Organisational Behaviour (3141909) MCQs

MCQs of Leadership and Power

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1.
Leadership is best defined as ________.
(a) the ability to merely project one's abilities in the lack of actual accomplishments
(b) the ability to reduce the dependence of team members on each other
(c) the ability to induce the team members to focus on individual goals rather than collective goals
(d) the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals
Answer:

Option (d)

2.
Which of the following statements regarding leadership is true?
(a) All managers are leaders.
(b) Formal rights ensure good leadership.
(c) A formal appointment is essential in creating leaders.
(d) Nonsanctioned leadership is as important as a formal influence.
Answer:

Option (d)

3.
Which of the following is a desirable feature of leadership?
(a) One-directional influence from the leader to the follower
(b) Coercive power and authority
(c) Lack of freedom
(d) Coexistence of leaders and managers
Answer:

Option (d)

4.
Trait theories of leadership focus on ________.
(a) the special relationship that leaders establish with a small group of their followers
(b) the personal qualities and characteristics that differentiate leaders from non-leaders
(c) the way the leader makes decisions
(d) the extent to which followers are willing and able to accomplish a specific task
Answer:

Option (b)

5.
Trait theories most accurately predict ________.
(a) distinguishing features of an effective leader
(b) differences between an effective and an ineffective leader
(c) the success of a leader
(d) the emergence of a leader
Answer:

Option (d)

6.
Contingency theories focus on the ________ that impact leadership success.
(a) personality variables
(b) leader's abilities to inspire and transform followers
(c) situational variables
(d) values and ethics
Answer:

Option (c)

7.
Which of the following theories of leadership is based on situational variables?
(a) Attribution theory
(b) Trait theories
(c) Charismatic leadership theory
(d) Path-goal theory
Answer:

Option (d)

8.
Which of the following theoretical approaches in the study of leadership focuses on followers' readiness as a determinant of effective leadership?
(a) Big Five personality model
(b) Situational leadership theory
(c) Fiedler contingency model
(d) Laissez-faire leadership
Answer:

Option (b)

9.
According to the situational leadership theory, if employees are unwilling and unable, the appropriate leadership style in this situation would be ________.
(a) participative
(b) democratic
(c) person-oriented
(d) directive
Answer:

Option (d)

10.
According to the situational leadership theory, a follower with the desired ability and willingness is likely to be ________.
(a) lacking in the area of motivation
(b) deficient in the specific skills required
(c) comfortable in his ability to do the job well
(d) highly skilled in relevant areas but low on experience
Answer:

Option (c)

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