Test bank OB

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 developed over time

• 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

• B. Emotional Stability

• C. Self-motivation

• D. 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 ?

• A. Neuroticism

• B. Introversion

• C. Agreeableness

• D. 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)