Disseminate evidence to support popular stereotypes
Insist on tolerance of any differences in cultural values
Defend the right of people to choose their own team members
Explain the benefits of diversity for the team or organization
Which description of cross-cultural research on leadership is most accurate?
Many studies have been conducted with clear, consistent results
The results indicate little similarity of leadership across cultures
Interpretation of results is difficult because of methodological problems
The results strongly support the universality of most leadership theories
Which of the following is least likely to be a source of difficulties in cross-cultural research on leadership?
Reluctance of people in some cultures to participate in the research
Lack of equivalent meaning for measurers used in different cultures
Cultural response biases for rating forms and questionnaires
Confounding national culture with other situational variables
Which of the following was not recommended in the design of effective training?
Use concrete examples diagrams, and mnemonics in explanations
Relate training objectives to the person's interests and career ambitions
Integrate complex material into longer learning modules
Allow ample opportunity for practice with feedback
Which developmental method is most useful for helping managers to understand their inner feelings and values?
Outdoor challenge programs
Personal growth programs
Mentoring programs
Multisource feedback workshops
Which of the following is not likely to be an advantage of executive coaching over former training courses?
Confidentiality
Effectiveness
Flexibility
Expense
Which developmental method provides the most varied and intensive feedback to managers about their traits, skills, and behavior?
Mentoring programs
Multisource feedback workshops
Special developmental assignments
Developmental assessment centers