(WGU C200) MGMT 5000 Managing Organizations & Leading People - OA Pre Test Guide (WGU C200) MGMT 5000 Managing Organizations & Leading People - OA Pre Test Guide (WGU C200) MGMT 5000 Managing Organizations & Leading People - OA Pre Test Guide
, 1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of
transformational leadership?
a. Idealized influence
b. Inspirational motivation
c. Intellectual stimulation
d. Laissez-faire attitude
Answer: d. Laissez-faire attitude
Rationale: Transformational leadership is characterized by
behaviors that inspire and intellectually develop followers, while
laissez-faire leadership involves a hands-off approach.
2. In John P. Kotter’s 8-step model for leading change, which step
involves empowering broad-based action?
a. Create a sense of urgency
b. Form a guiding coalition
c. Generate short-term wins
d. Remove obstacles
, Answer: d. Remove obstacles
Rationale: Empowering broad-based action involves removing
obstacles to enable employees to carry out the vision.
3. What organizational culture type is described by a high level of
flexibility and an external focus according to the Competing Values
Framework?
a. Hierarchy
b. Market
c. Clan
d. Adhocracy
Answer: d. Adhocracy
Rationale: An adhocracy culture is entrepreneurial and
innovative with a focus on flexibility and external positioning.
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4. The managerial _ theory suggests that managers impose certain
roles and expectations on their subordinates based on
organizational needs.
Answer: Role
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