BMAL 590 GLOBAL DIMENSIONS OF BUSINESS
MASTER MOCK TEST WITH ANSWER
RATIONALES 2026
◉ Introvert/Extrovert.
Answer: the way we focus our attention and energy
◉ Sensing/Intuition.
Answer: the way information is taken and the information we like
and trust
◉ Judging/Perceiving.
Answer: attitude toward the external world and how we orient
ourselves to it
◉ Great man.
Answer: Assumed that the course of human history and the
evolution of societies were due to the personal traits held by men of
extraordinary character and leaders are endowed with superior
qualities that give them influence over the masses (Moses and T Jeff)
Highly influential people due to charisma, intelligence, wisdom or
political skills
,◉ Contingency.
Answer: The effectiveness of the group is contingent on the
relationship between the leadership style and the degree to which
the group situation enables the leader to exert influence
There is no one best way to lead, the optimal course is dependent on
internal and external situation factors
◉ Situational Leadership Theory.
Answer: Prescribes behavior in relation to the competencies and
capacities of subordinates. Leaders are evaluated in terms of their
concern to task and relationships. Inter-dependence is created
between the concerns of the leader and the maturity of subordinates
◉ Transformational Leadership Theory.
Answer: Leaders transform the personal values of followers to
support the vision and goals of the organization by fostering an
environment where relationships can be formed and by establishing
a climate of trust, they become role models for the followers
Can result in a relationship of mutual stimulation and elevation that
converts followers into leaders and may convert leaders into moral
agents
Leaders appeal to followers' higher ideals and moral values such as
liberty, justice, equality, peace and humanitarianism, not to lesser
emotions such as fear, greed, jealousy, or hatred
,◉ Servant Leadership Theory.
Answer: Overriding focus of the servant leader is upon the service to
the follower
Servant leader shares power, puts the needs of other first and helps
people develop and perform as highly as possible
Best test of servant leadership... do those who are being served grow
as persons? Do they become healthier, wiser, freer, more
autonomous, and more likely to become servants themselves?
◉ Model The Way.
Answer: o Your behavior, not your title, will grant you respect from
others
o You must tell others about your guiding principles, and stick to
them through your actions
o Simple actions can go a long way
o "people first follow the person, then the plan" (28)
◉ Inspire a Shared Vision.
Answer: o Your dream/vision is the force that will invent the future
o You cannot command commitment; you can only inspire it
o Leadership is a dialogue, not a monologue (you must listen
to/understand ideas of constituents)
, ◉ Challenge the Process.
Answer: o Good leaders seek and accept challenge
o Innovation comes more from listening than from telling; leaders
aren't always the ones with the original ideas; they are often the
early adopters of a good idea (p30)
o Leaders learn from failures and successes
◉ Enable Others to Act.
Answer: o Leaders foster collaboration and build trust
o People must feel a sense of personal power and ownership
◉ Encourage the Heart.
Answer: o Encouragement comes in big and small ways
o Leaders need to show appreciation for the contributions of others
o Celebration rituals can build community
· Leadership is a Relationship (This is not one of the 5 but good to
know!)
o Leaders are all around us, not just in business
o The ability to relate to people is essential
◉ Formal leadership.
Answer: positional leadership
MASTER MOCK TEST WITH ANSWER
RATIONALES 2026
◉ Introvert/Extrovert.
Answer: the way we focus our attention and energy
◉ Sensing/Intuition.
Answer: the way information is taken and the information we like
and trust
◉ Judging/Perceiving.
Answer: attitude toward the external world and how we orient
ourselves to it
◉ Great man.
Answer: Assumed that the course of human history and the
evolution of societies were due to the personal traits held by men of
extraordinary character and leaders are endowed with superior
qualities that give them influence over the masses (Moses and T Jeff)
Highly influential people due to charisma, intelligence, wisdom or
political skills
,◉ Contingency.
Answer: The effectiveness of the group is contingent on the
relationship between the leadership style and the degree to which
the group situation enables the leader to exert influence
There is no one best way to lead, the optimal course is dependent on
internal and external situation factors
◉ Situational Leadership Theory.
Answer: Prescribes behavior in relation to the competencies and
capacities of subordinates. Leaders are evaluated in terms of their
concern to task and relationships. Inter-dependence is created
between the concerns of the leader and the maturity of subordinates
◉ Transformational Leadership Theory.
Answer: Leaders transform the personal values of followers to
support the vision and goals of the organization by fostering an
environment where relationships can be formed and by establishing
a climate of trust, they become role models for the followers
Can result in a relationship of mutual stimulation and elevation that
converts followers into leaders and may convert leaders into moral
agents
Leaders appeal to followers' higher ideals and moral values such as
liberty, justice, equality, peace and humanitarianism, not to lesser
emotions such as fear, greed, jealousy, or hatred
,◉ Servant Leadership Theory.
Answer: Overriding focus of the servant leader is upon the service to
the follower
Servant leader shares power, puts the needs of other first and helps
people develop and perform as highly as possible
Best test of servant leadership... do those who are being served grow
as persons? Do they become healthier, wiser, freer, more
autonomous, and more likely to become servants themselves?
◉ Model The Way.
Answer: o Your behavior, not your title, will grant you respect from
others
o You must tell others about your guiding principles, and stick to
them through your actions
o Simple actions can go a long way
o "people first follow the person, then the plan" (28)
◉ Inspire a Shared Vision.
Answer: o Your dream/vision is the force that will invent the future
o You cannot command commitment; you can only inspire it
o Leadership is a dialogue, not a monologue (you must listen
to/understand ideas of constituents)
, ◉ Challenge the Process.
Answer: o Good leaders seek and accept challenge
o Innovation comes more from listening than from telling; leaders
aren't always the ones with the original ideas; they are often the
early adopters of a good idea (p30)
o Leaders learn from failures and successes
◉ Enable Others to Act.
Answer: o Leaders foster collaboration and build trust
o People must feel a sense of personal power and ownership
◉ Encourage the Heart.
Answer: o Encouragement comes in big and small ways
o Leaders need to show appreciation for the contributions of others
o Celebration rituals can build community
· Leadership is a Relationship (This is not one of the 5 but good to
know!)
o Leaders are all around us, not just in business
o The ability to relate to people is essential
◉ Formal leadership.
Answer: positional leadership
