Question

Leadership Skills for Managers

21.Which of the following statements about learning from feedback is least likely to be true for top executives?
           
            a.    the realization that they have made it to the top causes executives to become less defensive and more open to feedback
            b.   top executives tend to become isolated from most people except other executives who cannot provide much useful feedback
            c.    most executives receive much praise but little constructive criticism from their subordinates
            d.   feelings of confidence and superiority cause many executives to ignore or discount negative feedback

22.Which is least likely to be a reason for the “glass ceiling” in large organizations?
     
            a.    differences in leadership behavior displayed by men and women
            b.   implicit theories about the attributes required for effective leadership
            c.    popular stereotypes about the skills and traits of men and women
            d.   less encouragement and developmental opportunities for women

23. Which is not a recommended guideline for transformational leadership?
     
            a.    ask followers to trust the leader's exceptional ability
            b.   act confident and optimistic when setbacks occur
            c.    lead by example to model effective behavior
            b.   use dramatic, symbolic actions to emphasize key values

24.What is the best conclusion about the current state of leadership theory?
     
            a.   most of the theories are strongly supported by empirical research
            b.   most of the theories provide a good explanation of leadership processes
            c.   most of the theories are very comprehensive
            d.   most of the theories have not been adequately tested

22.Which is not a recommended guideline for transformational leadership?
     
            a.    ask followers to trust the leader's exceptional ability
            b.   act confident and optimistic when setbacks occur
            c.    lead by example to model effective behavior
            b.   use dramatic, symbolic actions to emphasize key values

Answer 1

21. the realization that they have made it to the top causes executives to become less defensive and more open to feedback

22.differences in leadership behavior displayed by men and women

23.ask followers to trust the leader's exceptional ability

24.most of the theories provide a good understanding of leadership processes

25.Ask followers to trust the leader's exceptional ability.

Please please please rate the answer.It really helps me.Thanks!