Chapter 9 Quiz

In the present organizational setup, having a vision for the future and communicating that vision to others are known to be essential components of great leadership.

• True
• False

People who comply with a leader who has expert power can typically learn from or otherwise gain from that leader’s knowledge

• True
• False

According to proponents of the situational approach to leadership, universally important traits and behaviors do not exist

• True
• False

In leadership, charisma can be used positively or negatively.

• True
• False

Leadership is a skill that comes naturally, so it is unnecessary to spend time developing related abilities.

• True
• False

Which of the following statements about leadership is true?

• The number of followers has no impact on a leader’s influence.
• There is poor correlation between success attaining goals and being a good leader.
• Interpersonal processes have little impact on leadership.
• A leader is someone who influences others to attain goals.
• Productive strategies have an insignificant effect on leadership

Where is the best place for leadership in an organization?

• There has to be one strong leader at the top.
• There should be two or three leaders at the top.
• Senior managers are the primary leaders.
• Anyone with a management title should be a leader.
• Leaders should permeate the organization.

Which of the following best describes a vision as it pertains to leadership?

• a plan to make an effective financial turnaround
• a mental image of a future state of an organization
• an image that people have of an organization
• an operational plan for a specific department
• a leader’s plan for accomplishing his or her personal goals

The best visions are both

• unique and easy.
• ideal and unique.
• pragmatic and ideal.
• typical and attainable.
• pragmatic and attainable.

Which of the following statements accurately compares leadership and management?

• Effective managers are more inspirational than leaders.
• Effective managers are not necessarily true leaders.
• One cannot be both a leader and an effective manager.
• Leadership and management are unrelated.
• Being an effective manager is equivalent to being a true leader.