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The document is an assignment for the NPTEL Online Certification Course on Leadership and Team Effectiveness from IIT Roorkee, led by Prof. Santosh Rangnekar. It includes multiple-choice questions focusing on various leadership theories, traits, and models, along with their correct answers. Key topics covered include charismatic leadership, transformational leadership, the Great Man Theory, and the Big Five personality traits.

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Assignment 3

The document is an assignment for the NPTEL Online Certification Course on Leadership and Team Effectiveness from IIT Roorkee, led by Prof. Santosh Rangnekar. It includes multiple-choice questions focusing on various leadership theories, traits, and models, along with their correct answers. Key topics covered include charismatic leadership, transformational leadership, the Great Man Theory, and the Big Five personality traits.

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NPTEL Online Certification Course

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee


Course Name: Leadership and Team Effectiveness
Instructor: Prof. Santosh Rangnekar

WEEK 3: ASSIGNMENT 3

1. What is the primary characteristic of charismatic leaders according to Weber?


a) Superhuman qualities or powers
b) Rational decision-making
c) Systematic organization of leadership styles
d) Democratic leadership behavior

2. Which leadership type focuses on exchanges to meet individual needs?


a) Transformational leadership
b) Transactional leadership
c) Charismatic leadership
d) Situational leadership

3. What is one key focus of transformational leadership?


a) Encouraging high dependency on leaders
b) Articulating a compelling vision linked to followers' values
c) Maintaining the status quo
d) Exchanging rewards for loyalty

4. Belief in their ability to influence outcomes defines a leader with "internal locus of
control".
a) True
b) False

5. What does the term "crucible" refer to in leadership development?


a) Training for technical leadership skills
b) Transformational life experiences
c) Mandatory management workshops
d) Peer-reviewed evaluations

6. Which component is NOT a part of the Infosys 9-Pillar Leadership Model?


a) Community Empathy
b) Feedback-intensive programs
c) Systematic resource allocation
d) Action learning

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7. According to the Great Man Theory, what primarily drives leadership success?
a) Leadership traits are developed through experience
b) Certain individuals are born with leadership traits
c) Collaborative team building enhances leadership
d) Situational factors influence leadership emergence

8. _____________ interpersonal skill is vital for understanding others.


a) Awareness
b) Problem-solving ability
c) Resilience
d) Emotional intelligence

9. What is a central trait in Allport’s Trait Theory?


a) Traits influencing behavior in specific situations
b) Dominant traits shaping an individual’s entire personality
c) General characteristics that form the foundation of personality
d) Observable traits displayed in daily interactions

10. Which Big Five personality trait measures an individual’s emotional stability?
a) Agreeableness
b) Openness
c) Neuroticism
d) Conscientiousness

ANSWER KEYS:
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. B
6. C
7. B
8. D
9. C
10. C

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