Executive Leadership
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Course Introduction
Executive Leadership explores the skills, behaviors, and strategic thinking required to lead organizations at the highest level. The course covers key concepts such as vision setting, ethical decision-making, organizational culture, change management, and stakeholder engagement. Through case studies and interactive exercises, students analyze the challenges executives face in dynamic environments and develop techniques to inspire teams, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable results. Emphasis is placed on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the development of a personal leadership style suited to address complex, real-world issues.
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Leadership in Organizations 8th Edition by Gary A. Yukl
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Chapter 1: The Nature of Leadership
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Q1) What aspect of leadership has been emphasized most often in leadership theories and research during the past half century?
A)leader traits and skills
B)leadership behavior
C)leader power and authority
D)the leadership situation
Answer: B
Q2) Definitions of leadership:
A)are usually derived by systematic observation of leaders
B)are only minor variations of the same general description
C)are important for designing and interpreting research
D)are pointless because there is no basis for their verification
Answer: C
Q3) What process is emphasized in the definition of leadership proposed by Yukl?
A)influencing followers to have complete trust in the leader
B)motivating followers to do more than they initially expected
C)empowering each follower to become self reliant
D)facilitating collective efforts to accomplish shared objectives
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: The Nature of Managerial Work
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Q1) To improve problem solving,it was recommended that managers should:
A)concentrate on solving the easy problems first
B)concentrate on solving the most difficult problems first
C)deal with a problem as soon as it is discovered
D)look for ways to solve related problems at the same time
Answer: D
Q2) Planning in organizations is usually:
A)formal and detailed
B)formal and flexible
C)informal and detailed
D)informal and flexible
Answer: D
Q3) Which type of managerial role usually requires the most time and attention?
A)entrepreneur
B)spokesperson
C)disturbance handler
D)negotiator
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Perspectives on Effective Leadership Behavior
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Q1) Which of the following was not recommended as a guideline for coaching?
A)provide constructive feedback about effective and ineffective behavior
B)ask specific questions to help the person analyze his or her performance
C)encourage the person to look at a problem from different perspectives
D)provide detailed instructions on how to carry out each assignment
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following was provided as a guideline for monitoring?
A)measure only outcomes rather than wasting time trying to assess causal processes
B)develop independent sources of information about the performance of the work unit
C)use prior performance as the primary basis for assessing current performance
D)conduct weekly progress review meetings with each subordinate
Answer: B
Q3) Which of the following is not an example of supporting behavior?
A)clearly explain what the subordinate is expected to do
B)express confidence in a subordinate who has a difficult task
C)remember details about a subordinate's interests and family
D)help a subordinate deal with a personal problem
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Leading Change in Organizations
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Q1) Which of the following is least likely to be a reason for resistance by employees to a proposal by top management to change the current strategy?
A)a climate of distrust in the organization
B)fear of losing status and power
C)cynicism about the feasibility of the change
D)resentment of external dependencies
Q2) What is the initial stage in the multi-stage model of reaction to change?
A)anger
B)denial
C)mourning
D)regression
Q3) A successful vision for an organization is most likely to include:
A)specific performance objectives with a clear deadline
B)a memorable slogan about the key value to be achieved
C)a list of tangible benefits that members can expect to receive
D)a vivid image of what can be achieved and why it is worthwhile
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Chapter 5: Participative Leadership and Empowerment
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Q1) Which of the following was not recommended as a guideline for participative leadership?
A)look for ways to build on ideas and suggestions by subordinates
B)restate subordinate ideas and concerns to verify understanding
C)identify the best ideas and quickly dismiss any that have weaknesses
D)let subordinates know how their ideas and suggestions were eventually used
Q2) What is the best way to summarize the findings in research on participative leadership?
A)participative leadership does not affect subordinate performance
B)the more participation a leader uses, the more satisfied subordinates will be
C)participative leadership substantially improves subordinate performance
D)the results are inconsistent and dependent on the situation
Q3) Which decision of the following procedures gives a leader the most control over the final decision?
A)group decision made by a majority vote of members
B)delegation to the most qualified member of the group
C)consensus decision by all members of the group
D)consultation with some individuals in the group
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Chapter 6: Managerial Traits and Skills
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Q1) Effective leaders are least likely to have a high score on which "big five" trait?
A)self confidence
B)conscientiousness
C)openness to experience
D)neuroticism
Q2) What is the most accurate conclusion about power motivation of managers?
A)most managers have a socialized power orientation
B)managers with a socialized power orientation are usually effective
C)managers with a socialized power orientation are more likely to be effective than managers with a personalized power orientation
D)managers with strong power motivation are usually effective, regardless of which type of orientation they have
Q3) Social perceptiveness and behavioral flexibility are key components of:
A)interpersonal awareness
B)vocational intelligence
C)situational awareness
D)social intelligence
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Chapter 7: Contingency Theories of Effective Leadership
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Q1) Which of the following actions by a manager is least useful for improving coordination with other departments in the organization?
A)keep managers in other units informed about changes
B)closely monitor interactions with other units
C)meet with peers in other units to jointly plan schedules
D)provide more direction of work unit activities
Q2) According to Cognitive Resource Theory,what is the best predictor of leader success when there is high interpersonal stress?
A)leader experience
B)leader intelligence
C)leader stress tolerance
D)leader power
Q3) Which of the following was not identified as a weakness of most contingency theories of effective leadership?
A)over-emphasis on broad categories of leadership behavior
B)inadequate explanation of causal relationships
C)failure to clearly distinguish moderators from mediators
D)over-emphasis on joint effects of situational variables
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Chapter 8: Power and Influence
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Q1) Which influence tactic is most likely to result in target commitment?
A)consultation
B)exchange
C)personal appeal
D)ingratiation
Q2) The status and influence accorded an emergent leader depends primarily on:
A)the leader's social popularity among the members
B)the leader's control over rewards desired by group members
C)the leader's seniority among group members
D)the leader's demonstrated competence and loyalty
Q3) Strong expert power is most likely to enhance the effectiveness of which tactic?
A)inspirational appeals
B)consultation
C)rational persuasion
D)legitimating
Q4) Referent power is most likely to result in which type of influence process?
A)internalization
B)personal identification
C)instrumental compliance
D)collective identification
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Chapter 9: Dyadic and Follower-Based Models of Leadership
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Q1) After a manager makes an external attribution for weak performance by a subordinate,what is the least likely response by the manager?
A)provide more resources
B)increase incentives
C)remove obstacles
D)simplify the task
Q2) How are managers most likely to interpret the reasons for effective performance?
A)internal attributions are made for effective performance by subordinates
B)external attributions are made for effective performance by subordinates
C)internal attributions are made for high LMX members and external attributions are made for low LMX members
D)external attributions are made for high LMX members and internal attributions are made for low LMX members
Q3) Research on attributions shows that most people:
A)overestimate the effect leaders have on organizational performance
B)underestimate the effect leaders have on organizational performance
C)accurately assess a leader's impact on organization performance
D)have no opinion about the effect of leaders on organizational performance
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Chapter 10: Leadership in Teams and Decision Groups
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Q1) Which process was not a suggested method for team building?
A)keep members informed about the group's achievements
B)use symbols and slogans to create a unique identity for the team
C)conduct sessions to analyze group processes that need improvement
D)ask members to elect an informal leader to represent the team
Q2) What is the most useful role for the external leader of a self-managed team?
A)select new members of the group when they are needed
B)mediate internal conflicts and encourage cooperation
C)monitor the group to ensure it does not become a social club
D)serve as a coach, facilitator, and advocate for the group
Q3) Which of the following was not mentioned as a reason for high team performance?
A)high collective efficacy for team members
B)diverse mental models for team members
C)collective identification of members with the team
D)high level of member skills relevant to the task
Q4) Which is not likely to improve the effectiveness of a self-managed team?
A)let members share in financial gains from improved performance
B)change the membership frequently to give the team fresh ideas
C)provide accurate, timely information relevant to team activities
D)give members training in interpersonal and problem solving skills
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Chapter 11: Strategic Leadership by Top Executives
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Q1) According to flexible leadership theory,strategic leadership is most difficult when:
A)adaptation is more important than the other performance determinants
B)efficiency is more important than the other performance determinants
C)the performance determinants are all very important
D)the performance determinants all differ in importance
Q2) What is the best summary of findings in research on leadership succession?
A)chief executives have little influence on organization performance due to the overwhelming influence of economic and market conditions
B)chief executives have a strong impact on organization performance and are the primary determinant of whether the organization prospers or declines
C)chief executives have a moderate impact on organizational performance when measured over a period of several years
D)chief executives influence stock prices but have little or no influence on the firm's actual economic performance
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Chapter 12: Charismatic and Transformational Leadership
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Q1) Which of the following influence processes is least important in theories of charismatic leadership?
A)instrumental compliance
B)personal identification
C)social identification
D)internalization
Q2) What conclusion is best supported in the case study by Roberts of a school administrator?
A)followers attribute charisma to a new leader who uses unconventional behavior and enthusiastic visioning to deal successfully with a crisis
B)followers attribute charisma to a new leader who uses an unconventional approach in a crisis, regardless of the outcome
C)followers attribute charisma to a new leader who uses unconventional behavior and enthusiastic visioning, regardless of whether there is a crisis
D)charisma is unlikely to be attributed to any new leader in a highly bureaucratic organization, regardless of the situation
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Chapter 13: Ethical,servant,spiritual,and Authentic Leadership
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Q1) Which is not a major obstacle in evaluating ethical leadership for individual leaders?
A)lack of interest in ethical leadership among scholars
B)difficulty in determining if the ends justifies the means
C)cultural differences in standards of ethical behavior
D)the subjectivity inherent in the selection of criteria
Q2) Which theory has the most emphasis on the responsibility of leaders to oppose social injustice and inequality?
A)transformational leadership
B)authentic leadership
C)servant leadership
D)transforming leadership
Q3) According to Burns,transforming leaders are most likely to appeal to:
A)fairness and reciprocity
B) economic self interest
C)respect for rules and tradition
D)ideals and moral values
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Chapter 14: Gender,diversity,and Cross-Cultural Leadership
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Q1) Which of the following was not mentioned as a promising method to improve equal Opportunity in organizations?
A)train assessors to avoid the effects of gender role stereotypes
B) ensure that relevant criteria are used for promotion decisions
C)offer women mentoring programs that are designed for them
D)select managers randomly from a list of qualified candidates
Q2) Which of the following was not suggested as a mechanism for reducing discrimination and intolerance in an organization?
A)appraisal criteria that consider diversity issues and provide equal opportunity
B)advisory committees to identify discrimination or intolerance and develop remedies
C)quotas to ensure each minority group is equally represented in leadership positions
D)hotlines for employees to report incidents of discrimination and intolerance
Q3) Which feature is the least desirable for a diversity program?
A)help people gain a better self awareness about stereotyping and intolerance
B)help people understand why they are responsible for discrimination
C)help people understand and appreciate ethnic and cultural differences
D)help people understand the benefits of diversity for an organization
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Chapter 15: Developing Leadership Skills
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Q1) Research at CCL indicates that the least amount of learning occurred for managers who had:
A)assignments for which they were already well prepared
B)challenges they had to face alone without much help
C)opportunities to make mistakes and understand the reasons for them
D)diverse experiences with different types of challenges
Q2) Which two types of benefits were identified as likely outcomes of mentoring for the person who is being mentored?
A)psycho-social benefits and transcendence
B)career facilitation and self awareness
C)career facilitation and psycho-social benefits
D)self awareness and psycho-social benefits
Q3) Which developmental method provides the most varied and intensive feedback to managers about their traits,skills,and behavior?
A)mentoring programs
B)multisource feedback workshops
C)business game simulations
D)developmental assessment centers
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Chapter 16: Overview and Integration
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Q1) Which is not true for the integrating conceptual model presented in this chapter?
A)the model includes the influence leader traits, power, and behavior
B)the model allows for reciprocal influence processes between variables
C)the model is supported by many studies that examine all the linkages
D)the model applies to dyadic, group, and organizational levels of analysis
Q2) Which of the following is not a common feature of leadership research?
A)studies that involve field experiments
B)surveys conducted in real organizations
C)studies conducted to test leadership theories
D)studies with subordinate ratings of leader behavior
Q3) Which conclusion about trends in leadership research over the last decade is not correct?
A)more varied research methods have been used to study leadership
B)there is more research to test contingency theories of leadership
C)more of the studies include variables from the different approaches
D)there is more research on cross-cultural differences in leadership
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