Question 1

Which statement is true regarding charismatic leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)   Charismatic leadership ideas are unpopular among contemporary managers.
B)   Many studies have successfully assessed the impact of charismatic leadership.
C)   Charismatic leadership is recognized as the most important approach to leadership.
D)   Dependence on charismatic leadership can raise serious ethical concerns.
E)   Taking over a leadership role from a charismatic leader is often easier than following a leader lacking in charisma.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

In selecting an alternative when making a decision, what should decision makers keep in mind?

Accepted Answer

A)   Finding multiple acceptable alternatives is neither possible nor efficient.
B)   Finding multiple acceptable alternatives should not take very long.
C)   Selecting one alternative and rejecting all others will be the decision maker's main objective.
D)   Selecting one alternative and rejecting all others might not be necessary.
E)   Selecting one alternative and rejecting all others should be a straightforward process.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

Which approach to leadership only considers subordinate participation in decision making, yet does not address other aspects of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)   Decision tree
B)   Leader-member exchange
C)   Transformational
D)   Path-glory
E)   Directive leaderF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

What type of leader behavior is focused on the motivation and well-being of the employees?

Accepted Answer

A)   Behavior
B)   Task
C)   Employee
D)   Situational
E)   Path-gloryF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 5

A manager working in the United States will typically see a high level of collectivism among workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Salary increases, bonuses, promotions, praise and job assignments are all examples of what type of power?

Accepted Answer

A)   Legitimate power
B)   Reward power
C)   Referent power
D)   Expert power
E)   Coercive powerF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is a fundamental element of charismatic leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)   Planning
B)   Controlling
C)   Analyzing
D)   Influencing
E)   OrganizingF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

How can virtual leaders ensure effective communication with remote workers?

Accepted Answer

A)   Develop a strong one-way process for communication.
B)   Limit active listening.
C)   Use multiple channels to communicate.
D)   Minimize the use of structured work-related events.
E)   Allow each remote employee to establish ground rules for getting work done.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

When a manager must make a guess as to the probabilities associated with each alternative, what decision-making state is that manager working in?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rationality
B)   Certainty
C)   Risk
D)   Recognition
E)   UncertaintyF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Male leaders tend to be no more task-focused than female leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following dispositions is typical for leaders with a high degree of risk propensity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reliance on intuition
B)   Reliance on rational decisions
C)   Aversion against use of intuition
D)   Aversion against rational decisions
E)   Aversion against use of both intuition and rational decisionsF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 12

Which of the current business characteristics has brought the rise of virtual leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)   More communication within the organization
B)   Little communication among employees
C)   More face-to-face communication within the organization
D)   Less face-to-face communication within the organization
E)   Little communication between employees and managementF) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Exam 9: Leadership and Decision Making

Male leaders tend to be no more task-focused than female leaders.

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What type of leader behavior is focused on the motivation and well-being of the employees?

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Which statement is true regarding charismatic leadership?

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A manager working in the United States will typically see a high level of collectivism among workers.

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Which of the following is a fundamental element of charismatic leadership?

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Salary increases, bonuses, promotions, praise and job assignments are all examples of what type of power?

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How can virtual leaders ensure effective communication with remote workers?

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Which of the following dispositions is typical for leaders with a high degree of risk propensity?

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Which approach to leadership only considers subordinate participation in decision making, yet does not address other aspects of leadership?

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When a manager must make a guess as to the probabilities associated with each alternative, what decision-making state is that manager working in?

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Which of the current business characteristics has brought the rise of virtual leadership?

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In selecting an alternative when making a decision, what should decision makers keep in mind?

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Male leaders tend to be no more task-focused than female leaders.

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What type of leader behavior is focused on the motivation and well-being of the employees?

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Which statement is true regarding charismatic leadership?

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A manager working in the United States will typically see a high level of collectivism among workers.

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Which of the following is a fundamental element of charismatic leadership?

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Salary increases, bonuses, promotions, praise and job assignments are all examples of what type of power?

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Which of the following dispositions is typical for leaders with a high degree of risk propensity?

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Which of the current business characteristics has brought the rise of virtual leadership?

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