35. When there is no quality requirement and employee
commitment is not needed, the most appropriate leader decision
style is:
a. autocratic b. individual c. consultative d. group
36. The Path-Goal Theory suggests that the role of the leader
is to clear paths for followers allowing them to:
a. fulfill their needs and reach goals
b. function without their leader when necessary c. build a
cohesive team
d. have time to address interpersonal conflicts
Leaders form positive relationship with three types of
followers. Which of the following is not one of the
followers?
a. those who are competent
b. those they trust
c. those who are willing to assume responsibility
d. those who are less committed
37. In the Middle-East, leaders are likely to pick their
trusted followers based on __________, while in the U.S., _________
is likely to be a primary factor.
a. friendship; similarity to the leader
b. obedience; team building ability
c. obligation; contacts
d. social class and birth; performance
Lecture 4: Individual Traits and Differences
38. The interactionist view of individual differences
suggests:
a. the environment determines who we are
b. genes are the most important factor in making people who
they are
c. heredity and the environment both influence individual
difference
d. culture is one of the key factors in determining how people
behave
39. The primary reason boys are more competitive and
aggressive than girls is that:
a. boys are genetically more aggressive
b. boys watch more violent movies and play more video
games
c. typical male genetic traits are reinforced by society
d. parents spend less time with boys than with girls
40. Which of the following is not part of the definition of
personality?
a. personality is stable over an extended period of time
b. personality is a set of traits
c. personality determines what we do
d. personality is influenced by genes and the
environment
41. When people are encouraged to behave outside their zone of
comfort, they are likely to: a. learn and grow even though the
behavior is threatening to them
b. develop leadership skills
c. become frustrated
d. resist change and revert to the comfort zone at all
costs
42. Japanese managers are likely to reward team effort over
individual achievement. This is because: a. the Japanese culture
values community
b. individuals tend to perform less well in Japan
c. the Japanese are less competitive
d. individual achievement is only rewarded in special
cases
43. The link between leadership and intelligence,
a. shows that smart managers are better managers.
b. is far from clear.
c. shows that cognitive intelligence is more important than
creative intelligence.
d. is both positive and linear.
44. ___________ is the ability to read others and be able to
put yourself in their place.
a. self-monitoring
b. empathy
c. consideration
d. social skills