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Leaders who use coercion are generally mostly interested in their own goals, rather than those of subordinates.

A) True
B) False

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The process definition of leadership implies


A) Leadership is linear
B) Leadership is one-way, top-down
C) Leadership is leader centered
D) Leadership is reciprocal between leaders and followers

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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The governor of your state possesses French and Raven's legitimate power.

A) True
B) False

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The people on my work project team call me aside and share that they are unhappy with the work of the team leader. They share that they feel I know more than the leader and they like my style of interacting with them more than the team leader's. What is happening in this team?


A) You are emerging as the leader
B) Legitimate power is diminished
C) Personal power is diminished
D) Influence of the team leader has gone up

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Although there are clear differences between management and leadership,


A) There is little research to support one or the other
B) Leadership is more valued than management
C) The two constructs overlap
D) Management is more valued than leadership

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Understanding the nature of leadership has proved to be quite the challenge for practitioners and researchers because


A) Its appeal is limited to academics and scholars.
B) Very little research has been done.
C) It has not received much attention.
D) It is a highly valued phenomenon that is very complex.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The leader is at the core of group change and activity, representing the backbone of the group or organization. Leadership is viewed as


A) Focus of group processes
B) Personality perspective
C) Leadership as an act
D) Leadership as a behavior

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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Using the definition of leadership as stated in the text-"Leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal"-create an example where a leader uses and demonstrates each component effectively. Clearly explain and show how each component is present in your example. Use examples from the text to support your claims.

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The view that leadership is a behavior rather than a trait emerged in the 1930s.

A) True
B) False

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Defining leadership as a process means


A) It is a transactional event.
B) It is focused on influence.
C) It is an inborn trait or characteristic
D) It may only take place in groups.

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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My boss really does not get the technical aspects of the job my group is trying to complete. I understand the intricacies of the project and my team members come to me with all of their questions. What has happened in this work setting?


A) I have taken control and power of the group
B) I have undermined my boss
C) I have emerged as the team leader
D) My boss is no longer a leader

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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The earliest leadership theories in the 20ᵗʰ century emphasized control and centralization of power.

A) True
B) False

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You really enjoy working for your boss and look up to her or him as a role model. You are more than willing to work hard for the organization because of your relationship with your boss. This is an example of


A) Legitimate power
B) Coercive power
C) Position power
D) Personal power
E) Reward power

F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

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Followers usually are responsible for maintaining the relationship with leaders.

A) True
B) False

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