Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021
Chapter 1: Understanding Leadership Test Bank Multiple Choice 1. In leadership literature, more than ______ different definitions of leadership have been identified. a. 5 b. 50 c. 100 d. 1,000 Ans: C Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Leadership Explained Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations 2. A leadership approach is ______. a. a general way of thinking about a phenomenon b. based in empirical research c. never changing d. based in empirical research and never changing Ans: A Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Box 1.1: The Evolution of Leadership Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 3. So-called “Great Man” theories belong to which of the following leadership approaches? a. Behavior b. Relational c. Situational d. Trait Ans: D Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Trait Theories Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 4. Which of the following theorist’s work is included in the behavioral approach? a. Blake and Moulton b. Hersey and Blanchard c. Northouse d. Reddin Ans: A Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Behavior Theories Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations 5. A business manager needs their subordinates to problem solve in an uncertain and changing environment. That manager might consider which emerging leadership approach? a. Spiritual leadership b. Servant leadership c. Authentic leadership d. Adaptive leadership Ans: D Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Emerging Leadership Approaches Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 6. A trait can be defined as ______. a. the capacity to lead b. a distinguishing quality of an individual c. a competency developed to accomplish a task effectively d. what leaders do when they are in a leadership role Ans: B Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: “Leadership is a Trait” Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 7. When leadership is viewed as non-linear and highly collaborative, the ______ between leader and follower(s) becomes paramount. a. hierarchy b. dynamic c. skill d. relationship Ans: D
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: “Leadership is a Relationship” Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 8. A manager who encourages subordinates to take time off from work to recuperate from stressful projects might be utilizing leadership as a ______. a. relationship b. behavior c. skill d. task Ans: A Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: “Leadership is a Relationship” Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 9. Influence is central to the process of leadership because leaders affect ______. a. outcomes b. goals c. followers d. vision Ans: C Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: “Leadership is an Influence Process” Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 10. The GLOBE study sought to increase our understanding of the impact ______ has on leadership effectiveness. a. culture b. globalization c. democratization d. nationalism Ans: A Learning Objective: 1.2: Discuss the findings of the Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness studies. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Global Leadership Attributes Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Diverse and multicultural environments 11. What is a key outcome of toxic leadership according to Lipman-Blumen?
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 a. Followers are unhappy b. Followers are stressed c. Followers are worse off than before the leader emerged d. Followers are empowered to speak Ans: C Learning Objective: 1.3: Identify examples of destructive leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: The Dark Side of Leadership Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Social responsibility 12. Your personal approach to leadership is strongly influenced by your ______. a. definition and beliefs about leadership b. leader c. follower’s competence d. culture Ans: A Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Summary Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 13. A social entrepreneur who successfully creates new business ventures over the span of their entire career might be judged to have the ______ to lead. a. knowledge b. ability c. thoughtfulness d. disposition Ans: B Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: “Leadership is an Ability” Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Analytical thinking 14. A leader should behave genuinely with their followers and align their behaviors with their values. This is a description of which emerging leadership approach? a. Adaptive b. Spiritual c. Authentic d. Servant Ans: Authentic Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Emerging Leadership Approaches
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 15. Observable aspects of leadership are known as ______. a. skills b. traits c. abilities d. behaviors Ans: D Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: “Leadership is a Behavior” Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 16. Research on leadership behaviors has identified two general behaviors ______. a. task and process b. skill acquisition and process c. task and charisma d. work ethic and charisma Ans: A Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: “Leadership is a Behavior” Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 17. Leadership is a(n) ______ whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal. a. skill b. trait c. approach d. process Ans: D Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: “Leadership is an Influence Process” Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations 18. A leader who acknowledges followers’ good work and seeks to motivate them to enhance performance is likely using ______. a. path-goal theory b. contingency theory c. leader-member exchange theory d. transformational leadership theory
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Ans: A Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Situational Theories Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 19. A leader who begins each team meeting with a teambuilding activity and has quarterly retreats is focusing on ______. a. task behaviors b. process behaviors c. leader-member exchange d. skill acquisition Ans: B Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: “Leadership is a Behavior” Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 20. A manager who adheres strictly to their meeting agenda might be focusing on which type of behavior? a. Process b. Team building c. Task d. Relationship Ans: C Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: “Leadership is a Behavior” Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 21. Mutuality in leadership is stressed in which approach? a. Relationship b. Skill c. Behavior d. Ability Ans: A Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: “Leadership is a Relationship” Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 22. Which leadership approach focuses on followers’ needs in order to help followers become more autonomous and knowledgeable? a. Spiritual leadership b. Authentic leadership c. Transformational leadership d. Servant leadership Ans: D Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Emerging Leadership Approaches Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 23. Leadership is about ______ and management is about ______. a. people; process b. power; control c. seeking constructive change; establishing order d. influence; delegation Ans: C Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: “Leadership is an Influence Process” Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 24. One who develops their skills through practice probably views leadership as a(n) ______. a. ability b. trait c. behavior d. relationship Ans: A Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: “Leadership is an Ability” Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 25. This leadership theory describes leadership as a process that changes people and organizations. a. Leader-member exchange theory b. Path-goal theory c. Transformational leadership d. Contingency theory Ans: C Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership.
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: “New Leadership” Approach Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 26. Mohandas Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln, Moses, and Joan of Arc were considered very effective leaders. Which leadership approach describes them best? a. Situational approach b. Behavior approach c. Relational approach d. Trait approach Ans: D Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Trait Theories Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations 27. Authority and influence are shared when leadership is a ______. a. trait b. relationship c. skill d. behavior Ans: B Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: “Leadership is a Relationship” Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 28. If you are capable of learning from experience, you can acquire leadership. This statement is a characteristic of leadership as a(n) ______. a. relationship b. skill c. trait d. ability Ans: B Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: “Leadership is a Skill” Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 29. Leaders ______ and ______ followers when leadership is conceptualized as a relationship. a. criticize; are criticized by
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 b. change; intimidate c. accept limitations; ignore d. affect; are affected by Ans: D Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: “Leadership is a Relationship” Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 30. Contingency theory focuses on the match between the leader’s style and ______. a. followers’ needs b. specific situational variables c. specific follower preferences d. leader’s skills Ans: B Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Situational Theories Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 31. A leader seeking more positive outcomes should seek to improve high-quality relations is a prediction of what theory? a. Leader–member exchange b. Contingency theory c. Path–goal theory d. Spiritual approach Ans: A Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Relational Theories Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 32. The “Big Five” personality factors and emotional intelligence have been researched as a part of which leadership approach? a. Situational b. Behavior c. Relational d. Trait Ans: D Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Trait Theories Difficulty Level: Easy
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 33. A leader who changes their style to fit different situations contexts is using which approach to leadership? a. Relational b. Behavior c. Situational d. New leader Ans: C Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Situational Theories Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 34. Which of the following focuses on helping people feel comfortable in a group? a. Task behaviors b. Process behaviors c. Passive behaviors d. Introspective behaviors Ans: B Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: “Leadership is a Behavior” Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 35. Differences in preferred leadership styles and political viewpoints around the world are the result of what? a. Authority b. Culture c. Democracy d. None of these Ans: B Learning Objective: 1.2: Discuss the findings of the Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness studies. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Global Leadership Attributes Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Diverse and multicultural work environments 36. Viewed as a skill, leadership can be ______. a. seen as an inborn quality b. studied and learned c. understood as a means to keep people in line d. all of these
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Ans: B Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: “Leadership is a Skill” Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 37. Stressing mutuality lessens the possibility that leaders might act toward followers in ways that are ______. a. outside the norms b. difficult to comprehend c. beneficial to everyone d. forced and unethical Ans: D Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: “Leadership is a Relationship” Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Ethical understanding and reasoning 38. The relational approach has a(n) ______ overtone because it stresses the need for leaders to work with followers to achieve their mutual purposes. a. ethical b. adversarial c. tactful d. authoritarian Ans: A Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: “Leadership is a Relationship” Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Ethical understanding and reasoning 39. Demand for effective leadership exists at ______. a. local, community, and national levels b. personal and interpersonal levels c. international levels d. business and non-profit levels Ans: A Learning Objective: 1.3: Identify examples of destructive leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: The Dark Side of Leadership Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: diverse and multicultural work environments 40. Effective leadership is ______.
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 a. intended influence that creates change for the greater good b. focused on the leader c. leaving the followers worse off d. making sure people know that the leader is the authority Ans: A Learning Objective: 1.3: Identify examples of destructive leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: The Dark Side of Leadership Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 41. Leadership as a(n) ______ places a great deal of emphasis on the leader and on the leader’s special gifts. a. relationship b. ability c. trait d. skill Ans: C Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: “Leadership is a Trait” Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 42. At what time did scholarly inquiry into leadership become prolific? a. Ancient times b. Medieval era c. Renaissance d. 20th century Ans: D Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Box 1.1: The Evolution of Leadership Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations 43. A leader who utilizes a follower’s belief and sense of calling is using which emerging leadership approach? a. Adaptive b. Authentic c. Spiritual d. Servant leadership Ans: C Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Emerging Leadership Approaches
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 44. Leadership approaches experience periods of increased and decreased interest. What happens when an approach’s period of popularity decreaseds? a. The theory is disused and relegated to textbooks. b. The theory continues to influence further study and development of new approaches. c. Researchers ignore the theory. d. The theory is disused and relegated to textbooks and researchers ignore the theory. Ans: B Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Emerging Leadership Approaches Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations 45. The thought that “leaders are born, not made” characterizes leadership as ______. a. a trait b. a skill c. a relationship d. a behavior Ans: A Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: “Leadership is a Trait” Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 46. A leader is brought in to run an effective visioning retreat because they have experience running many successful visioning retreats in their past. This organization is utilizing what approach to leadership in this example? a. Leadership is a relationship. b. Leadership is a skill. c. Leadership is a behavior. d. Leadership is a trait. Ans: B Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: “Leadership is a Skill” Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 47. When leadership is viewed as an influence process leaders direct their energies towards ______. a. influencing individuals to achieve something together b. making all followers feel comfortable in the group
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 c. teaching individuals skills necessary to succeed d. correcting followers’ ineffective behaviors Ans: A Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: “Leadership is an Influence Process” Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 48. Which of the following is NOT listed as a positive leader attribute by the GLOBE study? a. trustworthy b. motivator c. asocial d. informed Ans: C Learning Objective: 1.2: Discuss the findings of the Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness studies. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Table 1.1: Universal Leadership Attributes Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Contexts of organizations in a global society 49. A leader who inspires followers to be unethical, untrustworthy, and deceptive can be described as ______. a. relational b. susceptible c. constructive d. toxic Ans: D Learning Objective: 1.3: Identify examples of destructive leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: The Dark Side of Leadership Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork | Group and individual behaviors 50. Authority of position and authority of leadership were conceptualized by which theorist? a. Susan Komives b. Chester Barnard c. Frederick Taylor d. House Ans: B Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Answer Location: “Leadership vs. Management” Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 51. The 7 C’s of Change Model most closely aligns with which concept of leadership? a. Leadership is a trait b. Leadership is a skill c. Leadership is an influence process d. Leadership is a relationship Ans: D Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: “Leadership is a Relationship” Difficulty Level: Moderate AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors True/False 1. A leadership approach can provide a predictive framework in analyzing the phenomenon of leadership. Ans: F Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Box 1.1: The Evolution of Leadership Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Analytical thinking 2. A leadership theory is NOT necessarily based on empirical research. Ans: F Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: knowledge Answer Location: Box 1.1: The Evolution of Leadership Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Analytical thinking 3. Servant leadership, spiritual leadership, and LMX theory all belong to the relational approach to leadership. Ans: F Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Emerging Leadership Approaches Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 4. In viewing leadership as a trait, it is important that leaders have the required traits demanded by a particular situation. Ans: T Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: “Leadership is a Trait” Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 5. Viewing leadership as an influence process gives leadership an inherent ethical dimension according to the text. Ans: T Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: “Leadership is an Influence Process” Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Social responsibility 6. In every situation, there are leadership demands placed on the individual who is the leader. Ans: T Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Introduction Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 7. A challenge for leaders using the behavior approach is combining task and process behaviors. Ans: T Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: “Leadership is a Behavior” Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 8. When leadership is viewed as a relationship authority is often top down. Ans: F Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: “Leadership is a Relationship’ Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 9. Leadership as a skill means it is available only to the few with great ability. Ans: F
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: “Leadership is a Skill” Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 10. A leader who views leadership as a relationship can be influenced by their followers. Ans: T Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: “Leadership is a Relationship” Difficulty Level: easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 11. Both leadership and management involve influence and goal accomplishment. Ans: T Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: “Leadership is an Influence Process” Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors Essay 1. Explain the differences between leadership approaches and theories. Ans: An approach is a general way of thinking about a phenomenon, not necessarily based on empirical research. Theories usually include a set of hypotheses, principles, or laws that explain a given phenomenon. Theories are more refined and can provide a predictive framework in analyzing the phenomenon. Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Box 1.1: The Evolution of Leadership Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 2. Differentiate among Leadership as a trait, ability, skill, and behavior and highlight examples of each from your personal experience. Ans: Varies Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Analysis Answer Location: Leadership Explained Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 3. Compare and contrast the concepts of leadership is a relationship and leadership is an influence process. Ans: Varies Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Analysis Answer Location: “Leadership is a Relationship” | “Leadership is an Influence Process” Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 4. Discuss three emerging leadership approaches; which do you most closely identify with? Ans: Varies Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Application | Analysis Answer Location: Emerging Leadership Approaches Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 5. Approaches to leadership experience periods of increasing and decreasing interest. Discuss three approaches you feel are most interesting in our current global context. Ans: Varies Learning Objective: 1.2: Discuss the findings of the Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness studies. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension | Application | Analysis Answer Location: Leadership Explained Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Written and oral communication 6. Differentiate between leadership and management and provide examples for when each are necessary. Ans: Leadership is about seeking constructive change, and management is about establishing order. For example, it is often said that “managers are people who do things right, and leaders are people who do the right thing.” Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Application | Analysis Answer Location: “Leadership is an Influence Process” Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 7. Choose three of the global positive leader attributes identified by House and discuss why they are universal and not culturally specific. Ans: Varies Learning Objective: 1.2: Discuss the findings of the Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness studies. Cognitive Domain: Application | Analysis Answer Location: Global Leadership Attributes
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Diverse and multicultural work environments 8. Based on the behavior approach, describe the two types of leader behaviors and give an example of a situation in which each behavior is used appropriately. Ans: Varies Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension | Application Answer Location: “Leadership is a Behavior” Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Written and oral communication 9. Explain how one could apply the 7 C’s of Change Model to accomplish a positive change in a community or campus problem you are aware of. Ans: Varies Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: “Leadership is a Relationship” Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Social responsibility 10. Explain how a team marketing project may still be considered an outcome of leadership. Ans: There may be a designated team leader, but all the idea generation, planning, problem solving, and decision-making might be made jointly. Leadership happens through a mutual influence process, involving both leaders and followers. More than one person can take on a leadership role at a given time. Learning Objective: 1.1: Summarize the seven concepts that are essential to leadership. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: “Leadership is a Relationship” Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Systems and processes in organizations
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021
Chapter 2: Recognizing Your Traits Test Bank Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following is not listed in the text as an important leadership trait? a. Diligence b. Articulateness c. Power hungry d. Intelligence Ans: C Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Introduction Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 2. A manager who moves into a new position and begins reading industry magazines, manuals, books, and interviews colleagues about their best practices might be working on improving which of the six leadership traits? a. Charisma b. Sociability c. Integrity d. Intelligence Ans: D Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Intelligence Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 3. Confidence is a trait that has to do with ______. a. feeling positive about oneself and one’s ability to succeed b. making others believe you have the right answers c. convincing others your way is best d. commanding respect from your followers Ans: A Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Confidence Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 4. A leader walks into a room and immediately commands people’s attention through her presence. This is indicative of which trait? a. Integrity b. Sociability c. Intelligence d. Charisma Ans: D Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Charisma Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 5. A leader who is willing to assert themselves, be proactive, and can persevere through adversity demonstrates which key trait? a. Determination b. Sociability c. Confidence d. Intelligence Ans: A Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Determination Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 6. According to the text, which is the one trait that is easily acquired by those who lead? a. Intelligence b. Determination c. Integrity d. Confidence Ans: B Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Determination Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 7. Which trait most closely aligns with a leader who stays focused on tasks, articulates a vision, and encourages others to persevere? a. Intelligence b. Charisma c. Confidence d. Determination Ans: D
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Determination Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 8. A new manager is hired for an office; they immediately begin to build a rapport with colleagues and subordinates, tactfully navigate difficult situations, and are friendly and outgoing with all employees. This example demonstrates which trait? a. Confidence b. Charisma c. Sociability d. Intelligence Ans: C Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Sociability Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 9. If people do not trust a leader, the leader’s influence potential is ______. a. weakened b. empowered c. not affected d. unknown Ans: A Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Integrity Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 10. Nelson Mandela was influenced by ______ before shifting to violent tactics. a. Winston Churchill b. Mohandas Gandhi c. Mother Teresa d. George Washington Ans: B Learning Objective: 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Leadership Snapshot Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations 11. It was said of George Washington that he was “great” because he was “______.” a. determined
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 b. good c. intelligent d. nice Ans: B Learning Objective: 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: George Washington (1732–1799) Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 12. Winston Churchill was known for which of the following traits? a. Oratory b. Mood swings c. Anger d. Selfishness Ans: A Learning Objective: 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Winston Churchill (1874–1965) Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 13. Churchill’s most significant talent was his masterful use of ______. a. information b. language c. optimism d. inspiration Ans: B Learning Objective: 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Winston Churchill (1874–1965) Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and Individual behaviors 14. In the face of criticism Mother Teresa responded with strong will, and she was a leader who practiced what she preached. Which trait does this most closely align with? a. Sociability b. Integrity c. Intelligence d. Charisma Ans: B Learning Objective: 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Mother Teresa (1910–1997) Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 15. Which of the following is not a trait of Bill Gates discussed in the text? a. Intelligence b. Visionary c. Diligence d. Submissive Ans: D Learning Objective: 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Bill Gates (1955–) Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 16. Bill Gates is described as diligent, focused, aggressive, and task oriented. This most closely aligns with which of the Six Key Leadership Traits? a. Determination b. Confidence c. Charisma d. Sociability Ans: A Learning Objective: 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Bill Gates (1955–) Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 17. Oprah Winfrey is said to have which key trait of leadership which enables her to connect with people? a. Charisma b. Intelligence c. Determination d. Integrity Ans: A Learning Objective: 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Oprah Winfrey (1954–) Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 18. According to the text, what is not a characteristic of determined leaders? a. Initiative b. Persistence c. Decisiveness d. Drive Ans: C Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders.
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Determination Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 19. Which of the following is not a trait found to be significant in leadership? a. Intelligence b. Friendliness c. Persistence d. Introversion Ans: D Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Sociability Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 20. Which of the following is a way to build confidence? a. Understanding what a situation requires b. Having a mentor to show the way c. Practice d. All of these Ans: D Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Confidence Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 21. What is NOT a way to build charisma? a. Be a strong role model b. Articulate clear goals and strong values c. Be sociable d. Be competent Ans: C Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Charisma Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 22. Sociable leaders are all of the following except ______. a. tactful b. friendly c. diplomatic d. direct
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Ans: D Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Sociability Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 23. Which researcher identified 22 values leadership traits after studying 1,700 managers in 62 different cultures? a. Hofstede b. Stogdill c. House d. Kouzes and Posner Ans: C Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Leadership Traits Explained Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations 24. Which of the following is not one of the six key leadership traits identified by researchers? a. Intelligence b. Openness to experience c. Charisma d. Sociability Ans: B Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Leadership Traits Explained Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 25. Intelligence includes having good language skills, ______ skills, and ______. a. perceptual; determination b. critical thinking; confidence c. perceptual; reasoning ability d. writing; intensity Ans: C Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Intelligence Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 26. A manager who hesitates to take action, feels set goals may be too lofty, and is insecure in their role is lacking ______. a. confidence b. intelligence c. sociability d. charisma Ans: A Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Confidence Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 27. Charisma is a special personality characteristic that gives a leader the capacity to do ______. a. ethical decision-making b. extraordinary things c. goal setting d. coalition building Ans: B Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Charisma Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 28. To increase sociability, people should ______. a. try to get along with coworkers b. be friendly, kind, and thoughtful c. talk freely with others and give them support d. all of these Ans: D Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Sociability Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 29. Mohandas Gandhi advocated nonviolence and civil disobedience, but his ______ enabled him to influence others. a. charisma b. intelligence c. sociability d. determination Ans: A Learning Objective: 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures.
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Charisma Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 30. A leader’s capacity to establish pleasant social relationships is known as ______. a. charisma b. sociability c. charm d. integrity Ans: B Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Sociability Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 31. A leader may demonstrate integrity by ______. a. adhering to a strong set of principles b. being aware of what is going on around them c. taking responsibility for their actions d. adhering to a strong set of principles and taking responsibility for their actions Ans: D Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Integrity Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations 32. Which of the six traits is at the core of being a leader? a. Integrity b. Charisma c. Intelligence d. Determination Ans: A Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Integrity Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 33. An important trait Nelson Mandela exhibited during his imprisonment was ______. a. resisting b. listening c. protesting d. speaking
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Ans: B Learning Objective: 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Leadership Snapshot Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations 34. Sociable leaders bring ______ to a group and make the work environment ______. a. teambuilding; happier b. toxicity; hostile c. grand visions; pleasant d. positive energy; enjoyable Ans: D Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Sociability Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 35. Which of the following is NOT used to describe George Washington? a. Integrity b. Virtuousness c. Modesty d. Irritability Ans: D Learning Objective: 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: George Washington (1732–1799) Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 36. Utilizing interpersonal skills to foster cooperative relationships in a new team setting is indicative of the ______ trait. a. sociabilty b. charisma c. intelligence d. determination Ans: A Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Sociability Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 37. A manager arrives in the early morning to a large fundraising event to see disorder and no clear direction. She begins to give clear directives and assert leadership throughout the long day until the job is done. The trait most described is ______. a. determination b. charisma c. intelligence d. sociability Ans: A Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Determination Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 38. Which of the following is NOT a trait of Mother Teresa’s discussed in the text? a. Simple woman b. Determined c. Spiritual d. Detail-oriented Ans: D Learning Objective: 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Mother Teresa (1910–1997) Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 39. Which of the following traits does the book attribute to Oprah Winfrey? a. Aggressive b. Pretentious c. Spiritual d. Charismatic Ans: D Learning Objective: 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Oprah Winfrey (1954–) Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 40. Which of the following is NOT one of Bill Gate’s traits as discussed in the text? a. Aggressive b. Compassionate c. Visionary d. Task-oriented Ans: B Learning Objective: 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Answer Location: Bill Gates (1955–) Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 41. One of Winston Churchill’s motivations for his ambition was ______. a. wanting what was right for others b. personal fame c. prejudice against others d. self-interest Ans: A Learning Objective: 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Winston Churchill (1874–1965) Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 42. George Washington was neither highly educated nor brilliant, yet he was known for his wisdom. This demonstrates the idea that a leader can improve their ______ by staying informed and working hard at being aware. a. charisma b. determination c. intelligence d. confidence Ans: C Learning Objective: 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: George Washington (1732–1799) | Intelligence Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 43. What is NOT one of Nelson Mandela’s traits discussed in the text? a. Focused b. Consensus builder c. Courageous d. Aggressive Ans: D Learning Objective: 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Leadership Snapshot Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 44. Leaders must balance between being ______ and monitoring what is appropriate to disclose in a particular situation. a. open and candid b. closed and secretive
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 c. deceitful and manipulative d. happy and carefree Ans: A Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Integrity Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Ethical understanding and reasoning 45. Honesty, as a component of integrity, helps people to have ______ and ______ in a leader. a. respect; goodwill b. trust; faith c. mistrust; fear d. power; respect Ans: B Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Integrity Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 46. It is difficult for a person to alter their IQ, but it is possible for them to improve their ______ in general. a. intelligence b. sociability c. confidence d. charisma Ans: A Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Intelligence Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 47. Mentors are able to help a person not only increase their ______ but they also provide essential help to learn the dynamics of leadership. a. sociability b. integrity c. intelligence d. confidence Ans: D Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Confidence Difficulty Level: Medium
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 48. U.S. President John F. Kennedy is given as an example of a leader with which of the six key traits? a. Charisma b. Intelligence c. Determination d. Confidence Ans: A Learning Objective: 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Charisma Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations 49. People want ______ leaders - leaders with whom they can get along. a. determined b. intelligent c. charismatic d. sociable Ans: D Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Sociability Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 50. The impact of U.S. President Bill Clinton’s leadership was substantially weakened because of challenges to his ______. a. integrity b. determination c. charisma d. intelligence Ans: A Learning Objective: 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Leadership Snapshot (right before “Leadership Traits in Practice”) Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors. 51. Which of the following statements is TRUE about charisma? a. It can inspire devotion in followers. b. It can be used to exploit followers for the leader’s own ends. c. It is an uncommon trait to find in leaders. d. All of these Ans: D
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Charisma Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 52. George Washington’s reputation as a leader has been criticized somewhat due to: a. his ownership of slaves b. his lack of charisma c. his overly firm disciplinary methods d. his lack of formal education Ans: A Learning Objective: 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: George Washington (1732-1799) Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 53. LeBron James is described as powerful, ambitious, hard-working and focused on winning basketball games. This most closely aligns with which of the Six Key Leadership Traits? a. Determination b. Confidence c. Charisma d. Sociability Ans: A Learning Objective: 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: LeBron James (1984–) Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors True/False 1. All of the following were listed in the text as important leadership traits: trustworthiness, sociability, confidence, and open-mindedness. Ans: T Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Introduction Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 2. A leader with integrity may ignore their stated values for an easier course of action. Ans: F
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Integrity Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Ethical understanding and reasoning 3. Utilizing resources around us to inform our actions is an important component of Intelligence as a leadership trait. Ans: T Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Intelligence Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 4. When a leader’s integrity comes into question, his or her potential to lead is lost. Ans: T Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Integrity Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 5. Traits are important but only one dimension of the multidimensional process of leadership. Ans: T Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Leadership Snapshot Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge 6. Bill Gates is not only diligent and visionary, he also demonstrates a strong concern for the poor and underserved. Ans: T Learning Objective: 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Bill Gates (1955–) Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 7. Research studies have produced a very long list of leadership traits. Ans: T Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Introduction
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations 8. Confidence is innate and cannot be learned. Ans: F Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: comprehension Answer Location: Confidence Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 9. Intelligence includes having good language skills, perceptual skills, and reasoning ability. Ans: T Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Intelligence Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 10. Charisma is a common personality trait. Ans: F Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Charisma Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors Essay 1. Discuss the six key traits of successful leaders; provide examples of leaders in context exemplifying each. Ans: Intelligence, confidence, charisma, determination, sociability, and integrity Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Leadership Traits Explained Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 2. The chapter outlines understanding and practice as two ways of gaining confidence. Discuss an example of confidence building in your leadership journey. Ans: First, confidence comes from understanding what is required of you. Confidence also comes from practice. This is important to point out, because practice is something everyone can do Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders.
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Confidence Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal Relations and Teamwork 3. Compare and contrast Charisma and Sociability as they relate to leadership traits. Ans: Sociability refers to a leader’s capacity to establish pleasant social relationships; Charisma refers to a leader’s special magnetic charm and appeal. While charisma may help with sociability, it is a distinct and separate trait. Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Analysis Answer Location: Sociability | Charisma Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 4. Analyze Nelson Mandela’s leadership as described in the Leadership Snapshot and distinguish which of the six key leadership traits he used throughout his life. Ans: Mandela used all six traits throughout his life. Learning Objective: 2.1: Identify important traits for effective leadership. | 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Analysis | Application Answer Location: Leadership Snapshot Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge 5. Distinguish between Mother Teresa and Bill Gates’ leadership traits. Did they use similar traits in different ways? Did they seek to affect change towards a similar outcome using different means? Ans: Both Mother Teresa and Bill Gates demonstrated altruism and concern for the poor and underserved. Learning Objective: 2.1: Identify important traits for effective leadership. | 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension | Application | Analysis Answer Location: Leadership Traits in Practice Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge 6. What trait would be most difficult for you to acquire as a leader? Ans: Varies Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Application | Analysis Answer Location: Chapter 2 Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 7. In your opinion, which of the six key leadership traits is the most important. Give examples from your personal leadership journey. Ans: Varies Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Application | Analysis Answer Location: Leadership Traits Explained Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 8. How necessary is Charisma for effective leadership? Give at least two examples to support your view. Ans: Varies Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. Cognitive Domain: Application | Analysis Answer Location: Charisma Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 9. What common characteristics existed among all five leaders profiled in the text? Ans: All are visionary, strong willed, diligent, and inspirational. As purpose-driven leaders, they are role models and symbols of hope. Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. | 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Application | Analysis Answer Location: Leadership Traits in Practice Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Analytical thinking 10. Select one of the five leaders profiled in the text. How did context shape their leadership traits and success? Ans: Varies Learning Objective: 2.1: Explain the six key traits for successful leaders. | 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Analysis | Application Answer Location: Leadership Traits in Practice Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Analytical thinking 11. Explain how a leader may not need all six key traits in order to be effective in his/her position. Ans: People are not perfect. Leaders like Washington may exhibit integrity in most parts of their lives while still having a “blind spot’ in other areas, such as owning slaves. Another leader can be highly intelligent and visionary, but not necessarily be sociable, in order to accomplish his/her goals. LeBron James is an example of a powerful, ambitious, and determined leader. This has won him many followers, but he also has his detractors who view his ambition to win championships, and moving to a new team,
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 as a lack of loyalty to his existing team. Certainly, the more leadership traits one has, the better equipped a person is to appeal to diverse followers and handle various leadership challenges. Learning Objective: 2.1: Identify important traits for effective leadership. | 2.2: Compare the leadership of renowned global figures. Cognitive Domain: Analysis │Application Answer Location: Leadership Traits in Practice Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Analytical thinking
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021
Chapter 3: Understanding Leadership Styles Test Bank Multiple Choice 1. A person’s view of people, work, and human nature shape their ______. a. personal leadership philosophy b. outlook on life c. potential d. goals and aspirations Ans: A Learning Objective: 3.1: Analyze the implications of Douglas McGregor’s two general theories. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Introduction Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Group and individual behaviors 2. Douglas McGregor’s theory on leadership is ______. a. laissez-faire b. Theory X and Theory Y c. democratic d. authoritarian Ans: B Learning Objective: 3.1: Analyze the implications of Douglas McGregor’s two general theories. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Leadership Philosophy Explained Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations 3. Which of the following is not an assumption of Theory X? a. People dislike work. b. People need to be disliked and want to be controlled. c. People dislike each other. d. People want security not responsibility. Ans: C Learning Objective: 3.1: Analyze the implications of Douglas McGregor’s two general theories. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Table 3.1: Assumptions of McGregor’s Theory X Difficulty Level: Easy
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 4. Which of the following is an assumption of Theory Y? a. People like their coworkers. b. People like and identify with their leader. c. People believe work conditions will improve. d. People accept and seek responsibility. Ans: D Learning Objective: 3.1: Analyze the implications of Douglas McGregor’s two general theories. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Table 3.2: Assumptions of McGregor’s Theory Y Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 5. A manager views their employees as unmotivated unless a reward is given. This manager’s views align with which assumption of Theory X? a. People dislike work because managers are generally irresponsible. b. People need to be directed and controlled. c. People want security not responsibility. d. People will argue unless consequences are strict. Ans: C Learning Objective: 3.1: Analyze the implications of Douglas McGregor’s two general theories. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Assumption 2. People Need to be Directed and Controlled Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork. 6. Your new manager is highly motivational, gives clear directions and timelines, and is quick to point out inefficiencies. They likely ascribe to ______ leadership philosophy. a. Theory X b. Theory Y c. Laissez-Faire d. authoritarian Ans: A Learning Objective: 3.1: Analyze the implications of Douglas McGregor’s two general theories. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Theory X Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 7. Former President Jimmy Carter and his work in retirement is given as an example of which philosophy? a. Theory X
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 b. Theory Y c. Laissez-Faire d. Democratic Ans: B Learning Objective: 3.1: Analyze the implications of Douglas MacGregor’s two general theories. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Theory Y Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 8. An organization that emphasizes common cultural values, beliefs, and objectives while highly collaborative is known as a ______. a. democratic organization b. Theory Y organization c. Theory X organization d. Theory Z organization Ans: D Learning Objective: 3.1: Analyze the implications of Douglas McGregor’s two general theories. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Assumption 3. In the Proper Environment, the Average Person Learns to Accept and Seek Responsibility Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 9. ______ is defined as the behaviors of leaders, focusing on what leaders do and how they act. a. Leadership philosophy b. Leadership style c. Assumption #1 of Theory Y d. Assumption # 2 of Theory Y Ans: B Learning Objective: 3.2: Compare and contrast authoritarian, democratic, and laissezfaire leadership styles. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Leadership Styles Explained Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations 10. The authoritarian leadership style is most similar to ______. a. Theory X b. Theory Y c. leader–member exchange theory d. unrealized strengths Ans: A
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Learning Objective: 3.2: Compare and contrast authoritarian, democratic, and laissezfaire leadership styles. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Authoritarian Leadership Style Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 11. Which of the following is not used to describe authoritarian leadership? a. Pessimistic b. Negative c. Empowering d. Discouraging Ans: C Learning Objective: 3.2: Compare and contrast authoritarian, democratic, and laissezfaire leadership styles. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Authoritarian Leadership Style Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Leading in organizational situations 12. Your new manager requires that all communication is directed towards them and not circulated among the team, determines and sets goals for the team, and is quick to praise and criticize. Their behaviors most closely align with which style? a. Theory Y b. Laissez-Faire c. Democratic d. Authoritarian Ans: D Learning Objective: 3.2: Compare and contrast authoritarian, democratic, and laissezfaire leadership styles. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Authoritarian Leadership Style Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 13. The outcomes of authoritarian leadership include all of the following except ______. a. efficient b. productive c. submissiveness d. individuality Ans: D Learning Objective: 3.2: Compare and contrast authoritarian, democratic, and laissezfaire leadership styles. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Authoritarian Leadership Style Difficulty Level: Hard
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 14. You step in to a new position with management of a team. You notice the team relies heavily on you to set goals, they never offer new ideas, and they depend on you to make all decisions. It is likely that your predecessor used which style of leadership? a. Theory Y b. Authoritarian c. Laissez-Faire d. Democratic Ans: B Learning Objective: 3.2: Compare and contrast authoritarian, democratic, and laissezfaire leadership styles. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension, application Answer Location: Authoritarian Leadership Style Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 15. Authoritarian leadership can become ______ leadership where leaders coerce followers to engage in unethical or immoral activities. a. abusive b. difficult c. empowering d. beneficial Ans: A Learning Objective: 3.2: Compare and contrast authoritarian, democratic, and laissezfaire leadership styles. Cognitive Domain: comprehension Answer Location: Authoritarian Leadership Style Difficulty Level: medium AACSB Standard: Ethical understanding and reasoning 16. ______ leaders provide information, guidance, and suggestions and do so without applying pressure. a. Theory X b. Authoritarian c. Democratic d. Laissez-faire Ans: C Learning Objective: 3.2: Compare and contrast authoritarian, democratic, and laissezfaire leadership styles. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Democratic Leadership Style Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork. 17. Which of the following is an outcome of democratic leadership?
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 a. Efficiency b. Productive c. Established goals d. Cohesiveness Ans: D Learning Objective: 3.2: Compare and contrast authoritarian, democratic, and laissezfaire leadership styles. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Democratic Leadership Style Difficulty Level: Hard AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 18. Upon interviewing for an internship you notice that the workplace is a positive environment, people seem engaged in their work, and participative in meetings during your time there. The leadership of the office likely engages in ______ leadership. a. democratic b. Theory X c. laissez-faire d. authoritarian Ans: A Learning Objective: 3.2: Compare and contrast authoritarian, democratic, and laissezfaire leadership styles. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension, application Answer Location: Democratic Leadership Style Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 19. Democratic leadership results in greater group member ______. a. satisfaction b. commitment c. cohesiveness d. all of these Ans: D Learning Objective: 3.2: Compare and contrast authoritarian, democratic, and laissezfaire leadership styles. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Democratic Leadership Style Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 20. You are appointed to head a special project team with a two-week deadline. You need to be efficient and timely. Which leadership style should you enact? a. Democratic b. Laissez-faire c. Authoritarian d. Theory Y
Instructor Resource Northouse, Introduction to Leadership, 5e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Ans: C Learning Objective: 3.2: Compare and contrast authoritarian, democratic, and laissezfaire leadership styles. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Democratic Leadership Style | Laissez-Faire Leadership Style Difficulty Level: Difficult AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 21. Democratic leadership style is described as having what downside? a. It takes more time. b. It negatively impacts followers. c. It hinders creativity. d. It negatively impacts leaders. Ans: A Learning Objective: 3.2: Compare and contrast authoritarian, democratic, and laissezfaire leadership styles. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Democratic Leadership Style Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 22. Laissez-faire leadership has been labeled by some as ______. a. bad leadership b. nonleadership c. aggressive leadership d. negative leadership Ans: B Learning Objective: 3.2: Compare and contrast authoritarian, democratic, and laissezfaire leadership styles. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Laissez-Faire Leadership Style Difficulty Level: Medium AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork 23. Outcomes from laissez-faire leadership are ______. a. directionless followers b. chaos c. frustration d. all of these Ans: D Learning Objective: 3.2: Compare and contrast authoritarian, democratic, and laissezfaire leadership styles. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Laissez-Faire Leadership Style Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Interpersonal relations and teamwork