AP Leadership & Management 3

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Personal satisfaction gained from completing a challenging project

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A bonus tied to quarterly sales targets

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A company car provided as a perk

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Public recognition at an annual awards ceremony

Question 2

According to Vroom's Expectancy Theory, motivation is highest when an employee believes:

Accepted Answer

Effort will lead to performance, which will lead to a valued reward

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The task is easy and requires little effort

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The reward is given regardless of performance

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The manager closely monitors their work

Question 3

A flat organizational structure typically results in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Fewer management levels and broader spans of control

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Slower communication between staff and leadership

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More bureaucratic procedures and red tape

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Highly specialized departments with strict hierarchies

Question 4

Which of the following best describes emotional intelligence (EQ) in a leadership context?

Accepted Answer

The capacity to recognize, understand, and manage one's own and others' emotions

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The ability to perform complex analytical tasks under pressure

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Technical expertise in a specialized field

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The ability to memorize large amounts of information quickly

Question 5

What is the main distinction between a manager and a leader?

Accepted Answer

Managers focus on maintaining systems and processes, while leaders focus on inspiring change

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Managers hold higher authority than leaders

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Leaders are responsible for budgets, while managers handle people

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There is no meaningful distinction between the two roles

Question 6

In situational leadership, a manager would use a 'delegating' style with an employee who is:

Accepted Answer

Competent and committed, requiring little direction or support

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New to the job and highly enthusiastic but lacks skill

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Moderately skilled but lacking confidence

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Experienced but currently unmotivated

Question 7

Which principle states that managers should only intervene when subordinates cannot handle a task at their level?

Accepted Answer

Principle of subsidiarity

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Scalar chain principle

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Division of labor

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Authority and responsibility principle