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CHAPTER 1 • Understanding Leadership
Multiple Choice
1. In leadership literature, more than different definitions of leadership have
been identified.
a. 5
b. 50
c. 100
d. 1,000
7TH EDITION | CORRECT SOLUTION>> C
COG DOMAIN:>> Knowledge
Answer Location: Leadership Explained
QUESTIONS TYPE>> MC
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
7TH EDITION | CORRECT SOLUTION>> A
COG DOMAIN:>> Comprehension
Answer Location: Box 1.1: The Evolution of Leadership
QUESTIONS TYPE>> MC
3. So-called “Great Man” theories belong to which of the following leadership
approaches?
a. Behavior
b. Relational
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c. Situational
d. Trait
7TH EDITION | CORRECT SOLUTION>> D
COG DOMAIN:>> Knowledge
Answer Location: Trait Theories
QUESTIONS TYPE>> MC
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
7TH EDITION | CORRECT SOLUTION>> A
COG DOMAIN:>> Knowledge
Answer Location: Behavior Theories
QUESTIONS TYPE>> Hard
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
7TH EDITION | CORRECT SOLUTION>> D
COG DOMAIN:>> Application
Answer Location: Emerging Leadership Approaches
QUESTIONS TYPE>> MC
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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
7TH EDITION | CORRECT SOLUTION>> B
COG DOMAIN:>> Knowledge
Answer Location: “Leadership is a Trait”
QUESTIONS TYPE>> MC
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
7TH EDITION | CORRECT SOLUTION>> D
OBJ: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership.
COG DOMAIN:>> Comprehension
Answer Location: “Leadership is a Relationship”
QUESTIONS TYPE>> MC
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
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CHAPTER 1 • Understanding Leadership
Multiple Choice
1. In leadership literature, more than different definitions of leadership have
been identified.
a. 5
b. 50
c. 100
d. 1,000
7TH EDITION | CORRECT SOLUTION>> C
COG DOMAIN:>> Knowledge
Answer Location: Leadership Explained
QUESTIONS TYPE>> MC
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
7TH EDITION | CORRECT SOLUTION>> A
COG DOMAIN:>> Comprehension
Answer Location: Box 1.1: The Evolution of Leadership
QUESTIONS TYPE>> MC
3. So-called “Great Man” theories belong to which of the following leadership
approaches?
a. Behavior
b. Relational
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c. Situational
d. Trait
7TH EDITION | CORRECT SOLUTION>> D
COG DOMAIN:>> Knowledge
Answer Location: Trait Theories
QUESTIONS TYPE>> MC
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
7TH EDITION | CORRECT SOLUTION>> A
COG DOMAIN:>> Knowledge
Answer Location: Behavior Theories
QUESTIONS TYPE>> Hard
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
7TH EDITION | CORRECT SOLUTION>> D
COG DOMAIN:>> Application
Answer Location: Emerging Leadership Approaches
QUESTIONS TYPE>> MC
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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
7TH EDITION | CORRECT SOLUTION>> B
COG DOMAIN:>> Knowledge
Answer Location: “Leadership is a Trait”
QUESTIONS TYPE>> MC
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
7TH EDITION | CORRECT SOLUTION>> D
OBJ: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership.
COG DOMAIN:>> Comprehension
Answer Location: “Leadership is a Relationship”
QUESTIONS TYPE>> MC
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
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