MGMT 410 - Test 2 Prep/Review

In terms of the Trait Approach to Leadership, which of the following is NOT considered to be a characteristic of an effective leader?

• Intelligence & Self-Confidence

• Integrity & Sociability

• Initiating Structure & Consideration

• Emotional Intelligence

In terms of the Trait Approach to Leadership, which of the Big-Five Personality traits below has the weakest relationship with leadership effectiveness?

• Conscientiousness

• Agreeableness

• Neuroticism

• Openness to Experience

• Extraversion

Which of the following is NOT a major criticism of the Trait Approach to Leadership?

• Individual's characteristics (i.e., Traits) are highly subjective

• Individual's characteristics (i.e., Traits) can be used to quickly determined whether an individual fits the needs of an organization

• The trait approach does not take into consideration situational effects

• Trait approach is not generally useful for training and development

If 'traits' are about who leaders are and what they look like, then _______ are about leaders' abilities and what they can potentially accomplish.

• Skills

• Behaviors

• Outcomes

• Situations

In terms of the Skills Approach, which of the following is NOT a core category of leader skills?

• Technical Skills

• Conceptual Skills

• Harmonizing Skills

• Human Skills

In terms of problem-solving, what is the important first first step in an effective problem-solving process?

• Idea evaluation

• Problem Definition

• Forecasting

• Planning

A major advantage of the Skills Approach to Leadership is the notion that skills can be learned and developed (not like traits, which can be ultimately difficult to change).

Which of the following factors is thought to be most influential in terms of helping to promote a leaders' core set of skills and competencies?

• Personality

• Motivation

• Environmental Influences

• Career Experiences

In the late 50's to the late 70's, researchers all throughout the United States were attempting to find a better leader approach (as opposed identifying leaders through traits) that can be used to train and develop effective leaders.

These scholars - some of Ohio State, others from the University of Michigan, etc. - came to the same conclusion: Effective leaders behave in a certain way.

What are the two general kinds of effective leadership behaviors?

• Directive and supportive

• Supportive and authoritative

• Task and relationship

• Directive and authoritative

Which point on Blake and Mouton's Leadership grid has proven consistently to be the best from of leadership behaviors?

• Authority-compliance

• Middle-of-the-road

• Team behaviors

• There is no best style

Which of the following is a major criticism of the Behavioral Approach to Leadership?

• Extended leadership understanding to include things that can be developed

• There is no definitive list of behaviors that would be applicable in all situations

• Emphasizing that leaders must be flexible; That there is no single best style

• Emphasize the importance of task and relationship