MANAGEMENT SKILLS III: LEADING AND CONTROLLING (3rd Ed.

Chapter 1
Leadership
CHAPTER QUIZ

1. Leadership theories proposing that the effectiveness of a leader depends on the situation in which
the leader finds herself are known as:

a. trait models.
b. contingency models.
c. empowerment models.
d. path-goal models.

2. An enthusiastic, self-confident leader who is able to clearly communicate her vision of how good
things could be is called a ______________ leader.

a. transformational
b. charismatic
c. transactional
d. path-goal

3. Compared to males, female managers tend to:

a. be more considerate.
b. be less engaged in initiating structure.
c. be more participative.
d. make more decisions on their own.

4. Aricelli, a manager, negotiates with her superior to expand her authority to initiate proposals for
possible new product launches. Aricelli has increased which type of power?

a. Reward power
b. Referent power
c. Coercive power
d. Legitimate power

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5. Leadership substitutes are valuable because they:

a. allow managers to focus efforts on improving organizational efficiency.

b. allow managers to focus efforts on improving organizational effectiveness.
c. free up managers' time.
d. All of the above are true of leadership substitutes.

6. Omar, a marketing manager, has extensive former experience as a product line manager, advises a
subordinate on a marketing plan, Omar has which type of power in this situation?

a. Coercive power
b. Empowerment power
c. Expert power
d. Consideration power

7. The power of a leader that comes from the respect and loyalty of subordinates is known as:

a. reward power.
b. legitimate power.
c. coercive power.
d. referent power.

8. When a leader assigns work to a subordinate, this is an example of ________.

a. Empowerment
b. Initiating structure
c. Consideration
d. Relationship-oriented

9. Which of the following personal characteristics are included in the Trait model of leadership?

a. Skills
b. Expertise
c. Knowledge
d. All of the above

10. A manager shares information with subordinates in such a way that they become aware of problems
and the need for change. As a result, the subordinates take personal responsibility for helping to
solve the problems. This manager has engaged in:

a. initiating structure.
b. developmental consideration.
c. charisma.
d. intellectual stimulation.

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ANSWER KEY

1. B
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. D
6. C
7. D
8. B
9. D
10. D