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Combe: Introduction to Management

Chapter 5: Multiple choice questions

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You have answered 6 out of 10 questions correctly.
Your percentage score is 60%.
Question 1
According to the Five Factor model, 'extraversion' as a personality type is characterised by what type of people?

Your answer:
d) Assertive and sociable
Feedback:
'Extraversion' is characterised by out-going, sociable and assertive people.
Page reference: 154

Question 2
What does situational theory of leadership emphasise?

Your answer:
b) Events
Feedback:
The situation plays a role in bringing forward leadership qualities as a consequence of events.
Page reference: 155

Question 3
What do you call a style of leadership that takes account of others' views, opinions and ideas?

Your answer:
c) Democratic
Feedback:
Democratic approaches rely on taking on board other people's opinions and views.
Page reference: 158

Question 4
How can you describe the thinking and outlook of transformational leaders?

Your answer:
a) Strategic
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Leaders who contribute to radically altering the environment are strategic in thinking.
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Question 5
According to Lewin, Lippet and White's 1939 experiment, which form of leadership produced the most work from participants?

Your answer:
a) Laissez-faire
Correct answer:
c) Authoritarian
Feedback:
According to the outcome of the experiments, the authoritarian approach delivered best results in terms of productivity.
Page reference: 161

Question 6
What are the two main dimensions of the Ohio Studies into leadership?

Your answer:
b) Initial environment and changed environment
Correct answer:
d) Initiating structure and considerations
Feedback:
The initiating structure is central to the Ohio Studies and the considerations that follow.
Page reference: 164

Question 7
Who of the following is a leading writer on contingency theory of leadership?

Your answer:
b) Joan Woodward
Correct answer:
d) Fred Fiedler
Feedback:
Fred Fiedler was one of the leading writers in contingency theory.
Page reference: 165

Question 8
Which one of the following political leaders could not be termed a 'transformational' leader?
Your answer:
b) Mikhail Gorbachov
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d) Bill Clinton
Feedback:
Bill Clinton was colourful President of the USA but not transformational in his effect.
Page reference: 168

Question 9
What are the key characteristics of transactional leaders?

Your answer:
a) Guiding, mentoring and motivating
Feedback:
Transactional leaders are characterised by their skills in guiding, mentoring and motivating.
Page reference: 168

Question 10
What is the term for power derived from status or position in an organisation?

Your answer:
d) Legitimate
Feedback:
Legitimate power is associated with status or position in an organisation.
Page reference: 170

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