1. What pattern of behavior is least likely during the first few months on the job for the new CEO in an organization that is prosperous?
a. the CEO will quickly select a new strategy and make major changes in the organization to look like a confident and dynamic leader
b. the CEO will make changes in the functional areas in which he or she has the most prior experience
c. the CEO will attempt to demonstrate some small successes in dealing with immediate problems to build a favorable image and gain more discretion
d. the CEO will gather and analyze information about the organization and environment in order to determine an appropriate strategy
2. Which statement about leadership development in organizations is least likely to be accurate:
a. leadership development should be consistent with organization strategy
b. developmental activities should be coordinated with formal training
c. self development activities should be maximized to reduce costs
d. leadership development should be integrated with succession planning
3. Which was not found in studies on leadership training in organizations?
a. training is usually focused on improving skills rather than changing personality traits or values
b. organizations prefer to use generic courses rather than spend more for tailor-made courses
c. training is usually focused on skills needed in the current job rather than on skills needed in the next job
d. organizations prefer to send managers to external short courses rather than to lengthy degree programs
4. Which of the following statements about learning from feedback is least likely to be true for top executives?
a. the realization that they have made it to the top causes executives to become less defensive and more open to feedback
b. top executives tend to become isolated from most people except other executives who cannot provide much useful feedback
c. most executives receive much praise but little constructive criticism from their subordinates
d. feelings of confidence and superiority cause many executives to ignore or discount negative feedback
5. Which is least likely to be a reason for the "glass ceiling" in large organizations?
a. differences in leadership behavior displayed by men and women
b. implicit theories about the attributes required for effective leadership
c. popular stereotypes about the skills and traits of men and women
d. less encouragement and developmental opportunities for women
6. Which of condition is most likely to encourage ethical behavior in organizations?
a. strong emphasis on individual productivity
b. cultural values for obedience to authority
c. intense competition for valued rewards
d. cultural values for individual responsibility
7. Which statement is most accurate according to the research on gender and leadership?
a. men are more effective than women as leaders in organizations
b. women are more effective than men as leaders in organizations
c. men and women have an equal opportunity to be effective leaders
d. men and women do not differ in their effectiveness as leaders
8. Which of the following was not described as an essential theme for effective leadership?
a. strengthen the collective identity of followers
b. rely on followers to interpret events
c. promote social justice and morality
d. encourage and facilitate collective learning
9. Effective leaders are most likely to:
a. make important task decisions by themselves
b. make decisions that will benefit powerful stakeholders
c. help to get agreement on objectives and strategies
d. emphasize individual rights over collective responsibility
10. What is the best conclusion about the results from research on the trait, behavior, and power-influence research?
a. each approach is so unique that the findings cannot be compared
b. the findings from each approach are mostly speculative
c. the findings from different approaches show substantial convergence
d. the findings from different approaches are mostly inconsistent