Chapter 1 Quiz
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
A key force driving the new paradigm of collaborative leadership is:
the hyperconnected organizational world.
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.
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 concept of leader characteristics and behavior?
It refers to the inner qualities that help a leader function effectively in many situations.
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.
Which of the following is a most likely consequence of a lower leadership position?
A high number of human resource problems requiring action
Which of the following is true of the roles of leaders and managers?
Effective managers also lead, and effective leaders also manage.
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
Which of the following political tactics is a necessary part of a leader's role?
Forming coalitions
Which of the following is not considered part of the basic framework for understanding leadership?
Outcome of the project