MGT1103_Chapter 6_Leadership

People who are able to influence others and who possess managerial authority are termed ________.

• entrepreneurs

• leaders

• managers

• visionaries

Early research on leadership traits ________.

• sought to prove that charisma was an essential trait of leadership

• focused on behavioral traits rather than physical traits of a leader

• found consistent and unique traits that would apply to all effective leaders

• focused on characteristics that might differentiate leaders from non-leaders

According to the University of Iowa studies, which one of the following describes the leadership style in which a leader tends to centralize authority, dictate work methods, make unilateral decisions, and limit employee participation?

• Authoritarian style

• Autocratic style

• Democratic style

• Laissez-faire style

Bernard expects his employees to "check their brains at the door." He does all the thinking, makes all the decisions, and issues commands to his subordinates. Bernard uses the ________ style of leadership.

• autocratic

• authoritarian

• democratic

• laissez-faire

When employee satisfaction is measured, employees seemed to be more satisfied under a ________ leadership style than under a(n) ________ one.

• laissez-faire; participative

• supportive; laissez-faire

• democratic; directive

• democratic; autocratic

Barbara solicits input from her subordinates before making decisions that will affect them. She often praises them for good work and gently offers suggestions to improve their performance. According to the University of Iowa studies, Barbara uses the ________ style of leadership.

• autocratic

• participative

• democratic

• supportive

Connie sees her role as someone who provides direction and resources for her team then gets out of their way and lets them do their work however, they think best. According to the University of Iowa studies, Connie uses the ________ style of leadership.

• autocratic

• participative

• facilitative

• laissez-faire

Trait theory ignores ________.

• physical traits of leaders

• the aspects of honesty and integrity

• the interactions of leaders and their group members as well as situational factors

• the fact that leaders should be able to create visions and solve problems

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of leadership?

• A process by which a manager sets objectives for their team

• A process by which a person influences others to accomplish goals

• The act of assigning tasks and monitoring performance

• A method of controlling and evaluating employees

Which of the following best defines leadership?

• The ability to influence others to achieve common goals

• Giving orders to employees

• Delegating tasks to subordinates

• Monitoring employee performance