MGMT 301: Chapter 14 - Leadership

Which of the following is true of managers?

• They are concerned with control and limiting the choices of others.

• They focus on vision, mission, goals, and objectives.

• They see themselves as promoters of change and challengers of the status quo.

• They are critical to inspiring employees and setting long-term goals.

Unlike leaders, managers _____.

• inspire and motivate others to find their own solutions

• are concerned with control and limiting the choices of others

• are more concerned with what work gets done

• focus on vision, mission, goals, and objectives

The great person theory holds that leaders _____.

• have a short-term perspective

• are concerned with means, not ends

• are preservers of the status quo

• are born, not made

Alex runs for a local political office and makes many promises to people. But after he wins the election and takes office, he is unable to carry out the political promises. Which of the following leadership traits does Alex lack?

• Self-confidence

• Integrity

• Empathy

• Drive

In terms of leadership behavior, which of the following is the degree to which a leader organizes the roles of followers by setting goals, giving directions, setting deadlines, and assigning tasks?

• Emotional stability

• Autonomy

• Initiating structure

• Consideration

In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following is a similarity between leaders using the team management leadership style and leaders using the authority-compliance leadership style?

• Both have a low concern for production.

• Both have a high concern for production.

• Both have a high concern for people.

• Both have a low concern for people.

Which of the following is a function of leaders?

• Leaders solve the problems that employees face.

• Leaders inspire people and take a long-term view.

• Leaders try to control and limit choices of others.

• Leaders focus on the means of getting things done.

According to the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Noah using in this scenario?

• Middle-of-the-road style

• Country club style

• Authority-compliance style

• Impoverished style

In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Shantelle using in this scenario?

• Middle-of-the-road style

• Country club style

• Authority-compliance style

• Impoverished style

In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Gabriel using in this scenario?

• Middle-of-the-road style

• Country club style

• Authority-compliance style

• Impoverished style