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- A. Trait
- B. Autocratic
- C. Contingency
- D. None of these
Explanation: The trait theory is attractive because it offers a simple explanation of leadership by linking effectiveness to identifiable personal…
Correct answer: Trait602. Focused on mental, physical and social characteristics in order to more understanding__________?
- A. Great man
- B. Trait theory
- C. Role Theory
- D. None of these
Explanation: Trait theory studies leaders' mental, physical and social characteristics to identify qualities associated with leadership.
Correct answer: Trait theory- A. Great man
- B. Trait theory
- C. Behavioral Theory
- D. None of these
Explanation: Gordon Allport made a major contribution to trait psychology by distinguishing and studying personality traits, which are central to trait…
Correct answer: Trait theory- A. Macro Leadership
- B. Micro Leadership
- C. Project Leadership
- D. Spiritual Leadership
Explanation: Spiritual leadership connects leadership with higher-level values, meaning, purpose and wisdom rather than only task performance or…
Correct answer: Spiritual Leadership- A. the ability to merely project one's abilities in the lack of actual accomplishments
- B. the ability to reduce the dependence of team members on each other
- C. the ability to induce the team members to focus on individual goals rather than collective goals
- D. the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals
Explanation: Leadership is influence directed toward a shared vision or set of goals.
Correct answer: the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals- A. Autocratic
- B. Trait
- C. Contingency
- D. None of these
Explanation: A major limitation of trait theory is disagreement about which traits matter most, since no universal set reliably predicts effective…
Correct answer: Trait- A. Trait
- B. Great man
- C. Situational
- D. None of these
Explanation: Selling is a situational leadership style that combines high direction with high support for followers who have gained some competence but…
Correct answer: Situational- A. Great man
- B. Trait
- C. Both
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Great Man theory treats qualities such as judgment, courage and charisma as innate and therefore not teachable.
Correct answer: Great man- A. Control
- B. Influence
- C. Ability
- D. Goal compatibility
Explanation: Leadership normally seeks goal compatibility between the leader and followers, whereas power can be used even when their goals conflict.
Correct answer: Goal compatibility- A. Autocratic
- B. Contingency
- C. Trait
- D. None of these
Explanation: The trait approach is limited because it produces lengthy lists of desirable qualities and often states broad generalities rather than…
Correct answer: Trait- A. Supervision
- B. Leadership
- C. Both
- D. None of these
Explanation: Leadership theories explain how leadership emerges and why some individuals become leaders.
Correct answer: Leadership- A. Great man
- B. Trait theory
- C. Role Theory
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Great Man theory treats leadership qualities as largely inborn or intrinsic, assuming that leaders are born with exceptional…
Correct answer: Great man- A. Macro Leadership
- B. Micro Leadership
- C. Project Leadership
- D. Spiritual Leadership
Explanation: Micro-leadership deals with managing a specific task, activity, or immediate work situation.
Correct answer: Micro Leadership- A. Autocratic
- B. Trait
- C. Contingency
- D. None of these
Explanation: A major advantage of the trait approach is that it provides detailed knowledge of the leader’s personal qualities in the leadership…
Correct answer: Trait- A. engage in traditional behaviors that follow norms
- B. focus on their own responsibilities largely ignoring the needs and feelings of employees
- C. avoid personal risk
- D. propose a vision of the future that is better than the status quo
Explanation: Charismatic leaders create commitment by presenting an attractive vision that challenges the existing status quo.
Correct answer: propose a vision of the future that is better than the status quo- A. after careful performance analysis
- B. on a temporary basis
- C. early in the interaction
- D. because of political pressure
Explanation: LMX theory proposes that leaders quickly develop differentiated relationships, placing followers into an in-group or out-group early in…
Correct answer: early in the interaction- A. Great man
- B. Trait
- C. Both
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Great Man theory portrays the leader as an exceptional hero who achieves remarkable goals despite obstacles.
Correct answer: Great man- A. Autocratic
- B. Trait
- C. Contingency
- D. None of these
Explanation: The trait approach has been supported by substantial research identifying qualities associated with leadership, such as intelligence…
Correct answer: Trait- A. Macro Leadership
- B. Micro Leadership
- C. Project Leadership
- D. Primal Leadership
Explanation: Primal leadership concerns the emotional impact leaders have on followers, including the ability to evoke emotions such as fear.
Correct answer: Primal Leadership- A. Trait theory
- B. Great man
- C. Behavioral Theory
- D. None of these
Explanation: Herbert Spencer is associated with criticism and discussion of the Great Man theory, arguing that social conditions help produce great…
Correct answer: Great man