True Leadership

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What percentage of top managers in the United States should not be in their positions?

50 percent

70 percent (correct)

90 percent

20 percent

What is the primary reason that employees in the American workforce would take a pay cut?

To have a shorter commute

To fire their boss (correct)

To get a better job

To get more vacation time

What is the key to a well-run team according to the speaker?

Proper testing methods

Good data analysis

High salaries for employees

A good manager (correct)

What is the speaker's background according to the text?

Engineer (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker say people care more about than their salaries?

How they're treated (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main message regarding leadership according to the text?

High-performing team leaders don't rise quickly in organizations. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what distinguishes successful individuals from those who rise rapidly in organizations?

Those who rise rapidly are liked by the organization, while successful individuals are focused on results. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What challenge does the text highlight in organizations regarding recognizing successful individuals?

Organizations often overlook high-performing teams. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest large organizations differ from startups in terms of leadership?

In large organizations, politics dominate over sound leadership. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about the hiring practices of traditional companies from top MBA schools?

Traditional companies focus on hiring high-potential candidates from M.B.A. schools. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates successful people from top managers in traditional companies?

Successful people rarely face significant challenges unlike top managers. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the importance of leadership in startups versus large organizations?

Leadership is crucial in startups but irrelevant in large organizations. (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Winners win and losers lose' implies what about successful individuals according to the text?

'Winners' are often not the ones rapidly promoted but lead high-performing teams. (C) Signup and view all the answers

'Organizations don't know who's doing a good job...' implies what according to the text?

'...they only know who they like.' (A) Signup and view all the answers

'And most people don't believe in data...' implies what about organizational decision-making according to the text?

'...organizational decisions are based on ideology or personal preferences.' (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method described in the text for developing a set of items for assessment?

Comparing responses on items to performance data (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why most organizations and competitors do not invest in proper research for assessments?

Reluctance to invest time and money (D) Signup and view all the answers

What change in academic perspective did the author have to advocate for in the 1960s?

The existence and significance of personality (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the prevailing belief among academics regarding leadership in the 1960s?

Leadership is solely dependent on situational factors (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did academics in the past deny the existence of?

Personality as a concept (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did the author demonstrate that leadership is essential and universal?

By showcasing examples from American Civil War generals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was Ulysses S. Grant's initial reaction when asked to take a leadership role during the American Civil War?

'Sobered him up' for the task' (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as the critical step before discussing theories about personality and leadership?

'Predicting performance' based on selected items (A) Signup and view all the answers

'The book says leadership is a function of a situation'. What does this statement imply according to the text?

'Leadership effectiveness varies based on context' (C) Signup and view all the answers

'What is the biggest difference in company management from the 60s to 2016 or 17?' What does this question aim to address based on the text?

'Changes in leadership theories over time' (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the speaker's opinion on the correlation between calmness and urgency in a person's behavior?

Calm individuals lack a sense of urgency. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What reputation do subordinates typically seek in a person according to the speaker?

Trustworthiness (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do peers want to ensure about someone in comparison to themselves?

Outperforming abilities (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as the primary focus of a person's reputation for their bosses?

Usefulness to them (B) Signup and view all the answers

In terms of reputation, what aspect does the speaker emphasize as varying among different groups?

Emotional intelligence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the speaker's preference for business partners based on age and potential?

Young and promising individuals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the speaker's view on developing partnerships with old established companies?

They lack energy and dynamism. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the speaker describe the process of meeting new people for business partnerships?

Accidental and chance-based (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference in reputation assessment among subordinates, peers, and bosses?

Usefulness to them (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the speaker view the success of a business partner from Spain?

Unexpectedly impressive (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the discussion, what is the most important factor for top managers?

Good judgment and strategic vision (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it argued that people like Steve Jobs or Jeff Bezos were successful despite lacking personal integrity?

They started their own businesses from the top, so integrity was not as important (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of middle managers, according to the discussion?

To negotiate and sell ideas from top management to lower levels (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not mentioned as a key factor for entry-level managers?

Strategic vision (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the discussion, what percentage of new businesses are likely to succeed?

10% (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the old joke in psychology mentioned in the discussion, and what does it imply?

How many psychologists does it take to change a light bulb? One, but the bulb has to really want to change. It implies that change requires personal motivation. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the discussion, which of the following statements is true about individuals who start their own businesses?

They need to focus primarily on good judgment and strategic vision (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the discussion, what is the primary difference between the requirements for success at different levels of management?

Entry-level managers need social skills, while top managers need strategic vision (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the statement "90 percent of those guys are going to fail"?

90% of individuals who start their own businesses will fail (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the discussion, what is the primary challenge faced by individuals from small companies that are acquired by larger organizations?

They struggle to adapt to the larger organization's culture and hierarchy (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the speaker, what is the primary reason why large companies are unlikely to be reformed?

They lack effective leadership and are driven by politics. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker suggest HR managers and department heads should do to promote positive change within their organizations?

Avoid politics and promote people based on talent and merit. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT identified by the speaker as one of the four most important traits for effective leadership?

Charisma and public speaking ability. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the speaker, what is a common problem with university administrators?

They have failed in their academic careers before entering administration. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the speaker characterize Donald Trump's statement "we're going to win again"?

An empty statement lacking a real vision or strategic purpose. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the speaker, what is the primary difference between real politicians and effective leaders?

Politicians focus on building a supportive constituency, while leaders prioritize integrity and sound decision-making. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best summarizes the speaker's view on the importance of data in assessing personal reputation?

Data is essential because it provides an objective measure of an individual's reputation from an external perspective. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the speaker's comments, which of the following statements is likely true about the individuals who have taken the speaker's test?

Very few individuals demonstrate the ability to succeed in all four areas. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best represents the speaker's attitude toward small businesses and startups?

They are the future of the economy and represent real leadership potential. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the speaker, what is the primary reason why Hitler was a successful politician?

He was skilled at public speaking and manipulating audiences. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the speaker, what was the reason for the high failure rate of managers at Sears?

Their dark side personality traits were not identified during the hiring process. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did the speaker's friend, John Bentz, do after cataloging the reasons for manager failures at Sears?

He wrote items to capture the 11 reasons for failure in a personality assessment. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the speaker, what is the relationship between the 'bright side' and the 'dark side' of personality?

The bright side is a facade that masks the dark side during interviews. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker suggest about the concept of emotional intelligence?

It is an overrated and misunderstood concept in popular psychology. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the speaker, what is the 'periodic table' in the context of personality assessments?

The core assessments that measure the basic structure of personality. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the speaker describe individuals with high emotional intelligence?

They are calm, steady, and handle problems effectively. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker suggest about the development of new personality assessments?

They should be derived from the core assessments of personality structure. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the speaker, what is the significance of John Bentz's work at Sears?

It established a link between managerial failure and specific personality disorders. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the speaker's perspective, which of the following statements is true about personality assessments?

They should aim to capture both the bright side and dark side traits of personality. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker imply about the relationship between emotional intelligence and job performance?

The impact of emotional intelligence on job performance can be positive or negative. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the greatest motivator for people to change their behavior?

Fear of losing their career (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest is the 'healthy' type of fear that managers should instill in their employees?

Fear of the competition outside the organization (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest is the key difference between military organizations and business organizations in terms of motivating people?

Military organizations have a greater sense of urgency and hierarchy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about the behavior of retired military officers when they transition to the private sector?

They tend to wait to be told what to do rather than taking initiative (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the connection between the passage's discussion of military incompetence and the author's view on the competence of existing managers?

The passage uses the discussion of military incompetence to support the author's claim that a significant number of existing managers are incompetent (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the role of fear in motivating employees within an organization?

Fear should be balanced with a sense of enjoyment and trust in the organization (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about the role of innovation and creativity in the military versus the private sector?

Both the military and the private sector discourage innovation and creativity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main point of the passage's discussion of Jose Mourinho's management style?

Jose Mourinho's management style is an example of the healthy fear that the passage advocates (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the passage's discussion of the differences between military and business organizations?

To illustrate the similarities and differences in how fear and motivation are used in military and business contexts (D) Signup and view all the answers