13: Leadership Effectiveness

Which is the best definition of leadership?

• The ability to command a group.

• A process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal.

• The highest position in an organization.

• A set of rules for managing a team.

What does effective leadership require?

• A single dominant trait.

• A mix of traits, competencies, and interpersonal attributes.

• Financial incentives.

• Strict enforcement of rules.

What does contingency theory suggest about effective leaders?

• They have a fixed style of leadership.

• They prefer to work alone.

• They match their choice of behavior to the situational context.

• They focus on long-term goals only.

Which of the following is NOT a category of leader behaviors?

• Task-oriented

• Relationship-oriented

• Passive

• Demographics

What is one of the key actions that leaders do and managers do not?

• Control

• Plan

• Inspire

• Organize

Which of the following is a responsibility of managers, not leaders?

• Influence

• Create the vision and strategic plan

• Implement

• Inspire

What is NOT a duty of a leader?

• Control

• Influence

• Inspire

• Create the vision and strategic plan

What does the trait approach attempt to link to leadership effectiveness?

• Strategies for team building

• Personality characteristics or interpersonal attributes

• Methods for conflict resolution

• Techniques for effective communication

Which dark trait is characterized by a strong drive for personal power and is often associated with being more charismatic and passionate?

• Machiavellianism

• Psychopathy

• Narcissism

• Empathy

What does Machiavellianism in leadership entail?

• Empathy and concern for others

• Use of manipulation and putting results ahead of principles

• Strong drive for personal power and self-centeredness

• Lack of remorse or guilt