OB LO4 QUIZ

Which of the following is NOT a component of leadership?

• Interpersonal Process

• Social context

• Remuneration

• Goals & Objectives

Answer explanation

Three components are clearly stated according to (Stogdill, 1950)

In leadership definition it is evident that organized group, goal setting and achievement is a crucial part of definition

Which of the following is an external trigger of change?

• Low performance of employee

• Inefficiency in underlying processes

• The upcoming presidential election.

• Strategic plan to introduce new product

Answer explanation

Application and analysis questions such as this require you to look at the scenario very carefully.

Understand whether the discussion is internal or external and then answer. Remember to choose the best answer in MCQs

According to (Kotter & Schlesinger, 2008) which of the following methods best tackle resistance caused by "fear of the unknown".

• Education and communication

• Manipulation and cooptation

• Negotiation and agreement

• Participation and Involvement

Answer explanation

If a model is given, it is important you follow the best answer connected to the model or table.

Other answers even though plausible will not be correct if a model explicitly stated reflects a singular option.

Which of the following statements about leadership is true?

• Good leaders coerce individuals to achieve the objectives

• Good leaders exhibit excellent interpersonal skills

• Good leaders dictate objectives and monitor

• Good leaders show apathy in dealing with employees

Answer explanation

Moore & Sansino (2007) table shows what leaders should not do and do. Having an idea of what each element stands for can allow student to answer any question using their own words. Try not to by heart word by word, but think in terms of an organisation of your choice

In an organisation, a leader that sets out proper guidelines and standards. Expect individuals to follow them and regularly articulates expectations to the employees to keep them aligned properly. What leadership style of Path-goal theory best fits the scenario above?

• Directive leadership

• Supportive leadership

• Participative leadership

• Achievement-oriented leadership

Answer explanation

For analysis type questions like this, you must pay attention to keywords for each leadership style.

Directive: Direct, rules & guidelines and informs.

Supportive: Friendly, empathetic and involved.

Participative: consult, welcomes opinions and discusses.

Achievement; goals and objectives, task focus

"Predisposition to welcome and embrace" which of the following terms below best represent the statement above with relation to change?

• Reluctance

• Reactive

• Readiness

• Resistance

Answer explanation

•Readiness for change a predisposition to welcome and embrace change

•Resistance to change an unwillingness or inability to accept or to discuss changes that are perceived to be damaging or threatening to the individual.

On the nature of change curve (Schneider & Goldwasser, 1998) what are the variables considered on the curve?

• Despair & Time

• Performance & Despair

• Performance & Time

• Only performance

Answer explanation

It is a curve to see how change effects performance through time.

Which of the following is NOT a type of leadership associated with path-goal theory of leadership?

• Laizzes-faire leadership

• Directive leadership

• Participative leadership

• Achievement-Oriented leadership

Answer explanation

(House, 1974) highlighted for leadership style Directive, Supportive, Participative and Achievement-oriented leadership.

Laizzes-faire leadership style is another theory. Remember to pay attention the theory that certain styles come under to be more accurate.

When it comes to the "execution stage" which of the following functions is most representative of a leader?

• Planning and Budgeting

• Controlling and problem-solving

• Motivating and inspiring

• Establishing direction

Answer explanation

Based on (Kotter 1990) table of functions.

When answering it is important to highlight the stage to properly understand what a leader would do in that stage. If a leadership function not aligned with the stage is given, then your answer will be incorrect. Read the question carefully always.

As manager of company X, you have started implementing a change towards a new POS system. The sales department is quite old and resistant towards this change mainly based on their beliefs that AI systems cannot be trusted and nothing is more reliable than the hardworking and detail oriented human capital.

The scenario above best fits under which aspect of organisational based resistance?

• Past agreement and contract

• Resources needed for investment

• Organisation Culture

• Fear of the unknown

Answer explanation

•Organisation culture.

•Maintaining stability.

•Investment in resources.

•Past contracts or agreements.

•Threats to power or influence

From the above list of organisation based resistance, culture represents the keyword beliefs and values. Age, gender and other demograpic characteristics are most rooted under the culture factor.