Question 1

Which of the following best describes transactional leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) It focuses on the relationship that develops between a leader and an employee. 
B) It focuses on the exchange relationship between the leader and followers. 
C) It focuses on providing followers with a new vision that instills true commitment. 
D) It focuses on implementing conditions that enable power to be shared with employees. 
E) It focuses on going beyond one's own self-interests and having a genuine concern to serve others and a motivation to lead. 
A) It focuses on the relationship that develops between a leader and an employee. 
B) It focuses on the exchange relationship between the leader and followers. 
C) It focuses on providing followers with a new vision that instills true commitment. 
D) It focuses on implementing conditions that enable power to be shared with employees. 
E) It focuses on going beyond one's own self-interests and having a genuine concern to serve others and a motivation to lead.

Question 2

The trait approach is one of the best means of understanding and improving leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What leadership theory emphasizes self-awareness?

Accepted Answer

A) Transformational leadership 
B) Strategic leadership 
C) Global leadership 
D) Ethical leadership 
E) Authentic leadership 
A) Transformational leadership 
B) Strategic leadership 
C) Global leadership 
D) Ethical leadership 
E) Authentic leadership

Question 4

Calvin is supervising workers who are doing a simple, routine, boring job, such as collecting refuse.Research suggests that participative leadership is a more appropriate leadership style than supportive leadership for this job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

LMX differentiation can be helpful to group harmony and processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In the Vroom and Jago leadership decision tree, "C" solutions are ________ solutions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the Vroom and Jago leadership decision...

Question 7

In Fiedler's Contingency Theory, the "contingency variable" is the leader's orientation towards relationships versus tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is non-contingent punishment behaviour related to?

Accepted Answer

A) Employee attitudes 
B) Role ambiguity 
C) Unfavourable outcomes 
D) Positive perceptions of justice 
E) Motivation 
A) Employee attitudes 
B) Role ambiguity 
C) Unfavourable outcomes 
D) Positive perceptions of justice 
E) Motivation

Question 9

In Canada, women currently hold 15 percent of vice-president positions and 5 percent of CEO positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Contingent leader reward behaviour is positively related to employees' perceptions, attitudes, and behaviour, while contingent leader punishment behaviour is negatively related.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A study of hairstylists in a Chinese chain of hair salons found that salon managers' ________ leadership was positively related to stylists' service performance behaviours.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A study of hairstylists in a Chinese...

Question 12

The relationship between LMX and performance and OCB is primarily due to greater levels of trust.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The focus of leader-member exchange theory is

Accepted Answer

A) the favourableness of the situation for influence. 
B) the relationship between a leader and an employee. 
C) involving employees in making work-related decisions. 
D) forming a connection between employee goals and organizational goals. 
E) the extent to which a leader is approachable and shows personal concern for employees. 
A) the favourableness of the situation for influence. 
B) the relationship between a leader and an employee. 
C) involving employees in making work-related decisions. 
D) forming a connection between employee goals and organizational goals. 
E) the extent to which a leader is approachable and shows personal concern for employees.

Question 14

Research has isolated a large number of leadership traits that are highly associated with effective leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If your leader works with others to initiate changes that will create a viable future for the organization, what kind of leader is he or she?

Accepted Answer

A) Transformational leader 
B) Transactional leader 
C) Participative leader 
D) Strategic leader 
E) Global leader 
A) Transformational leader 
B) Transactional leader 
C) Participative leader 
D) Strategic leader 
E) Global leader

Question 16

Canada and the United States score medium on the team-oriented and participative dimensions of the GLOBE project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

There has been a 56 percent rise in turnover due to ethical lapses over the past four years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Research on gender differences in perceptions of leadership effectiveness found that women are rated more effective when the ratings of effectiveness are made by ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research on gender differences in perceptions of...

Question 19

Which of the following leaders is a good example of a global leader?

Accepted Answer

A) Michael McCain 
B) Linda Hasenfratz 
C) Lisa Lisson 
D) Herb Kelleher 
E) Elyse Allan 
A) Michael McCain 
B) Linda Hasenfratz 
C) Lisa Lisson 
D) Herb Kelleher 
E) Elyse Allan

Question 20

Ethical leadership behaviour is positively related to employees' psychological well-being.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following best describes transactional leadership?

The trait approach is one of the best means of understanding and improving leadership.

What leadership theory emphasizes self-awareness?

Calvin is supervising workers who are doing a simple, routine, boring job, such as collecting refuse.Research suggests that participative leadership is a more appropriate leadership style than supportive leadership for this job.

LMX differentiation can be helpful to group harmony and processes.

In the Vroom and Jago leadership decision tree, "C" solutions are ________ solutions.

In Fiedler's Contingency Theory, the "contingency variable" is the leader's orientation towards relationships versus tasks.

What is non-contingent punishment behaviour related to?

In Canada, women currently hold 15 percent of vice-president positions and 5 percent of CEO positions.

Contingent leader reward behaviour is positively related to employees' perceptions, attitudes, and behaviour, while contingent leader punishment behaviour is negatively related.

A study of hairstylists in a Chinese chain of hair salons found that salon managers' ________ leadership was positively related to stylists' service performance behaviours.

The relationship between LMX and performance and OCB is primarily due to greater levels of trust.

The focus of leader-member exchange theory is

Research has isolated a large number of leadership traits that are highly associated with effective leadership.

If your leader works with others to initiate changes that will create a viable future for the organization, what kind of leader is he or she?

Canada and the United States score medium on the team-oriented and participative dimensions of the GLOBE project.

There has been a 56 percent rise in turnover due to ethical lapses over the past four years.

Research on gender differences in perceptions of leadership effectiveness found that women are rated more effective when the ratings of effectiveness are made by ________.

Which of the following leaders is a good example of a global leader?

Ethical leadership behaviour is positively related to employees' psychological well-being.

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Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values, Attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

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Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

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Exam 9: Leadership

Which of the following best describes transactional leadership?

The trait approach is one of the best means of understanding and improving leadership.

What leadership theory emphasizes self-awareness?

Calvin is supervising workers who are doing a simple, routine, boring job, such as collecting refuse.Research suggests that participative leadership is a more appropriate leadership style than supportive leadership for this job.

LMX differentiation can be helpful to group harmony and processes.

In the Vroom and Jago leadership decision tree, "C" solutions are ________ solutions.

In Fiedler's Contingency Theory, the "contingency variable" is the leader's orientation towards relationships versus tasks.

What is non-contingent punishment behaviour related to?

In Canada, women currently hold 15 percent of vice-president positions and 5 percent of CEO positions.

Contingent leader reward behaviour is positively related to employees' perceptions, attitudes, and behaviour, while contingent leader punishment behaviour is negatively related.

A study of hairstylists in a Chinese chain of hair salons found that salon managers' ________ leadership was positively related to stylists' service performance behaviours.

The relationship between LMX and performance and OCB is primarily due to greater levels of trust.

The focus of leader-member exchange theory is

Research has isolated a large number of leadership traits that are highly associated with effective leadership.

If your leader works with others to initiate changes that will create a viable future for the organization, what kind of leader is he or she?

Canada and the United States score medium on the team-oriented and participative dimensions of the GLOBE project.

There has been a 56 percent rise in turnover due to ethical lapses over the past four years.

Research on gender differences in perceptions of leadership effectiveness found that women are rated more effective when the ratings of effectiveness are made by ________.

Which of the following leaders is a good example of a global leader?

Ethical leadership behaviour is positively related to employees' psychological well-being.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values, Attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change, Development, and Innovation

Filters