Midterm Review

Of the six key traits of leadership, which is the foundation of all good leaders?

• Sociability

• Determination

• Integrity

• Charisma

What is the first step in building confidence as a leader?

• Demonstrating integrity

• Creating a social media presence

• Building charisma

• Understanding what needs to be done

A sociable person has pleasant interactions with others and brings positive energy to a group.

• True

• False

Charisma is an extremely common leadership trait.

• True

• False

A person has integrity because he or she says he or she is going to do something and doesn’t.

• True

• False

Many traits contribute to the success of a leader, but if one does not exhibit intelligence, confidence, charisma, determination, sociability, and integrity, they will not be effective as leaders.

• True

• False

Which type of leader is more likely to be a micromanager?

• Theory Y

• Theory X

An individual’s philosophy of leadership is shaped by their personal views and beliefs about the nature of people and work.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an assumption of Theory Y?

• People are uncomfortable with responsibility.

• People like their coworkers.

• People are self-motivated.

• People prefer to be directed.

Specific behaviors and actions of leaders can best be defined as which of the following?

• Leadership style

• Leadership assumptions

• Leadership philosophy

• Leadership traits