Section One: True or False

1. A leader is defined as a person who influences individuals and groups, helps them in establishing goals, and guides them towards achievement of those goals.
   1. true
   2. false
2. There is one commonly accepted definition of leadership.
   1. true
   2. false
3. Organizational culture is the set of values and beliefs shared by members of an organization.
   1. true
   2. false
4. Culture exists only at the national level.
   1. true
   2. false
5. Traits do not guarantee that a person will become a leader, let alone an effective leader.
   1. true
   2. false
6. One of the benefits of the behavioral approach to leadership over the trait approach is that behaviors can be measured better than traits.
   1. true
   2. false
7. Most people have difficulty acting outside the zone of comfort that is determined by their individual difference characteristics.
   1. true
   2. false
8. Creativity is the ability to develop new ideas or combine existing ones in novel ways.
   1. true
   2. false
9. Power and authority are synonymous.
   1. true
   2. false
10. Referent power is based on a persons ability to get access to information.
    1. true
    2. false
11. Charismatic leaders have a strong emotional effect on their followers.
    1. true
    2. false
12. Followers are as essential as the leaders in creating charismatic leadership.
    1. true
    2. false
13. The more global a company, the higher the compensation of its CEO.
    1. true

13. 2. false
14. Nonprofit organizations do not have distinguishing characteristics from for-profit organizations.
    1. true
    2. false
15. Participation can only succeed if both leaders and followers are committed to it.

15. 1. True
    2. False
16. Delegation and participation are the same concept.

16. 1. true
    2. false
17. Change that is sudden and drastic is less likely to cause stress and panic.

17. 1. true
    2. false
18. Resistance to change is inevitable and therefore must be addressed.

18. 1. true
    2. false
19. Leader development may be either generic or customized.

19. 1. true
    2. false
20. Communicating clearly, motivating followers, coaching them in their development, and learning are complex skills required to lead well.

1. true
2. false