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Below are the questions for the exam with the choices of answers:
Question #1
A by staying with a company long enough to observe how it has changed
B by blending a number of leadership styles to influence followers
C by addressing organizational needs through incremental changes
Question #2
A by empowering them through education
B by rewarding them with annual bonuses
C by threatening them with termination
Question #3
A Work to achieve group objectives in exchange for rewards.
B Obey orders from the supervisor without asking any questions.
C Place the interests of the organization or society above their own.
Question #4
A It may not convince followers that they can benefit from doing what leaders request.
B It may not let followers work within the existing organizational structure.
C It may not encourage followers to feel enthusiasm about company objectives.
Question #5
A set up a system of rewards and punishments
B develop a system for receiving follower input
C allow their followers to manage themselves
Question #6
A to live up to the privilege of being a leader of people
B to achieve organizational goals by supporting the growth of followers
C to value employees’ needs over the needs of the company
Question #8
A when a leader is trying to gain support for a new project
B when the team is highly functional and intrinsically motivated
C when workers need close and constant supervision
Question #9
A lead by example and have high ethical standards
B allow their followers to work on their own
C expect the best from everyone
Question #10
A gain commitment from stakeholders to work on new projects
B motivate action by people who have little stake in a venture
C secure support for changes to routine processes and procedures
Question #11
A by appealing to their emotions and values
B by coercion and assertive influence
C by implementing logic and reason
Question #12
A It is unsatisfying for employees.
B It is less effective in an emergency.
C It is unable to listen to differing views.
Question #13
A Organizations can quickly adapt to crisis situations.
B Employees are intrinsically motivated.
C Leaders don’t need to make any decisions.
Question #14
A They must follow orders without questioning their superiors.
B They are heavily supervised in their day-to-day activities.
C They are intentionally involved in the decision-making process.
Question #15
A They have excessive confidence.
B They are transformational.
C They have highly developed interpersonal skills.
Question #16
A Followers of charismatic leaders often feel stifled by their inability to relate to the leader’s values and vision for the company.
B Followers trust charismatic leaders and are motivated to prove their loyalty by taking risks to achieve the leader’s goals.
C Followers tend to find the enthusiasm of charismatic leaders to be exhausting, which leads to a lack of motivation.
Question #17
A as inspirational and influential communicators
B as overly emotional and sensitive leaders
C as spiritual leaders
Question #18
A through close and direct supervision and coercion
B through a transactional exchange of benefits
C through nonverbal emotional expressiveness or cues
Question #19
A by creating flexibility for their followers
B by collaborating with their followers
C by coercing action from their followers
Question #20
A the ability they have to manipulate others
B the number of subordinates reporting to them
C the decision-making power they hold
Question #21
A They listen to others, accept outside advice regularly, and allow followers to make group decisions.
B They let employees manage themselves, give workers autonomy, and incorporate participation from followers.
C They tell employees what to do, keep a close watch on workers, and make decisions without input from followers.
Question #22
A the way a leader interacts with followers or acts in situations that require direction
B the way a leader dresses at a place of employment or when traveling on business
C the way a leader portrays themself on their resumé or in job interviews
Question #23
A by anticipating all tasks a follower might need to perform and explaining them ahead of time
B by letting employees figure things out for themselves
C by establishing standard operating procedures
Question #24
A by punishing inaction
B by waiting for their followers to set cues
C by their own behavior
Question #26
A Leaders are all aloof and distant.
B Leaders are distinct from followers because of specific characteristics.
C Leadership skills are developed by conducting surveys.
