Unit 1 Test

Question 1

A good leader exhibits the following qualities
a) ability to help groups set and pursue goals
b) ability to do great things
c) ability to positively influence the lives of others
d) all of the above
e) a and c

Answer 1

e) a and c

Question 2

Leaders set the overall vision for a group while ____ direct or control operation or performance

Answer 2

Managers

Question 3

Although leadership is often confused with supervision, leaders never take on a supervisory role
a) True
b) False

Answer 3

b) false

Question 4

Any person who has made it to the top of an organization must be a leader
a) true
b) false

Answer 4

b) false

Question 5

Vince Lombardi is an example of a ____ - oriented leader, whereas John Wooden exemplifies a ____ -oriented leader

Answer 5

1. task
2. relationship

Question 6

John Wooden philosophy of coaching in life is known as the ______

Answer 6

Pyramid of Success

Question 7

The only person to win multiple medals in both the Summer and Winter Olympics is _____

Answer 7

Clara Hughes

Question 8

The trait theory of leadership had its origin in the ______ theory of leadership
a) great man
b) personality
c) born leader
d) behaviour

Answer 8

a) great man

Question 9

Possessing certain personality traits such as integrity, ambition, and intelligence means a person will be an effective leader
a) true
b) false

Answer 9

b) false

Question 10

Leaders possess strong general knowledge in their areas of expertise
a) true
b) false

Answer 10

b) false

Question 11

In terms of personality colours, _____ like structure and rules

Answer 11

golds

Question 12

“Oranges” are
a) organized and dependable
b) curious, innovative problem solvers
c) strong communicators who strive for harmony in a group
d) active, fun-loving and adventuresome

Answer 12

d) active, fun-loving and adventuresome

Question 13

A group functions best when it contains personalities from one colour only
a) true
b) false

Answer 13

b) false

Question 14

Personality theory bridges the gap from trait theory to behaviour theory
a) true
b) false

Answer 14

a) true

Question 15

Researchers at Ohio State University proposed two distinct leadership dimensions:
_____ and ______

Answer 15

1. People/Relationship
2. Task

Question 16

In behaviour theory, the terms _____ and ____ are often used interchangeably

Answer 16

1. People
2. Relationship

Question 17

Establishing a well-defined authority hierarchy is typical behaviour of a task oriented leader
a) true
b) false

Answer 17

a) true

Question 18

Leadership based on relationship orientation includes the following key attributes
a) viewing members in terms of what they can do to accomplish goals
b) striving for harmony within the organization
c) assigning responsibilities for individual performance
d) all of the above
e) b and c

Answer 18

b) striving for harmony within the organization

Question 19

A relationship-oriented leader emphasizes positive rewards rather than _____

Answer 19

punishment

Question 20

The ____ states that leadership success is a function of the leader’s behaviour, the group members’ characteristics, and situational factors
a) personality theory
b) comprehensive theory
c) behaviour theory
d) situational theory of leadership

Answer 20

b) comprehensive theory

Question 21

Individuals who have ______ affiliation needs and _____ achievement needs tend to thrive under a task oriented leader
a) high; low
b) high; high
c) low; high
d) low; low

Answer 21

c) low; high

Question 22

Individuals who have a high acceptance of authority work more effectively for a relationship-oriented leader
a) true
b) false

Answer 22

b) false

Question 23

A task orriented leader will excel when
a) the degree of stress is low
b) roles are unclear or flexible
c) the group is small
d) all of the above
e) none of the above

Answer 23

e) none of the above

Question 23

A leader who delegates when the circumstances require _____ task behaviour and _____ relationship behaviour
a) high; low
b) high; high
c) low; high
d) low; low

Answer 23

d) low; low

Question 24

A relationship oriented leader will excel when the constraints are loose
a) true
b) false

Answer 24

a) true

Question 25

Implicit in the _____ theory of leadership is the notion that leadership styles range from highly autocratic (directive) through democratic (participative) to highly laissez-faire
a) personality theory
b) situational theory
c) behaviour theory
d) trait theory

Answer 25

b) situational theory

Question 26

Key attributes of the democratic style of leadership include the following
a) the utilization of group goal setting
b) open negotiation of problems or differences of opinion with team members
c) the delegation of control over their own performance progress and outcomes
d) a genuine sharing of the team’s successes and failures
e) all of the above

Answer 26

e) all of the above

Question 26

_____ leaders make all the decisions and may feel no need to justify them to the group

Answer 26

autocratic

Question 27

A laissez-faire style of leadership is very effective when a group is in the initial stages of working together
a) true
b) false

Answer 27

b) false

Question 28

The _____ leader allows a group to function independently within set limits
a) laissez-faire
b) democratic
c) autocratic
d) permissive

Answer 28

a) laissez-faire

Question 29

A non-recommended leadership style is the
a) fascist dictator
b) disagreeable dictator
c) benevolent dictator
d) obstinate dictator

Answer 29

c) benevolent dictator

Question 30

CIT stands for _____

Answer 30

Councillor in training