TEST BANK FOR INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE 5TH EDITION

TEST BANK FOR INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE 5TH EDITION Chapter 1: Understanding Leadership Test Bank Multiple Choice 1. In leadership literature, more than different definitions of leadership have been identified. a. 5 b. 50 c. 100 d. 1,000 Ans: C Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Leadership Explained Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations 2. A leadership approach is . a. a general way of thinking about a phenomenon b. based in empirical research c. never changing d. based in empirical research and never changing Ans: A Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Box 1.1: The Evolution of Leadership Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 3. So-called “Great Man” theories belong to which of the following leadership approaches? a. Behavior b. Relational c. Situational d. Trait Ans: D Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Trait Theories Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations 4. Which of the following theorist’s work is included in the behavioral approach? a. Blake and Moulton b. Hersey and Blanchard c. Northouse d. Reddin Ans: A Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Behavior Theories Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations 5. A business manager needs their subordinates to problem solve in an uncertain and changing environment. That manager might consider which emerging leadership approach? a. Spiritual leadership b. Servant leadership c. Authentic leadership d. Adaptive leadership Ans: D Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Emerging Leadership Approaches Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 6. A trait can be defined as . a. the capacity to lead b. a distinguishing quality of an individual c. a competency developed to accomplish a task effectively d. what leaders do when they are in a leadership role Ans: B Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: “Leadership is a Trait” Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 7. When leadership is viewed as non-linear and highly collaborative, the between leader and follower(s) becomes paramount. a. hierarchy b. dynamic c. skill d. relationship Ans: D Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: “Leadership is a Relationship” Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 8. A manager who encourages subordinates to take time off from work to recuperate from stressful projects might be utilizing leadership as a . a. relationship b. behavior c. skill d. task Ans: A Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: “Leadership is a Relationship” Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 9. Influence is central to the process of leadership because leaders affect . a. outcomes b. goals c. followers d. vision Ans: C Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: “Leadership is an Influence Process” Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 10. The GLOBE study sought to increase our understanding of the impact has on leadership effectiveness. a. culture b. globalization c. democratization d. nationalism Ans: A Learning Objective: 1.2: Discuss the findings of the Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness studies. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Global Leadership Attributes Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Diverse and multicultural environments 11. What is a key outcome of toxic leadership according to Lipman-Blumen? a. Followers are unhappy