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Leadership 101 Practice Test: Individual Traits and Differences
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Leadership 101 Practice Test: Individual Traits and Differences
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1. ___________ are natural aptitudes, whereas __________ are acquired talents.
2. Non-conformity, idealism, and distrust of the establishment are values typically held by people in which of the following age groups?
3. Which of the following is not one of the characteristics of people with internal locus of control when compared to those with external locus of control?
4. _____________ and ______________ are often terms used to describe creativity.
5. Todd Smith is the CEO of Widget Corp. He tends to select risky and innovative strategies for his company and is proactive in his planning. Based on this information, Todd is most likely:
6. Which of the following countries has been rated as the least corrupt by Transparency International?
7. Marta has just been appointed to a top level executive position in her company. Which of the following leadership skills is she most likely to need and use?
8. Hard work, patriotism and frugality are values typically held by people in which of the following age groups?
9. While addressing employees after 9/11, Ken Chenault the CEO of American Express, openly expressed his sorrow and embraced grief-stricken employees. His behavior is an example of:
10. Which of the following is not part of the definition of personality?
11. A method that is often used to give managers feedback about their behaviors and style from multiple perspectives and increase their self-awareness is called:
12. When people are encouraged to behave outside their zone of comfort, they are likely to:
13. Most organizations provide skills training to their employees and leaders because:
14. The high Machiavellian leader is likely to be _____________ but not necessarily ___________.
15. Older generations in Western Europe and the U.S. tend to _____________ than younger generation.
16. Which one of the following is one of the defining characteristics of Type As?
17. The most appropriate use of individual difference characteristics, particularly personality traits, is:
18. ___________ establish rule, focus on facts and have realistic goals, but are impatient with delays and jump into action too quickly.
19. Which one of the following is not one of the leadership skills?
20. Which of the following is one of the primary reasons leaders fail?
21. Which of the following have been found to be relatively universal values?
22. In dealing with abusive bosses you should do all of the following except .
23. Which is not a characteristic of narcissism as described by the American Psychiatric Association?
24. Although female babies tend to develop language skills earlier than males, parents speak more to girls than boys and schools expect girls to be proficient in language. This is an example of:
25. ___________ are pragmatic and methodical and understand organizations well, but are often reluctant to change and focus too much on the present.