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True / False
1. The trait approach to leadership is based on the idea that effective leaders are made of the "right stuff."
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: According to the trait approach to leadership, “Leaders do not have to be great men or
women by being intellectual geniuses or omniscient prophets to succeed. But they do need to
have the ‘right stuff’ and this stuff is not equally present in all people.” See “The Strengths
and Limitations of The Trait Approach.”
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.5
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles
TOPICS: The Strengths and Limitations of The Trait Approach
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
NOTES: Digital story: Engage
2. According to one authority cited in the leadership text, humility adds value to leadership.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Great leadership is manifested or articulated by people who know how to understate it. There
is leadership value in humility, the leadership that comes from putting people in the limelight,
not yourself. See “Personality Traits of Effective Leaders.”
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles
TOPICS: Personality Traits of Effective Leaders
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
NOTES: Digital story: Engage
3. Telling the truth consistently is considered an important trust builder for leaders.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Telling the truth consistently is considered an important trust builder for leaders. See
“Personality Traits of Effective Leaders.”
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles
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  1. The trait approach to leadership is based on the idea that effective leaders are made of the "right stuff." a. True b. False ANSWER: True RATIONALE: According to the trait approach to leadership, “Leaders do not have to be great men or women by being intellectual geniuses or omniscient prophets to succeed. But they do need to have the ‘right stuff’ and this stuff is not equally present in all people.” See “The Strengths and Limitations of The Trait Approach.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: The Strengths and Limitations of The Trait Approach KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Engage
  2. According to one authority cited in the leadership text, humility adds value to leadership. a. True b. False ANSWER: True RATIONALE: Great leadership is manifested or articulated by people who know how to understate it. There is leadership value in humility, the leadership that comes from putting people in the limelight, not yourself. See “Personality Traits of Effective Leaders.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Personality Traits of Effective Leaders KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Engage
  3. Telling the truth consistently is considered an important trust builder for leaders. a. True b. False ANSWER: True RATIONALE: Telling the truth consistently is considered an important trust builder for leaders. See “Personality Traits of Effective Leaders.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles

TOPICS: Personality Traits of Effective Leaders KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Engage

  1. A synthesis of research studies suggests that when workers trust their supervisor, work satisfaction tends to be higher. a. True b. False ANSWER: True RATIONALE: A synthesis of research studies suggests that when workers trust their supervisor, work satisfaction tends to be higher. See “Personality Traits of Effective Leaders.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Personality Traits of Effective Leaders KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Engage
  2. An assertive leader finds the right balance between being pushy and being passive. a. True b. False ANSWER: True RATIONALE: An assertive person is reasonably tactful rather than being aggressive and obnoxious. A leader with good sensitivity, or emotional intelligence, knows when assertiveness crosses the line into aggressiveness, such as insulting subordinates or making unreasonable demands. See “Personality Traits of Effective Leaders.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Personality Traits of Effective Leaders KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension NOTES: Digital story: Connect
  3. A key part of being an authentic leader is to be passionate about your purpose. a. True b. False ANSWER: True RATIONALE: A key part of being an authentic leader is to be passionate about your purpose. See “Personality Traits of Effective Leaders.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.

DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Personality Traits of Effective Leaders KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Engage

  1. According to the theory of emotional intelligence, a person with a high degree of self-management would be well organized and helpful in making plans for others. a. True b. False ANSWER: False RATIONALE: According to the theory of emotional intelligence, self-management refers to the ability to control one’s emotions and act with honesty and integrity in a consistent and adaptable manner. The right degree of self-management helps prevent a person from throwing temper tantrums when activities do not go as planned. See “Personality Traits of Effective Leaders.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Personality Traits of Effective Leaders KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension NOTES: Digital story: Connect
  2. A resonant leader is one who scores low on emotional intelligence. a. True b. False ANSWER: False RATIONALE: The leader who scores high in emotional intelligence is described as resonant. See “Personality Traits of Effective Leaders.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Personality Traits of Effective Leaders KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Engage
  3. Part of relationship management in emotional intelligence is building bonds with other people. a. True b. False ANSWER: True

RATIONALE: Relationship management includes the interpersonal skills of being able to communicate clearly and convincingly, disarm conflicts, and build strong personal bonds. See “Personality Traits of Effective Leaders.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Personality Traits of Effective Leaders KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Connect

  1. The trait of flexibility is especially important for leadership because it facilitates a leader's ability to adapt to various leadership situations. a. True b. False ANSWER: True RATIONALE: The trait of flexibility is especially important for leadership because it facilitates a leader's ability to adapt to various leadership situations. See “Personality Traits of Effective Leaders.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Personality Traits of Effective Leaders KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Engage
  2. A leader with a strong internal locus of control readily looks toward environmental forces as the cause of his or her successes and failures. a. True b. False ANSWER: False RATIONALE: Locus of control refers to whether a person feels personally responsible for events happening to him or her, helping the leader deliver a take-charge attitude. Hence, a leader with a strong internal locus of control feels personally responsible for events happening to him or her as the cause of his or her successes and failures. See “Personality Traits of Effective Leaders.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Personality Traits of Effective Leaders KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Engage
  1. Knowledge of the business has become less important as a leadership characteristic because so many competent staff specialists are found in organizations. a. True b. False ANSWER: False RATIONALE: Knowledge of the business has become less important as a leadership characteristic because so many competent staff specialists are found in organizations. See “Cognitive Factors and Leadership.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Cognitive Factors and Leadership KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Engage
  2. Research about emotional intelligence suggests that leadership is much more controlled by heredity than by environment. a. True b. False ANSWER: False RATIONALE: Research about emotional intelligence reinforces the idea that leadership is a combination of inherited and learned factors. See “The Influence of Heredity and Environment on Leaders.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: The Influence of Heredity and Environment on Leaders KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Engage Multiple Choice
  3. Leaders who have the "right stuff" have: a. the necessary traits and characteristics to lead effectively. b. made the right connections to become leaders. c. intellectual characteristics associated with effective leadership. d. inborn charismatic behaviors. ANSWER: a RATIONALE: Leaders who have the “right stuff” have the necessary traits and characteristics to lead effectively. Observations by managers and human resource specialists, as well as dozens of research studies, indicate that leaders have certain personality traits. These characteristics contribute to leadership effectiveness in many situations. See “Personality Traits of Effective

Leaders.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Personality Traits of Effective Leaders KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension NOTES: Digital story: Connect

  1. Self-confidence is an important leadership characteristic found: a. primarily among executives. b. primarily among supervisors. c. in almost every leadership setting. d. in male leaders more than in female leaders. ANSWER: c RATIONALE: Self-confidence is not only a personality trait. It also refers to a behaviour and an interpersonal skill that a person exhibits in a number of situations. Hence, it is required in almost every leadership setting. See “Personality Traits of Effective Leaders.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Personality Traits of Effective Leaders KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Engage
  2. A key part of a leader having humility is to: a. insult the group performance, including that of your own. b. put group members in the limelight, rather than oneself. c. make forecasts about the group not making standards. d. ask the group to lead itself so he or she can do analytical work. ANSWER: b RATIONALE: According to Stephen G. Harrison, “Great leadership is manifested or articulated by people who know how to understate it. There is leadership value in humility, the leadership that comes from putting people in the limelight, not yourself.” See “Personality Traits of Effective Leaders.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Personality Traits of Effective Leaders

herself. d. practice his or her values consistently. ANSWER: d RATIONALE: Authentic leaders demonstrate a passion for their purpose, practice their values consistently, and lead with their hearts as well as their heads. They establish long-term meaningful relationships and have the self-discipline to get results. See “Personality Traits of Effective Leaders.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Personality Traits of Effective Leaders KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Engage

  1. An important part of being assertive is to: a. not tolerate differences of opinion. b. express feelings and opinions forthrightly. c. behave aggressively toward people when necessary. d. be obnoxious when necessary. ANSWER: b RATIONALE: Assertiveness refers to being forthright in expressing demands, opinions, feelings, and attitudes. Being assertive helps leaders perform many tasks and achieve goals. See “Personality Traits of Effective Leaders.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Personality Traits of Effective Leaders KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Engage
  2. Kent is an enthusiastic leader, so his enthusiasm is likely to: a. be perceived as an annoyance by group members. b. help him build relationships with the group. c. be perceived as somewhat of a phony by group members. d. make it difficult for him to advance further. ANSWER: b RATIONALE: In almost all leadership situations, it is desirable for the leader to be enthusiastic. Group members tend to respond positively to enthusiasm, partly because enthusiasm may be perceived as a reward for constructive behavior. Enthusiasm is also a desirable leadership trait because it helps build good relationships with team members. See “Personality Traits of

Effective Leaders.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Personality Traits of Effective Leaders KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension NOTES: Digital story: Connect

  1. The most effective type of humor for an organizational leader to use is directed at: a. the competition. b. group members. c. other departments. d. himself or herself. ANSWER: d RATIONALE: Laughter and humor serve such functions in the workplace as relieving tension and boredom and defusing hostility. Executives and other managers who use self-deprecating humor appear more approachable and likeable to subordinates. See “Personality Traits of Effective Leaders.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Personality Traits of Effective Leaders KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension NOTES: Digital story: Connect
  2. Passion for the work on the part of a leader often expresses itself as a(n): a. obsession for achieving company goals. b. distrust of employees who are calm and relaxed. c. obsession for surfing the Internet during working hours. d. tendency to engage in ruthless cost cutting. ANSWER: a RATIONALE: A dominant characteristic of effective leaders is their passion for their work and to some extent for the people who help them accomplish the work. The passion goes beyond enthusiasm and often expresses itself as an obsession for achieving company goals. See “Personality Traits of Effective Leaders.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Personality Traits of Effective Leaders

weak. c. sees environmental factors as causing most events. d. takes responsibility for events happening. ANSWER: d RATIONALE: Locus of control refers to whether a person feels personally responsible for events happening to him or her, helping the leader deliver a take-charge attitude. See “Personality Traits of Effective Leaders.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Personality Traits of Effective Leaders KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Engage

  1. Donald Trump is seen as a leader with a: a. high standing on humility. b. personalized power motive. c. socialized power motive. d. low achievement drive. ANSWER: b RATIONALE: Leaders with a personalized power motive seek power mostly to further their own interests. They crave the trappings of power, such as status symbols, luxury, and money. Their need for dominance can lead to submissive subordinates who are frequently sycophants and yes- persons. See “Leadership Motives.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.2, 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Leadership Motives KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Engage
  2. The achievement motive refers to: a. a desire to surpass productivity quotas. b. finding joy in accomplishment for its own sake. c. putting high energy into achieving work goals. d. sustaining a high level of energy for work. ANSWER: b RATIONALE: Drive refers to a propensity to put forth high energy into achieving objectives and to persistence in applying that energy. Drive also includes achievement motivation—finding joy in accomplishment for its own sake. See “Leadership Motives.” POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.2, 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Leadership Motives KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Engage

  1. Tenacity is considered to be an important leadership characteristic because: a. leaders have such limited power over group members. b. it requires tenacity to keep a job during an era of downsizing. c. it often takes a long time to implement a new program. d. leaders are so often under attack from group members. ANSWER: c RATIONALE: Tenacity multiplies in importance for organizational leaders because it takes a long time to implement a new program or to consummate a business deal, such as acquiring another company. See “Leadership Motives.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.2, 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Leadership Motives KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Engage
  2. "Knowledge of the business" as a leadership characteristic is closely related to the leadership trait of: a. tenacity. b. creativity. c. cognitive ability. d. drive and motivation. ANSWER: c RATIONALE: Intellectual ability is closely related to having knowledge of the business or the key task the group is performing. It is closely related to the leadership trait of cognitive ability. See “Cognitive Factors and Leadership.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Cognitive Factors and Leadership KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Engage

implementers. ANSWER: a RATIONALE: Many effective leaders are creative in the sense that they arrive at imaginative and original solutions to complex problems. Creative ability lies on a continuum, with some leaders being more creative than others. See “Cognitive Factors and Leadership.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Cognitive Factors and Leadership KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Engage

  1. An important application of farsightedness for executive leaders is to: a. study technological developments. b. avoid being frustrated by the demands of group members and customers. c. predict the direction of environmental forces. d. memorize product information. ANSWER: c RATIONALE: Conceptual thinking refers to the ability to see the overall perspective, and it makes farsightedness possible. A farsighted leader understands how the external environment influences the organization and how different parts of the organization influence each other. See “Cognitive Factors and Leadership.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Cognitive Factors and Leadership KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Engage
  2. A systems thinker would be especially good at: a. exploiting short-range benefits. b. understanding how the external environment influences the organization. c. sizing up people. d. managing his or her emotions to advantage. ANSWER: b RATIONALE: Conceptual thinking refers to the ability to see the overall perspective, and it makes farsightedness possible. A conceptual thinker is also a systems thinker, because he or she understands how the external environment influences the organization and how different parts of the organization influence each other. See “Cognitive Factors and Leadership.” POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Cognitive Factors and Leadership KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Engage

  1. Jane is a farsighted leader, so she: a. tends to delay taking action. b. avoids planning her unit's activities. c. sees the long-range implications of her actions. d. focuses on the short-range implications of her actions. ANSWER: c RATIONALE: To develop visions and corporate strategy, a leader needs farsightedness, the ability to understand the long-range implications of actions and policies. The farsighted leader/manager is not oblivious to short-range needs but will devise an intermediate solution. See “Cognitive Factors and Leadership.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Cognitive Factors and Leadership KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Engage
  2. With respect to heredity and environment, leadership effectiveness appears to be: a. mostly due to heredity. b. the combined influence of heredity and environment. c. mostly due to the environment. d. four-fifths heredity and one-fifth environment. ANSWER: b RATIONALE: The traits, motives, and characteristics required for leadership effectiveness are caused by a combination of heredity and environment. Leaders are both born and made. See “The Influence of Heredity and Environment on Leadership.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: The Influence of Heredity and Environment on Leadership KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Engage

RATIONALE: The current emphasis on emotional intelligence, charisma, innovative thinking, and ethical conduct, which are really traits, attitudes, and behaviors, reinforces the importance of the trait approach. Understanding the traits of effective leaders serves as an important guide to leadership selection. See “The Strengths and Limitations of The Trait Approach.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG - Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: The Strengths and Limitations of The Trait Approach KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge NOTES: Digital story: Engage

  1. Mike is the head of a research team at a technology firm. In spite of constant rejection of Mike’s ideas by the senior officials, he consistently pursued his ideas without losing confidence. This shows that Mike is a(n) _____ leader. a. socially conscious b. resilient c. submissive d. aggressive ANSWER: b RATIONALE: One of the motivational characteristics of organizational leaders is that they are tenacious. Tenacity multiplies in importance for organizational leaders because it takes a long time to implement a new program or to consummate a business deal. Resilience is part of tenacity because the tenacious person will bounce back from a setback through continuous effort. See “Leadership Motives.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Challenging LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.2, 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Leadership Motives KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Application NOTES: Digital story: Perform
  2. Torres was recently appointed the marketing head of a cosmetics company. He has a keen interest in the cosmetics industry and has extensively studied the company’s past growth and marketing strategies. This reveals that Torres: a. is an extraverted leader. b. exudes a strong sense of warmth and courage. c. has knowledge of the key task the group is performing. d. is influenced by personalized power motive. ANSWER: c RATIONALE: Intellectual ability is closely related to having knowledge of the business or the key task the group is performing. An effective leader has to be technically competent in some discipline, particularly when leading a group of specialists. See “Cognitive Factors and Leadership.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Challenging

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.

NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Cognitive Factors and Leadership KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Application NOTES: Digital story: Perform

  1. Simon, the CEO of a consumer electronics firm, received a huge positive response from the industry experts and consumers for introducing breakthrough technologies in the company’s products. Simon is a _____ leader. a. humble b. extraverted c. born d. creative ANSWER: d RATIONALE: Many effective leaders are creative in the sense that they arrive at imaginative and original solutions to complex problems. Creative ability lies on a continuum, with some leaders being more creative than others. At one end of the creative continuum are business leaders who think of innovative products and services. See “Cognitive Factors and Leadership.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Challenging LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Cognitive Factors and Leadership KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Application NOTES: Digital story: Perform
  2. Lindsey, a market research analyst, is known for her almost accurate predictions regarding the market trends in the medium to long term. This depicts that Lindsey: a. has an insightful mind. b. is a resilient leader. c. is likely to score low on locus of control. d. has an impressive creation-of-the-enterprise story. ANSWER: a RATIONALE: An important cognitive trait of leaders is insight, a depth of understanding that requires considerable intuition and common sense. Intuition is often the mental process used to provide the understanding of a problem. Insight helps speed decision making. You can gauge your insight by charting the accuracy of your hunches and predictions about people and business situations. See “Cognitive Factors and Leadership.” POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Challenging LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking STATE STANDARDS: United States - OHIO - DISC: Leadership Principles TOPICS: Cognitive Factors and Leadership