Leadership Chapter Four
In the Pygmalion effect, group members _____
live up to expectations set for them
Providing group members with too little hands-on guidance about how to accomplish important work can be a symptom of _____.
micromanagement
A pronounced characteristic of an entrepreneurial leader is _____.
a sensible risk taking approach
Judy Rosener contended that male leaders, in contrast to female leaders, are more inclined to _____.
use a command-and-control style
Which of the following leaders reflect the key aspects of servant leadership?
Angelina focuses on what is feasible to accomplish despite being very idealistic in nature.
Peter, the team leader of IntraCall Inc, is not satisfied with the performance of his team due to the negative feedback and innumerous complaints received by dissatisfied callers. Which of the following measures can Peter adopt to build the reputation of his team and be considered an effective leader?
He should concentrate on honing the strengths of his employees and putting them to best practice
Participative management is likely to work the best with
competent and intelligent people.
Jessica, the chief fashion designer at ApparelDezire, consults her team for designs to be showcased in the upcoming fashion week. Jessica decides on a couple of designs based on the suggestion of group members and the ones she feels the group would agree upon. Jessica's decisions is attributed to the _____ style of leadership.
consensus
Emily, the product development manager of JuzTel, seeks suggestions from her team members for improvising on the company's existing range of cell phones. The team members pour in their suggestions and Emily takes the final call on the inputs received by them. In this scenario, Emily is portrayed as a(n) _____.
consultative leader
According to the Leadership Grid system, the most effective leadership style is _____.
contribute and commit
Suggestions for making better use of 360-degree surveys include _____.
customizing the assessment dimensions based on the leadership competencies that are associated with success
Male leaders are most likely to be _____.
disseminating information and demonstrating competence
A leader who scored high on initiating structure would _____
emphasize work scheduling and assigning tasks
A direct way of being a supportive leader is to _____.
give frequent encouragement and praise
A key part of 360-degree feedback is for leaders to _____.
receive feedback from those who work with and for them.
An important way of inspiring people is to _____.
satisfy their higher-level needs
Leaders who obtain the best results typically use _____.
several different styles in one week
An entrepreneurial leader is least likely to _____.
thrive on hierarchy and routine
Keith, the chief financial officer of MoneyPro Inc., a stock brokerage firm, is unhappy with the performance of his firm in the last quarter. He blames the lackadaisical attitude of his group members for the firm's poor performance. Which of the following measures should Keith adopt to protect the investors of his firm and increase his effectiveness as a leader?
He should further raise funds from the market and be willing to invest them in riskier options to ensure maximum yield.
Katie, the marketing head of MeDiASure, a digital marketing agency, entrusts her team with the task of conceptualizing innovative marketing strategies for a client. Katie collects the group's opinion and lets the team take the final call on the most suitable strategies. In this scenario, Katie is assuming the role of a(n) _____.
democratic leader