Empirical evidence of gender stereotypes reveals that these stereotypes
a. Are less deleterious to males
b. Alter the perception and evaluation of female leaders
c. Alter the perception and evaluation of male leaders
d. Directly affect women aspiring to leadership roles
Question 2Heifetz is the leadership scholar credited with the development of adaptive leadership.
a. True
b. False
Question 3Participative leadership is effective with subordinates who have a strong need to control (internal locus of control).
a. True
b. False
Question 4Which is not a characteristic a leader would demonstrate using George's approach to authentic leadership?
a. Understanding purpose
b. Establishing trusting relationships
c. Moral reasoning
d. Passionate about mission
Question 5Path-goal theory predicts that subordinates who have strong needs for affiliation prefer directive leadership.
a. True
b. False
Question 6What are the two types of responses women have when faced with gender-based leadership stereotypes?
a. Engage in emotional communication behaviors
b. Demonstrate vulnerability by assimilating to the stereotype
c. Engage in stereotype-countering behaviors
d. Confidence level in decision making is reduced
Question 7How can adaptive leadership be applied in real life?
a. At the individual level
b. In multiple settings such as family, work, community
c. At the organizational level
d. Between individual followers if they choose to participate in the process
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