1. While the leadership style and behaviors approach is relatively straightforward and appealing to practitioners, it can be difficult to apply to improve organizational leadership because __________________. (Points : 1) for most people, leadership style is like a trait that cannot be changed by training or the work situation research has shown that more effective leaders employ several different styles depending on the situation most managers find it easy to focus strongly both on task and interpersonal demands so there are few leadership style differences in today’s organizations None of the above
Question 2.2. Contemporary leadership researchers have found that optimism is a trait held frequently by CEOs of organizations. Optimistic leaders are often effective because they ___________________. (Points : 1) are aware of their own and their followers’ emotions and feelings work hard and seek high levels of achievement continue to push for their viewpoint regardless of the risk associated with it Can see opportunities and possibilities in changing business environments
Question 3.3. In the late 1940s researchers at both the University of Michigan and Ohio State University began to study the leadership behaviors and styles of effective leaders. Which of the following statements best summarizes their research findings? (Points : 1) Leader behaviors fall into two general dimensions: one focused on task achievement, and the other focused on their followers and interpersonal relationships. While leader behaviors have some impact on leader effectiveness, leader traits and characteristics are much more important in determining whether an individual can succeed as a leader. The Michigan researchers found that task-focused leaders were more effective than person-focused leaders. The Ohio State researchers found that person-focused (or considerate) leaders were more effective when the work requirements were stressful (e.g., tight time deadlines, budget constraints).
Question 4.4. The Big 5 personality dimension that refers to the extent that an individual is outgoing, sociable, and emotionally expressive is _______________. (Points : 1) openness to experience conscientiousness agreeableness extraversion
Question 5.5. Fiedler’s model is based on two leadership styles, task-oriented and relationship-oriented. Which is the most accurate statement about these leadership styles, according to Fiedler? (Points : 1) Most leaders have a preferred leadership style and find it very difficult to switch to the other style. The task-oriented leadership style is more effective than the relationship-oriented style when the organizational situation is moderately favorable for the leader. The relationship-oriented leadership style is more effective than the task-oriented leadership style when the organizational situation is very favorable for the leader. Most leaders are able to switch easily between the task-oriented and relationship-oriented styles.
Question 6.6. Which term refers to a person’s power over the actions, behaviors, and opinions of others? (Points : 1) Expert Persuasion Influence Ability
Question 7.7. The extent to which a leader is able to balance internal and external organizational challenges is described as _________________. (Points : 1) organizational success validation of the framework contextual proficiency leadership effectiveness
Question 8.8. In which of the four quadrants of the competing values framework is the focus internal and based on flexibility, stressing openness, commitment, and participation as in the case of Dell brand computers? (Points : 1) Open Systems Model Internal Process Model Human Relations Model Relational Goal Model
Question 9.9. A major theme of Chapter 1 includes with of the following conclusions? (Points : 1) The best leaders are those who possess the specific traits an organization needs. The best leadership style is one where a leader constantly changes styles to match organizational needs. The best leaders are those who are highly conscientious and engage in participative leadership. There is no single best leadership style that effectively matches all organizational requirements.
Question 10.10. Goleman found that emotional intelligence is composed of four components. The component that refers to a leader’s ability to control one’s moods, emotions, and desires that can be problematic and disruptive in a work setting is called ______________. (Points : 1) self-management self-awareness relationship management social awareness
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