Quiz Chapter 5

What is the definition of leadership?

• The act of managing resources

• The ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision

• The capacity to enforce one's will over others

• The process of political behavior

Which of the following is NOT a base of formal power?

• Expert power

• Legitimate power

• Reward power

• Coercive power

What does power require according to the text?

• Dependence

• Political behavior

• Goal compatibility

• Formal authority

What is political behavior?

• Activities required as part of a formal role

• Activities that influence the distribution of advantages

• Actions taken to achieve personal goals

• Formal authority in an organization

Which of the following is a base of personal power?

• Reward power

• Legitimate power

• Coercive power

• Expert power

What increases dependence according to the text?

• When resources are abundant

• When resources are important, scarce, and nonsubstitutable

• When resources are easily substitutable

• When resources are not controlled by anyone

What is the primary focus of leadership?

• Lateral influence among peers

• Upward influence on superiors

• Political maneuvering

• Downward influence on followers

Which of the following is a power tactic?

• Referent power

• Reward power

• Coercive power

• Expert power

What is the impact of power on decision making?

• It leads to more cautious decisions

• It encourages group decision making

• It has no impact on decision making

• It leads to overconfident decision making

What is authentic leadership?

• Leaders who manipulate others for personal gain

• Leaders who focus solely on profits

• Leaders who avoid ethical dilemmas

• Leaders who know their values and act on them