his team, has his team mates looking up to him for support and advice.

Isolates

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

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

Bargaining with superiors for funds, facilities, equipment, or other forms of support

Which of the following activities can be categorized as the role of a negotiator in the context of Mintzberg's leadership function of management?

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

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

forming coalitions

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

substitutes for leadership

the product development team of a company consists of highly trained and focused individuals requiring minimal supervision

executor

translating strategy into action