Leadership Traits and Power in Organizations
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Which leadership theory emphasizes the leader's ability to influence through vision, risk-taking, and unconventional behavior?

  • Behavioral Theories
  • Charismatic Leadership Theory (correct)
  • Trait Theories
  • Path-Goal Theory

    • Individuals with a high level of self-monitoring are more likely to exhibit which type of leadership behavior?

  • Participative Behaviour (correct)
  • Achievement-Oriented Behaviour
  • Directive Behaviours
  • Supportive Behaviour

    • Individuals with an internal locus of control are more likely to exhibit which type of personality?

  • Extrovert Personality
  • Type A Personality (correct)
  • Introvert Personality
  • Type B Personality

    • Emotional intelligence is most closely associated with which leadership theory?

    <p>Transformational Leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Individuals with high self-esteem are more likely to have which type of locus of control?

    <p>Internal Locus of Control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leadership theory emphasizes the importance of the leader-follower relationship and the development of varied relationships with subordinates?

    <p>Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trait is NOT considered part of the Seven Traits of effective leaders?

    <p>Empathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Big Five Personality Framework, which of the following is true?

    <p>Personality traits predict leadership emergence more than effectiveness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of power?

    <p>Authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of power is based on expertise, special skill, or knowledge?

    <p>Expert power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the General Dependency Postulate, which of the following increases power?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to political behavior in organizations?

    <p>High trust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which of the following are considered hygiene factors?

    <p>Job security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic associated with individuals with a high need for achievement, according to McClelland's Theory of Needs?

    <p>Emphasis on status and power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic motivator?

    <p>A sense of accomplishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic associated with individuals with an internal locus of control?

    <p>Tendency to attribute outcomes to external factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the best description of emotional intelligence?

    <p>The ability to handle oneself and others effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a Type A personality?

    <p>Constantly striving for achievement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does self-monitoring refer to?

    <p>The sensitivity to external cues for behavior adaptation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the best definition of self-esteem?

    <p>The degree to which one feels good about themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an internal locus of control refer to?

    <p>The belief that one's actions determine their fate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a component of the Big Five Model of personality traits?

    <p>Self-monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'neuroticism' refer to in the context of personality traits?

    <p>The tendency to experience negative emotions and be critical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'openness to experience' refer to in the context of personality traits?

    <p>The tendency to be original, have broad interests, and take risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between an external locus of control and an internal locus of control?

    <p>An external locus of control refers to the belief that external forces control one's fate, while an internal locus of control refers to the belief that one's actions determine their fate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a component of emotional intelligence?

    <p>The ability to experience positive emotions and be sociable</p> Signup and view all the answers

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