Leadership Quiz Chapters 1-4

True or False? 1- Based on trait research by Ralph Stogdill and Richard Mann, the best predictor of leadership success is the trait of “intelligence.”

True or False? 2- The best way to lead is to use the autocratic style of leadership because it is most productive.

3- A vision and mission statement are basically the same thing. True or False? 3- A vision and mission statement are basically the same thing.

True or False? 4- A vision really addresses where the organization wants to be in the immediate future.

True or False? 5-Having an effective leader is helpful, but not necessary or critical for organization survival.

True or False? 6- “Do it your way” is the approach used by a laissez-faire type of leader.

True or False? 7- Theory Y leadership style suggests that people dislike work, must be controlled, and has a negative view of human nature.

True or False? 8- The Path-Goal Theory emphasizes only three leadership approaches---directive, supportive, and achievement oriented leadership.

True or False? 9- Leadership is a complex discipline involving only the follower and the leader.

Multiple Choice 10- Situational-centric leadership focuses on Bloodlines for leadership Giving power to followers Providing personal attention to employees and workers for job satisfaction Turning over leadership to groups, committees and key employees

Multiple Choice 11- Leadership is the _______ to influence others toward a goal. Only element necessary Demonstrated ability Managing of others Planning and procedural aspect needed

Multiple Choice 12- The first real attempt in studying leadership theory started with the Behavioral theories Modern-day contingency theories Great Man theories Trait theories

Multiple Choice 13- Conclusions of trait research suggests that everyone can acquire some leadership skills to some degree through training suggesting that leaders are Born through specific bloodlines Appointed and elected Developed and nutured Selected and appointed by top organizational officers.

Multiple Choice 14- Which of the following statements is “true” regarding situational leadership? There is only one best way to lead all the time You should assign an appropriate leader before any leadership situation occurs. Adapt your leadership style to the situation at hand. Only use situational leadership in highly directive situations.

Multiple Choice 15- Theory X is most consistent with the classical leadership style we call Laissez-faire Democratic Autocratic Situational leadership

Multiple Choice 16- Which of the following is “true” regarding a vision? A vision exhibits confidence about the future success of an organization Writing a vision is really an adventure in organizational self-mastery A vision is a social mirror that reflects what other people think and say about your organization. All of the above are true.

Multiple Choice 17- The first task in communicating the vision to an organization is to find out The diversity background of each member How everyone will benefit from the vision The deadlines and timelines established by the external work environment Reward the contributions of the major formal leaders of the organization

Multiple Choice 18- The last step of communicating a vision is to Reward contribution Acknowledge the performance Encourage participation Share the vision

Multiple Choice 19- The Contingency Theory of Leadership was initially developed in 1967 by Fred E. Fiedler Robert Blake and Jane Moulton Rensis Likert Ralph Stogdill and Richard Mann

Multiple Choice 20- Scoville’s favorite treats are Peaches and Cherries Dr. Pepper and Dunford Doughnuts Balut Dobradinha

Multiple Choice 21 – Which of the following is not one of the three historical types of leadership? Leader-Centric Organizational-Centric Follower-Centric Situational-Centric

Multiple Choice 22 - What is not a way for leaders to implement a vision? Be living models of ideals and values Set high performance expectations Act out the vision themselves Encourage and empower others to reach goals All of the above are ways to implement a vision

Multiple Choice 23 - According to research, which of the following is not a trait found to be significant in leadership? Intelligence Friendliness Persistence Introversion All of the above are significant for leadership

Fill in the Blank 24 - ________________ leadership focuses on leader and follower relationships while _________________ leadership (aka charismatic) focuses on creating vision, purpose and a mission.

Fill in the Blank 25 – _________ is the concept of doing things right while ____________ is the concept of doing the right things.