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A key reason behind using the phrase "desirable opportunities" in a definition of leadership was precisely to distinguish between leadership and management.

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Which of the following is a phenomenon that refers to situations in which people feel themselves at risk of being judged by others holding negative images about them?


A) perceptual set
B) the stereotype threat
C) the glass cliff
D) role approach

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Research indicates that men tend to view leadership as an exchange with subordinates for services rendered.

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Leadership is a complex phenomenon involving the leader,the followers,and the situation.

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The mere presence of a group can cause people to act differently than when they are alone.

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Which of the following is a conventional distinction between managers and leaders?


A) Managers maintain,while leaders develop.
B) Managers innovate,while leaders administer.
C) Managers inspire,while leaders control.
D) Managers originate,while leaders imitate.

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A widely respected leader who is selected from within an organization tends to receive less latitude in a new leadership position than a newcomer.

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Leadership is most associated with words like


A) consistency.
B) planning.
C) control.
D) vision.

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According to leadership researchers,leadership


A) is an interpersonal relation in which others comply because they want to.
B) is the study of leaders independent of the people they interact with.
C) postulates that leaders administer rather than innovate.
D) requires that leaders accept the status quo.

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According to Robert Kelley's basic styles of followership,________ are the "yes people" of organizations and are very active at doing their organization's work.


A) pragmatist followers
B) conformist followers
C) alienated followers
D) exemplary followers

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Unlike the constructionist approach,the role approach believes that leadership is co-created through acts of leading and following,whoever may be performing those acts.

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Some managers are likely to be effective leaders without ever having taken a course or training program in leadership.

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Ideal followers are most likely to be described as


A) independent.
B) forward-looking.
C) inspiring.
D) innovative.

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When followers have a say in the selection or election of a leader,they are likely to have low expectations and make few demands.

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As followers are often at the levels where many organizational problems occur,they can give leaders relevant information so that good solutions are implemented.

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Out-group subordinates are distinguished from in-group subordinates by their high degree of loyalty,commitment,and trust felt toward their leader.

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According to Robert Kelley's basic styles of followership,who among the following presents a consistent picture to both leaders and coworkers of being independent,innovative,and willing to stand up to superiors?


A) alienated followers
B) conformist followers
C) pragmatist followers
D) exemplary followers

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Leaders have a short-term view,whereas managers have a long-term view in management.

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Which of the following definitions of leadership is fairly comprehensive and helpful?


A) actions that focus resources to create desirable opportunities
B) the process by which an agent induces a subordinate to behave in a desired manner
C) directing and coordinating the work of group members
D) the process of influencing an organized group toward accomplishing its goals

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Leaders tend to ask questions pertaining to the "how" and "when" of situations,whereas managers tend to ask questions pertaining to the "what" and "why" of things.

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