Question 1

According to Fiedler,leadership style is an enduring characteristic which managers cannot change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following traits helps managers avoid acting selfishly,control their feelings,and admit when they have made a mistake?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-confidence 
B) High energy 
C) Intelligence 
D) Integrity 
E) Maturity 
A) Self-confidence 
B) High energy 
C) Intelligence 
D) Integrity 
E) Maturity E

Question 3

Leadership theories developed after the 1980s tend to focus on the supervisory nature of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

All of the following are tangible rewards,which can be given by a manager to a subordinate,except:

Accepted Answer

A) A choice job assignment 
B) A cash bonus 
C) A pay raise 
D) Stock options 
E) Respect 
A) A choice job assignment 
B) A cash bonus 
C) A pay raise 
D) Stock options 
E) Respect

Question 5

Leaders engage in _______ when they attempt to define and structure their role and the roles of their subordinates in order to achieve organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A) consideration 
B) transformational leadership 
C) initiating structure 
D) decomposition 
E) regressive behaviours 
A) consideration 
B) transformational leadership 
C) initiating structure 
D) decomposition 
E) regressive behaviours

Question 6

Compare the two main behavioural dimension in effective leaders describes in the University of Michigan studies.

Accepted Answer

The University of Michigan studies also

Question 7

Reward power is the ability of a manager to punish others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The European culture tends to have a profit horizon similar to the U.S.and Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Condi and George both work for the same employer.Condi just started and isn't quite sure how she should complete the tasks that are being asked of her,but she is very motivated to do a good job.George,on the other hand,knows the ropes but is unenthusiastic about doing the work.According to Hersey and Blanchard's situational leadership theory,what leadership style would be appropriate to use with Condi?

Accepted Answer

A) Delegating 
B) Participating 
C) Selling 
D) Telling 
E) Directing 
A) Delegating 
B) Participating 
C) Selling 
D) Telling 
E) Directing

Question 10

Leadership is the process by which an individual exerts influence over other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Research suggests that male managers and female managers who have leadership positions in organizations behave in similar ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Characteristics of subordinates or characteristics of a situation or context that act in place of the influence of a leader and make leadership unnecessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The process by which an individual exerts influence over other people and inspires,motivates,and directs their activities to help achieve group or organizational goals is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Leadership 
B) Reward power 
C) Expert power 
D) Empowerment 
E) The trait model 
A) Leadership 
B) Reward power 
C) Expert power 
D) Empowerment 
E) The trait model

Question 14

It is appropriate for a leader to use achievement-oriented behaviours when subordinates are overworked.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following are examples of a tangible reward,which can be given by a manager to a subordinate except:

Accepted Answer

A) A pay raise 
B) "A pat on the back" 
C) A bonus 
D) An attractive job assignment 
E) A country club membership 
A) A pay raise 
B) "A pat on the back" 
C) A bonus 
D) An attractive job assignment 
E) A country club membership

Question 16

Explain two reasons why female managers may be more participative as leaders than are male managers.

Accepted Answer

First,subordinates may try to resist the

Question 17

Which of the following describes a transactional leader?

Accepted Answer

A) A leader who makes subordinates aware of the importance of their jobs to the organization 
B) A leader who makes subordinates aware of their own needs for personal growth 
C) A leader who motivates subordinates to work for the good of the whole organization 
D) A leader who emphasizes correction and punishment 
E) A leader who inspires subordinates 
A) A leader who makes subordinates aware of the importance of their jobs to the organization 
B) A leader who makes subordinates aware of their own needs for personal growth 
C) A leader who motivates subordinates to work for the good of the whole organization 
D) A leader who emphasizes correction and punishment 
E) A leader who inspires subordinates

Question 18

When a manager has the power to assign projects to his or her subordinates,we say that this manager has:

Accepted Answer

A) Expert power 
B) Legitimate power 
C) Coercive power 
D) Referent power 
E) Reward power 
A) Expert power 
B) Legitimate power 
C) Coercive power 
D) Referent power 
E) Reward power

Question 19

When the CEO of Intel,Andrew Grove,who has a Ph.D.in chemical engineering and is very knowledgeable about microprocessors which Intel produces,advises an R&D scientist about a possible new product idea,we say that this CEO has which type of power?

Accepted Answer

A) Expert power 
B) Empowerment power 
C) Consideration power 
D) Relationship-oriented power 
E) Deferential power 
A) Expert power 
B) Empowerment power 
C) Consideration power 
D) Relationship-oriented power 
E) Deferential power

Question 20

A manager who withholds a subordinate's bonus for poor performance at work is using legitimate power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to Fiedler,leadership style is an enduring characteristic which managers cannot change.

Which of the following traits helps managers avoid acting selfishly,control their feelings,and admit when they have made a mistake?

Leadership theories developed after the 1980s tend to focus on the supervisory nature of leadership.

All of the following are tangible rewards,which can be given by a manager to a subordinate,except:

Leaders engage in _______ when they attempt to define and structure their role and the roles of their subordinates in order to achieve organizational goals.

Compare the two main behavioural dimension in effective leaders describes in the University of Michigan studies.

Reward power is the ability of a manager to punish others.

The European culture tends to have a profit horizon similar to the U.S.and Canada.

Leadership is the process by which an individual exerts influence over other people.

Research suggests that male managers and female managers who have leadership positions in organizations behave in similar ways.

Characteristics of subordinates or characteristics of a situation or context that act in place of the influence of a leader and make leadership unnecessary.

The process by which an individual exerts influence over other people and inspires,motivates,and directs their activities to help achieve group or organizational goals is known as:

It is appropriate for a leader to use achievement-oriented behaviours when subordinates are overworked.

All of the following are examples of a tangible reward,which can be given by a manager to a subordinate except:

Explain two reasons why female managers may be more participative as leaders than are male managers.

Which of the following describes a transactional leader?

When a manager has the power to assign projects to his or her subordinates,we say that this manager has:

When the CEO of Intel,Andrew Grove,who has a Ph.D.in chemical engineering and is very knowledgeable about microprocessors which Intel produces,advises an R&D scientist about a possible new product idea,we say that this CEO has which type of power?

A manager who withholds a subordinate's bonus for poor performance at work is using legitimate power.

Managers and Managing

Managing the Organizational Environment

Managing Decision Making

Managing Planning and Strategy

Managing Organizational Structure

Managing Communication and Information Technology IT

Managing Human Resources

Managing Motivation

Managing Teams

Managing Control and Operations

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Exam 9: Managing Leadership

According to Fiedler,leadership style is an enduring characteristic which managers cannot change.

Which of the following traits helps managers avoid acting selfishly,control their feelings,and admit when they have made a mistake?

Leadership theories developed after the 1980s tend to focus on the supervisory nature of leadership.

All of the following are tangible rewards,which can be given by a manager to a subordinate,except:

Leaders engage in _______ when they attempt to define and structure their role and the roles of their subordinates in order to achieve organizational goals.

Compare the two main behavioural dimension in effective leaders describes in the University of Michigan studies.

Reward power is the ability of a manager to punish others.

The European culture tends to have a profit horizon similar to the U.S.and Canada.

Leadership is the process by which an individual exerts influence over other people.

Research suggests that male managers and female managers who have leadership positions in organizations behave in similar ways.

Characteristics of subordinates or characteristics of a situation or context that act in place of the influence of a leader and make leadership unnecessary.

The process by which an individual exerts influence over other people and inspires,motivates,and directs their activities to help achieve group or organizational goals is known as:

It is appropriate for a leader to use achievement-oriented behaviours when subordinates are overworked.

All of the following are examples of a tangible reward,which can be given by a manager to a subordinate except:

Explain two reasons why female managers may be more participative as leaders than are male managers.

Which of the following describes a transactional leader?

When a manager has the power to assign projects to his or her subordinates,we say that this manager has:

When the CEO of Intel,Andrew Grove,who has a Ph.D.in chemical engineering and is very knowledgeable about microprocessors which Intel produces,advises an R&D scientist about a possible new product idea,we say that this CEO has which type of power?

A manager who withholds a subordinate's bonus for poor performance at work is using legitimate power.

Managers and Managing

Managing the Organizational Environment

Managing Decision Making

Managing Planning and Strategy

Managing Organizational Structure

Managing Communication and Information Technology IT

Managing Human Resources

Managing Motivation

Managing Teams

Managing Control and Operations

Managing Change

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