Mgmt Final Exam Study Guide 3 – Flashcards

Which of the following traits refers to high levels of effort and is characterized by achievement, motivation, ambition, energy, tenacity, and initiative? a. desire to lead b. motivational cues c. drive d. self-confidence e. charisma

Which of the following traits refers to the extent to which leaders are truthful with others? a. honesty b. self-confidence c. emotional stability d. charisma e. extroversion

Oftentimes when an individual is running for a local political office, he or she promises to consider each issue, make decisions that are good for the entire community, and reduce taxes. When the individual assumes office, he or she is often unable to carry through on political promises, which leads to a perceived problem with: a. honesty b. integrity c. empathy d. drive e. charisma

Leaders who possess the trait of ____ are more decisive and assertive and more likely to gain others' confidence. a. emotional stability b. integrity c. self-confidence d. drive e. cognitive ability

Which of the following traits refers to the tendency of leaders to remain even-tempered and consistent in their outlook and the way they treat others even when things go wrong? a. honesty b. integrity c. emotional stability d. self-confidence e. cognitive ability

Which of the following statements about what makes a successful leader is true? a. Successful leaders have the same traits that nonleaders have. b. Successful leaders have drive, which is defined as the ability to attract and retain the best employees. c. Successful leaders are more decisive and assertive and are more likely to gain others' confidence. d. Successful leaders believe in individual reciprocity. e. None of these statements about what makes a successful leader is true.

Successful business leaders are not like other people. Successful business leaders: a. have a desire to lead b. have emotional stability c. are knowledgeable about business d. are self-confident e. are accurately described by all of these

According to the What Really Works, "Leadership Traits Do Make a Difference," which of the following traits was LEAST likely to cause employees to see their leader as a better leader? a. extroversion b. intelligence c. dominance d. charisma e. emotional stability

According to the What Really Works, "Leadership Traits Do Make a Difference," which of the following traits was MOST likely to cause employees to see their leader as a better leader? a. extroversion b. intelligence c. dominance d. agreeableness e. introversion

Research at three universities has confirmed that two basic leader behaviors, ____ and ____, are central to successful leadership. a. initiating structure; consideration b. initiating structure; job-centered leadership c. employee-centered leadership; consideration d. concern for production; job-centered leadership e. autonomous; participative