Chapter 9

Question 1

Strategic leadership

Answer 1

Leadership that involves the ability to anticipate, envision, maintain flexibility, think strategically, and work with others to initiate changes that will create a viable future for the organization

Question 2

Leadership

Answer 2

The influence that particular individuals exert on the goal achievement of others in an organizational context

Question 3

Strategic leadership

Answer 3

Leadership that involves the ability to anticipate, envision, maintain flexibility, think strategically, and work with others to initiate changes that will create a viable future for the organization

Question 4

Traits

Answer 4

Individual characteristics such as physical attributes, intellectual ability, and personality

Question 5

Leadership categorization theory

Answer 5

People are more likely to view somebody as a leader and to evaluate them as a more effective leader when they possess prototypical characteristics of leadership

Question 6

Leadership categorization theory

Answer 6

People are more likely to view somebody as a leader and to evaluate them as a more effective leader when they possess prototypical characteristics of leadership

Question 7

Consideration

Answer 7

The extent to which a leader is approachable and shows personal concerns and respect for employees

Question 8

Initiating structure

Answer 8

The degree to which a leader concentrates on group goal attainment

Question 9

Least Preferred Co-Worker

Answer 9

A current or past co-worker with whom a leader has had a difficult time accomplishing a task

Question 10

Least Preferred Co-Worker

Answer 10

A current or past co-worker with whom a leader has had a difficult time accomplishing a task

Question 11

Path-goal theory

Answer 11

Robert House’s theory concerned with the situations under which various leader behaviours (directive, supportive, participative, achievement oriented) are most effective

Question 12

Participative leadership

Answer 12

Involving employees in making work-related decisions

Question 13

Leader-member exchange theory

Answer 13

A theory of leadership that focuses on the quality of the relationship that develops between a leader and an employee

Question 14

Social exchange theory

Answer 14

Individuals who are treated favourably by others feel obliged to reciprocate by responding positively and returning that favourable treatment in some manner

Question 15

Social exchange theory

Answer 15

Individuals who are treated favourably by others feel obliged to reciprocate by responding positively and returning that favourable treatment in some manner

Question 16

Transactional leadership

Answer 16

Leadership that is based on a straightforward exchange relationship between the leader and the followers

Question 17

Management by exception

Answer 17

Leadership that involves the leader taking corrective action on the basis of the results of leader-follower transactions

Question 18

Transformational leadership

Answer 18

Leadership that provides followers with a new vision that instills true commitment

Question 19

Charisma

Answer 19

The ability to command strong loyalty and devotion from followers and thus have the potential for strong influence among them

Question 20

Empowering leadership

Answer 20

Implementing conditions that enable power to be shared with employees

Question 21

Ethical leadership

Answer 21

The demonstration of normatively appropriate conduct through personal actions and interpersonal relationships

Question 22

Servant leadership

Answer 22

A form of leadership that involves going beyond one’s own self-interests and and having a genuine concern to serve others and a motivation to lead

Question 23

Servant leadership

Answer 23

A form of leadership that involves going beyond one’s own self-interests and and having a genuine concern to serve others and a motivation to lead

Question 24

Glass ceiling

Answer 24

An invisible barrier that prevents women from advancing to senior leadership positions in organizations

Question 25

Role congruity theory

Answer 25

Prejudice against female leaders is the result of an incongruity between the perceived characteristics of women and the perceived requirements of leadership roles

Question 26

Global leadership theory

Answer 26

A set of leadership capabilities required to function effectively in different cultures and the ability to cross language, social, economic and political barriers