Nahavandi The Art and Science of Leade

Chapter 1: Definition and Significance of Leadership Multiple Choice Questions

1. Various definitions of leadership include all but one of the following:
a. influence process
b. goal achievement
c. group phenomenon
d. control
(d; Moderate; p. 3)

2. Which one of the following is not part of a general definition of leadership?
a. exercise of control
b. group
c. influence
d. hierarchy
(a; Moderate; p. 3)

3. The definition of leadership has how many key elements?
a. one
b. two
c. three
d. four
(c; Moderate; p. 4)

4. Lorraine Monroe, director of the School of Leadership Academy, considers which of the following to be key to leadership?
a. setting goals
b. articulating a vision
c. taking care of followers
d. addressing the needs of stakeholders
(b; Moderate; p. 366)

5. Cintra Purtra, CEO of 3n (National Notification Network), believes that ___________ is the key to leadership.
a. having passion
b. inspiration
c. goal setting
d. control
(a; Moderate; p. 4)

6. Which of the following factors is not part of the definitions of leadership effectiveness?
a. achieving goals
b. follower satisfaction
c. implementation of change
d. maintaining control
(d; Moderate; p. 3)

7. Chick-fil-A, the chicken fast food company, focuses on ________ as the key element in leadership effectiveness.
a. employee empowerment
b. goal achievement
c. customer satisfaction
d. increase in stock price
(c; Moderate; p. 4)

8. According to Fred Luthans, effective managers focus on ________ while successful managers focus on ________.
a. stakeholders; goal achievement
b. employee satisfaction; quick promotions
c. goal achievement; stock prices
d. change management; employee satisfaction
(b; Moderate; p.4)

9. According to Fred Luthans, effective managers are those who:
a. take care of their own careers
b. take care of their employees
c. worry about all stakeholders
d. maintain control through a crisis
(b; Moderate; p. 4)

10. According to Fred Luthans, successful managers are those who: