CH2 - The Art of Leadership (MCQs)

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What is the primary goal of leadership?

To maintain control over subordinates.
To influence and guide individuals or groups to achieve targets. (correct)
To follow strict rules and policies without deviation.
To ensure all employees think the same way.

Which question is central to leadership studies?

How can leaders avoid responsibility?
What does it take to be a successful leader? (correct)
How can leaders increase their salary?
How do leaders remove followers from decision-making?

What is the main belief of the Great Man Theory?

Leaders are born, not made, with inherent traits that make them successful. (correct)
Leadership can be learned through experience and training.
All individuals can develop leadership qualities.
Leadership depends solely on environmental factors.

Which historical figures are often associated with the Great Man Theory?

Napoleon Bonaparte, Martin Luther King Jr., Abraham Lincoln. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major criticism of the Great Man Theory?

It lacks scientific evidence and assumes leaders are only born, not developed. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key idea of Trait Theory?

Certain inborn traits make someone more likely to be a leader. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of Ghiselli’s traits for effective leadership?

Financial knowledge (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an advantage of the Trait Theory?

It helps identify characteristics that leaders should develop. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a limitation of the Trait Theory?

It does not consider environmental and situational factors. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main belief of Behavioral Leadership Theory?

Leadership is based on learned behaviors, not inherent traits. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major behavioral leadership theories?

Servant Leadership (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two leadership dimensions identified by the Ohio State University Studies?

Initiating structure (task-oriented) and Consideration (relationship-oriented). (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership styles were identified in the University of Michigan Leadership Studies?

Job-Centered (Task-Oriented) and Employee-Centered (Relationship-Oriented). (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the core idea of Contingency Theory?

The best leadership approach depends on the situation. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor in Contingency Theory?

Market Trends (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are some key situational factors that affect leadership?

The job being performed and workplace culture. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who first conceptualized Servant Leadership?

Robert K. Greenleaf (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a servant leader?

Empathetic and focused on followers. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential downside of Servant Leadership?

Excessive focus on serving others can lead to neglect of organizational goals. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Goal of Leadership

To influence and guide individuals or groups to achieve targets.

Central Question in Leadership Studies

What does it take to be a successful leader?

Great Man Theory

Leaders are born, not made, possessing inherent traits for success.

Historical Figures of Great Man Theory

Notable leaders like Napoleon, MLK, and Lincoln are associated with this theory.