Leadership session 2 - Part 2

Most organizations provide skills training to their employees and leaders because:

• a.       skills can be learned

• b.       new skills can quickly be translated into behaviors

• c.       skills are not influenced by culture

• d.       the same set of skills can be applied in all situations

Marta has just been appointed to a top level executive position in her company.  Which of the following leadership skills is she most likely to need and use?

• a.       technical

• b.       interpersonal

• c.       conceptual

• d.       organizational

1.       Which of the following is not part of the Big Five personality dimensions?

• a.       conscientiousness

• b.       emotional intelligence

• c.       openness to experience

• d.       agreeableness

  
  

1.        ________________ and ____________ are both part of the Big Five personality dimensions.

• a.       Locus of control; need for control

• b.       Cognitive; emotional intelligence

• c.       Emotional stability; consideration for others

• d.       Extraversion; openness to experience

_____________ is the Big Five personality dimension that is important in jobs such as management that require social interaction.

• a.       Emotional intelligence

• b.       Extraversion

• c.       Openness to experience

• d.       Agreeableness

1.       Which of the following traits is not part of the Dark Triad?

• a.       Type A

• b.       Machiavellianism

• c.       Narcissism

• d.       Subclinical psychopathy

1.       In dealing with abusive bosses you should do all of the following except         .

• a.       make sure your work is impeccable ( Perfect )

• b.       get defensive

• c.       maintain a strong social network

• d.       plan an exit strategy

  
  

Traits alone do not define leaders.

• a.       true

• b.       false