35. When there is no quality requirement and employee commitment is not needed, the most appropriate leader decision style is:

a. autocratic b. individual c. consultative d. group

36. The Path-Goal Theory suggests that the role of the leader is to clear paths for followers allowing them to:

a. fulfill their needs and reach goals

b. function without their leader when necessary c. build a cohesive team

d. have time to address interpersonal conflicts

Leaders form positive relationship with three types of followers. Which of the following is not one of the followers?

a. those who are competent

b. those they trust

c. those who are willing to assume responsibility

d. those who are less committed

37. In the Middle-East, leaders are likely to pick their trusted followers based on __________, while in the U.S., _________ is likely to be a primary factor.

a. friendship; similarity to the leader

b. obedience; team building ability

c. obligation; contacts

d. social class and birth; performance

Lecture 4: Individual Traits and Differences

38. The interactionist view of individual differences suggests:

a. the environment determines who we are

b. genes are the most important factor in making people who they are

c. heredity and the environment both influence individual difference

d. culture is one of the key factors in determining how people behave

39. The primary reason boys are more competitive and aggressive than girls is that:

a. boys are genetically more aggressive

b. boys watch more violent movies and play more video games

c. typical male genetic traits are reinforced by society

d. parents spend less time with boys than with girls

40. Which of the following is not part of the definition of personality?

a. personality is stable over an extended period of time

b. personality is a set of traits

c. personality determines what we do

d. personality is influenced by genes and the environment

41. When people are encouraged to behave outside their zone of comfort, they are likely to: a. learn and grow even though the behavior is threatening to them

b. develop leadership skills

c. become frustrated

d. resist change and revert to the comfort zone at all costs

42. Japanese managers are likely to reward team effort over individual achievement. This is because: a. the Japanese culture values community

b. individuals tend to perform less well in Japan

c. the Japanese are less competitive

d. individual achievement is only rewarded in special cases

43. The link between leadership and intelligence,

a. shows that smart managers are better managers.

b. is far from clear.

c. shows that cognitive intelligence is more important than creative intelligence.

d. is both positive and linear.

44. ___________ is the ability to read others and be able to put yourself in their place.

a. self-monitoring

b. empathy

c. consideration

d. social skills