Troy University MSM 6640 Chapter 2 1)The contingency approach to leadership sought to identify the traits leaders possessed that distinguished them from people who were not leaders

Troy University

MSM 6640

Chapter 2

1)The contingency approach to leadership sought to identify the traits leaders possessed that distinguished them from people who were not leaders.

2. Leaders at all levels needs some degree of optimism to see possibilities and rally people around a vision for better tomorrow.
3. Leaders in an advisory role are responsible for developing broad organizational capabilities rather than accomplishing specific business results.
4. Which of the following statements is true of self-confidence?
5. Which of the following statements is true of honesty?
6. Which of the following is an example of initiating structure behavior of leaders?
7. Which of the following is an example of task-oriented leader behavior?
8. Which of the following statements is true of entrepreneurial leaders?
9. A few traits typically considered highly important for leadership are optimism, self-confidence, honesty and integrity, and drive.
10. Self-confidence doesn’t mean being arrogant and prideful but rather knowing and trusting in oneself.