Yukl describes certain characteristics of women leaders that she ...

[beccaep]

Yukl describes certain characteristics of women leaders that she says are perceived by most in a masculine culture as weak and ineffective. These characteristics are:
 
  A. Humble, compassionate, and conciliatory
  B. Demure, assertive, and interested in image only
  C. Feminine, high-pitched voice, and wearing long hair
  D. Shy, eager to please, and empathetic

Question 2

People can improve their leadership skills by incorporating which of the following abilities, which will assist them in leading more effectively?
 
  A. Keeping the milieu very competitive among all levels of workers
  B. Maintaining the status quo
  C. People skills and personal survival skills
  D. Gaining knowledge regarding how to stop change

[Jsherida]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct because these are the three cha-racteristics Yukl identified from her re-search that reflect weakness on a leader's part.
B Incorrect because Yukl does not mention any of these when discussing ineffective leaders.
C Incorrect because these characteristics are not identified by Yukl as representing weakness.
D Incorrect because these are not the three characteristics Yukl identified as being weak.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect because fostering competitive-ness does not correlate with effective lea-dership skills.
B Incorrect because maintaining the status quo does not demonstrate effective lea-dership.
C Correct because gaining more people and personal survival skills will improve one's leadership ability.
D Incorrect because stopping change will not make an effective leader.

[beccaep]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[covalentbond]

Gracias!