Chapter 12 Multiple Choice Questions

Chapter 12 Multiple Choice Questions 1. Because leading is one of the four basic managerial functions, ________ leaders. A) all managers are B) all managers should be C) some managers are D) some managers should be Answer: B 2. Early leadership trait research looked to find characteristics that might ________. A) distinguish ordinary leaders from great leaders B) define charisma C) identify the physical traits of leaders D) differentiate leaders from non-leaders Answer: D 3. Leaders are ________. A) individual people, while leadership is a process B) the first step in the leadership process C) individual people who study the leadership process. D) the final step in the leadership process. Answer: A 4. If a trait theory of leadership were true, then all leaders would possess ________. A) charisma B) the same traits C) different traits D) seven traits Answer: B 5. Which one of the following is NOT one of the eight traits associated with leadership? A) drive B) intelligence C) introversion D) job-relevant knowledge Answer: C 6. Why was the trait theory of leadership mainly unsuccessful? A) Researchers were not able to identify a set of traits that always differentiated a leader from a nonleader. B) Organizations found the trait theory of leadership too expensive to implement due to the high costs of testing potential leaders. C) Research has shown that leadership traits are gender-specific, so the process of choosing leaders based on traits is discriminatory. D) Too much emphasis was placed on personality traits rather than physical traits, which have been found to successfully predict leadership. Answer: A 7. Behavioral theories of leadership focused on ________. A) who effective leaders were B) what characteristics effective leaders had C) how to identify effective leaders D) what effective leaders did Answer: D 8. The University of Iowa studies discussed all of the following leadership styles EXCEPT ________. A) laissez-faire B) democratic C) benevolent D) autocratic Answer: C 9. Which leadership style tends to centralize authority and make unilateral decisions? A) cultural style B) autocratic style C) democratic style D) laissez-faire style Answer: B 10. Monica's boss allows her to make any decision she thinks is important on the spot without consulting anyone. The style of leadership demonstrated by Monica's boss is ________. A) laissez-faire B) autocratic C) democratic D) hands-on Answer: A 11. In the Ohio State studies, ________ refers to how strict a leader's standards are. A) independent dimensions B) comprehensive structure C) initiating structure D) consideration Answer: C 12. According to the University of Michigan studies, leaders who were ________ were associated with higher group productivity and higher job satisfaction. A) employee oriented B) initiating structure C) considerate D) production oriented Answer: A 13. On the managerial grid, a leader who is high in both concern for people and concern for production would rate ________. A) 1,1 B) 9,1 C) 5,5 D) 9,9 Answer: D 14. What important determinant of leadership became the focus of leadership theories after the behavioral studies? A) power B) charisma C) the follower D) the situation Answer: D 15. The key to the Fiedler contingency model of leadership is to match ________. A) leader and follower B) leader and leadership style C) leadership style and follower D) leadership style and situation Answer: D 16. What does Fiedler's least-preferred coworker questionnaire measure? A) the most common leadership style among all leaders B) leadership style of respondents who took the test C) the most effective leadership style D) the least effective leadership style Answer: B 17. In the situational leadership theory (SLT), readiness is defined as ________ to perform a task. A) the ability B) the willingness C) both the ability and willingness D) the motivation one has Answer: C 18. A(n) ________ leader in path-goal theory gives specific guidance in performing tasks. A) directive B) achievement-oriented C) participative D) supportive Answer: A 19. Transactional leaders are leaders who guide by ________. A) inspiring followers B) articulating a vision for followers C) the force of their personality D) offering rewards to followers Answer: D 20. Recent studies indicate that this measure of ability is the best predictor of who will be a leader in an organization. A) standardized test intelligence B) academic intelligence C) technical expertise D) emotional intelligence Answer: D