Leadership 442 Rigid Leadership

What action did Robert Hass take when the economy took a downturn?

• He changed company policies

• He expanded the company

• He laid off thousands of people

• He increased the salaries of the company leadership only

Why was Robert has considered a Rigid Leader?

• He cared only about profit maximization

• He would not alter company policy even though the people's jobs were on the line

• He cared extensively about his employees

• He had a closed-door policy

What was a negative characteristic of Sumner Redstone's leadership?

• He frequently changed company policies

• He considered many successors for his position

• He controlled every aspect of the company and wouldn't relinquish power

• He had a very collaborative management style

What was the outlook for Viacom's future after Sumner Redstone's death?

• It was very promising and well-planned

• It was uncertain and improbable

• It had a successor with lots of experience

• It planned to merge with another company

What happened to the Russian submarine mentioned in the section with Putin's Leadership?

• It was used in a military parade

• It was sunk by another country's navy

• It sank with 118 men on board

• It was decommissioned peacefully

What was the primary reason given for the death of the men on the submarine?

• A dangerous storm at sea

• Technical malfunction

• Putin's inability to change and accept outside help

• An enemy attack on the submarine

What was Meeker's nickname in the 1990's?

• The net queen

• Mad Meeker

• The stock breaker

• The stock sultan

What type of "power" did Meeker possess as a leader?

• Legitimate Power

• Expert Power

• Coercive Power

• Reward Power

Which of the following factors contributed to Meeker's downfall?

*Choose 2 answers*

• She left the stock industry before the market began to drastically change

• The stock market crashed

• She did less of her own research as time progressed

• She supported stocks that did not meet historical standards

Which of the following was a situational factor that lead to Meeker's success?

• Government protection & incentives

• There was an internet bubble among investors

• Lack of media support

• High tax rates