Leadership, Team Dynamics, and Human Resource ManagementQuestion 13 out of 3 pointsWhich of the following is an example of the coercive power of a manager?SelectedAnswer:E.DismissalofasubordinateCorrectAnswer:E.DismissalofasubordinateResponseFeedback:Coercive power is the ability of a manager to punish others.Question 23 out of 3 pointsAccording to the trait model, which of the following trait of leadership helps managers avoidactingselfishly, control their feelings, and admit when they have made a mistake?SelectedAnswer:C.MaturityCorrectAnswer:C.MaturityResponseFeedback:Maturity helps managers avoid acting selfishly, control their feelings, andadmit whenthey have made a mistake (Table 10.1).Question 33 out of 3 pointsWhich of the following is NOT a potential leadership substitute?SelectedAnswer:D.Ambiguous,novelsituationsCorrectAnswer:D.Ambiguous,novelsituationsResponseFeedback:Characteristics of subordinates—such as their skills, abilities, experience,knowledge, and motivation—can be substitutes for leadership. Characteristics ofthe situation or context—such as the extent to which the work is interesting andenjoyable—alsocan be substitutes. When managers empower their subordinatesor use self-managed work teams, the need for leadership influence from amanager is decreased because team members manage themselves.Question 43 out of 3pointsWhich of the following should managers do to take advantage of the potential for synergy ingroups?SelectedAnswer:E.AppointmemberswithcomplementaryskillsPreview Mode
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