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Leadership & Organizational Behavior
Midterms (Qns & Ans)
2025
General Instructions
1. Read All Questions Carefully: Make sure you understand each question.
2. Time Management: You have a specific amount of time to complete the exam.
Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself.
3. Allowed Materials: Only use materials that are explicitly allowed. Unauthorized
materials can lead to disqualification.
4. ANS Format: Follow the required format for your ANS. For example, multiple-
choice questions might need you to select the best ANS, while essay questions
require detailed responses.
5. Academic Integrity: Adhere to the university's honor code. Any form of cheating or
plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
6. Technical Requirements: Ensure your computer and internet connection are
stable. For online exams, you might need a webcam and microphone for proctoring
purposes.
7. Submission: Submit your ANS before the time expires. Late submissions might
not be accepted.
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,1. Which leadership style is characterized by a high level of
control and decision-making by the leader, with little input from
subordinates?
- A. Democratic
- B. Autocratic
- C. Laissez-faire
- D. Transformational
- ANS: B. Autocratic
- Rationale: Autocratic leadership involves high control by
the leader and minimal input from subordinates.
2. What is the primary focus of transformational leadership?
- A. Maintaining the status quo
- B. Encouraging innovation and change
- C. Delegating tasks to subordinates
- D. Enforcing strict rules and procedures
- ANS: B. Encouraging innovation and change
- Rationale: Transformational leadership focuses on inspiring
and motivating followers to achieve innovation and change.
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,3. Which of the following theories emphasizes the importance of
matching leadership style to the maturity level of followers?
- A. Path-Goal Theory
- B. Situational Leadership Theory
- C. Contingency Theory
- D. Leader-Member Exchange Theory
- ANS: B. Situational Leadership Theory
- Rationale: Situational Leadership Theory emphasizes
adapting leadership style based on the maturity and competence
of followers.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The process of influencing others to achieve organizational
goals is known as __________.
- ANS: Leadership
- Rationale: Leadership involves influencing others to work
towards achieving organizational goals.
5. The concept of __________ refers to the shared values,
beliefs, and norms that influence the behavior of members within
an organization.
- ANS: Organizational Culture
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, - Rationale: Organizational culture encompasses the shared
values, beliefs, and norms that shape behavior within an
organization.
True/False Questions
6. True or False: Transactional leadership focuses on rewarding
and punishing followers based on their performance.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: Transactional leadership involves rewarding and
punishing followers based on their performance to achieve
compliance.
7. True or False: Emotional intelligence is not relevant to
effective leadership.
- ANS: False
- Rationale: Emotional intelligence is crucial for effective
leadership as it involves understanding and managing one's own
emotions and the emotions of others.
Multiple Response Questions
8. Which of the following are characteristics of servant
leadership? (Select all that apply)
©2024/2025
Leadership & Organizational Behavior
Midterms (Qns & Ans)
2025
General Instructions
1. Read All Questions Carefully: Make sure you understand each question.
2. Time Management: You have a specific amount of time to complete the exam.
Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself.
3. Allowed Materials: Only use materials that are explicitly allowed. Unauthorized
materials can lead to disqualification.
4. ANS Format: Follow the required format for your ANS. For example, multiple-
choice questions might need you to select the best ANS, while essay questions
require detailed responses.
5. Academic Integrity: Adhere to the university's honor code. Any form of cheating or
plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
6. Technical Requirements: Ensure your computer and internet connection are
stable. For online exams, you might need a webcam and microphone for proctoring
purposes.
7. Submission: Submit your ANS before the time expires. Late submissions might
not be accepted.
©2024/2025
,1. Which leadership style is characterized by a high level of
control and decision-making by the leader, with little input from
subordinates?
- A. Democratic
- B. Autocratic
- C. Laissez-faire
- D. Transformational
- ANS: B. Autocratic
- Rationale: Autocratic leadership involves high control by
the leader and minimal input from subordinates.
2. What is the primary focus of transformational leadership?
- A. Maintaining the status quo
- B. Encouraging innovation and change
- C. Delegating tasks to subordinates
- D. Enforcing strict rules and procedures
- ANS: B. Encouraging innovation and change
- Rationale: Transformational leadership focuses on inspiring
and motivating followers to achieve innovation and change.
©2024/2025
,3. Which of the following theories emphasizes the importance of
matching leadership style to the maturity level of followers?
- A. Path-Goal Theory
- B. Situational Leadership Theory
- C. Contingency Theory
- D. Leader-Member Exchange Theory
- ANS: B. Situational Leadership Theory
- Rationale: Situational Leadership Theory emphasizes
adapting leadership style based on the maturity and competence
of followers.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The process of influencing others to achieve organizational
goals is known as __________.
- ANS: Leadership
- Rationale: Leadership involves influencing others to work
towards achieving organizational goals.
5. The concept of __________ refers to the shared values,
beliefs, and norms that influence the behavior of members within
an organization.
- ANS: Organizational Culture
©2024/2025
, - Rationale: Organizational culture encompasses the shared
values, beliefs, and norms that shape behavior within an
organization.
True/False Questions
6. True or False: Transactional leadership focuses on rewarding
and punishing followers based on their performance.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: Transactional leadership involves rewarding and
punishing followers based on their performance to achieve
compliance.
7. True or False: Emotional intelligence is not relevant to
effective leadership.
- ANS: False
- Rationale: Emotional intelligence is crucial for effective
leadership as it involves understanding and managing one's own
emotions and the emotions of others.
Multiple Response Questions
8. Which of the following are characteristics of servant
leadership? (Select all that apply)
©2024/2025
