1. The four characteristics of transformational leadership are:

a. Infallible Stewardship, Inspiring Rhetoric, Intellectual Prowess, Idealised Vision

b. Intense Emotion, International Focus, Inspirational Rhetoric, Idealistic Endeavour

c. Intellectual Stimulation, International Strategy, Incorruptible Behaviour, Interpersonal Focus

d. Inspirational Motivation, Intellectual Stimulation, Individualised Consideration, Idealised Influence

2. Which of the following is not a characteristic of Emotional Intelligence?

a. Self-awareness

b. Self-management

c. Self-belief

d. Empathy

e. Social skills

3. Mirroring refers to:

a. tendency of leaders to see themselves as their followers see them.

b. tendency of leaders towards self-admiration.

c. tendency of leaders to model themselves on famous people.

d. tendency of leaders to reflect upon their own values and beliefs

4. Trait based approaches to leadership have been shown to yield consistent results in empirical tests. True or False?

a. True

b. False

5. Path Goal Theory specifies four categories of leader behaviour. Which ones?

a. Supportive

b. Directive

c. Participative

d. Achievement-oriented

e. Authoritarian

f. Laissez-faire

g. Authentic

6. According to Jim Collins (2001), a level 5 leader builds greatness through:

a. inspirational rhetoric and strategic decisions.

b. humility and goodwill.

c. building morale and employee commitment.

d. compliance with international standards.

7. A manager: (Select 4 responses)

a. looks outward

b. maintains order and control

c. execute strategy

d. avoid risk-taking

e. sets the vision

f. handles operational matters

g. is inspirational and passionate

8. Competencies are behavioural characteristics causally related to effective or superior performance on a job. True or False?

a. True

b. False

9. Methods of improving the effectiveness of change efforts include: (Select 3 responses)

a. Spending more time planning

b. Gaining greater top management commitment

c. Employing more management consultants

d. Reducing staffing levels in the organisation

e. Communicating Goals more broadly

f. Consulting theories of change management

10. Stewardship is defined as:

a. a manager who works in a caretaker role.

b. accountability without control or compliance.

c. accurate and timely control of organisational decision-making.

d. an individual who supports the CEO.