A leader who makes sure the personal and social needs of followers are met is displaying
a. Country club behaviors
b. Authority compliance behaviors
c. Middle-of-the-road behaviors
d. Team behaviors
e. Impoverished behaviors
Question 2During the 2008 United States presidential election, Barack Obama demonstrated this trait extensively and brought public attention to its value as it relates to leadership.
a. Readiness
b. Vigor
c. Charisma
d. Drive
e. Capacity
Question 3Differences between management and leadership include
a. Leaders are emotionally involved, whereas managers have low emotional involvement
b. Managers shape ideas, whereas leaders are reactive in solving problems
c. Leaders are unidirectional influencers, whereas managers are multidirectional influencers
d. Leaders are controlling, whereas managers are motivating
Question 4I am the lead barista at a local coffee shop managing four staff. I assign tasks each work shift and check back regularly to see that work has been done. I do not spend much time talking with my staff about things other than getting the job done.
My behavior would plot on the Blake & Mouton Leadership Grid at what point?
a. 8, 3
b. 1, 9
c. 9, 9
d. 3, 8
e. 9, 1
Question 5I am the lead barista at a local coffee shop managing four staff. I chat often with the staff and enjoy joking with them but only after I have assigned the tasks and they have accomplished them.
My behavior would plot on the Blake & Mouton Leadership Grid at what point?
a. 3, 3
b. 1, 9
c. 5, 5
d. 3, 8
e. 9, 1
Question 6A manager arrives an hour early to work every day and is always completing his task early
as well as constantly striving for excellence within the organization. Which two traits best
represent the manager?
a. Articulate and self-confident
b. Dependable and diligent
c. Trustworthy and perceptive
d. Self-confident and empathetic