Test Bank BUSINESS MANANGEMENT ALL SOLUTIONS
Chapter 1: Introduction
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. argued that the major activities of management and
... [Show More] leadership are played out differently; but both are essential to an organization.
A. Jago
B. Zaleznik
C. Kotter
D. Bass Ans: C
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Leadership and Management Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
2. In the book’s discussion of leadership, power is described as .
A. a relational concern for both leaders and followers
B. use of force over others to manipulate them
C. letting any follower do whatever he or she wants
D. forcing people to engage in extreme behaviors Ans: A
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Leadership and Power Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
3. The “natural leader” trait definition of leadership .
A. is about the interaction between leaders and followers
B. can be learned
C. is restricted to those with inborn talent, qualities, or characteristics
D. is about developing leadership skills Ans: C
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Leadership Described Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
4. The four key elements of the definition of leadership used in the text are .
A. trait, goal, emergent, expert
B. process, influence, group, goal
C. values, ethics, process, performance
D. capability, competency, skill, relationship
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Leadership Defined Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Analytical thinking
5. In their discussion about management and leadership, Bennis and Nanus said that leaders .
A. “do things right”
B. “do the right thing”
C. “do what followers want”
D. “do enough to get the job done” Ans: B
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Leadership and Management Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Social responsibility
6. People in the organization like me because I know what I am doing and share knowledge with followers. I have .
A. position power
B. personal power
C. information power
D. legitimate power Ans: B
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Leadership and Power Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
7. Chief executive officers of any company have .
A. legitimate power
B. referent power
C. expert power
D. personal power Ans: A
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Leadership and Power Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
8. I can emerge as the leader in my group project by .
A. telling all group members exactly what to do
B. communicating and listening well with group members
C. sitting at the head of the table
D. being designated by the instructor as the group leader
Ans: B
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Assigned Versus Emergent Leadership Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork
9. Kellerman argues that in the last 40 years, there has been a shift in leadership power from .
A. shared power to top down power
B. leader dominated power to shared power with followers
C. follower dominated power to shared power with leaders
D. referent power focus to coercive power focus Ans: B
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Leadership and Power Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Analytical thinking
10. Information power is .
A. based on followers liking of their leader
B. derived from having the ability to provide rewards
C. focused on the social contract between leaders and followers
D. derived from possessing knowledge that others want or need Ans: D
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Leadership and Power Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
11. Who is responsible for the leadership process?
A. followers
B. leaders
C. organizations
D. followers and leaders Ans: D
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Definition and Components Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
12. The common goals element of the definition of leadership means .
A. leaders and followers have a mutual purpose
B. leaders and followers have similar personalities
C. leaders and followers have similar interests
D. leaders and followers have a mutual desire for power Ans: A
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Definition and Components Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors
13. The statement “She/he is born to be a leader” suggests a .
A. process definition of leadership
B. trait definition of leadership
C. gender bias definition of leadership
D. coercive definition of leadership Ans: B
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Definition and Components Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
14. Social identity theory would suggest leadership emergence occurs when .
A. the group identifies with the leader
B. an individual acquires the skills to do the job well
C. the group assigns an individual the role of leader
D. an individual becomes most like the group prototype Ans: D
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Assigned Versus Emergent Leadership Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
15. Coercive leadership .
A. is rewarding players who met their goals
B. is forcing followers to engage in extreme behaviors
C. is using the influence relationship to affect change
D. is supporting ethical behavior amongst team members Ans: B
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Leadership and Coercion Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Ethical understanding and reasoning
16. To coerce means to .
A. influence others toward a common goal
B. influence others to behave ethically
C. influence others to do something against their will
D. influence others using positive rewards Ans: C
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Leadership and Coercion
Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Ethical understanding and reasoning
17. Non-leadership is .
A. a relational interaction between a group of people toward common goals
B. sharing goal development with followers
C. leadership that is focused on individual goals
D. leadership that is focused on working with followers to achieve common goals Ans: C
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Leadership and Coercion Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
18. The primary functions of leadership are .
A. directing, ruling, encouraging
B. aligning, visioning, inspiring
C. building, maintaining, staffing
D. budgeting, controlling, problem solving Ans: B
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Leadership and Management Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Analytical thinking
19. Simonet and Tett (2012) found that management is distinct from leadership by its focus on .
A. extrinsic motivation
B. intrinsic motivation
C. strategic planning
D. creative thinking Ans: A
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Leadership and Management Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Analytical thinking
20. Differences between management and leadership include .
A. leaders are emotionally involved, whereas managers have low emotional involvement
B. managers shape ideas, whereas leaders are reactive in solving problems
C. leaders are unidirectional influencers, whereas managers are multidirectional influencers
D. leaders are controlling, whereas managers are motivating Ans: A
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Leadership and Management Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Analytical thinking
21. The primary functions of management are .
A. producing change and movement
B. producing positive leadership outcomes
C. producing a creative vision
D. producing order and consistency Ans: D
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Leadership and Management Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
22. One key to emerging as a leader .
A. is to be perceived by others as likable and knowledgeable
B. is to be forceful in asserting your opinions
C. is to avoid listening to opposing opinions
D. is to be perceived by others as commanding and dominant Ans: A
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Assigned Versus Emergent Leadership Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork
23. Which of the following bases of power is considered personal power?
A. information
B. referent
C. reward
D. legitimate Ans: B
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Leadership and Power Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
24. Scholarly research and popular work on the nature of leadership exploded in this decade.
A. 1950s
B. 1960s
C. 1970s
D. 1980s
Ans: D
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Leadership Defined
Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Contexts of organizations in a global society
25. The emerging approach known as servant leadership .
A. focuses on followers needs
B. focuses on traits
C. focuses on adapting to solve problems
D. focuses on spirituality Ans: A
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Leadership Defined Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
26. Which way of classifying leadership involves capabilities to make leadership possible?
A. group process
B. personality
C. skills
D. power Ans: C
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Leadership Defined Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Analytical thinking
27. The process definition of leadership implies .
A. leadership is linear
B. leadership is one-way, top-down
C. leadership is leader centered
D. leadership is reciprocal between leaders and followers Ans: D
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Definition and Components Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
28. Although there are clear differences between management and leadership, .
A. there is little research to support one or the other
B. leadership is more valued than management
C. the two constructs overlap
D. management is more valued than leadership Ans: C
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Leadership and Management Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Analytical thinking
29. argued that leaders and managers are distinct; they are different types of people.
A. Jago
B. Zaleznik
C. Kotter
D. Bass Ans: B
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Leadership and Management Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
30. Leaders’ power to provide pay raises and promotions is .
A. reward
B. coercive
C. legitimate
D. referent Ans: A
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Leadership and Power Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
31. Defining leadership as a process means .
A. it is a transactional event between leader and followers
B. it is restricted to certain people
C. it is an inborn trait or characteristic
D. it may only take place in formal groups Ans: A
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Leadership Defined Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge
32. Which of the following is not one of the classifications for a definition of leadership?
A. the focus of group process
B. an artistic process
C. a behavior
D. a personality trait Ans: B
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Leadership Defined Difficulty Level: Easy
AACSB Standard: Analytical thinking [Show Less]