Quiz 11

Question 1

_____ power is based in the ability of the leader to do such things as recommend promotions.

Answer 1

Reward

Question 2

Which of these is the potential ability to influence the behavior of others?

1) Management
2) Motivation
3) Control
4) Power
5) Leadership

Answer 2

4) Power

Question 3

Referent power depends on the leader’s:

Answer 3

Personal characteristics

Question 4

Which of the following types of power is vested in the manager’s ability to punish employees?

1) Referent
2) Reward
3) Coercive
4) Personal
5) Expert

Answer 4

3) Coercive

Question 5

Which of the following is the power coming from a formal management position in the organization?

1) Legitimate power
2) Referent power
3) Reward power
4) Expert power
5) Coercive power

Answer 5

1) Legitimate power

Question 6

Some of the key characteristics associated with charismatic leaders include:

Answer 6

Visionary skills, communication skills, and motivation skills.

Question 7

_____ is the ability to influence people toward the attainment of goals.

Answer 7

Leadership

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a valid component of authentic leadership?

1) Demonstrates self-discipline
2) Pursues purpose with passion
3) Leads with the heart as well as the head
4) Isolates self from others
5) Practices solid values

Answer 8

4) Isolates self from others

Question 9

The distinguishing personal characteristics of a leader are known as:

Answer 9

Traits

Question 10

Which of the following types of leader is one who has the ability to motivate subordinates to transcend their expected performance?

1) Team
2) Transactional
3) Supportive
4) Traditional
5) Charismatic

Answer 10

5) Charismatic

Question 11

Which of the following types of power stems from a leader’s special knowledge?

1) Reward power
2) Referent power
3) Legitimate power
4) Coercive power
5) None of these

Answer 11

5) None of these

Question 12

This leader transcends self interest to serve others and the organization:

Answer 12

Servant

Question 13

Self-confidence, honesty and integrity, and the desire to lead, are all components of which personal characteristic of leaders?

Answer 13

Personality

Question 14

A(n)_____ leader works to fulfill subordinated needs and goals as well as to achieve the organization’s larger mission.

Answer 14

Servant

Question 15

The _____ leader is distinguished by his/her ability to bring about organizational change.

Answer 15

Transformational

Question 16

Which type of leader clarifies the role and task requirements of subordinates?

Answer 16

Transactional