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According to Rabindra Kanungo, professor McGill University, leaders are not characterized by which of the following traits or characteristics?

Smartly handle day-to-day problem


True or False


The Peter Principle suggests that when people are promoted into a job based on how well they performed in their previous job, it assumes that the skills of one role are the same as the other.

True

If trait research had been successful, we would __________, whereas if behavioural studies were correct, we would ____________.

Select the right person for the job; train leader


Barbara is a manager at a consulting firm. She regularly admits mistakes and often says “I can do better.” Barbara’s leadership is a good example of ____________________.

Authentic leadership

The type of leaders who guide or motivate their followers in the direction of established goals by clarifying role and task requirements are _______________________.

Transactional leaders

With self-leadership, individuals and teams set goals, plan and implement tasks, evaluate performance, and ___________.

Solve their own problems

True or False


Fred Fiedler identified three contingency dimensions that determine the situation a leader faces. These are called leader-member relations, task structure, and position power.

True

The following phrase is used to describe a leader: ________.

Challenges status quo

According to the Ohio State Studies, the extent to which a leader’s job relationships are based on mutual trust, respect for employees’ ideas, and regard for their feelings is called _______.

Consideration

The four specific roles that team leaders play include liaison with external constituencies, troubleshooter, conflict manager, and _______________.

Coach

Silvia is the chief scientist for a biotech company that is developing drugs to treat cancer. She believes the best approach to managing her team is to consult with the employees and use their suggestions before making a decision. The path-goal theory would call Silvia a(n) __________ leader.

Participative

When hired by Donald Trump on The Apprentice, the successful candidate hopes that Trump will sponsor and support him or her in his or her career. In this situation, Trump would be called a(n) _____________.

Mentor

Leslie’s boss, Ernie, is both passive and laissez-faire. Ernie’s leadership style could be described as ____________.

Transactional

Which of the following is not a possible “dark side” to relying solely on charismatic leadership?

Humility and respect for team member


Level 5 leaders direct ambition toward the company rather than themselves. Which of the following is not a level 5 leadership quality?

Years of service to the organization

True or False


Women prefer to lead through inclusion and rely on their charisma, expertise, contacts, and interpersonal skills to influence others.

True

Which of the following characteristics is not associated with a transformational leader?

Management by exception

Which of the following is not considered a key characteristic of a charismatic leader?

Athletic success