Question 1

Which of the following statements about the rational and emotional aspects of leadership is most likely false?

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A)   Leaders use rational techniques and/or emotional appeals to influence followers.
B)   Effective leadership involves actions based exclusively on reason and logic.
C)   Aroused feelings can be used by leaders either positively or negatively.
D)   Good leadership involves touching others' feelings.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

How does the situation variable affect leadership? How does a leader's job differ in simple and complex situations?

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The situation is the third critical part...

Question 3

Which of the following best defines leadership?

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A)   Actions which focus resources to create desirable opportunities
B)   The process by which an agent induces a subordinate to behave in a desired manner
C)   Directing and coordinating the work of group members
D)   The process of influencing an organized group toward accomplishing its goalsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Research indicates that men tend to view leadership as an exchange with subordinates for services rendered.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is true of the leadership definitions?

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A)   The field is too complex to attempt to define.
B)   The first step requires resolving the differences in definitions.
C)   Various definitions illustrate that many factors affect leadership.
D)   Only Bennis's definition is comprehensive enough for leadership research.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

The most effective leaders focus exclusively on the rational consequences of their actions and ignore the emotions of followers.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 7

Which statement about followership styles is most likely true?

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A)   Alienated followers are usually viewed by leaders as lazy and incompetent.
B)   Conformist followers focus on negative aspects of an organization.
C)   Passive followers are quiet but enthusiastic about their work.
D)   Pragmatist followers tend to be mediocre performers.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The primary advantage of reading leadership literature written in the troubadour tradition is the combination of valid research and practical advice.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 9

How does a leader's history with an organization affect leadership effectiveness? How does the way in which leadership status was achieved impact effectiveness?

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A leader's experience or history in a pa...

Question 10

Compare and contrast leadership and followership.

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Leadership is a social influence process...

Question 11

When followers are involved in the selection of a leader,they tend to make fewer demands of the leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to Robert Kelley,alienated followers frequently point out the negative aspects of an organization and are viewed by leaders as adversarial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which statement about leaders and managers is most likely false?

Accepted Answer

A)   Leaders imitate,but managers originate.
B)   Leaders focus on risk taking;managers focus on planning.
C)   Leaders accept the status quo;managers challenge it.
D)   Leaders develop,but managers maintain.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is a conventional distinction that is made between managers and leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)   Managers maintain,while leaders develop.
B)   Managers innovate,while leaders administer.
C)   Managers inspire,while leaders control.
D)   Managers originate,while leaders imitate.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

What is the reason behind the usage of the phrase "desirable opportunities" in one of the definitions of leadership?

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A)   To distinguish between leadership and tyranny
B)   To distinguish between leadership and management
C)   To distinguish between leadership and followership
D)   To distinguish between leadership and situationE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

The mere presence of a group can cause people to act differently than when they are alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What trends have contributed to the changing nature of the leader-follower relationship in organizations? How do these trends enable followers to take on leadership roles?

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There is an increasing pressure on all k...

Question 18

Ideal followers are most likely to be perceived as:

Accepted Answer

A)   independent.
B)   forward-looking.
C)   inspiring.
D)   innovative.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following statements about common sense is most likely true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Effective leadership requires little more than common sense.
B)   Studies show that female leaders have more common sense than male leaders.
C)   Acquiring common sense requires being both an active and a passive follower.
D)   A challenge of leadership is to know when common sense applies and when it does not.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Identify and describe the five basic styles of followership as suggested by Robert Kelley.

Accepted Answer

Kelley has suggested five basic styles of followership:
1.Alienated followers habitually point out all the negative aspects of the organization to others.While alienated followers may see themselves as mavericks who have a healthy skepticism of the organization,leaders often see them as cynical,negative,and adversarial.
2.Conformist followers are the "yes people" of organizations.While very active at doing the organization's work,they can be dangerous if their orders contradict societal standards of behavior or organizational policy.
3.Pragmatist followers are rarely committed to their group's work goals,but they have learned not to make waves.Because they do not like to stick out,pragmatists tend to be mediocre performers who can clog the arteries of many organizations.
4.Passive followers rely on the leader to do all the thinking.Furthermore,their work lacks enthusiasm.Lacking initiative and a sense of responsibility,passive followers require constant direction.
5.Exemplary followers present a consistent picture to both leaders and co-workers of being independent,innovative,and willing to stand up to superiors.They apply their talents for the benefit of the organization even when confronted with bureaucratic stumbling blocks or passive or pragmatist co-workers.

Exam 1: What Do We Mean by Leadership

Which of the following statements about the rational and emotional aspects of leadership is most likely false?

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How does the situation variable affect leadership? How does a leader's job differ in simple and complex situations?

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Which of the following best defines leadership?

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Research indicates that men tend to view leadership as an exchange with subordinates for services rendered.

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Which of the following is true of the leadership definitions?

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The most effective leaders focus exclusively on the rational consequences of their actions and ignore the emotions of followers.

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Which statement about followership styles is most likely true?

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The primary advantage of reading leadership literature written in the troubadour tradition is the combination of valid research and practical advice.

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How does a leader's history with an organization affect leadership effectiveness? How does the way in which leadership status was achieved impact effectiveness?

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Compare and contrast leadership and followership.

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Leadership is a social influence process...
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When followers are involved in the selection of a leader,they tend to make fewer demands of the leader.

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According to Robert Kelley,alienated followers frequently point out the negative aspects of an organization and are viewed by leaders as adversarial.

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Which statement about leaders and managers is most likely false?

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Which of the following is a conventional distinction that is made between managers and leaders?

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What is the reason behind the usage of the phrase "desirable opportunities" in one of the definitions of leadership?

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The mere presence of a group can cause people to act differently than when they are alone.

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What trends have contributed to the changing nature of the leader-follower relationship in organizations? How do these trends enable followers to take on leadership roles?

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There is an increasing pressure on all k...
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Ideal followers are most likely to be perceived as:

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Which of the following statements about common sense is most likely true?

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Identify and describe the five basic styles of followership as suggested by Robert Kelley.

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How does the situation variable affect leadership? How does a leader's job differ in simple and complex situations?

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Which of the following best defines leadership?

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Research indicates that men tend to view leadership as an exchange with subordinates for services rendered.

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The primary advantage of reading leadership literature written in the troubadour tradition is the combination of valid research and practical advice.

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Compare and contrast leadership and followership.

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When followers are involved in the selection of a leader,they tend to make fewer demands of the leader.

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According to Robert Kelley,alienated followers frequently point out the negative aspects of an organization and are viewed by leaders as adversarial.

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Which of the following is a conventional distinction that is made between managers and leaders?

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What is the reason behind the usage of the phrase "desirable opportunities" in one of the definitions of leadership?

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The mere presence of a group can cause people to act differently than when they are alone.

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What trends have contributed to the changing nature of the leader-follower relationship in organizations? How do these trends enable followers to take on leadership roles?

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