BUSI 240 Quiz 7, Liberty University
• Question 1
2 out of 2 points
The concept of leadership prototypes is an important component of
Selected Answer: implicit leadership theory.
Response Feedback: One aspect of implicit leadership theory states that
everyone has leadership prototypes—preconceived beliefs about the
features and behaviors of effective leaders.
• Question 2
2 out of 2 points
________ theory identifies conditions that either limit the leader's ability
to influence subordinates or make a particular leadership style
unnecessary.
Selected Answer: Leadership substitutes
Response Feedback: A theory called leadership substitutes identifies
conditions that either limit the leader's ability to influence subordinates
or make a particular leadership style unnecessary.
• Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following characteristics addresses leaders' high need for
achievement?
Selected Answer: drive
Response Feedback: Drive refers to the leader's inner motivation to
pursue goals. It is related to a leader's high conscientiousness and
positive self-concept. It is also associated with high need for
achievement.
, • Question 4
2 out of 2 points
Fiedler's contingency model of leadership has made an important and
lasting contribution to the study of leadership because it
Selected Answer: suggests that organizations need to engineer the
situation to fit the leader's preferred style.
Response Feedback: Fiedler's contingency model argues that if
leadership style is influenced by a leader's personality, organizations
should engineer the situation to fit the leader's dominant style, rather
than expecting leaders to change their styles to fit situations.
• Question 5
2 out of 2 points
Scenario B
Johni is the CEO of a struggling company. She has listened to her
employees complaints and concerns about where the corporation is
going and has developed a new vision that she feels will help develop a
common bond throughout the organization. Johni then hosted a
company-wide picnic where she delivered an inspiring speech about the
new plans for the business, including her plans for more open
communication between management and employees. After her speech,
management and employees all participated in trust building exercises,
and each employee had a one-on-one conversation with Johni.
What is the next step Johni should take if she wants to continue on
toward her vision?
Selected Answer: Build commitment toward the vision.
Response Feedback: Transforming a vision into reality requires
employee commitment, and transformational leaders build this
commitment in several ways. Their words, symbols, and stories build a
contagious enthusiasm that energizes people to adopt the vision as their
own. Leaders demonstrate a "can do" attitude by enacting their vision
• Question 1
2 out of 2 points
The concept of leadership prototypes is an important component of
Selected Answer: implicit leadership theory.
Response Feedback: One aspect of implicit leadership theory states that
everyone has leadership prototypes—preconceived beliefs about the
features and behaviors of effective leaders.
• Question 2
2 out of 2 points
________ theory identifies conditions that either limit the leader's ability
to influence subordinates or make a particular leadership style
unnecessary.
Selected Answer: Leadership substitutes
Response Feedback: A theory called leadership substitutes identifies
conditions that either limit the leader's ability to influence subordinates
or make a particular leadership style unnecessary.
• Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following characteristics addresses leaders' high need for
achievement?
Selected Answer: drive
Response Feedback: Drive refers to the leader's inner motivation to
pursue goals. It is related to a leader's high conscientiousness and
positive self-concept. It is also associated with high need for
achievement.
, • Question 4
2 out of 2 points
Fiedler's contingency model of leadership has made an important and
lasting contribution to the study of leadership because it
Selected Answer: suggests that organizations need to engineer the
situation to fit the leader's preferred style.
Response Feedback: Fiedler's contingency model argues that if
leadership style is influenced by a leader's personality, organizations
should engineer the situation to fit the leader's dominant style, rather
than expecting leaders to change their styles to fit situations.
• Question 5
2 out of 2 points
Scenario B
Johni is the CEO of a struggling company. She has listened to her
employees complaints and concerns about where the corporation is
going and has developed a new vision that she feels will help develop a
common bond throughout the organization. Johni then hosted a
company-wide picnic where she delivered an inspiring speech about the
new plans for the business, including her plans for more open
communication between management and employees. After her speech,
management and employees all participated in trust building exercises,
and each employee had a one-on-one conversation with Johni.
What is the next step Johni should take if she wants to continue on
toward her vision?
Selected Answer: Build commitment toward the vision.
Response Feedback: Transforming a vision into reality requires
employee commitment, and transformational leaders build this
commitment in several ways. Their words, symbols, and stories build a
contagious enthusiasm that energizes people to adopt the vision as their
own. Leaders demonstrate a "can do" attitude by enacting their vision
