MGMT 3720 - CH. 12 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
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John Kotter's view argues that management focuses on coping with complexity,
whereas leadership focuses on coping with ________.
Leadership
_________ is the ability to influence a group in goal achievement.
Nonsanctioned
________ leadership is as important or more important than formal influence.
trait theory
The __________ differentiates leaders from non-leaders by focusing on personal
qualities and characteristics.
extraversion
According to a comprehensive review of the leadership literature, ___________ is the
MOST IMPORTANT trait of effective leaders.
Emotional Intelligence
Recent studies show that _________ may indicate effective leadership.
empathy
Emotional intelligence is so critical to effective leadership because one of its core
components is ___________.
leadership emergence
, There is fairly strong evidence that traits can predict ________ more accurately than
leadership effectiveness.
born
If trait theories of leadership are valid, then leaders are _______.
leadership can be taught
If behavioral leadership theories are correct, then ________.
initiating structure and consideration
The two dimensions of leadership behavior explained in the Ohio State studies are
_____________.
assign group members to particular tasks
A leader high in initiating structure would __________.
consideration
According to the Ohio State studies, the extent to which a leader is likely to have job
relationships characterized by mutual trust and respect for his/her employees is
________.
employee-oriented and production-oriented
The two dimensions of leadership behavior identified by the University of Michigan
studies are __________.
employee-oriented
The University of Michigan studies define a(n) _________ leader as one who takes a
personal interest in the needs of his/her subordinates.
production-oriented
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
change
John Kotter's view argues that management focuses on coping with complexity,
whereas leadership focuses on coping with ________.
Leadership
_________ is the ability to influence a group in goal achievement.
Nonsanctioned
________ leadership is as important or more important than formal influence.
trait theory
The __________ differentiates leaders from non-leaders by focusing on personal
qualities and characteristics.
extraversion
According to a comprehensive review of the leadership literature, ___________ is the
MOST IMPORTANT trait of effective leaders.
Emotional Intelligence
Recent studies show that _________ may indicate effective leadership.
empathy
Emotional intelligence is so critical to effective leadership because one of its core
components is ___________.
leadership emergence
, There is fairly strong evidence that traits can predict ________ more accurately than
leadership effectiveness.
born
If trait theories of leadership are valid, then leaders are _______.
leadership can be taught
If behavioral leadership theories are correct, then ________.
initiating structure and consideration
The two dimensions of leadership behavior explained in the Ohio State studies are
_____________.
assign group members to particular tasks
A leader high in initiating structure would __________.
consideration
According to the Ohio State studies, the extent to which a leader is likely to have job
relationships characterized by mutual trust and respect for his/her employees is
________.
employee-oriented and production-oriented
The two dimensions of leadership behavior identified by the University of Michigan
studies are __________.
employee-oriented
The University of Michigan studies define a(n) _________ leader as one who takes a
personal interest in the needs of his/her subordinates.
production-oriented
