Question 1

According to the Path-Goal Theory,if Corey is using ________ behavior,he would tell his followers what the goals are and specifically what must be done to achieve them.

Accepted Answer

A) directive 
B) supportive 
C) participative 
D) achievement 
E) adaptable 
A) directive 
B) supportive 
C) participative 
D) achievement 
E) adaptable

Question 2

According to the Path-Goal Theory,if Corey is using ________ behavior,he would be focusing on making goals difficult enough to be challenging but not so difficult employees give up on trying to achieve the goals.

Accepted Answer

A) directive 
B) supportive 
C) participative 
D) achievement 
E) adaptable 
A) directive 
B) supportive 
C) participative 
D) achievement 
E) adaptable

Question 3

A manager makes sure the job gets done whereas a leader cares about and focuses on the people who do the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which one of the following statements of a manager is consistent with the views expressed by the life cycle theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Organizational productivity is more important to leadership than individual behaviors. 
B) Managers must not use directive style when making decisions concerning employees. 
C) Situational approaches to leadership are more effective than the behavioral approaches. 
D) Leadership styles depend on the ability of followers to perform jobs independently. 
E) Task behaviors and relationship behaviors of managers are independent of each other. 
A) Organizational productivity is more important to leadership than individual behaviors. 
B) Managers must not use directive style when making decisions concerning employees. 
C) Situational approaches to leadership are more effective than the behavioral approaches. 
D) Leadership styles depend on the ability of followers to perform jobs independently. 
E) Task behaviors and relationship behaviors of managers are independent of each other.

Question 5

In which one of the following decision styles described in the VYJ model are the subordinates made aware of the problem,expected to provide information to the manager,but do not meet as a group?

Accepted Answer

A) AI 
B) AII 
C) CI 
D) CII 
E) GII 
A) AI 
B) AII 
C) CI 
D) CII 
E) GII

Question 6

When most individuals join an organization,they are unable to solve task-related problems independently.According to the life cycle theory,which one of the following is the appropriate leadership style for these individuals?

Accepted Answer

A) low task and low relationship 
B) low task and high relationship 
C) high task and high relationship 
D) high task and low relationship 
E) moderate task and relationship behavior 
A) low task and low relationship 
B) low task and high relationship 
C) high task and high relationship 
D) high task and low relationship 
E) moderate task and relationship behavior

Question 7

Which one of the following is a disadvantage of Fiedler's contingency model of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) The model is not suitable to decide leadership style if the task structure is weak. 
B) The model may not provide concrete answers to leadership problems. 
C) It does not emphasize the importance of situational variables. 
D) Leadership behaviors are not considered in this model. 
E) Leader-member relations are ignored when selecting a suitable style of leadership. 
A) The model is not suitable to decide leadership style if the task structure is weak. 
B) The model may not provide concrete answers to leadership problems. 
C) It does not emphasize the importance of situational variables. 
D) Leadership behaviors are not considered in this model. 
E) Leader-member relations are ignored when selecting a suitable style of leadership.

Question 8

Margie's focus as a leader is on her employees as people.Margie could then be said to be a(n)________-centered leader.

Accepted Answer

A) trait 
B) behavior 
C) structure 
D) job 
E) employee 
A) trait 
B) behavior 
C) structure 
D) job 
E) employee

Question 9

According to the Path-Goal Theory,if Corey is using ________ behavior,he would be asking his followers for suggestions regarding business operations.

Accepted Answer

A) directive 
B) supportive 
C) participative 
D) achievement 
E) adaptable 
A) directive 
B) supportive 
C) participative 
D) achievement 
E) adaptable

Question 10

The more that followers desire to succeed,the more mature they are said to be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the central theme of the path-goal theory of leadership? What kinds of leadership behavior does it describe? Give an example of a situation in which a manager uses this model to decide how to act with a particular subordinate.

Accepted Answer

The path-goal theory of leadership is a

Question 12

According to Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership,what are the primary factors that should be considered when moving leaders into situations appropriate for their leadership styles? Briefly describe the factors.

Accepted Answer

According to Fiedler's contingency theor

Question 13

Discuss the benefits of situational leadership.

Accepted Answer

Leadership studies have shifted from the

Question 14

Which one of the following leadership facets is highlighted in the Tannenbaum and Schmidt Leadership Continuum?

Accepted Answer

A) employee motivation 
B) communication 
C) workforce controlling 
D) decision making 
E) employee training 
A) employee motivation 
B) communication 
C) workforce controlling 
D) decision making 
E) employee training

Question 15

The life cycle theory of leadership maintains that ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a manager's leadership style should be independent of the follower's maturity levels and abilities 
B) the organization should match individuals with specific leadership situations 
C) a manager's leadership style will be effective only if it is appropriate for the maturity level of the followers 
D) leadership abilities of an individual increase as he gains experience and decrease after he reaches the maturity level 
E) as a manager gains experience he should shift toward a participative style of leadership 
A) a manager's leadership style should be independent of the follower's maturity levels and abilities 
B) the organization should match individuals with specific leadership situations 
C) a manager's leadership style will be effective only if it is appropriate for the maturity level of the followers 
D) leadership abilities of an individual increase as he gains experience and decrease after he reaches the maturity level 
E) as a manager gains experience he should shift toward a participative style of leadership

Question 16

An inexperienced man has just been hired as a salesperson in a men's clothing store.According to the life cycle theory,a low-task/high-relationship style of leadership should be maintained to effectively manage this person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Consideration behavior is any leadership activity that delineates the relationship between the leader and the leader's followers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A considerate leader would be more effective than a structuring leader when the leader-member relations are good,the task structure is weak,and the leader position power is weak.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which one of the following characteristics is more closely associated with an emerging leader than a manager?

Accepted Answer

A) independence 
B) persistence 
C) analytical skills 
D) problem-solving ability 
E) tough-mindedness 
A) independence 
B) persistence 
C) analytical skills 
D) problem-solving ability 
E) tough-mindedness

Question 20

Explain the difference between a leader and a manager.

Accepted Answer

Leading is not the same as managing.Alth

According to the Path-Goal Theory,if Corey is using ________ behavior,he would tell his followers what the goals are and specifically what must be done to achieve them.

According to the Path-Goal Theory,if Corey is using ________ behavior,he would be focusing on making goals difficult enough to be challenging but not so difficult employees give up on trying to achieve the goals.

A manager makes sure the job gets done whereas a leader cares about and focuses on the people who do the job.

Which one of the following statements of a manager is consistent with the views expressed by the life cycle theory?

In which one of the following decision styles described in the VYJ model are the subordinates made aware of the problem,expected to provide information to the manager,but do not meet as a group?

When most individuals join an organization,they are unable to solve task-related problems independently.According to the life cycle theory,which one of the following is the appropriate leadership style for these individuals?

Which one of the following is a disadvantage of Fiedler's contingency model of leadership?

Margie's focus as a leader is on her employees as people.Margie could then be said to be a(n)________-centered leader.

According to the Path-Goal Theory,if Corey is using ________ behavior,he would be asking his followers for suggestions regarding business operations.

The more that followers desire to succeed,the more mature they are said to be.

What is the central theme of the path-goal theory of leadership? What kinds of leadership behavior does it describe? Give an example of a situation in which a manager uses this model to decide how to act with a particular subordinate.

According to Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership,what are the primary factors that should be considered when moving leaders into situations appropriate for their leadership styles? Briefly describe the factors.

Discuss the benefits of situational leadership.

Which one of the following leadership facets is highlighted in the Tannenbaum and Schmidt Leadership Continuum?

The life cycle theory of leadership maintains that ________.

An inexperienced man has just been hired as a salesperson in a men's clothing store.According to the life cycle theory,a low-task/high-relationship style of leadership should be maintained to effectively manage this person.

Consideration behavior is any leadership activity that delineates the relationship between the leader and the leader's followers.

A considerate leader would be more effective than a structuring leader when the leader-member relations are good,the task structure is weak,and the leader position power is weak.

Which one of the following characteristics is more closely associated with an emerging leader than a manager?

Explain the difference between a leader and a manager.

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Exam 15: Leadership

According to the Path-Goal Theory,if Corey is using ________ behavior,he would tell his followers what the goals are and specifically what must be done to achieve them.

According to the Path-Goal Theory,if Corey is using ________ behavior,he would be focusing on making goals difficult enough to be challenging but not so difficult employees give up on trying to achieve the goals.

A manager makes sure the job gets done whereas a leader cares about and focuses on the people who do the job.

Which one of the following statements of a manager is consistent with the views expressed by the life cycle theory?

In which one of the following decision styles described in the VYJ model are the subordinates made aware of the problem,expected to provide information to the manager,but do not meet as a group?

When most individuals join an organization,they are unable to solve task-related problems independently.According to the life cycle theory,which one of the following is the appropriate leadership style for these individuals?

Which one of the following is a disadvantage of Fiedler's contingency model of leadership?

Margie's focus as a leader is on her employees as people.Margie could then be said to be a(n)________-centered leader.

According to the Path-Goal Theory,if Corey is using ________ behavior,he would be asking his followers for suggestions regarding business operations.

The more that followers desire to succeed,the more mature they are said to be.

What is the central theme of the path-goal theory of leadership? What kinds of leadership behavior does it describe? Give an example of a situation in which a manager uses this model to decide how to act with a particular subordinate.

According to Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership,what are the primary factors that should be considered when moving leaders into situations appropriate for their leadership styles? Briefly describe the factors.

Discuss the benefits of situational leadership.

Which one of the following leadership facets is highlighted in the Tannenbaum and Schmidt Leadership Continuum?

The life cycle theory of leadership maintains that ________.

An inexperienced man has just been hired as a salesperson in a men's clothing store.According to the life cycle theory,a low-task/high-relationship style of leadership should be maintained to effectively manage this person.

Consideration behavior is any leadership activity that delineates the relationship between the leader and the leader's followers.

A considerate leader would be more effective than a structuring leader when the leader-member relations are good,the task structure is weak,and the leader position power is weak.

Which one of the following characteristics is more closely associated with an emerging leader than a manager?

Explain the difference between a leader and a manager.

Introducing Modern Management: Concepts and Skills

Management and Entrepreneurship: Handling Start-Ups and New Ventures

Managers,society,and Sustainability

Management and Diversity

Managing in the Global Arena

Encouraging Creativity and Innovation

Plans and Planning Tools

Making Decisions

Strategic Planning: Strategies, tactics, and Competitive Dynamics

Fundamentals of Organizing

Responsibility, authority, and Delegation

Human Resource Management

Changing Organizations

Influencing and Communication

Motivation

Groups and Teams

Managing Organization Culture

Controlling,information,and Technology

Production and Control

Filters