MGT 371 Midterm || SCORED A+
Unlike transformational leaders, transactional leaders _____. correct answers focus on
exchanges between leaders and followers
Edwin Ghiselli identified six traits as being important for effective leadership. Which of the
following is not one of them? correct answers strong ego
Edwin Ghiselli identified six traits as being important for effective leadership. These traits do
NOT include ________. correct answers social status
Which of the following are almost always included in lists of important leadership traits?
correct answers all of the answers are correct
The cornerstones of Shackleton's leadership behavior do NOT include _____. correct answers
keeping records
Edwin Ghiselli identified six traits as being important for effective leadership. Which of the
following best describes supervisory ability? correct answers getting the job done through
others
which of the following dimensions of leadership behavior refers to the extent to which
leaders take action to define the relationship between themselves and their staff, as well as the
role that they expect each staff member to assume? correct answers initiating structure
In the context of the managerial (leadership) grid for leadership effectiveness, which of the
following managers has low concern for both production and people? correct answers the
impoverished manager
Daphne, a marketing manager at Bill Boards Inc., is results driven and regards her team
members as tools to achieve her targets. In the context of the managerial (leadership) grid for
leadership effectiveness, Daphne most likely exemplifies the _____ in this scenario. correct
answers sweatshop manager
Which of the following theories focuses on leadership style, such as autocratic, democratic,
and laissez-faire, as well as leadership dimensions, such as initiating structure and showing
consideration? correct answers the behavior theory of leadership
Qualities that mark a leader and help influence the leadership process include all of the
following EXCEPT ________. correct answers hearing and size
________ is a special personal quality that generates others' interest and causes them to
follow. correct answers Charisma
In the context of the negative flaws or behaviors of poor leaders studied by researcher
Barbara Kellerman, which of the following statements best describes intemperance? correct
answers The leader lacks self-control in personal habits and conduct.
, which of the following statements is true about individuals who score 3.1 - 4.0 on the
interpersonal trust scale? correct answers they have confidence in the the basic decency of
others
Which of the following situational factors influences the leadership process? correct answers
all of the answers are correct
Professor William Shadle identifies three fears to avoid in building trust with employees,
which are: correct answers don't be afraid to say "I don't know," don't be afraid to say "I
made a mistake," and don't be afraid to say "please" and "thank you."
Individuals who have verbal-linguistic intelligence most likely ________. correct answers
have a good memory for names and places
relevant subject matter expertise helps a leader: correct answers build a team, set the right
goals, and achieve results.
A person who scores high on ______ intelligence is likely to be sensitive to sounds in the
environment. correct answers musical-rhythmic
Compared with others, a free-rein style of leading is most appropriate when followers score
high on ___ correct answers interest level
The three types of leaders are: correct answers Heroes, rulers, and teachers
In the context of the types of leaders, which of the following most likely characterized
heroes? correct answers They are responsible for great causes and noble works
Unlike today, which of the following conditions most likely had an impact on leadership in
earlier times? correct answers Mass education was unknown
In the context of the types of leaders, which of the following is most likely a characteristic of
rulers? correct answers They are authority figures who lead through power and enforcement
Who among the following has conducted studies that show the influence of environmental
factors and individual qualities in determining leadership effectiveness? correct answers
biologist richard borowsky
Which of the following is the weakest link in business, industry, and government today?
correct answers leadership
The Scottish philosopher and historian Thomas Carlyle believed that among the
undistinguished masses are people of light and learning, individuals superior in power,
courage, and understanding. Which of the following views is most likely reflected by
Carlyle? correct answers The great man theory
Frustrations of leaders include both: correct answers organizational politics and loneliness
The poem _____ reminds us that leadership must come from the heart. correct answers
"Threads"
Unlike transformational leaders, transactional leaders _____. correct answers focus on
exchanges between leaders and followers
Edwin Ghiselli identified six traits as being important for effective leadership. Which of the
following is not one of them? correct answers strong ego
Edwin Ghiselli identified six traits as being important for effective leadership. These traits do
NOT include ________. correct answers social status
Which of the following are almost always included in lists of important leadership traits?
correct answers all of the answers are correct
The cornerstones of Shackleton's leadership behavior do NOT include _____. correct answers
keeping records
Edwin Ghiselli identified six traits as being important for effective leadership. Which of the
following best describes supervisory ability? correct answers getting the job done through
others
which of the following dimensions of leadership behavior refers to the extent to which
leaders take action to define the relationship between themselves and their staff, as well as the
role that they expect each staff member to assume? correct answers initiating structure
In the context of the managerial (leadership) grid for leadership effectiveness, which of the
following managers has low concern for both production and people? correct answers the
impoverished manager
Daphne, a marketing manager at Bill Boards Inc., is results driven and regards her team
members as tools to achieve her targets. In the context of the managerial (leadership) grid for
leadership effectiveness, Daphne most likely exemplifies the _____ in this scenario. correct
answers sweatshop manager
Which of the following theories focuses on leadership style, such as autocratic, democratic,
and laissez-faire, as well as leadership dimensions, such as initiating structure and showing
consideration? correct answers the behavior theory of leadership
Qualities that mark a leader and help influence the leadership process include all of the
following EXCEPT ________. correct answers hearing and size
________ is a special personal quality that generates others' interest and causes them to
follow. correct answers Charisma
In the context of the negative flaws or behaviors of poor leaders studied by researcher
Barbara Kellerman, which of the following statements best describes intemperance? correct
answers The leader lacks self-control in personal habits and conduct.
, which of the following statements is true about individuals who score 3.1 - 4.0 on the
interpersonal trust scale? correct answers they have confidence in the the basic decency of
others
Which of the following situational factors influences the leadership process? correct answers
all of the answers are correct
Professor William Shadle identifies three fears to avoid in building trust with employees,
which are: correct answers don't be afraid to say "I don't know," don't be afraid to say "I
made a mistake," and don't be afraid to say "please" and "thank you."
Individuals who have verbal-linguistic intelligence most likely ________. correct answers
have a good memory for names and places
relevant subject matter expertise helps a leader: correct answers build a team, set the right
goals, and achieve results.
A person who scores high on ______ intelligence is likely to be sensitive to sounds in the
environment. correct answers musical-rhythmic
Compared with others, a free-rein style of leading is most appropriate when followers score
high on ___ correct answers interest level
The three types of leaders are: correct answers Heroes, rulers, and teachers
In the context of the types of leaders, which of the following most likely characterized
heroes? correct answers They are responsible for great causes and noble works
Unlike today, which of the following conditions most likely had an impact on leadership in
earlier times? correct answers Mass education was unknown
In the context of the types of leaders, which of the following is most likely a characteristic of
rulers? correct answers They are authority figures who lead through power and enforcement
Who among the following has conducted studies that show the influence of environmental
factors and individual qualities in determining leadership effectiveness? correct answers
biologist richard borowsky
Which of the following is the weakest link in business, industry, and government today?
correct answers leadership
The Scottish philosopher and historian Thomas Carlyle believed that among the
undistinguished masses are people of light and learning, individuals superior in power,
courage, and understanding. Which of the following views is most likely reflected by
Carlyle? correct answers The great man theory
Frustrations of leaders include both: correct answers organizational politics and loneliness
The poem _____ reminds us that leadership must come from the heart. correct answers
"Threads"
