OB Quiz 1

Leadership is the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision and set of goals.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a reason for why organizations need leaders ?

• Organizations need leader to challenge the status quo

• Leaders are the one who can create visions of the organizations

• Leaders are the one who can formulate the plans of the organizations

• Inspiring members to achieve visions and goals are the things that leaders can do

  effectively

Answer explanation

Organizations need leaders to challenge the status quo, to create visions and to inspire members while they need managers to formulate plans, to create structures and to oversee day-to-day operations of employees.

What is the biggest difference between trait and behavioral theories of leadership ?

• Behavioral theory differentiates leaders from non-leaders in terms of observable personal characteristics and inherent qualities while trait theory differentiates in terms of trainable qualities that can be develop

• Trait theory differentiates leaders from non-leaders in terms of observable personal characteristics and inherent qualities while behavioral theory differentiates in terms of trainable qualities that can be developed over time

• Behavioral theory differentiates extraordinary leaders from leaders in terms of observable personal characteristics and inherent qualities while trait theory differentiates in terms of trainable qualities that can be developed over time

• Trait theory differentiates extraordinary leaders from leaders in terms of observable personal characteristics and inherent qualities while behavioral theory differentiates in terms of trainable qualities that can be developed over time

Answer explanation

Traits theories of leadership select the right person to become leader (personal characteristics and inherent qualities) while behavioral theories of leadership train them to become effective leaders (trainable qualities that can be developed over time through training, coaching and mentoring).

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic in the Big Five Model of trait leadership ?

• Extraversion

• Emotional Stability

• Self-motivation

• Conscientiousness

Answer explanation

Big-Five Model (EACEO model) = E (Extraversion/Introversion) + A (Agreeableness) + C (Conscientiousness) + E (Emotional Stability/Neuroticism) + O (Openness to experience)

Which of the following traits is usually considered as the opposite of emotional stability in the Big Five Trait Model of leadership ?

• Neuroticism

• Introversion

• Agreeableness

• Openness to experience

Answer explanation

Big-Five Model (EACEO model) = E (Extraversion/Introversion) + A (Agreeableness) + C (Conscientiousness) + E (Emotional Stability/Neuroticism) + O (Openness to experience)

Which of the following is the core component of emotional intelligence (EI) ?

• Social skills

• Self-awareness

• Self-management

• Empathy

Answer explanation

Emotional Intelligence (EI) = Self-management + Self-motivation + Self-awareness + Empathy (core component) + Social skills

Trait theories are a far bigger predictor of leadership emergence than leadership effectiveness.

• True

• False

Trait theories select the right people for leadership but behavioral theories train people to be leaders.

• True

• False

The quality of initiating structure is most closely associated to the human-oriented approach of leadership behavior.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Initiating structure = task-oriented leadership while Consideration = human-oriented leadership

Which of the following is NOT an action implemented by a leader that is characterized by a higher level of initiating structure ?

• Assigned group members to particular tasks

• Express appreciation and support

• Emphasizes the meetings of deadlines

• Expect workers to maintain define standards of performance

Answer explanation

A leader that is in high level of initiating structure (task-oriented leadership) will

+ Assign group members to particular tasks

+ Expect workers to maintain defined standards of performance

+ Emphasizes the meetings of deadlines