PSY_ 305 _ MID TERM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question 1. Question : (TCO 2) Almost always listed as important for leadership success is/are . Student Answer: INCORRECT Basic intelligence Clear and strong values High level of personal energy CORRECT All of the above Training Instructor Explanation: p. 16 Points Received: 0 of 3 Comments: Question 2. Question : (TCO 2) Vince Lombardi had a personality; his followers' goal was to be equal to their understanding of his . Student Answer: Schizophrenic; needs Mercurial; orders Stoic; desires CORRECT Charismatic; values and goals Difficult; deficiencies Instructor Explanation: p. 29 Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 3. Question : (TCO 2) Problems with , , and are fertile fields for emotional instability that can reduce leadership effectiveness. Student Answer: Methods, procedures, and processes Plant, equipment, and supplies Products, environment, and government CORRECT Alcohol, money, and relationships Education, liquidation, and infiltration Instructor Explanation: p. 33 Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 4. Question : (TCO 2) The most important quality of leadership is , including and . Student Answer: Knowledge; on-the-job learning and formal education Motivation; desire and effort orders CORRECT Integrity; honesty and courage Decisiveness; information finding and willingness to take None of the above Instructor Explanation: p. 34 Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 5. Question : (TCO 2) Successful leaders today function more as and , and less as and . Student Answer: CORRECT Facilitators and teachers; enforcers and disciplinarians guides supportive Experts and performers; coaches and Goal-directed and bottom-line oriented; considerate and Tellers and doers; askers and helpers None of the above Instructor Explanation: p. 40 Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 6. Question : (TCO 2) Different kinds of intelligence include all of the following except: Student Answer: Verbal/linguistic Logical/mathematical Visual/spatial Bodily/kinesthetic CORRECT Memory/recall Instructor Explanation: p. 55 Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 7. Question : (TCO 2) Over time, the shift in emphasis for business success has been from to . Student Answer: Communities to systems CORRECT Command and control to relationship management Innovation to hierarchy INCORRECT Team building to skill building None of the above Instructor Explanation: p. 60 Points Received: 0 of 3 Comments: Question 8. Question : (TCO 2) Successful leaders today must master challenges such as and , as well as traditional duties such as and . Student Answer: Purchasing and inventory control; staffing and accounting Advertising and sales; engineering and production administration writing Office politics and re-engineering; work design and wage Giving orders and quality control; public speaking and report CORRECT Developing people and doing the right things; organizing work and implementing plans Instructor Explanation: p. 61 Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 9. Question : (TCO 2) Qualities of transformational leaders include: Student Answer: Determination, diligence, and attention to detail Perception, persistence, and practical-mindedness Bravery, strength, and technical expertise Consideration, compassion, and reliability CORRECT Optimism, charm, and intelligence Instructor Explanation: p. 31 Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 10. Question : (TCO 2) Key factors in determining leadership effectiveness include: Student Answer: Time, space, energy CORRECT Qualities of leaders, characteristics of followers, nature of the situation Age, experience, gender Government, business, industry Instructor Explanation: p. 27 Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 11. Question : (TCO 5) The philosophy behind the quality movement is: Student Answer: People respond positively to measurements and controls. CORRECT People closest to the work usually have the experience and knowledge to come up with the best solutions to work-related problems. People want economic security. People need sufficient pay and benefits to sustain morale. All of the above Instructor Explanation: p. 184 Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Page: 1 2 3 Grading Summary These are the automatically computed results of your exam. Grades for essay questions, and comments from your instructor, are in the "Details" section below. Date Taken: 11/23/2014 Time Spent: 1 h , 42 min , 20 secs Points Received: 112 / 130 (86.2%) Question Type: # Of Questions: # Correct: Multiple Choice 30 24 Essay 2 N/A Grade Details - All Questions Page: 1 2 3 Question 1. Question : (TCO 2) Ghiselli identified six traits as being important for effective leadership. Which of the following is not one of them? Student Answer: Supervisory ability Initiative Intelligence CORRECT Strong ego Instructor Explanation: p. 16 Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 2. Question : (TCO 2) The cornerstone of Shackleton's leadership behavior included all but one of the following: Student Answer: Leading by example Communicating a vision CORRECT Keeping records Maintaining a positive attitude Instructor Explanation: p. 27 Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 3. Question : (TCO 3) Gandhi, the Indian spiritual and political leader, believed that effective leaders , not . Student Answer: Point the way; show by example Command respect; earn respect Lead the elite; lead the masses Are served by followers; serve followers CORRECT Guide and inspire; command and control Instructor Explanation: p. 174 Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 4. Question : (TCO 3) Employee participation has been shown to have a impact on business success. Student Answer: CORRECT Positive Negative Neutral None of the above Instructor Explanation: p. 175 Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 5. Question : (TCO 5) Total Quality Management (TQM) is a cooperative form of that energizes employees and tears down walls. Student Answer: Empowerment Participative leadership CORRECT Both a and b None of the above Instructor Explanation: p. 184 Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 6. Question : (TCO 3) The servant leader shows commitment to his or her people through all of the following except . Student Answer: Access Communication Support CORRECT Force Instructor Explanation: p. 162 Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 7. Question : (TCO 3) Religious ethics are based on a understanding of the world. Student Answer: Secular CORRECT Theistic Scientific Phenomenological Empirical Instructor Explanation: p. 106 Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 8. Question : (TCO 5) An employee concerned primarily with the seniority system, insurance plan, and retirement policy is motivated by: Student Answer: Physical needs Social esteem needs Affiliation needs CORRECT Security needs Instructor Explanation: p. 286 Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 9. Question : (TCO 5) Survival needs that motivate behavior include all of the following except: Student Answer: Sleep INCORRECT Exercise Shelter CORRECT Respect Food Instructor Explanation: p. 296 Points Received: 0 of 3 Comments: