Personal identification with the leader:
A) is equally important for transformational and charismatic leadership
B) is more important for charismatic leadership than for transformational leadership
C) is not important for either transformational or charismatic leadership
D) is more important for transformational leadership than for charismatic leadership
Question 2Japanese culture is characterized with strong feelings toward group with clear rank and status differentiation as well as an obligation to obey authority. This is best described as which combination of Triandis characteristics of culture?
a. individualistic and vertical
b. individualistic and horizontal
c. collectivistic and vertical
d. collectivistic and horizontal
Question 3Regarding 3 rd party techniques for dispute resolution, the ________ model involves an
arbitrator who makes a decision and places it in a sealed envelope.
The threat of the arbitrator's
decision sits on the table and is destined to be opened unless the parties reach mutual
agreement.
A) conventional arbitration
B) final-offer arbitration
C) med-arb (mediation followed by arbitration)
D) arb-med (arbitration followed by meditation)
Question 4According to John Kotter, leaders involved in organizational change must:
a. move forward with change regardless of follower commitment
b. celebrate early success
c. change the organization despite employee resistance
d. maintain momentum with the change and celebrate only when it is fully accomplished
Question 5Which statement comparing transformational and charismatic leadership is most accurate?
A) Situational variables are less important for charismatic leadership.
B) Personal identification is more important in transformational leadership.
C) There are no important differences between the two types of leadership.
D) Leader articulation of an appealing vision is important in both theories.
Question 6Based on Hofstede's model, which of the following best describes the culture of the U.S.?
a. The U.S. is an individualistic culture where people are long-term oriented, value achievement and are highly competitive.
b. The U.S. culture places a high value on individuals and achievement and tends to be egalitarian and short-term orientated with low power distance.
c. The U.S. is highly competitive, power oriented, and focused on improving social justice.
d. The U.S. culture is high on context, power, achievement, and competitiveness.
Question 7Most organizations focus too much attention to the stage of change, while they pay too little attention to the stage of change.
a. unfreezing; change
b. freezing; change
c. unfreezing; freezing
d. change; freezing
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