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Leaders who are sociable:
Seek positive relationships with others
Avoid teamwork
Limit interaction
Ignore communication
Confidence in leadership is important because it:
Builds followers’ trust in decisions
Guarantees perfection
Removes the need for skills
Makes traits irrelevant
Intelligence as a trait in leaders refers to:
The ability to reason, analyze, and solve problems
Being the loudest voice
Memorizing rules
Having perfect memory only
Which leader showed sociability by building networks across industries?
Oprah Winfrey
Bill Gates
Steve Jobs
Carl Icahn
A criticism of the trait approach is that it:
Overlooks situational influences
Focuses on multiple contexts
Which quality was demonstrated by George Washington when limiting his own power?
Integrity
Charisma
Sociability
Intelligence
The combination of traits often makes a leader effective because:
Traits interact and reinforce each other
Only one trait matters
Context does not affect traits
Followers ignore traits
Strengths-based leadership grew from which field?
Positive psychology
Behaviorism
Economics
Psychoanalysis
The CliftonStrengths tool identifies:
34 themes of talent
Weakness categories
IQ ranges
Leadership levels
A leader who builds on followers’ strengths tends to:
Increase engagement and performance
Reduce motivation
Limit innovation
Create dependence
Which is a danger of ignoring weaknesses entirely?
Blind spots affecting performance
Increased accuracy
Reduced bias
Greater insight
Steve Jobs demonstrated strength in:
A. Innovation and vision
B. Avoidance of risk
C. Bureaucracy
D. Maintaining the status quo
Strengths-based development encourages leaders to:
Provide coaching and feedback
Hide followers’ abilities
Focus only on errors
Limit growth opportunities
Recognizing strengths in others is most effective when:
Which leader used her strengths to expand online marketing globally?
Victoria Ransom
Oprah Winfrey
Ursula Burns
Rosalie Giffoniello
A strength-based team usually demonstrates:
Greater collaboration and satisfaction
More conflict
Lower trust
Decreased creativity
Strengths-based leadership is limited if:
Weaknesses prevent success in critical areas
Teams are diverse
Leaders are confident
Vision is clear
Theory X assumes people:
Dislike work and need control
Are naturally motivated
Enjoy responsibility
Seek self-direction
Theory Y assumes followers:
Will be self-directed if committed
Must be forced to work
Always avoid goals
Require authoritarian leadership
Authoritarian style emphasizes:
Strong control and top-down influence
Participation and democracy
Minimal involvement
Empowerment first
Democratic leadership works well when:
Followers are competent and engaged
Leaders must act instantly
Strict control is required
Information should be hidden
Laissez-faire leadership is effective when:
Followers are skilled and self-motivated
Teams need close direction
Time is critical
Standards must be enforced
A drawback of authoritarian style is:
Reduced satisfaction and creativity
Increased innovation
Enhanced team morale
Greater flexibility
Democratic leadership often results in:
Higher follower commitment
Lower involvement
More isolation
Less motivation
Laissez-faire leadership can risk:
Confusion and lack of progress
Stronger structure
Higher clarity
Increased accountability
A leader’s philosophy influences:
How they view people and decision-making
Only technical outcomes
Budgeting exclusively
Rules and laws only
Which entrepreneur applied democratic leadership successfully?
Victoria Ransom
Steve Jobs
Carl Icahn
Winston Churchill
Task behaviors include:
A. Setting deadlines and clarifying roles
B. Listening empathetically
C. Building friendships
D. Reducing structure
Relationship behaviors emphasize:
Supporting and valuing people
Assigning responsibilities
Enforcing standards
Monitoring efficiency
A task-oriented leader primarily:
Focuses on structure and productivity
Prioritizes empathy only
Avoids responsibility
Ignores goals
A relationship-oriented leader primarily:
Builds trust, respect, and collaboration
Sets task schedules
Clarifies procedures
Creates technical systems
Too much emphasis on tasks may cause:
Low morale and reduced trust
More innovation
Stronger relationships
Higher engagement
Too much emphasis on relationships may cause:
Lower task completion
Greater efficiency
Better clarity
Improved standards
Which leader balanced tasks and relationships in a manufacturing context?
Mick Wilz
Zhang Ruimin
Malala Yousafzai
Ursula Burns
Task-oriented behavior example:
Assigning duties explicitly
Listening to personal concerns
Showing empathy
Promoting inclusion
Relationship-oriented behavior example:
Encouraging collaboration and trust
Writing deadlines
Monitoring rules strictly
Effective leaders often:
Adapt between task and relationship focus
Stay rigid in one style
Avoid balance
Ignore flexibility
Administrative skills involve:
Managing resources, planning, and organizing
Building charisma only
Avoiding technical work
Providing vision exclusively
Conceptual skills are most needed at which level?
Top-level leadership
Middle management
Entry-level staff
Technical support
Interpersonal skills include:
Emotional intelligence and conflict resolution
Budgeting and scheduling
Monitoring technology
Writing technical reports
Which of the following is most closely associated with leadership skills?
A. Strategic planning
B. Empathy
C. Active listening
D. Building relationships
A coach who motivates athletes while resolving conflict is showing:
Interpersonal skill
Conceptual vision
Technical expertise only
Avoidance style
Leaders who lack empathy risk:
Damaging trust with followers
Inspiring loyalty
Building collaboration
Promoting inclusion
A strength of the skills approach is that:
Leadership can be learned and developed
Traits are fixed permanently
Followers’ needs are irrelevant
Ethics are unnecessary
A criticism of the skills approach is that it:
Does not fully explain outcomes
Overemphasizes context
Ignores skills completely
Conceptual skills allow leaders to:
Work with ideas and vision for the future
Avoid abstract thinking
Focus only on tasks
Handle equipment
Which case in the book illustrates skill development in women’s basketball coaching?
Coquese Washington
Oprah Winfrey
Ursula Burns
Victoria Ransom
A vision as a map provides:
Direction and guidance toward goals
Personal benefits only
No clear route
Arbitrary standards
A vision becomes meaningful when it:
Inspires people to go beyond current limits
Stays vague and abstract
Is hidden from followers
Focuses on trivial tasks
A leader demonstrates vision as values when:
Promoting fairness, justice, and equality
Avoiding ethical principles
Prioritizing profit only
Ignoring shared beliefs
Which method is most effective for communicating vision?
Storytelling and emotional appeals
Avoiding explanation
Withholding clarity
Using technical jargon only
Which educational leader applied vision to serve poor children in India?
Rosalie Giffoniello
Meg Whitman
Carl Icahn
Zhang Ruimin
When leaders model vision, they:
Act consistently with the ideals they express
Say one thing and do another
Ignore accountability
Change vision randomly
A common error in vision creation is:
Making it uninspiring or unrealistic
Grounding it in values
Vision becomes reality when:
Leaders engage others to live it daily
It remains on paper only
Leaders avoid responsibility
Followers ignore it
Vision statements are most effective when they are:
Clear, concise, and inspiring
Complicated and lengthy
Vague and abstract
Technical and exclusive
The absence of vision often results in:
Confusion and lack of direction
Innovation
Strong collaboration
Shared goals
Providing structure ensures:
Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined
Unclear goals
No accountability
Weak direction
Cohesiveness increases:
A. Trust and satisfaction
B. Conflict escalation
C. Turnover
D. Isolation
Standards of excellence help by:
Setting clear performance expectations
Avoiding accountability
Reducing quality
Encouraging confusion
Which leader is used as an example of constructive climate at eBay?
Meg Whitman
Steve Jobs
Carl Icahn
Nelson Mandela
Which is a potential risk of weak norms?
Reduced accountability and unclear behavior
Stronger performance
Increased trust
Higher standards
A positive climate promotes:
Engagement and productivity
Lower motivation
Leaders build cohesiveness by:
Encouraging cooperation and trust
Limiting interaction
Separating members
Ignoring feedback
Standards of excellence are maintained through:
Monitoring and feedback
Hiding results
Avoiding evaluation
Ignoring performance
A cohesive team environment makes members feel:
Safe, connected, and committed
Distrustful
Excluded
Detached
Group norms are important because they:
Establish shared expectations
Eliminate standards
Increase uncertainty
Reduce structure
Diversity refers to:
Differences among people such as gender, race, and background
Complete uniformity
Avoiding differences
Only economic variation
Inclusion ensures:
All members feel valued and engaged
People are ignored
Groups remain exclusive
Tokenism
Prejudice is defined as:
Biased attitudes toward people based on identity
Fair treatment
Equal opportunity
Active inclusion
Stereotypes limit leadership by:
Overgeneralizing individuals unfairly
Enhancing creativity
Promoting fairness
Building equality
Which barrier most directly prevents fairness?
Discrimination
Cohesiveness
Ursula Burns is highlighted for:
Breaking racial and gender barriers as a CEO
Avoiding equity
Rejecting inclusion
Dictatorial style
Affirmative action originally aimed to:
Expand opportunities for marginalized groups
Limit diversity
Reduce equity
Maintain status quo
A diverse group without inclusion risks:
Disengagement and tokenism
Stronger collaboration
Higher morale
More innovation
Inclusive leaders practice:
Fairness, empathy, and active listening
Isolation
Exclusivity
Avoidance
The goal of inclusive leadership is:
Belonging and equity for all
Favoritism
Homogeneity
Authority dominance
Content conflict focuses on:
Disagreement over goals or facts
Relationship needs
Cultural differences
Ethical principles
Procedural conflict occurs when:
There are disagreements over methods of decision-making
Leaders misuse authority
Resources are scarce
Ethics are violated
Relationship conflict is often tied to:
Esteem and control needs
Task deadlines
Scheduling
Vision creation
The conflict style aiming for win–win outcomes is:
Collaboration
Avoidance
Which conflict style sacrifices personal interests?
Accommodation
Compromise
Competition
Avoidance
Teleological ethics evaluate actions based on:
Consequences
Rules
Virtue
Authority
Deontological ethics emphasize:
Duties and obligations
Outcomes only
Charisma
Popularity
Virtue ethics highlight:
Leaders’ moral character
Followers’ obedience
Profit maximization
Legal compliance alone
The GLOBE study identified universally positive attributes such as:
Integrity, vision, and inspiration
Irritability and ruthlessness
Egocentrism and dictatorship
Dishonesty and arrogance
Effective global leadership requires:
Cultural intelligence, adaptability, and ethics
Ethnocentrism
Rigid style only
Avoiding context
A business manager needs their subordinates to problem solve in an uncertain and changing environment. That manager might consider which emerging leadership approach?
spiritual leadership
authentic leadership
adaptive leadership
servant leadership
A manager who encourages subordinates to take time off from work to recuperate from stressful projects might be utilizing leadership as a..............
behavior
Relationship
task
skill
So-called "Great Man" theories belong to which of the following leadership approaches?
relational
situational
trait
behavior
Leadership as a(n).......... places a great deal of emphasis on the leader and on the leader's special gifts.
ability
trait
relationship
skill
If you are capable of learning from experience, you can acquire leadership. This statement is a characteristic of leadership as a(n).........
trait
ability
relationship
skill
Which of the following is not listed as a positive leader attribute by the GLOBE study?
informed
trustworthy
asocial
motivator
Your personal approach to leadership is strongly influenced by your........
definition and beliefs about leadership
leader
follower's competence
culture
When leadership is viewed as non-linear and highly collaborative, the .......... between leader and follower(s) becomes paramount.
hierarchy
skill
relationship
dynamic
In leadership literature, more than
...........different definitions of leadership have been identified.
50
10
100
5
A charismatic leader who inspired a nation with a clear vision of "going to the Moon" was
John F. Kennedy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Barack Obama
Ho Chi Minh
Which statement about honesty in leadership is TRUE?
Complete truth is always the best in every situation
Honesty has no impact on leadership influence
Leaders must balance honesty with appropriateness in disclosure
Leaders should avoid being open to maintain authority
How did revolutionary leader Phan Chau Trinh demonstrate integrity?
By focusing intently on the mission of enlightening the people's intellect
By believing he could achieve the goal of national liberation
By remaining steadfast in his ideals and not compromising for personal gain
By being friendly and sociable even with enemies
According to the content, why does integrity inspire confidence in others?
Because they always make the best decisions
Because they can be trusted to do what they say they will do
Because they have natural charisma
Because leaders with integrity are always popular
Which of the following best explains why determination is an "easily acquired" trait?
It is inherited from family background
It depends only on personality
It can be developed through focus, persistence, and discipline
It requires no effort to build
Which trait refers to being honest, trustworthy, and responsible?
Sociability
Integrity
Charisma
Determination
Which leader was used as an example for the trait of 'Charisma'?
Vo Nguyen Giap
John F. Kennedy
Tom Hanks
Ho Chi Minh
Which of these is a key characteristic of determination?
Eloquence and vision
Charm and influence
Persistence and drive
Trustworthiness
Why is a leader's potential to lead 'lost' when their integrity is questioned?
Because subordinates will no longer feel happy in the work environment
Because they will no longer be able to make decisions
Because the lack of trust erodes their ability to influence
Because they will be forced to resign immediately
Which of the following actions best demonstrates a leader applying all three traits: Confidence, Determination, and Sociability?
A team leader only assigns tasks and does not interact with team members.
A politician uses oratory skills to hide their untrustworthy decisions.
A manager always tells the truth even if it hurts others.
A CEO confidently presents a clear vision, persistently pursues goals despite difficulties, and always maintains good, supportive relationships with employees.A CEO confidently presents a clear vision, persistently pursues goals despite difficulties, and always maintains good, supportive relationships with employees.
The production-oriented marketing perspective suggests that consumers will prefer products:
That are widely sold at low prices
With many new features.
With unique designs
That are produced using high-tech production lines.
Marketing research aims to:
To sell more products at a higher price.
Provide information about the marketing environment and the marketing policies of the business
To enrich the information repository of the business
To organize the distribution channel better
Penetrate into a certain market
In a specific marketing situation, marketing is the job of:
The seller
Both the seller and the buyer simultaneously
The party that is more active in finding ways to exchange with the other.
The buyer
Which of the following conditions does not necessarily have to be met for voluntary exchange to occur:
There must be at least 2 parties
There must be a monetary exchange between the two parties
Each party must have the ability to communicate and deliver
Each party is free to accept or reject the offer (proposal) from the other party.
What is a key solution for addressing language barriers in international teams?
Offering language courses and access to translation tools.
Introducing peer feedback mechanisms.
Reducing individual task overload.
Implementing flexible work policies.
Which of the following is an example of a manager's responsibility?
Assigning tasks and setting goals.
Removing the power dynamic for a more open relationship.
Helping a mentee navigate personal challenges.
Conducting cultural sensitivity training.
What is the connection between kindness and a team's resilience?
Kindness builds a foundation of trust that helps a team support each other during setbacks.
Kindness helps a team become more competitive and ruthless.
Kindness prevents team members from facing any setbacks.
Kindness leads to a toxic work environment and high employee turnover.
What is a negative consequence of an unkind or ruthless leader?
An increase in employee trust and loyalty
High employee turnover and a toxic work environment.
A better ability for the team to handle setbacks.
Increased collaboration and problem-solving.
What is a key characteristic of a mentoring relationship?
It focuses primarily on task completion and performance.
It is based on a hierarchical structure and authority.
It is a collaborative partnership based on trust.
It is always between a direct manager and an employee.
Laissez-faire leadership has been labeled by some as......
negative leadership
bad leadership
aggressive leadership
nonleadership
Leadership philosophy is important because it:
Determines only technical skills of leaders
Shapes how leaders view people and influences their leadership style
Focuses mainly on organizational profits
Eliminates the need for leadership styles
Which theory emphasizes trust, group consensus, and long-term commitment between employees and the organization?
Theory Z
Theory X
Path-Goal Theory
Theory Y
According to Yukl, Gordon, and Taber (2002), what is the third category of leader behaviors?
Personal behaviors
Relationship behaviors
Change behaviors
Task behaviors
Upon interviewing for an internship you notice that the workplace is a positive environment, people seem engaged in their work, and participative in meetings during your time there. The leadership of the office likely enages in ____ leadership.
Theory X
authoritarian
democratic
laissez-faire
Why did Jessica get frustrated with her roommate Steph?
Steph always went to parties late at night
Steph didn't help her study
Steph made too much noise
Steph didn't finish her tasks and kept the house messy
Task-oriented leadership mainly emphasizes:
Employee well-being
Atmosphere and relationships
Goal accomplishment
Social interaction
Which of the following is an example of a task-oriented person?
Someone who uses color-coded planners and makes many to-do lists
Someone who spends most of their time listening to others' feelings
Someone who avoids structure and routine
Someone who enjoys long conversations with friends
What tool did Mick Wilz use to demonstrate a factory redesign?
Written manuals
Blueprints
Computer software
Lego blocks
Democratic leadership style is described as having what downside?
It hinders creativity.
It negatively impacts leaders.
It takes more time.
It negatively impacts followers.
When followers are left completely on their own with no direction, they become
happy
engaged
goal-driven
frustrated
The office would appear to operate under which leadership style?
laissez-faire
Theory Y
authoritarian
democratic
Authoritarian leadership assumes that workers wish to ......... responsibility and prefer to be .........
shirk; scolded
avoid; directed
accept; left alone
embrace; congratulated
A person who sees work as engaging and satisfying would identify with which philosophy?
Theory X
laissez-faire
authoritarian
Theory Y
When a new employee is just learning a new job, what style might be the most effective in orienting them to the work?
authoritarian
Theory Y
democratic
laissez-faire
Task-oriented people are
people-oriented
goal-oriented
democratic leaders
people-oriented and democratic leaders
Your college roommate labels binders, color codes their planner, and has to-do lists. They are exhibiting strong.........
relationship orientation
laissez-faire style
task orientation
strengths orientation
When a leader organizes work, defines roles, and schedules activities, they are........
teambuilding
showing concern for production
initiating structure
orienting workers to production
A co-worker values working with others and has a high ....... orientation.
relationship
task and strengths
task
strengths
Leaders should exhibit relationship orientation when followers ........
are lost
have ill-defined roles
need attachment to the group
are unclear on goals
A new manager is often socializing with their team, but efficiency is down. They are likely ....... in their leadership style.
relationship-oriented
task-oriented
laissez-faire
authoritarian
Relationship-oriented people want to
connect with others
become self-aware
master skills
achieve goals
