Type:
Test Bank
Resource:
Art and Science of Leadership
Edition:
8th Edition
Author(s):
Afsaneh Nahavandi
Test Bank
The Art and Science of Leadership 8th Edition
Afsaneh Nahavandi
The Art and Science of Leadership, 8e (Nahavandi) Chapter 1 Living in a Turbulent World: Definitions and Roadmap 1) Various definitions of leadership include all of the following except ________. A) interpersonal influence B) goal achievement C) group phenomenon D) control Answer: D LO: 1: Define leadership and leadership effectiveness Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Reflective Thinking 2) Which one of the following is not part of a general definition of leadership? A) exercise of control B) group phenomenon C) influence D) hierarchy Answer: A LO: 1: Define leadership and leadership effectiveness Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Reflective Thinking 3) The definition of leadership has how many key elements? A) one B) two C) three D) four Answer: D LO: 1: Define leadership and leadership effectiveness Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Reflective Thinking 4) Eugenio Pace, CEO and co-founder of Autho, considers which of the following to be essential to leadership? A) setting goals B) articulating a vision C) unlocking the potential of people D) addressing the needs of stakeholders Answer: C LO: 1: Define leadership and leadership effectiveness Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Reflective Thinking
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5) Angela Ahrendts, Senior Vice-President of Apple, believes that ________ is the key to leadership. A) listening and learning B) inspiration C) goal setting D) control Answer: A LO: 1: Define leadership and leadership effectiveness Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Application of Knowledge 6) Which of the following factors is not part of the definitions of leadership effectiveness? A) achieving goals B) follower satisfaction C) ability to change. D) maintaining control Answer: D LO: 1: Define leadership and leadership effectiveness Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Reflective Thinking 7) Barbara Waugh, a Civil Rights activist and worldwide change manager at Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, defines leadership effectiveness as ________. A) empowering employees B) meeting corporate objectives C) always making the customer happy D) finding a story worth living Answer: D LO: 1: Define leadership and leadership effectiveness Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Reflective Thinking 8) According to Fred Luthans, effective managers focus on ________ while successful managers focus on ________. A) stakeholders; goal achievement B) employee satisfaction; self-promotion C) goal achievement; stock prices D) change management; employee satisfaction Answer: B LO: 1: Define leadership and leadership effectiveness Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Analytical Thinking
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9) According to Fred Luthans, effective managers are those who ________. A) take care of their own careers B) take care of their employees C) worry about all stakeholders D) maintain control through a crisis Answer: B LO: 1: Define leadership and leadership effectiveness Difficulty: Challenging AACSB: Analytical Thinking 10) According to Fred Luthans, successful managers are those who ________. A) take care of their own careers B) take care of their employees C) worry about all stakeholders D) maintain control through a crisis Answer: A LO: 1: Define leadership and leadership effectiveness Difficulty: Challenging AACSB: Analytical Thinking 11) Which one of the following factors is the key element of most definitions of leadership effectiveness? A) employee satisfaction B) stakeholder needs C) focus on outcome D) financial measures Answer: C LO: 1: Define leadership and leadership effectiveness Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Analytical Thinking 12) While ________ are an important aspect of leadership effectiveness, the key element is ________. A) leader styles; providing direction B) internal processes; outcome C) goal achievement; stakeholder satisfaction D) empowerment; participation Answer: B LO: 1: Define leadership and leadership effectiveness Difficulty: Challenging AACSB: Analytical Thinking
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