LEADERSHIP EXAM LATEST 2026 WITH
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
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◉Power . Answer: integral in organization behavior; it is the influence
over beliefs, emotions and behaviors. only exists when there is an
unequal relationship between two people where one depends on the
other
◉5 sources of power . Answer: 1. Legitimate Power
2. Reward Power
3. Coercive Power
4. Expert Power
5. Referent Power
◉legitimate power . Answer: the power a person receives as a result of
his or her position in the formal hierarchy of an organization (either
cultural, structural or delegated)
◉reward power . Answer: the ability of a manager to give tangible and
intangible rewards
, ◉coercive power . Answer: The ability of a manager to punish others
◉referent power . Answer: power that comes from subordinates' and
coworkers' respect, admiration, and loyalty
◉most effective way for lower-level employee to acheive power .
Answer: higher-level employee depends on them
◉developing a power base . Answer: 1. Create sense of obligation
2. build a reputation
3. identification (leader behaves in way that leads to respect)
4. Perceived dependence (leaders allow others to believe that they are
dependent on them)
◉Leadership Trait Theory . Answer: Based on the assumption that
leaders are born with certain traits and characteristics that make them
ideal leaders.
◉University of Michigan Leadership Model . Answer: 2 Leadership
styles:
Job-centered & Employee-Centered
◉Ohio State Leadership Studies . Answer: Found that consideration for
people and initiating structure are two essential behaviors for leaders.