MGMT 3610 Exam 3

Question 1

What is the role of small businesses in the U.S. economy? (7.3)

Accepted Answer

They account for the majority of economic output.

Question 2

What type of leadership transcends self-interest to serve others, the organization, and society to fulfill others needs.

Accepted Answer

Servant Leadership

Question 3

What is the key to integrating diversity with an organization's goals and objectives, as mentioned in the text? (12.3)

Accepted Answer

Strategic human resources management (SHRM)

Question 4

How does the text describe the impact of cultural differences on leadership styles? (13.6)

Accepted Answer

Cultural values & beliefs influence the effectiveness of leadership styles

Question 5

Which organization is a major source for tracking U.S. entrepreneurial growth activity? (7.3)

Accepted Answer

Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurship

Question 6

What is the most common size category for established small businesses in terms of the number of employees? (7.3)

Accepted Answer

1-4 employees

Question 7

What determines the style of leadership that will be most effective? (13.2)

Accepted Answer

The follower's expectations and performance-based needs.

Question 8

What motivates many entrepreneurs to make personal sacrifices for their companies? (7.2)

Accepted Answer

Passion for their work and commitment to their goals.

Question 9

According to the text, why is there no universally effective style of leadership? (13.5)

Accepted Answer

Leadership effectiveness depends on the situation and context.

Question 10

According to the text, who is considered the most critical factor in any leadership event? (13.2)

Accepted Answer

The follower.

Question 11

The similarity-attraction paradigm suggests that individuals are attracted to others who: (12.5)

Accepted Answer

Share their own characteristics.

Question 12

According Fiedler's contingency model, what is the leader's least-preferred coworker (LPC) score used to assess? (13.6)

Accepted Answer

Leader's underlying disposition toward others

Question 13

What is the most common factor considered when defining small businesses in the United States? (7.3)

Accepted Answer

By the number of employees they have.

Question 14

What does Self-Determination Theory suggest is the primary way to motivate high performance in uninteresting jobs?(14.2)

Accepted Answer

Increasing extrinsic rewards

Question 15

What is the primary source of start-up funding for most small companies? (7.4)

Accepted Answer

Personal assets and money from family and friends

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT categorized as an existence need in Alderfer's ERG theory? (14.2)

Accepted Answer

Social needs

Question 17

How is leadership defined in the text? (13.1)

Accepted Answer

A relationship between those working together to achieve mutual group goals

Question 18

What is the "glass ceiling" in the context of the workplace? (12.2)

Accepted Answer

An invisible barrier that prevents one from moving beyond certain levels

Question 19

According to the cognitive diversity hypothesis, diversity in a group or organization results in (12.5)

Accepted Answer

Creative problem solving and innovation.

Question 20

Under the Access-and-Legitimacy perspective, diversity is primarily valued for: (12.6)

Accepted Answer

Improving access to diverse markets and clients.

Question 21

What is the concept of "diversified mentoring relationships"? (12.7)

Accepted Answer

Mentor and mentee have differing experiences

Question 22

Which of these needs is NOT one of the higher-order needs that satisfies intrinsic motivation according to SDT? (14.2)

Accepted Answer

Material safety

Question 23

What are the two categories of behaviors that can substitute for leader actions? (13.7)

Accepted Answer

Supportive leadership and directive leadership

Question 24

What is the key difference between entrepreneurship and small-business management? (7.1)

Accepted Answer

Entrepreneurs take more significant financial risks.

Question 25

What is the key difference between Alderfer's ERG theory and Maslow's hierarchy of needs? (14.2)

Accepted Answer

Alderfer's theory has fewer need categories

Question 26

What does the term "inclusion" represent in the context of diversity within organizations? (12.1)

Accepted Answer

The degree to which employees are treated fairly and accepted

Question 27

According to path-goal theory, what is the motivational function of a leader? (13.6)

Accepted Answer

Increasing personal payoffs for organizational members

Question 28

What do substitutes for leadership behavior do?

Accepted Answer

Replace or supplement leader actions

Question 29

What is one of the common challenges associated with diversity initiatives in organizations? (12.4)

Accepted Answer

Potential alienation of nonminority employees.

Question 30

What is the main difference between Theory X and Theory Y leaders (13.3)

Accepted Answer

X leaders control followers, Y leaders trust in followers' self-direction.

Question 31

In Self-Determination Theory (SDT), what is the key characteristic of intrinsic motivation? (14.2)

Accepted Answer

It arises from the inherent satisfaction of an activity

Question 32

What can individuals do to increase positive employment outcomes? (12.7)

Accepted Answer

Challenge and address personal stereotypes and biases

Question 33

What is self-monitoring in the context of leadership? (13.4)

Accepted Answer

Ability to read social cues and adapt behavior to manage self-presentation

Question 34

Kylie Jenner exerts this kind of leadership power when promoting a particular brand through an instagram ad:

Accepted Answer

Referent power

Question 35

What does the term "similarity bias" refer to in the context of interviews? (12.7)

Accepted Answer

A preference for interviewees with similar traits

Question 36

The video of the man dancing at a music festival emphasized the important role of:

Accepted Answer

The first follwer

Question 37

What has been the trend in business ownership rates among entrepreneurs? (7.3)

Accepted Answer

Business ownership rates have consistently increased.

Question 38

According to the "great man" theory of leadership, what does it suggest about great leaders? (13.4)

Accepted Answer

They are born with innate qualities.

Question 39

A cult leader is frequently identified as what type of leader:

Accepted Answer

a charismatic leader

Question 40

Which quality is NOT commonly associated with entrepreneurs, as mentioned in the text? (7.2)

Accepted Answer

Risk aversion.

Question 41

Why can small businesses respond fairly quickly to changing economic conditions? (7.6)

Accepted Answer

A simpler company structure

Question 42

What does reverse discrimination refer to? (12.4)

Accepted Answer

Discrimination against dominant group members based on their race/sex.

Question 43

Which leadership theory emphasizes a 9,9 style as the universally most effective? (13.5)

Accepted Answer

Leadership Grid by Blake and Mouton

Question 44

What are "invisible social identities" that hidden diversity encompasses? (12.1)

Accepted Answer

Traits that may be concealed or revealed at the discretion of individuals

Question 45

What is the primary distinction between formal leaders and informal leaders? (13.3)

Accepted Answer

Formal are officially appointed, informal emerge from group dynamics.

Question 46

Motivation has two major components: direction and ________. (14.1)

Accepted Answer

Intensity

Question 47

How can diverse teams enhance problem-solving ability and prevent groupthink? (12.3)

Accepted Answer

By providing multiple perspectives that challenge assumptions and reasoning

Question 48

What traits were identified as core characteristics for successful leaders in the trait approach to leadership? (13.4)

Accepted Answer

Drive, leadership motivation, and cognitive ability

Question 49

A king who possesses the "right" to influence due to their position exerts which kind of power:

Accepted Answer

Legitimate Power

Question 50

Which of the following is not a type of entrepreneur mentioned in the text? (7.1)

Accepted Answer

Solopreneur

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT a potential neutralizer of leadership? (13.7)

Accepted Answer

Effective communication systems

Question 52

What key qualities do entrepreneurs commonly possess, according to the text? (7.2)

Accepted Answer

Visionary thinking and creativity.

Question 53

According to Expectancy Theory, how should organizations make outcomes contingent on performance? (14.3)

Accepted Answer

By maintaining consistent enforcement of policies.

Question 54

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of workplace diversity mentioned in the textbook? (12.1)

Accepted Answer

Obvious Diversity

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MGMT 3610 Exam 3

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