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1. The character requirement for long-term leadership success can be summarized with the phrase

A) every tub has to stand on its own bottom. B) the early bird gets the worm. C) nice guys finish first. D) a stitch in time saves nine. E) none of these.

2. Identify a characteristic of participative leadership.

A) It is based on the idea that influence is based on technical competence and knowledge. B) Communication is based on rank and power. C) There is a reliance on traditional forms of compromise to manage conflict. D) It creates an atmosphere that discourages emotional expression and task-oriented acts.

3. In the context of the five types of leaders or coaches who help in developing others, which of the following statements is most likely true of shamans?

A) They focus the attention of their followers on themselves.

B) They are agents of omnipotent authority.

C) They teach out of personal conviction.

D) They require the consent of their followers to derive power.

4. Which of the following is NOT a factor that is increasing the need to better manage the supply chain?

a) Optimization of their own value by most segments in the supply chain

b) Global competition and outsourcing

c) E-commerce and telecommunications

d) Outsourcing and shorter life cycles

5. Purchasing tends to follow three practices; which of the following is NOT one of them?

a) They leverage their buying power

b) They work with and help suppliers reduce costs

c) They commit to a small number of dependable suppliers

d) All of the above are practices followed by purchasing in highly effective organizations.