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?

Charismatic Leadership Theory

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

Participative Behaviour

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

Type A Personality

Emotional intelligence is most closely associated with which leadership theory?

Transformational Leadership

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

Internal Locus of Control

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

Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory

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

Empathy

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

Personality traits predict leadership emergence more than effectiveness.

Which of the following is NOT a component of power?

Authority

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

Expert power

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

All of the above

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

High trust

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

Job security

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

Emphasis on status and power

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

A sense of accomplishment

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

Tendency to attribute outcomes to external factors

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

The ability to handle oneself and others effectively

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

Constantly striving for achievement

What does self-monitoring refer to?

The sensitivity to external cues for behavior adaptation

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

The degree to which one feels good about themselves

What does an internal locus of control refer to?

The belief that one's actions determine their fate

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

Self-monitoring

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

The tendency to experience negative emotions and be critical

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

The tendency to be original, have broad interests, and take risks

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

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

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

The ability to experience positive emotions and be sociable

This quiz explores the characteristics of leadership traits, the Big Five Personality Framework, and the concepts of power and politics in organizational settings. Learn about the traits that predict leadership emergence and the components of power such as potential, dependence, and authority.

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