QUESTION According to research, when a woman leader encounters gender-leader stereotypes, her likely response a. Is to ignore it if it is an isolated gender stereotype threat. b. Is to push back more strongly if the threats are combined. c. Is to seek support from a more powerful leader in the organization. d. Is to […]
QUESTION The contingent reward factor is more effective than the management-by-exception passive factor. a. True b. False ANSWER: TRUE
QUESTION According to research, one way women can advance in leadership is a. By blending individualized consideration with inspirational motivation. b. By strongly resisting stereotype threats. c. By acting masculine and assertive, and not in feminine ways. d. By leading in a more democratic manner than men. ANSWER: A
QUESTION Explain the relationship between transformational, transactional, and charismatic leadership. What will be an ideal response? ANSWER: Transactional leadership involves exchanges between leaders and followers Transformational leadership may take place alongside transactional leadership but focuses instead on elevating the motivation and morality of both the leader and follower Transformational and charismatic leadership share the […]
QUESTION My job does not have set ways of doing each task. This is a(n) a. Complex task characteristic b. Ambiguous task characteristic c. Repetitive task characteristic d. Unchallenging task characteristic ANSWER: B
QUESTION The process toward which adaptive leaders direct their work defines a. Technical work b. Creative work c. The holding environment d. Adaptive work ANSWER: D
QUESTION Due to researchers identifying problems with the term glass ceiling, an alternative metaphor now used is a. Glass escalator. b. Leadership labyrinth. c. Whirlpool effect. d. Corporate cupboard. ANSWER: B
QUESTION I try to be sure to listen to and be open to ideas from people on the fringe of the organization. What adaptive behavior am I using? a. Protect leadership voices from below b. Regulate distress c. Give the work back to the people d. Maintain disciplined attention ANSWER: A
QUESTION How can transformational leadership practices affect organizations undergoing mergers? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER: Nemanich and Keller (2007) examined the impact of transformational leadership on 447 employees from a large multinational firm who were going through a merger and being integrated into a new organization. Research findings: Transformational leadership behaviors such […]
QUESTION Pseudotransformational leadership could be described as a form of socialized leadership. a. True b. False ANSWER: FALSE
