L-Chapter 4 Practice MC Review

c.

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 opinions and lets the team make the final call on the most suitable strategies by vote. In this scenario, Katie is assuming the role of a(n) _____. Select one: a. consensus leader b. autocratic leader c. democratic leader d. consultative leader

d.

A consultative leader _____. Select one: a. turns over decision-making authority to the group b. takes a vote before reaching a decision c. consults reference sources before making a decision d. confers with the group before making the decision on their own

d.

A key part of 360-degree feedback is for leaders to _____. Select one: a. use a circular form for evaluating others. b. receive both positive and negative feedback almost daily. c. receive a little feedback almost every workday. d. receive feedback from those who work with and for them.

b.

All of the following are task-related attitudes and behaviors except: Select one: a. adaptability to the situation b. creating inspiration and visibility c. high performance standards d. direction setting

b.

All of the following are task-related attitudes and behaviors except: Select one: a. concentrating on strengths of group members b. giving emotional support and encouragement c. risk taking and execution of plans d. hands-on guidance and feedback

d.

An entrepreneurial leader is least likely to _____. Select one: a. act quickly when opportunity arises b. have a visionary perspective combined with tenacity c. have a strong achievement drive and sensible risk taking d. thrive on hierarchy and routine

a.

In the Pygmalion effect, group members _____. Select one: a. live up to expectations set for them b. respond only to verbal signals c. rebel against high expectations d. become uncomfortable when placed under heavy pressure

b.

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 and support. Jessica's decision is attributed to the _____ style of leadership. Select one: a. consultative b. consensus c. autocratic d. democratic

a.

Research shows that male leaders, in contrast to female leaders, are more inclined to _____. Select one: a. use a command-and-control style b. practice participative leadership c. rely on interpersonal skills d. manage by rewards

d.

The consideration dimension of leadership behavior includes how well the leader creates an environment of _____. Select one: a. carefully controlled work procedures b. careful concern for organizational productivity c. increased concern for financial controls d. emotional support, friendliness, and trust

a.

Which of the following statements is true about the gender differences in effectiveness between men and women leaders? Select one: a. Women were rated higher on relationship-oriented leadership skills. b. Women were rated lower on orientation toward production and obtaining results. c. Men were rated lower on orientation toward strategic planning and organizational vision. d. Men were rated higher on relationship-oriented leadership skills.

d.

________ is a framework for specifying the extent of a leader's concern for the production and people. Select one: a. Participative leadership b. Leadership style c. Organizing for collaboration d. Leadership Grid

a.

________ is the relatively consistent pattern of behavior that characterizes a leader. Select one: a. Leadership style b. Leadership Grid c. Organizing for collaboration d. Participative leadership