Test Bank for Leadership Theory and Practice, 10th Edition by Peter G. Northouse
Chapter 01 Test Bank - Easy
1 According to Burns, followers should remember that their
leaders are above them and act accordingly.
True
False
2 Conceptualizations of leadership appearing from 1900−1929
emphasized ______.
control and centralization of power
traits
the importance of relationships
leadership as a process
3 Define leadership as it is presented in the textbook.
Answer:
Sample response: Leadership is a process whereby an
individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a
common goal.
4 In the book’s discussion of leadership, power is described as
______.
a relational concern for both leaders and followers
largely synonymous with leadership
increasing among leaders with legitimate power
ideally coercive
5 Information power is ______.
based on followers liking of their leader
derived from having the ability to provide rewards
focused on the social contract between leaders and
followers
derived from possessing knowledge that others want or
need
6 Kotter suggested that management produces ______.
change and structure
vision and order
order and consistency
change and movement
,7 Leaders’ power to provide pay raises and promotions is
______ power.
reward
coercive
legitimate
referent
8 Name and briefly describe the two types of personal power.
Answer:
Sample response: Personal power derives from being seen by
others as likeable or knowledgeable. One form of personal
power is referent power, which is power based on identifying
and liking the leader. Another form of personal power is
expert power which is based on perceptions of the leader’s
competence.
9 The approach known as servant leadership focuses on
______.
followers’ needs
traits
problem solving
authenticity
10 The essential ingredient in leadership is ______.
influence
intelligence
efficiency
expertise
11 The four key elements of the definition of leadership used in
the text are ______.
trait, goal, emergent, expert
process, influence, group, goal
values, ethics, process, performance
capability, competency, skill, relationship
12 The primary functions of leadership are ______.
planning agendas, allocating resources, setting timetables
establishing direction, aligning people, inspiring others
organizational staffing, devising rules, job placements
correcting followers, controlling the situation, problem
solving
,13 The primary functions of management are ______.
planning, organizing, staffing, and controlling
forming, storming, norming, and reforming
building, breaking down, rebuilding, and maintaining
ruling, listening, adapting, and adjusting
14 The process definition of leadership implies leadership is
______.
linear
one−way, top−down
leader centered
reciprocal between leaders and followers
15 The “natural leader” trait definition of leadership ______.
is about the interaction between leaders and followers
can be learned
is restricted to those with inborn talent, qualities, or
characteristics
is about developing leadership skills
16 To coerce means to influence others ______.
toward a common goal
to behave ethically
to do something against their will
using positive rewards
17 Which approach to classifying leadership involves learnable
capabilities that make leadership possible?
group process
personality
skills
power
18 Which definition of leadership describes leadership as a
combination of special traits or characteristics that some
individuals possess?
skills perspective
power relationship perspective
personality perspective
focus of group processes
19 Which of the following bases of power is considered personal
power?
information
referent
, reward
legitimate
20 Which perspective suggests that leadership is a phenomenon
that takes place in the context of the interaction between
leaders and followers and is, therefore, accessible by all?
reward
referent
process
trait
21 Which type of power have people used in recent years to level
the playing field among leaders and followers?
coercive
reward
information
legitimate
An addendum is an addition or clarification issued to bidders before the bidding is
closed, whereas a change order is a change made to the contract after the contract has
been awarded.
22 ______ argued that the major activities of management and
leadership are played out differently, but both are essential to
an organization.
Jago
Zaleznik
Kotter
Bass
They are provided by equipment manufacturers to show details of the equipment for
a specific job.
Chapter 01 Test Bank - Easy
1 According to Burns, followers should remember that their
leaders are above them and act accordingly.
True
False
2 Conceptualizations of leadership appearing from 1900−1929
emphasized ______.
control and centralization of power
traits
the importance of relationships
leadership as a process
3 Define leadership as it is presented in the textbook.
Answer:
Sample response: Leadership is a process whereby an
individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a
common goal.
4 In the book’s discussion of leadership, power is described as
______.
a relational concern for both leaders and followers
largely synonymous with leadership
increasing among leaders with legitimate power
ideally coercive
5 Information power is ______.
based on followers liking of their leader
derived from having the ability to provide rewards
focused on the social contract between leaders and
followers
derived from possessing knowledge that others want or
need
6 Kotter suggested that management produces ______.
change and structure
vision and order
order and consistency
change and movement
,7 Leaders’ power to provide pay raises and promotions is
______ power.
reward
coercive
legitimate
referent
8 Name and briefly describe the two types of personal power.
Answer:
Sample response: Personal power derives from being seen by
others as likeable or knowledgeable. One form of personal
power is referent power, which is power based on identifying
and liking the leader. Another form of personal power is
expert power which is based on perceptions of the leader’s
competence.
9 The approach known as servant leadership focuses on
______.
followers’ needs
traits
problem solving
authenticity
10 The essential ingredient in leadership is ______.
influence
intelligence
efficiency
expertise
11 The four key elements of the definition of leadership used in
the text are ______.
trait, goal, emergent, expert
process, influence, group, goal
values, ethics, process, performance
capability, competency, skill, relationship
12 The primary functions of leadership are ______.
planning agendas, allocating resources, setting timetables
establishing direction, aligning people, inspiring others
organizational staffing, devising rules, job placements
correcting followers, controlling the situation, problem
solving
,13 The primary functions of management are ______.
planning, organizing, staffing, and controlling
forming, storming, norming, and reforming
building, breaking down, rebuilding, and maintaining
ruling, listening, adapting, and adjusting
14 The process definition of leadership implies leadership is
______.
linear
one−way, top−down
leader centered
reciprocal between leaders and followers
15 The “natural leader” trait definition of leadership ______.
is about the interaction between leaders and followers
can be learned
is restricted to those with inborn talent, qualities, or
characteristics
is about developing leadership skills
16 To coerce means to influence others ______.
toward a common goal
to behave ethically
to do something against their will
using positive rewards
17 Which approach to classifying leadership involves learnable
capabilities that make leadership possible?
group process
personality
skills
power
18 Which definition of leadership describes leadership as a
combination of special traits or characteristics that some
individuals possess?
skills perspective
power relationship perspective
personality perspective
focus of group processes
19 Which of the following bases of power is considered personal
power?
information
referent
, reward
legitimate
20 Which perspective suggests that leadership is a phenomenon
that takes place in the context of the interaction between
leaders and followers and is, therefore, accessible by all?
reward
referent
process
trait
21 Which type of power have people used in recent years to level
the playing field among leaders and followers?
coercive
reward
information
legitimate
An addendum is an addition or clarification issued to bidders before the bidding is
closed, whereas a change order is a change made to the contract after the contract has
been awarded.
22 ______ argued that the major activities of management and
leadership are played out differently, but both are essential to
an organization.
Jago
Zaleznik
Kotter
Bass
They are provided by equipment manufacturers to show details of the equipment for
a specific job.
