MULTIPLE CHOICES
1. Which theory of leadership suggests that the leader's personality characteristics are the most important factor in his or her success?
a. Trait Theory
b. Behavioral Theory
c. Situational Theory
d. All of the above
2. Based on their study of over 1,500 managers, Kouzes and Posner name this characteristic as a leader's most important asset.
a. Integrity
b. Expertise
c. Credibility
d. Energy Level
3. In Path-Goal Theory, what does a follower's valence refer to?
a. The follower's expectations for success
b. The follower's perspective about what is important
c. The follower's loyalty to the leader
d. The number of electrons in the follower's outermost shell
4. In the University of Michigan studies, what type of supervisor behavior was associated with the most effective leadership?
a. Employee-centered
b. Job-centered
c. Equally employee- and job-centered
d. Success of leader depends on the situation
5. According to Blake and Mouton's research, where do most managers fall on the Managerial Grid?
a. (9,9)
b. (5,5)
c. (1,9)
d. (9,1)
6. What is the main difference between situational theories and trait/behavior theories of leadership?
a. In situational theories, leader traits do not affect outcome
b. Situational theories look not only at leader characteristics but also those of the follower and situation
c. Situational theories suggest leaders cannot change their characteristics
d. Situational theories examine group performance rather than leader success
7. According to Greenleaf, what must one be before one can be a great leader?
a. A visionary
b. A manager
c. A servant
d. A crusader
8. Transformational differs from transactional leadership in that:
a. It is relational and deals with real change
b. It is charismatic and inspires great loyalty from followers
c. It is goal-directed and in the best interest of followers
d. It is based on positional power and is a solo endeavor
9. According to Greenleaf, what qualities does a servant leader possess?
a. Listening, intuition, and empowerment
b. Clarity and directiveness
c. Thoroughness, organization, and a strong work ethic
d. Intellectual ability, skill, and charisma
10. Which one of these items is NOT one of House's five expectancy factors that leaders must use to assess followers?
a. Followers' valences
b. Followers' instrumentalities
c. Followers' personalities
d. Equity of rewards