BBA 3651 Assessment I

Question 1

1. Charismatic leadership is included under:

   Answer

   		influence theories.
   		behavioral theories.
   		trait theories.
   		contingency theories.

4 points

Question 2

1. Which of the following are characteristics that help a leader be successful?

   Answer

   		Acting with an insensitive abrasive, intimidating style
   		Being overly ambitious, self-centered, thinking of next job, playing politics
   		Over managing, being unable to delegate or build a team
   		Genuinely interested in other people and find ways to bring out the best in them

4 points

Question 3

1. A learning leader emphasizes:

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   		relationships.
   		stability.
   		competition within the organization.
   		rational management.

4 points

Question 4

1. Effective leaders and effective followers are:

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   		people with different traits.
   		people with different behaviors.
   		the same people, playing the same role.
   		the same people, playing different roles at different times.

4 points

Question 5

1. Which of the following BEST represents leadership involvement?

   Answer

   		Maintaining public relations, influencing followers, and shared purpose
   		Influencing followers, maintaining stability, and punishment
   		Creating change, influencing followers, and shared purpose
   		Shared purpose, encouraging social activities, and employee training

4 points

Question 6

1. Which of the following is an organizational characteristic for the learning leadership era?

   Answer

   		Cross-functional teams
   		Facilitate change and adaptation
   		Administrative principles
   		Functional management

4 points

Question 7

1. Why is leadership considered an art?

   Answer

   		Leadership takes practice and experience, as well as personal exploration and development.
   		Leadership skills and qualities can be built through reading good books and interacting with successful leaders.
   		Leadership skills are derived from setting personal and organizational goals.
   		Leaders with charisma characteristic can lead and motivate followers to collaboratively work successfully.

4 points

Question 8

1. Most leaders recognize that trying to maintain stability in a world of change is:

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   		possible because of globalization.
   		a losing battle.
   		an important goal.
   		the goal of crisis management.

4 points

Question 9

1. Leadership experts agree that effective leaders:

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   		have the courage to act on their beliefs.
   		lack self-awareness.
   		are not sure what they stand for.
   		are overall indecisive individuals.

4 points

Question 10

1. Which of the following statements BEST describes vision?

   Answer

   		A vision is a picture of the present.
   		A vision is a desired past.
   		A vision is an ambitious view of the future.
   		A vision is based on individual wants and not a team.

4 points

Question 11

1. Why do some managers reach a plateau, get fired, or become forced to take early retirement?
   
   Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as a source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

   Answer

30 points

Question 12

1. Management and leadership are not the same. Explain in detail.
   
   Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as a source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

   Answer