Test Bank for Leadership Theory and Practice, 7th Edition, Peter G. Northouse

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Test Bank for Leadership Theory and Practice, 7th Edition, Peter G. Northouse-1. Kirkpatrick and Locke’s research postulated that a. Individuals are only born with traits b. Traits can be learned ... c. Traits cannot be learned d. Traits are unimportant to leadership Ans: B Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Description Question Type: MC 2. Conducted two major surveys of research on the trait approach: a. Stogdill b. Judge et al. c. Jung and Sosik d. Zaccaro Ans: A Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Description Question Type: MC 3. Found several consistent traits among charismatic leaders: a. Stogdill b. Judge et al. c. Jung and Sosik d. Shankman and Allen Ans: C Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Description Question Type: MC 4. Conducted studies of social intelligence and its relationship to leadership: a. Stogdill b. Judge et al. c. Jung and Sosik d. Zaccaro Ans: D Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Description Question Type: MC 5. is described as those abilities to understand one’s own and others feelings, behaviors and thoughts and to act appropriately. a. Great Man theory b. Social intelligence c. Emotional intelligence d. Big Five personalities Ans: C Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Description Question Type: MC 6. Persistence, dominance, and drive are characteristics of which trait? a. Extraversion b. Sociability c. Determination d. Intelligence Ans: C Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Description-Determination Question Type: MC 7. is one of the five major leadership traits that focuses on a leader’s inclination to seek out pleasant social relationships. a. Surgency b. Agreeableness c. Extraversion d. Intelligence e. Sociability Ans: E Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Description Question Type: MC 8. Research related to the trait approach has a. Been a newer area of research. b. Been around for over 100 years. c. Not been a focus of researchers until recently. d. Consisted of very few known models and studies. Ans: B Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Description Question Type: MC 9. In a major review in 1948, Stogdill suggested a. No consistent set of traits differentiates leaders from non-leaders. b. Leadership traits are independent of situation factors. c. Extraversion is a definitive leadership trait. d. A consistent set of traits differentiates leaders from nonleaders. Ans: A Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Description Question Type: MC 10. Which best describes the overall results of Stogdill's second survey when compared with his initial survey? a. There was little to no difference in the findings. b. Situational factors became less of a focus. c. It was more balanced in its descriptions of the role of traits and leadership. d. Personality played a larger role in leadership. Ans: C Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Description Question Type: MC 11. Mary has managed the mailroom for 2 years. Management views Mary as a person with special leadership talent, such as intelligence, sociability, and determination. What approach is management using in assessing Mary? a. Trait approach b. Attributions approach c. Behavioral approach d. Managerial grid approach Ans: A Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Description Question Type: MC 12. Stogdill’s second study found a. No significant differences in traits from 1948 to 1974 b. Situational factors could not be identified c. Emotional intelligence plays a significant role in leadership d. Both traits and situational factors are determinants of leadership Ans: D Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Description Question Type: MC 13. The following traits are associated with charismatic leadership: a. Intelligence, self-confidence b. Physical attractiveness, height c. Desire for power, desire to help others d. Self-monitoring, impression management Ans: D Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Description Question Type: MC 14. The trait approach focuses on a. Follower-leader interaction b. Role of the leader c. Role of the follower d. Role of the organization Ans: B Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Description Question Type: MC 15. A manager arrives an hour early to work every day and is always completing his task early as well as constantly striving for excellence within the organization. Which two traits best represent the manager? a. Articulate and self-confident b. Dependable and diligent c. Trustworthy and perceptive d. Self-confident and empathetic Ans: B Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Description Question Type: MC 16. During the 2008 United States presidential election, Barack Obama demonstrated this trait extensively and brought public attention to its value as it relates to leadership. a. Readiness b. Vigor c. Charisma d. Drive e. Capacity Ans: C Cognitive Domain: Analysis Answer Location: Description Question Type: MC 17. Being socially aware, possessing social acumen, practicing self-monitoring, and having the ability to decide on the best response for any given situation, and then following through with said decision, are part of Zaccaro's definition of a. Problem solving b. Intelligence c. Task knowledge d. Cognitive ability e. Social intelligence Ans: E Cognitive Domain: Analysis Answer Location: Description Question Type: MC [Show More]

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