Ch. 11 Practice Quiz

All of the following are essential parts of any definition of leadership except:

Asia is the captain of her soccer team. Her teammates believe in her and look up to her because she leads by example and is not afraid to do the things she asks the others to do. Asia decides to sign her team up for a benefit soccer game aimed at raising funds for a recreational facility for underserved youth in a neighboring community. The majority of her teammates, however, tell her that they are not interested in participating in the fundraiser. Which of the following most likely explains Asia's teammates' decision not to play?

__________ leadership refers to individuals who know and understand themselves, who espouse and act consistent with higher order ethical values, and who empower and inspire others with their openness.

David works as an orchestra director for a small company in Sao Paolo, Brazil. At the end of one of the company's elaborate performances, they receive a standing ovation, and David is asked to say a few words. As a Level 5 leader, David will probably

Which of the following characteristics is not generally classified as a feminine trait associated with interactive leadership?

Faith, the ED of a youth serving organization in Portland, Oregon, is extremely nurturing and gives her staff enough latitude so they can think creatively about problems. As an interactive leader, Faith mostly likely:

It has been determined that the appropriateness of a trait or set of traits for leaders depends on:

Jaime is a potato farmer from Idaho. He has been asked by a local school district to help develop a curriculum on sustainable development and community gardens. Even though he has never taught students in schools, Jaime has children and understands that he needs to break down farming process in a way that elementary school students can understand. Based on this scenario, one could infer that Jaime has a strength in:

The Leadership Grid uses two leader behaviors, known as:

Maya is the store manager for a popular fast food chain. Having taken several courses in leadership development and managing teams, she is committed to ensuring that her staff work in a nurturing environment that promotes growth, acknowledgement, and reward. She wants her employees to be content because she believes that it is the only way they will provide quality customer service. Maya's behavior can be described as:

W.L. Gore is the company that created Gore-Tex among other innovative products. Gore employees, referred to as associates, don't have titles or bosses in the traditional sense. Instead, associates commit to projects that they believe are worth their time. At Gore, few leaders are appointed; leaders simply emerge as needed. Gore more than likely adheres to the __________ theory of leadership.

Mr. Choy manages a group of telemarketers who sell weight-loss products. The members of his team range from those who have been in the telemarketing business for decades to those who have only been working for a few months. If Mr. Choy is a situational leader, how might he ensure that the employees for whom he is responsible are performing well?

A __________ is a situational variable that counteracts a leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors.

Imani is the team leader for women's shoes at a local department store. Her team members trust her judgment and respect her because she is an authentic leader who leads by example. Imani is also goal-oriented and keeps an organized chart so everyone on the schedules knows exact what he or she is responsible for and how to contribute to the overall team dynamic. Which of the following statements are true about Imani's leadership situation?

__________ generates awareness and acceptance of a group's purpose and mission and gets employees to see beyond their own needs and self-interest for the good of the group.

Dakota runs Soul Earth, a holistic care center committed to alternative healing modalities such as acupuncture and meditation. As the organization transforms its vision to incorporate all types of wellness, Dakota must figure out how to get her staff on the same page. As a transformational leader, Dakota should:

The __________ is a passive, yet independent critical thinker.

Somaya has been working at Think Pink, a clothing company for girls, for about five years. Her supervisor trusts her to make decisions and to come up with brilliant marketing ideas at the beginning of every season. Somaya's ideas are quite ingenious, and she always manages to develop a socially relevant theme to go along with the brand. Somaya is most likely a(n):

Expert power is one of the five sources of power.

Abraham is the kind of supervisor who enjoys being the boss because he likes to dictate what others can do and say. Although they are all fairly unhappy, Abraham's staff persons have not complained about his behavior because they fear him. As a leader who enjoys coercive power, Abraham would probably: