Chapter 10: Leadership and Organization Culture

Question 1

This defines how decisions are made, teams are motivated, and objectives are achieved within a company or institution.

It plays a fundamental role in shaping an entity’s culture, productivity, and overall success.

Answer 1

Organizational leadership.

Question 2

Plays a crucial role in shaping organizational behavior.

Answer 2

Leadership.

Question 3

The idea that people who become leaders possess traits or characteristics different from people who do not become leaders.

Answer 3

Leader emergence.

Question 4

Four (4) characteristics of people who are more likely to emerge as leaders.

Answer 4

1. High openness
2. High conscientiousness
3. High extraversion
4. Low neuroticism

Question 5

People who adapt their behaviors to social situations.

Answer 5

High self-monitors.

Question 6

People with an affective ______ become leaders because they enjoy being in charge and leading others.

Answer 6

Identity motivation.

Question 7

People with ______ seek leadership positions when they perceive that such positions will result in personal gain.

Answer 7

Non-calculative motivation.

Question 8

People with ______ become leaders out of a sense of duty.

Answer 8

Social-normative motivation.

Question 9

This refers to the idea that leaders who perform well possess certain characteristics that poorly performing leaders do not.

Answer 9

Leader performance.

Question 10

This kind of leader acts in a warm and supportive manner and shows concern for their subordinates.

Answer 10

Person-oriented leader.

Question 11

This kind of leader defines and structures their own roles and those of their subordinates to attain the group’s formal goals.

Answer 11

Task-oriented leader.

Question 12

Three (3) major causes of poor leader behavior.

Answer 12

1. Lack of leadership training
2. Cognitive deficiencies
3. Personality of the leader

Question 13

This type of unsuccessful leader has deeply rooted, but perhaps unconscious, resentment and anger.

Answer 13

Paranoid / passive-aggressive leader.

Question 14

This type of unsuccessful leader is insecure and seldom rocks the boat or causes trouble.

Answer 14

High-likability floater.

Question 15

This type of unsuccessful leader overcomes their insecurity by overconfidence.

Answer 15

Narcissist.

Question 16

A leader who has this style provides information in a climate of ignorance, where important information is missing from the group.

Answer 16

Informational Style in a Climate of Ignorance.

Question 17

A leader with this style leads through energy and optimism and is effective only
in a climate of despair, which is characterized by low morale.

Answer 17

Magnetic Style in a Climate of Despair.

Question 18

A person who uses this style leads by virtue of the power inherent in that position. Individuals who use this style will be effective only in climates of instability.

Answer 18

Position Style in a Climate of Instability.

Question 19

A person with this style leads by liking and caring about others. A leader using this style will be most effective in a climate of anxiety or when worry predominates.

Answer 19

Affiliation Style in a Climate of Anxiety.

Question 20

A person using this style leads by controlling reward and punishment and is most effective in a climate of crisis.

Answer 20

Coercive Style in a Climate of Crisis.

Question 21

A leader with this style leads through the use of strategy and is most effective in a climate of disorganization.

Answer 21

Tactical Style in a Climate of Disorganization.

Question 22

According to House’s path-goal theory, a leader can adopt one of four (4) behavioral leadership styles to handle situations, which are?

Answer 22

1. Instrumental style
2. Supportive-style
3. Participative-style
4. Achievement-oriented style

Question 23

Calls for planning, organizing, and controlling the activities
of employees.

Answer 23

Instrumental style.

Question 24

Shows concern for employees.

Answer 24

Supportive-style.

Question 25

Shares information with employees and lets them participate in decision-making.

Answer 25

Participative-style.

Question 26

Sets challenging goals and rewards increases in performance

Answer 26

Achievement-oriented style.