MANAGEMENTCH15_QB.doc

CHAPTER 15 LEADERSHIP MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS. Choose the best answer. 1. Which of the following is true about leadership? Leaders and manager are the same. Leadership is the art of influencing people so that they will strive willingly toward goal achievement. Leadership and motivation are not connected. Leadership has to be acquired by an employee. Answer: B 2. Leadership has the following ingredients: Power. Ability to inspire followers. Style of the leader. All of the above. Answer: D 3. Early pioneers in research on leadership focused on: The Trait approaches. The Attribution theory. The Functional theory. The Behavioral approaches. Answer: A 4. Which one of the following factors is not indicated in the early studies by Robert House on the charismatic characteristics of leadership? Situation and characteristics of the followers. A need to influence followers and supporting them. Ability to initiate change, articulate vision, and communicate high expectations. Self-confidence, strong convictions, enthusiasm, and excitement. Answer: A 5. Wipro’s Azim Premji believes in Ordinary people are able to do extraordinary things Developing teams and leaders Participating in Wipro’s Leadership Development Programmes All of the above Answer: D 6. Which one of the following leadership styles uses very little power, if at all, and gives subordinates a high degree of independence in their operations? Autocratic leader. Participative leader. Free-rein leader. Benevolent autocrat. Answer: C 7. Which one of the following leadership styles listens considerably to their followers’ opinion before making a decision, but ultimately makes the decision on his or her own? Autocratic leader. Participative leader. Free-rein leader. Benevolent autocrat. Answer: D 8. Which of the following is not true about the unconventional business practices of The Body Shop International in the cosmetic industry? Use of natural ingredients and package products in reusable containers