Which of the following statements about leadership and management are true?

2023: WK 09 SPRING

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Both leadership and management are not essential for organisational success
Leadership is the ability to influence a group towards the achievement of a vision or set of goals
They are often used synonymously because they are the same
Management is the use of authority to formulate detailed plans, create efficient organisational structures and oversee strategic operations
Answer explanation
Having the ability to influence a group towards the achievement of a vision or a set of goals is a characteristic of a leader.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A leader who exemplifies _______ expects employees to maintain definite standards and meet deadlines, whereas a leader who exemplifies _______ respects employees' ideas and treats them as equals.
consideration; initiating structure
initiating structure; consideration
openness; extraversion
introversion; conscientiousness
Answer explanation
Leaders high in initiating structure are likely to define and structure their role and those of subordinates in order to attain goals. Leaders high in consideration are likely to have job relationships characterised by mutual trust, respect for subordinates' ideas and regard for their feelings.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following statements about traits and behavioural theories are true?
Trait theories propose that general behaviours differentiate leaders from non-leaders
Trait theories consider personal qualities and characteristics that differentiate leaders from non-leaders
Behavioural theories propose that specific behaviours differentiate various leaders
Behavioural theories consider personal qualities and characteristics that differentiate leaders from non-leaders
Answer explanation
Proponents of trait theories consider personal qualities and characteristics that differentiate leaders from non-leaders.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Ken is a leader who inspires his followers to transcend their self-interests to pursue organisational goals, while James is a risk-taking leader who is visionary and unconventional. What types of leaders are Ken and James?
Ken is a charismatic leader, while James is a transformational leader.
Ken is a transformational leader, while James is a charismatic leader.
Ken is a charismatic leader, while James is a transactional leader.
Ken is an inspiring leader, while James is a transformational leader.
Answer explanation
Charisma is about risk-taking, while transformational leadership is about transcending individual goals. Ken is a transformational leader, while James is a charismatic leader.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Charismatic leadership:
depends solely on the situation and on the leader’s vision
depends on convincing followers to pursue a vision
depends, to some extent, on the situation and on the leader’s vision
is often unsuccessful at convincing followers to pursue a vision can be disastrous
Answer explanation
Charismatic leaders thrive in times of crisis and uncertainty.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Michael often consults with a group of employees that he trusts. This in-group can be described within which theory?
Path-goal theory
Leader-participation theory
Situational leadership theory
Leader-member exchange
Answer explanation
When leaders establish a special relationship with a small group of their followers, these individuals make up the in-group; they are trusted, they get a disproportionate amount of the leader's attention and they are more likely to receive special privileges.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following exemplifies a transactional leader?
Paul, whose employees consistently meet their goals but do not exceed the organisation's expectations
Anapurna, whose employees describe her as visionary and unconventional
Marjorie, who watches vigilantly for errors and corrects her employees accordingly
Rashid, who communicates challenging goals and expectations for his employees
emotionally and persuasively
Answer explanation
Marjorie actively seeks corrective action and seeks to motivate her followers in the direction of established goals by clarifying role and task requirements.
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