Chapter 1 knowledge check 1.1

Question 1

The idea that leadership should focus on the communication between leaders and followers and not on the qualities of the leader describes thinking of leadership as a/an ______.

behavior

relationship

collaboration

influence process

Answer 1

relationship

Question 2

The “Great Man” theories focused on identification of ______.

A) innate qualities of great leaders

B) inherent traits of great leaders

C) learned skills of great leaders

D) relationship behaviors of great leaders

Answer 2

A) innate qualities of great leaders

Question 3

Anna leads a volunteer group in her neighborhood. Her group has created a community garden, implemented a meal delivery program for elderly residents, and hosted neighborhood cleanup days. This is an example of which of the following?

A) collaborative commitment

B) civic engagement

C) moral development

D) community building

Answer 3

B) civic engagement

Question 4

Which of these theorists can be credited with the development of management theory and the scientific management of labor?

A) Frederick Taylor

B) Chester Barnard

C) Susan Komives

D) Bernard Bass

Answer 4

A) Frederick Taylor

Question 5

Susan Komives has conducted research on civic responsibility and leadership. She created the seven Cs of Change Model to describe the process of accomplishing what kind of change?

A) affordable

B) positive

C) community

D) immediate

Answer 5

B) positive

Question 6

Ethical leadership approaches are concerned with the character of leaders, the duties they serve, the decisions they make, and the outcomes they produce.

A) True

B) False

Answer 6

A) True

Question 7

When leadership is defined as an influence process, it means that leadership ______.

A) is centered on the leader

B) uses coercion to gain compliance

C) focuses on achieving group goals

D) is an innate trait

Answer 7

C) focuses on achieving group goals