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In addition to understanding the organization's history and culture,what must a leader understand in order to be effective at strategic leadership?


A) The external environment
B) The needs of stakeholders
C) The advantages to virtual leadership
D) The hiring process
E) How men and women respond to various leadership styles

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Virtual leadership refers to the role of leaders in a team environment.

A) True
B) False

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Discuss why the majority of decisions made by managers are made under a state of uncertainty,and how managers can minimize the risk of poor decisions.

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Which statement is true regarding charismatic leadership?


A) Charismatic leadership ideas are unpopular among contemporary managers.
B) Many studies have successfully assessed the impact of charismatic leadership.
C) Charismatic leadership is recognized as the most important approach to leadership.
D) Dependence on charismatic leadership can raise serious ethical concerns.
E) Taking over a leadership role from a charismatic leader is often easier than following a leader lacking in charisma.

F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

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Which of the following reflects the extent to which a leader is willing to gamble when making a decision?


A) Escalation of commitment
B) Overconfidence
C) Caution
D) Intuition
E) Risk propensity

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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An escalation of commitment indicates the increased support of all members and leadership in the action.

A) True
B) False

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What type of power is granted through the established hierarchy within the organization?


A) Legitimate power
B) Reward power
C) Referent power
D) Expert power
E) Coercive power

F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

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Which of the current business characteristics has brought the rise of virtual leadership?


A) More communication within the organization
B) Little communication among employees
C) More face-to-face communication within the organization
D) Less face-to-face communication within the organization
E) Little communication between employees and management

F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

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A leader who sets levels of expectation,then gives direction and guidance and determines work schedules uses what type of leadership theory?


A) Transformational
B) Directive
C) Supportive
D) Participative
E) Achievement-oriented

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Which is the MOST accurate statement regarding one of the main differences between the Japanese and American cultures?


A) Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as conservative, whereas American culture is often characterized as liberal.
B) Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as rigidly structured, whereas American culture is often characterized as loosely structured.
C) Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as authoritarian, whereas American culture is often characterized as democratic.
D) Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as collectivist, whereas American culture is often characterized as individualist.
E) Overall, Japanese culture is often characterized as socialist, whereas American culture is often characterized as capitalist.

F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

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Male leaders tend to be no more task-focused than female leaders.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following accurately describes a primary characteristic of charismatic leaders?


A) They tend to set high expectations for themselves and control the expectations of others.
B) They tend to set high expectations for themselves and establish high standards for others.
C) They tend to establish high standards for themselves and rely on others to accomplish goals.
D) They tend to energize others and establish good, stable practices.
E) They tend to set high expectations for themselves and establish good, stable practices.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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