WVU BCOR 370 EXAM 3 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
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Leadership Answer - The process of influence aimed at directing behavior
toward the accomplishment of objectives
The terms "leaders" and "managers": Answer - are perceived as being different
from one another
Power Answer - the ability to influence how others behave
Positional Power Answer - is the influence that is granted because of a
manager's type and ability to affect someone positively or negatively through
resource allocation or disciplinary measures
Personal Power Answer - influence that is obtained by being perceived as
likable and well-informed
Legitimate Power Answer - results from the influence that a manager has
because of his or her title inside an organization or status in a community
Referent Power Answer - results from a manager's appealing traits or
resources, such as charisma
, James Smith, a general manager at a software company, is known for his skill
and competence in the field of computer programming. His peers always look
to him for guidance with tasks related to computer programming. Which of the
following types of power does this scenario illustrate? Answer - expert power
A directive leader tends to rely primarily on which source of power? Answer -
Legitimate
Transactional Leaders Answer - focus on the creation of reward contingencies
and exchange relationships that result in a calculative compliance on the part
of followers
Transformational Leaders Answer - create and communicate a higher-level
vision in a charismatic way that elicits an emotional response and commitment
from the followers
Who suggested that leaders had charismatic authority and were born with
"heroism or exemplary character?" Answer - Max Weber
The Trait Perspective Answer - is a system of ideas that focuses on identifying
effective leaders through personal characteristics that are difficult to obtain or
cannot be learned
According to the text, John F. Kennedy is a good example of which of the
following types of leaders? Answer - Great man
What is NOT one of the traits of women leaders according to the text? Answer
- Dominance.
-traits of women leaders are perseverance, confidence, and a nurturing spirit
VERIFIED | 100% CORRECT.
Leadership Answer - The process of influence aimed at directing behavior
toward the accomplishment of objectives
The terms "leaders" and "managers": Answer - are perceived as being different
from one another
Power Answer - the ability to influence how others behave
Positional Power Answer - is the influence that is granted because of a
manager's type and ability to affect someone positively or negatively through
resource allocation or disciplinary measures
Personal Power Answer - influence that is obtained by being perceived as
likable and well-informed
Legitimate Power Answer - results from the influence that a manager has
because of his or her title inside an organization or status in a community
Referent Power Answer - results from a manager's appealing traits or
resources, such as charisma
, James Smith, a general manager at a software company, is known for his skill
and competence in the field of computer programming. His peers always look
to him for guidance with tasks related to computer programming. Which of the
following types of power does this scenario illustrate? Answer - expert power
A directive leader tends to rely primarily on which source of power? Answer -
Legitimate
Transactional Leaders Answer - focus on the creation of reward contingencies
and exchange relationships that result in a calculative compliance on the part
of followers
Transformational Leaders Answer - create and communicate a higher-level
vision in a charismatic way that elicits an emotional response and commitment
from the followers
Who suggested that leaders had charismatic authority and were born with
"heroism or exemplary character?" Answer - Max Weber
The Trait Perspective Answer - is a system of ideas that focuses on identifying
effective leaders through personal characteristics that are difficult to obtain or
cannot be learned
According to the text, John F. Kennedy is a good example of which of the
following types of leaders? Answer - Great man
What is NOT one of the traits of women leaders according to the text? Answer
- Dominance.
-traits of women leaders are perseverance, confidence, and a nurturing spirit
