Midterm Quiz Reviewer

Question 1

Traits are said to be “inborn” and ____ from parents

Answer 1

Inherited

Question 2

It is regarded to as “a videotape in the mind” (D’Souza, SJ)

Answer 2

Self-image

Question 3

For him, “You can be happy in any circumstances, you simply need to believe in God.”

Answer 3

Nick Vujicic

Question 4

Emotional stability and composure when under stress is not important.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Who is often credited with developing the concept of Laissez-faire leadership?

Answer 5

Kurt Lewin

Question 6

When did the modern basis for the democratic leadership theory emerge, according to
the text?

Answer 6

Early 20th century

Question 7

What is another term for the democratic leadership style described in the text?

Answer 7

Participative leadership

Question 8

What are the three core elements of democratic leadership, as identified by Lewin et
al.?

Answer 8

Subordinate reporting, self-confidence, and involvement in decision-making

Question 9

What is the primary function of the democratic leadership framework, as described in
the text?

Answer 9

Distributed power with hierarchy in decision-making

Question 10

How should roles and responsibilities be defined in a democratic leadership model?

Answer 10

Distribute power based on specific roles

Question 11

How did Kurt Lewin view Laissez-faire leadership?

Answer 11

He did not subscribe to it as his preferred leadership method.

Question 12

What did the 1930s study “Leadership and Group Life” identify about Laissez-faire leadership?

Answer 12

It requires the least amount of managerial oversight.

Question 13

What is the primary feature of Laissez-faire leadership?

Answer 13

Allowing creativity and autonomy while holding employees accountable.

Question 14

In Laissez-faire leadership, what does “let it be” or “leave it alone” refer to?

Answer 14

Allowing subordinates to complete responsibilities as they choose.

Question 15

What is a drawback of Laissez-faire leadership, as mentioned in the text?

Answer 15

Leader may appear uninvolved.

Question 16

Calm, confident and predictable, particularly when under stress.

Answer 16

Emotional stability and composure

Question 17

Which employees are often most comfortable with Laissez-faire leaders?

Answer 17

Those who enjoy a wide degree of latitude and autonomy.

Question 18

How are responsibilities assigned in Laissez-faire leadership?

Answer 18

Assessing the unique talents of each employee.

Question 19

In Laissez-faire leadership, how are employees allowed to complete their tasks?

Answer 19

As they see fit, using their skills and ideas.

Question 20

Which industries can benefit the most from Laissez-faire leadership?

Answer 20

Industries that champion innovation and individuality.

Question 21

The behavior of leaders who are concerned for subordinates and attempt to establish a warm, friendly, and supportive climate.

Answer 21

Consideration Behavior Leadership

Question 22

There is increased satisfaction and decreased turnover and absenteeism.

Answer 22

Employee-centered approach on leadership

Question 23

Able to communicate and persuade others without resort to negative or coercive tactics.

Answer 23

Good interpersonal skills

Question 24

Owning up to mistakes, rather than putting energy into covering up is a sign of:

Answer 24

Honesty

Question 25

The manager sees the team’s needs first and foremost over everything else.

Answer 25

“Country Club" leadership style

Question 26

What does it mean to "connect the dots " in the speech of Steve Jobs?

Answer 26

Meaning you have to learn from your past life in order to move forward.

Question 27

What is one of the top benefits of Laissez-faire management?

Answer 27

Workers assuming responsibility for their successes and challenges.

Question 28

What is an essential quality for a democratic leader, according to the text?

Answer 28

Honesty

Question 28

What does a democratic leader need to be able to do regarding their own opinion?

Answer 28

Lay it out for discussion

Question 29

What kind of thinking is required from a democratic leader to foster innovation?

Answer 29

Creative thinking

Question 30

How does the text describe creativity as a trait?

Answer 30

It can be improved and enhanced.

Question 31

What is the ultimate accountability in Laissez-faire leadership?

Answer 31

With the leader of each team

Question 32

What is a result of creative environments with accountability in Laissez-faire management?

Answer 32

Greater retention as employees stay longer in the company.

Question 33

Leaders and managers are interested in developing a cohesive workgroup and ensuring that employees are satisfied with their jobs.

Answer 33

Employee-centered Leadership

Question 34

" I've long held the belief that as a leader, I can't ask of you something that I can't do myself, and I can't impose on you values that I don't live out " (Sec. Jesse Robredo). Meaning:

Answer 34

Great leaders come from all walks of life with good examples and integrity.

Question 35

The use of direct pressure and close supervision led the decreased satisfaction and increased turnover and absenteeism

Answer 35

Employee-centered style of leadership

Question 36

It takes practice. One needs to first accept that there is an emotional disturbance and then be a witness to it.

Answer 36

Emotional Skills

Question 37

He said that " you can be happy in any circumstances; you simply need to believe in God."

Answer 37

Nick Vujicic

Question 38

A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person

Answer 38

Trait

Question 39

The following traits that a Perpetualite must develop except for one:

Answer 39

Selfish motivation

Question 40

Trait theory started from a famous ancient Philosopher who made a description of personality types based on “body humor”

Answer 40

Hippocrates

Question 41

It is defined as “distinguishing quality or characteristics”; typically, one belonging to a person.

Answer 41

Trait

Question 42

He said that "Self-image is like the videotape in your mind. It contains hundreds of mental images of yourself collected over the years and put together to form your image of yourself."

Answer 42

Anthony A. D’Souza

Question 43

What does it mean for "Love and loss" from the speech of Steve Jobs?

Answer 43

To do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it, keep looking. Don’t settle.

Question 44

According to this theory, it isn’t inherent characteristics that make a good leader.

Answer 44

Behavioral Leadership Theory

Question 45

Pay close attention to subordinates’ work, explain work procedures, and are keenly interested in performance.

Answer 45

Job-centered Leadership

Question 46

It is the end result of memories and past experiences as well as your reactions to them.

Answer 46

Self-image

Question 47

He described personality changes in his patients after he had removed deformities and physical scars through corrective plastic surgery

Answer 47

Maxwell Maltz

Question 48

Believe in yourself is one of the keys to success.

Answer 48

True

Question 49

The Job-centered approach led to the improved work-flow procedure and more cohesion in interactions resulting in increased satisfaction and decreased turnover and absenteeism.

Answer 49

False

Question 50

Authentic leadership could be defined as INTRAPERSONAL, which is dependent on the thoughts, self-knowledge, or ideas of the leader.

Answer 50

True

Question 51

A transactional leader is someone who values order and structure.

Answer 51

True

Question 52

Contingency theory is a general theory which says that there is NO one singular best way to structure your organization.

Answer 52

True

Question 53

What is the primary leadership style associated with Jesus, as described in the text?

Answer 53

Servant leadership

Question 54

Where did the concept of democracy originate, according to the text?

Answer 54

Ancient Greece

Question 55

What is the meaning of the word "democracy" as explained in the text?

Answer 55

Rule by the majority

Question 56

Admitting error: owning property, rather than putting into order.

Answer 56

False Admitting error: Owning up to mistakes, rather than putting energy into covering up.

Question 57

The key to success is “emotional stability.

Answer 57

True

Question 58

Leadership refers to unlearned competencies that leaders are able to demonstrate in performance.

Answer 58

False LEARNED

Question 59

Able to understand a wide range of areas, rather than having a narrow (and narrow-minded) area of expertise.

Answer 59

Intellectual breadth

Question 60

One of the most important discoveries in life according to Anthony D' Souza

Answer 60

Identification of self-image

Question 61

The world-renowned psychologist who wrote the topic in his best-selling classic, "Psych Cybernetics

Answer 61

Maxwell Maltz

Question 62

What is the foundation of Laissez-faire leadership?

Answer 62

Trust and autonomy.

Question 63

What does "laissez-faire" mean in English?

Answer 63

Let it be or leave it alone.

Question 64

Who are the philosophers credited with giving birth to democracy as a political philosophy?

Answer 64

Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle

Question 65

The use of direct pressure and close supervision led to decreased satisfaction and increased turnover and absenteeism in job-centered approach.

Answer 65

A. True

Question 66

Michigan leadership studies suggested the SUPERIORITY of the employee-centered leadership style.

Answer 66

a. True

Question 67

The Behavioral theory assumed that the behaviors of effective leaders are different from the behavior of less effective leaders and that the behaviors of effective leaders are the same across all situations.

Answer 67

a. True

Question 68

What is the primary benefit of democracy, as described by Aristotle in the text?

Answer 68

D) Secure control of the best citizens

Question 69

What is the responsibility of a democratic leader in making decisions, as per the text?

Answer 69

The leader must aim to evoke maximum involvement.

Question 70

What is the role of the leader in democratic leadership regarding certain decisions?

Answer 70

Leader can make decisions with the approval of subordinates.

Question 71

What is the second vital function of democratic leadership, as per the text?

Answer 71

Concentrating decision-making in the leader's hands

Question 72

What should the democratic leadership framework focus on to enhance people's skill set?

Answer 72

Public speaking and logical thinking

Question 73

What must a leader focus on to enhance creativity in the organization?

Answer 73

Creation of the right environment

Question 74

What is the final core of the democratic leadership model?

Answer 74

Creation of structures supporting deliberation