Leadership: Theory and Practice
Author: Peter G. Northouse
9th Edition
,Test Bank For Leadership Theory And Practice 8th Edition By Peter G.
Northouse
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
Correct Answer: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
Correct Answer: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
Correct Answer: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 Correct Answer: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 Correct Answer: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 Correct Answer: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 Correct Answer:D
Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize The Seven Concepts That Are Essential To Leadership.