BUSMHR 3200 Exam 3 Inks UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Leadership - CORRECT ANSWER - The process whereby an individual influences a
group of individuals to achieve a common goal.
Positively correlated task attributes - CORRECT ANSWER - Intelligence, openness to
experience, conscientiousness, emotional stability.
Correlated interpersonal attributes - CORRECT ANSWER - Extraversion, emotional
intelligence, agreeablenexx, communication skills (all +). Narcissism, Machiavellianism,
psychopathy (all -)
Management vs Leadership - CORRECT ANSWER - Management: Focuses more on the
current, stability and efficiency. Skills include planning, oeganizing, analytical thinking,
communicating. Leadership: Focused more on the future, promotes change and adaptation.
Leadership skills include strategic thinking, conceptual thinking, innovation/creativity and
inspiring.
Behavioral Theories of Leadership - CORRECT ANSWER - The OSU Leadership Studies,
University of Michigan Studies, Managerial Grid
Managerial Grid - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 x 2 matrix with 5 leadership styles. Axis are
concern for people and concern for production. (include picture)
Contingency Theories: Situational Leadership - CORRECT ANSWER - Relationship vs.
Task Behavior
High Relationship Behavior, Low Task Behavior (Situational Leadership) - CORRECT
ANSWER - Participating (S3) - Share ideas and facilitate in decision making
,High Relationship Behavior, High Task Behavior (Situational Leadership) - CORRECT
ANSWER - Selling (S2) - Explain decisions/ provide opportunity for clarification
Low Relationship Behavior, Low Task Behavior (Situational Leadership) - CORRECT
ANSWER - Delegating (S4) - Turn over responsibility for decisions and implementation
Low Relationship Behavior, High Task Behavior (Situational Leadership) - CORRECT
ANSWER - Telling (S1) - Provide specific instructions and closely supervise performance
Path-Goal Theory Leadership Behaviors - CORRECT ANSWER - Directive Leadership,
Supportive Leadership, Achievement Oriented Leadership, Participative Leadership, Upward-
influencing leadership
"Laissez-faire" Leadership - CORRECT ANSWER - Not assuming leadership
responsibilities, NOT a way to lead
Transactional Leadership - CORRECT ANSWER - Clarifying role requirements, task
requirements, accountabilities, etc. Providing positive and negative rewards for performance
Transformational Leadership - CORRECT ANSWER - Provides a transformational change
in engagement of organizational members toward organizational goals. Not a substitute for
transactional leadership, but a complement to it. Transformational leaders are often strong
charismatic leaders as well
Characteristics of Charismatic Leaders - CORRECT ANSWER - - Self- confidence
- Vision
- Ability to articulate the vision and make it "real" to others
- Strong convictions about the vision
- Behavior that is out of the ordinary
- Strong abilities to manage change
, - Environment/ resource sensitivity
Kouzes and Posner's Leadership Practices - CORRECT ANSWER - - Challenging the
process
- Inspiring a shared vision
- Enabling others to act
- Modeling the way
- Encouraging the heart
"Lincoln on Leadership" - CORRECT ANSWER - People, Character, Endeavor,
Communication
Zenger and Folkman's Competency Model - CORRECT ANSWER - Character, personal
capability, focus on results, interpersonal skills, leading change
"The Extraordinary Leader" Model - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. character
2. personal capability
3. focus on results
4. interpersonal skills
5. ability to lead organizational change
3 P's of Effective Business Leaders - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Passion
2. Performance
3. Principle
Luck - CORRECT ANSWER - "When hard work and preparation meet opportunity"
Authentic Leadership - CORRECT ANSWER - They understand and learn from their Life
Story
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Leadership - CORRECT ANSWER - The process whereby an individual influences a
group of individuals to achieve a common goal.
Positively correlated task attributes - CORRECT ANSWER - Intelligence, openness to
experience, conscientiousness, emotional stability.
Correlated interpersonal attributes - CORRECT ANSWER - Extraversion, emotional
intelligence, agreeablenexx, communication skills (all +). Narcissism, Machiavellianism,
psychopathy (all -)
Management vs Leadership - CORRECT ANSWER - Management: Focuses more on the
current, stability and efficiency. Skills include planning, oeganizing, analytical thinking,
communicating. Leadership: Focused more on the future, promotes change and adaptation.
Leadership skills include strategic thinking, conceptual thinking, innovation/creativity and
inspiring.
Behavioral Theories of Leadership - CORRECT ANSWER - The OSU Leadership Studies,
University of Michigan Studies, Managerial Grid
Managerial Grid - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 x 2 matrix with 5 leadership styles. Axis are
concern for people and concern for production. (include picture)
Contingency Theories: Situational Leadership - CORRECT ANSWER - Relationship vs.
Task Behavior
High Relationship Behavior, Low Task Behavior (Situational Leadership) - CORRECT
ANSWER - Participating (S3) - Share ideas and facilitate in decision making
,High Relationship Behavior, High Task Behavior (Situational Leadership) - CORRECT
ANSWER - Selling (S2) - Explain decisions/ provide opportunity for clarification
Low Relationship Behavior, Low Task Behavior (Situational Leadership) - CORRECT
ANSWER - Delegating (S4) - Turn over responsibility for decisions and implementation
Low Relationship Behavior, High Task Behavior (Situational Leadership) - CORRECT
ANSWER - Telling (S1) - Provide specific instructions and closely supervise performance
Path-Goal Theory Leadership Behaviors - CORRECT ANSWER - Directive Leadership,
Supportive Leadership, Achievement Oriented Leadership, Participative Leadership, Upward-
influencing leadership
"Laissez-faire" Leadership - CORRECT ANSWER - Not assuming leadership
responsibilities, NOT a way to lead
Transactional Leadership - CORRECT ANSWER - Clarifying role requirements, task
requirements, accountabilities, etc. Providing positive and negative rewards for performance
Transformational Leadership - CORRECT ANSWER - Provides a transformational change
in engagement of organizational members toward organizational goals. Not a substitute for
transactional leadership, but a complement to it. Transformational leaders are often strong
charismatic leaders as well
Characteristics of Charismatic Leaders - CORRECT ANSWER - - Self- confidence
- Vision
- Ability to articulate the vision and make it "real" to others
- Strong convictions about the vision
- Behavior that is out of the ordinary
- Strong abilities to manage change
, - Environment/ resource sensitivity
Kouzes and Posner's Leadership Practices - CORRECT ANSWER - - Challenging the
process
- Inspiring a shared vision
- Enabling others to act
- Modeling the way
- Encouraging the heart
"Lincoln on Leadership" - CORRECT ANSWER - People, Character, Endeavor,
Communication
Zenger and Folkman's Competency Model - CORRECT ANSWER - Character, personal
capability, focus on results, interpersonal skills, leading change
"The Extraordinary Leader" Model - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. character
2. personal capability
3. focus on results
4. interpersonal skills
5. ability to lead organizational change
3 P's of Effective Business Leaders - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Passion
2. Performance
3. Principle
Luck - CORRECT ANSWER - "When hard work and preparation meet opportunity"
Authentic Leadership - CORRECT ANSWER - They understand and learn from their Life
Story
