MGHD27H3 Chapter 2: Textbook Notes - Chapter 2

18. Which of the following examples best describes an assessment centre? a) Job candidates complete two different personality inventories. b) Applicants do their testing at a centre outside of the organization to which they are applying. c) Managerial candidates complete in-basket tests, cognitive ability tests, a personality inventory, and an interview. d) Managerial candidates work in groups to solve various workplace problems. e) Applicants are interviewed by several members of the organization at the same time.

3. Readiness for training depends on two broad characteristics of the work environment: a) Person analysis and task analysis b) Contracted and in-house c) Situational constraints and social supports d) On-the-job and e-learning e) Organization analysis and person analysis

Which of the following statements about effective leadership is the most accurate?

A) Effective leaders have the same personality traits.
B) The most effective leadership style depends on who is being led and in what situation.
C) The democratic style of leadership will almost always improve the effectiveness of the organization.
D) One trait of effective managers is that they consistently maintain the same style of leadership.