MBA 620 FINAL 2026 TEST PAPER
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ Trait theories of leadership. Answer: "Great Man" theory: Explained
leadership by examining the traits and characteristics of individuals
considered to be historically great leaders
Traits-based leadership theory: Tries to reveal a set of universal traits
and skills that are relevant in all leadership situations
◉ leadership skills. Answer: technical, interpersonal (human), cognitive
(conceptual)
◉ Behavior theories of leadership. Answer: Task-oriented behavior:
Behaviors that prioritize the accomplishment of a task in an efficient and
reliable way
Relations-oriented behavior: Behaviors that prioritize interpersonal
relationships, the value of workers as humans, and a strong commitment
to the unit and its mission
◉ Leadership Grid. Answer: an approach to understanding a leader's or
manager's concern for results (production) and concern for people
Country Club Management, Team Management
Impoverished Management, Authority-Compliance
,◉ Hersey & Blanchard's Situational Leadership. Answer: A model that
focuses on follower "readiness"
- Followers can accept or reject the leader
- Effectiveness depends on the followers' response to the leader's actions
- "Readiness" is the extent to which people have the ability and
willingness to accomplish a specific task
A paternal model: - As the child matures, the adult releases more and
more control over the situation
- As the workers become more ready, the leader becomes more laissez-
faire
◉ Hersey & Blanchard's Situational Leadership (cont.). Answer: -
Participating (low task, high relationship)
-Selling (high task, high relationship)
-Delegating (low task, low relationship)
-Telling (high task, low relationship)
◉ Charasmatic Leadership. Answer: Individuals who arouse strong
followership through inspirational visions or compelling personal
attributes
Patterns in charismatic leaders
•Exhibit extreme self-confidence about their values
, •Possess willingness to take personal risks
•Have a strong moral conviction to exercise their power positively
•Communicate vision through powerful imagery, symbolism, and
metaphor
◉ Transactional vs. Transformational Leadership. Answer:
Transactional Leaders: The process of a leader providing something the
subordinates want
Transformational Leaders: The set of behaviors that leaders use to
transform, or change, their organization and individuals for the better
◉ Steps for using influence. Answer: 1) Use specific influence
principles
2) Choose an influence style and influence tactics
3) Build sources of interpersonal power
4) Assess performance
◉ Power tactics. Answer: Ways in which individuals translate power
bases into specific actions
◉ Intelligence. Answer: A person's ability to profit from experience,
acquire knowledge, think abstractly, and adapt to changes in the
environment
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ Trait theories of leadership. Answer: "Great Man" theory: Explained
leadership by examining the traits and characteristics of individuals
considered to be historically great leaders
Traits-based leadership theory: Tries to reveal a set of universal traits
and skills that are relevant in all leadership situations
◉ leadership skills. Answer: technical, interpersonal (human), cognitive
(conceptual)
◉ Behavior theories of leadership. Answer: Task-oriented behavior:
Behaviors that prioritize the accomplishment of a task in an efficient and
reliable way
Relations-oriented behavior: Behaviors that prioritize interpersonal
relationships, the value of workers as humans, and a strong commitment
to the unit and its mission
◉ Leadership Grid. Answer: an approach to understanding a leader's or
manager's concern for results (production) and concern for people
Country Club Management, Team Management
Impoverished Management, Authority-Compliance
,◉ Hersey & Blanchard's Situational Leadership. Answer: A model that
focuses on follower "readiness"
- Followers can accept or reject the leader
- Effectiveness depends on the followers' response to the leader's actions
- "Readiness" is the extent to which people have the ability and
willingness to accomplish a specific task
A paternal model: - As the child matures, the adult releases more and
more control over the situation
- As the workers become more ready, the leader becomes more laissez-
faire
◉ Hersey & Blanchard's Situational Leadership (cont.). Answer: -
Participating (low task, high relationship)
-Selling (high task, high relationship)
-Delegating (low task, low relationship)
-Telling (high task, low relationship)
◉ Charasmatic Leadership. Answer: Individuals who arouse strong
followership through inspirational visions or compelling personal
attributes
Patterns in charismatic leaders
•Exhibit extreme self-confidence about their values
, •Possess willingness to take personal risks
•Have a strong moral conviction to exercise their power positively
•Communicate vision through powerful imagery, symbolism, and
metaphor
◉ Transactional vs. Transformational Leadership. Answer:
Transactional Leaders: The process of a leader providing something the
subordinates want
Transformational Leaders: The set of behaviors that leaders use to
transform, or change, their organization and individuals for the better
◉ Steps for using influence. Answer: 1) Use specific influence
principles
2) Choose an influence style and influence tactics
3) Build sources of interpersonal power
4) Assess performance
◉ Power tactics. Answer: Ways in which individuals translate power
bases into specific actions
◉ Intelligence. Answer: A person's ability to profit from experience,
acquire knowledge, think abstractly, and adapt to changes in the
environment
