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1

Which of the following statements about power and status are accurate?
A)Pecking orders have an influence as people follow them almost unconsciously.
B)Status and power have a mutually reciprocal influence on one another.
C)Ascribed status is something that a person can be born with, but which cannot necessarily be obtained through effort.
D)all of the above
2

The influence we allow another person to have over us on the basis of the value we place on his/her characteristics is an example of ____________ power.
A)reward
B)legitimate
C)referent
D)expert
3

The type of power derived from a person's desire to have another respect him/her is called ____________ power.
A)reward
B)expert
C)legitimate
D)referent
4

The type of power that favors punishment over reward is:
A)reward power
B)referent power
C)coercive power
D)legitimate power
5

Many experts claim that power tactics are amoral. What does this mean?
A)Coercive power is more powerful than reward power.
B)All types of power can be used for good or evil.
C)Power is only a matter of perception - it doesn't actually exist.
D)none of the above
6

According to Tubbs, the terms "Machiavellian" has become synonymous with:
A)social loafing
B)pecking order
C)ethics
D)manipulator
7

Which of the following statements about power is in harmony with Machiavelli's writing?
A)Learn to keep people dependent on you.
B)Discover everyone's weakness and use it to your advantage.
C)Never outshine your boss.
D)all of the above
8

The idea that great leaders are born and not made is an example of the __________ theory.
A)power
B)trait
C)circumstances
D)decision making
9

According to trait theory, which of the following are examples of effective traits?
A)body shape
B)height
C)weight
D)all of the above
10

According to trait theory, what do the findings about height and weight suggest?
A)People who are very thin are likely to be good leaders.
B)People who are very heavy are considered to be too weak to lead.
C)The relationship is curvilinear.
D)There is no relationship between these two elements.
11

According to Sheldon's research on body types, a medium-weight muscular type is called a/an:
A)ectomorph
B)mesomorph
C)endomorph
D)none of the above
12

According to Sheldon's research on body types, a very thin person is called a/an:
A)ectomorph
B)mesomorph
C)endomorph
D)none of the above
13

According to Sheldon's research on body types, a very heavy person is called a/an:
A)ectomorph
B)mesomorph
C)endomorph
D)none of the above
14

Which of the following is an example of a negative trait that consistently prevents group members from emerging as leaders?
A)being nonparticipative
B)a non-offensive language style
C)being up to speed on problems
D)adopting a cooperative approach to discipline
15

One of the most important assumptions of function theory is:
A)Leaders are born, not made.
B)Leaders are made, not born.
C)Leaders are determined by the situation.
D)none of the above





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