1. Leadership Quiz
Chapters 1-4

2. 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.”

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

4. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 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.

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

17. 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.

18. 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

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

20. 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

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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

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

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