MGT 410 MIDTERM EXAM 92 QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Journey to the East - CORRECT ANSWER German novelist Herman Hesse wrote the
mythical novel called?
paradox - CORRECT ANSWER A self-contradictory statement such as the term
"servant leadership" is said to be a...
group of travelers - CORRECT ANSWER Greenleaf's development of servant
leadership was inspired by his career, religion, and a mythical story about a...
situation leadership - CORRECT ANSWER The leaders seeks to match development
levels with leadership styles
manufacturing floor - CORRECT ANSWER Represents an example of "going to the
Gemba"
influences - CORRECT ANSWER Northouse says, "Leadership is the process
whereby an individual ____________ a group of individuals to achieve a common
goal."
Developing - CORRECT ANSWER In situation leadership, the four levels of follower
readiness are labeled D1, D2, D3, and D4. What does D stand for?
visionary leadership - CORRECT ANSWER this type of leadership creates, nurtures,
and inspires a vision
,foresight - CORRECT ANSWER This type of leadership characteristic is the ability to
foresee the outcome of a situation
awareness - CORRECT ANSWER this servant leadership characteristic involves
viewing situations from a more integrated, holistic position
persuasion - CORRECT ANSWER this servant leadership characteristic involves
convincing others rather than coercing compliance
healing - CORRECT ANSWER this servant leadership characteristic means desiring
to "help make whole" those with whom one comes into contact with
Leadership is a process between leaders and followers.
2. Leadership involves social influence.
3. Leadership occurs at multiple levels in organizations.
4. Leadership focuses on goal accomplishment. - CORRECT ANSWER What is
leadership?
The leadership role within a team is seldom the responsibility of one person.
Several individuals may serve as leaders, and Leadership may shift, depending on
whose expertise is the most relevant at the moment. - CORRECT ANSWER
Leadership as Shared Responsibility and Collaboration - is there only one leader?
Leaders should manage and managers should lead.
, Leadership: inspiring, influencing, guiding others in a common effort;
Management: Planning, organizing, controlling, and allocating resources in a
common effort; - CORRECT ANSWER Leadership vs. management
- substitutes exist for leadership
- factors outside of control can make leaders irrelevant.
- organizational systems are complex - CORRECT ANSWER The impact of
leadership on organizational performance - arguments against
close-knit team, intrinsic satisfaction, computer tech, professional norms -
CORRECT ANSWER substitutes for leadership
leader characteristics, group characteristics, context (internal & external
environment) - CORRECT ANSWER Figure 1.2: Basic framework for understanding
leadership - leadership effectiveness = combined influence of what 3 factors
experience, role models, books/school - CORRECT ANSWER Study of U.S. Chamber
of Commerce - where do leaders learn to lead
integrity, job knowledge, people-building skills - CORRECT ANSWER Study of U.S.
Chamber of Commerce - what do people want in a leader
Embracing vulnerability and imperfection unlocks authentic connections, fostering
a profound sense of worthiness and belonging.
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Journey to the East - CORRECT ANSWER German novelist Herman Hesse wrote the
mythical novel called?
paradox - CORRECT ANSWER A self-contradictory statement such as the term
"servant leadership" is said to be a...
group of travelers - CORRECT ANSWER Greenleaf's development of servant
leadership was inspired by his career, religion, and a mythical story about a...
situation leadership - CORRECT ANSWER The leaders seeks to match development
levels with leadership styles
manufacturing floor - CORRECT ANSWER Represents an example of "going to the
Gemba"
influences - CORRECT ANSWER Northouse says, "Leadership is the process
whereby an individual ____________ a group of individuals to achieve a common
goal."
Developing - CORRECT ANSWER In situation leadership, the four levels of follower
readiness are labeled D1, D2, D3, and D4. What does D stand for?
visionary leadership - CORRECT ANSWER this type of leadership creates, nurtures,
and inspires a vision
,foresight - CORRECT ANSWER This type of leadership characteristic is the ability to
foresee the outcome of a situation
awareness - CORRECT ANSWER this servant leadership characteristic involves
viewing situations from a more integrated, holistic position
persuasion - CORRECT ANSWER this servant leadership characteristic involves
convincing others rather than coercing compliance
healing - CORRECT ANSWER this servant leadership characteristic means desiring
to "help make whole" those with whom one comes into contact with
Leadership is a process between leaders and followers.
2. Leadership involves social influence.
3. Leadership occurs at multiple levels in organizations.
4. Leadership focuses on goal accomplishment. - CORRECT ANSWER What is
leadership?
The leadership role within a team is seldom the responsibility of one person.
Several individuals may serve as leaders, and Leadership may shift, depending on
whose expertise is the most relevant at the moment. - CORRECT ANSWER
Leadership as Shared Responsibility and Collaboration - is there only one leader?
Leaders should manage and managers should lead.
, Leadership: inspiring, influencing, guiding others in a common effort;
Management: Planning, organizing, controlling, and allocating resources in a
common effort; - CORRECT ANSWER Leadership vs. management
- substitutes exist for leadership
- factors outside of control can make leaders irrelevant.
- organizational systems are complex - CORRECT ANSWER The impact of
leadership on organizational performance - arguments against
close-knit team, intrinsic satisfaction, computer tech, professional norms -
CORRECT ANSWER substitutes for leadership
leader characteristics, group characteristics, context (internal & external
environment) - CORRECT ANSWER Figure 1.2: Basic framework for understanding
leadership - leadership effectiveness = combined influence of what 3 factors
experience, role models, books/school - CORRECT ANSWER Study of U.S. Chamber
of Commerce - where do leaders learn to lead
integrity, job knowledge, people-building skills - CORRECT ANSWER Study of U.S.
Chamber of Commerce - what do people want in a leader
Embracing vulnerability and imperfection unlocks authentic connections, fostering
a profound sense of worthiness and belonging.
