72. Oftentimes when an individual is running for a local political office, he or

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72. Oftentimes when an individual is running for a local political office, he or she promises to consider each issue, make decisions that are good for the entire community, and reduce taxes. When the individual assumes to a perceived problem with: or she is often unable to carry through on political promises, which leads a. honesty b. integrity c. empathy d. drive e charisma United Fruit Company is the owner of the Chiquita brand of bananas. To get the bananas picked, United Fruit used 73. a leadership style high in and emphasized how the fruit was to be picked and packed for transportation. I showed no concern for the workers a. achievement b. charisma c consideration d. initiating structure e. vision 74. When Gamal Aziz became president of the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, he asked all employees not just managers, to tell him how the hotel could improve. He was surprised to learn that hotel staff was not told what was happening in the hotel each day. Aziz listened and now the hotel's 10,000 employees start their work shift with a brief meeting, at which they are given a detailed overview of the conventions being held in the hotel, as well as the daily events and specials that the staff could offer to guests. By listening to employees' problems and concerns, Aziz is demonstrating what type of leadership behavior? a. consideration b. leader formalization c. autonomy d. reciprocity e. initiating structure Which of the following is an example of a situational theory of leadership? a. stimulus-response theory b. c. d. e. 75. trait theory Fiedler's contingency theory equity theory of leadership charismatic theory 76. When John Mack was CEO of Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB) he lead the firm by "goading workers to move out of their comfort zones" and setting challenging goals for them. His high expectation for his employees indicates that Mack was using_leadership style. a. achievement-oriented b. supportive c. charismatic d. e. pative

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72. Answer: b, Integrity

Integrity is a quality that comprises the quality of honest as well as accuracy in carrying out one’s duties and responsibilities. In the question, the person promised that he will solve certain issues before joining the office. But when he had taken his office, he failed to keep up his word and didn’t perform what was promised. Hence it questions the integrity of his actions.

73. Answer: d, initiating structure

United Fruit focused merely on the task and getting the work done, didn’t show any concern for its staff. It shows that the owner exhibits a leadership style which is based on Initiating structure.

According to initiating structure type of leadership, the leader explains about the task to the group and the role of each member. Here, the focus is on accomplishment of the task.

74. Answer: d, reciprocity

In this case, the President of the organization sought opinion from all the employees and involved them in the decision making process of the organization. While explaining the details of the events happening in the hotel and listening to the problems of the employees he also explained them about the services that could be provided to the guests. In this way Aziz is demonstrating a reciprocity kind of leadership.

According to the law of reciprocity, when someone receives a favor, he will be obliged to return the favor through some other means or actions.

75. Answer: c, Fiedler’s contingency theory

According to Fiedler’s contingency theory, a good leadership is not based on the leadership style but also based on the situational factors.

76. Answer: a, achievement-oriented

Achievement-oriented leadership focuses on the productivity of the team and the leader sets challenging goals individually as well as for the group. The leader works along with the team in order to achieve the goals.

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