Question 1

According to the path-goal theory,________ behaviours are similar to consideration and include expressing concern for subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) supportive 
B) directive 
C) participative 
D) achievement-oriented 
E) deferent 
A) supportive 
B) directive 
C) participative 
D) achievement-oriented 
E) deferent

Question 2

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,the follower readiness of Condi is:

Accepted Answer

A) Able and willing 
B) Able and unwilling 
C) Unable and willing 
D) Unable and unwilling 
E) Ready and waiting 
A) Able and willing 
B) Able and unwilling 
C) Unable and willing 
D) Unable and unwilling 
E) Ready and waiting

Question 3

Behaviour indicating that a manager trusts,respects,and cares about subordinates is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Initiating structure 
B) Employee-centred 
C) Empowerment 
D) Leadership substitute 
E) Task-oriented 
A) Initiating structure 
B) Employee-centred 
C) Empowerment 
D) Leadership substitute 
E) Task-oriented

Question 4

Expert power is based on the special knowledge,skills,and expertise that a leader possesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Compare and contrast "transformational leadership" with "transactional leadership." Which one of these theories makes more sense to you? Defend your answer.

Accepted Answer

Transactional leadership involves manage

Question 6

Do men and women differ in their personal leadership styles? If so,explain why this might be true.

Accepted Answer

Despite widespread stereotypes to the co

Question 7

The ability of a manager to give or withhold tangible and intangible rewards is known as:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

A leader substitute is something that acts in place of the influence of a leader and makes leadership unnecessary.

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,the follower readiness of George is:

Accepted Answer

A) Able and willing 
B) Able and unwilling 
C) Unable and willing 
D) Unable and unwilling 
E) Ready but unwilling 
A) Able and willing 
B) Able and unwilling 
C) Unable and willing 
D) Unable and unwilling 
E) Ready but unwilling

Question 10

When organizations need an extreme overhaul,they often look for leadership to turn the company's fortunes around.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When Bill Gates of Microsoft,who has a great deal of experience in software programming design,advises an R&D manager about how to design a new type of software for personal computers,we say that he has which type of power?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

When a manager is aware of their level of emotions and can handle moods in a positive way,they are said to be emotionally intelligent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Leaders engage in initiating structure when they show their subordinates that they trust,respect,and care about them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to the path-goal theory,________ behaviours are similar to initiating structure and include setting goals,assigning tasks,and taking concrete steps to improve performance.

Accepted Answer

A) supportive 
B) directive 
C) participative 
D) achievement-oriented 
E) deferent 
A) supportive 
B) directive 
C) participative 
D) achievement-oriented 
E) deferent

Question 15

According to French and Raven,there are six types of social power the leader has to affect other people's behaviour and get them to act in certain ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When a manager has the power to evaluate a subordinate's work and to decide if that subordinate is doing the work in a satisfactory manner,we say that this manager has:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

According to research,the moods and emotions that leaders experience on the job do not affect their leadership effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An individual who is able to exert influence over other people to help achieve group or organizational goals is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) Leader substitute 
B) Follower 
C) Expert power 
D) Leader 
E) Coercive leader 
A) Leader substitute 
B) Follower 
C) Expert power 
D) Leader 
E) Coercive leader

Question 19

Which element is NOT one that Fiedler identified as a determinant of how favourable a situation is for leading?

Accepted Answer

A) Position power 
B) Follower readiness 
C) Leader-member relations 
D) Task structure 
E) Leader preparedness 
A) Position power 
B) Follower readiness 
C) Leader-member relations 
D) Task structure 
E) Leader preparedness

Question 20

Leaders engage in consideration when they show their subordinates that they trust,respect,and care about them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to the path-goal theory,________ behaviours are similar to consideration and include expressing concern for subordinates.

Behaviour indicating that a manager trusts,respects,and cares about subordinates is known as:

Expert power is based on the special knowledge,skills,and expertise that a leader possesses.

Compare and contrast "transformational leadership" with "transactional leadership." Which one of these theories makes more sense to you? Defend your answer.

Do men and women differ in their personal leadership styles? If so,explain why this might be true.

The ability of a manager to give or withhold tangible and intangible rewards is known as:

A leader substitute is something that acts in place of the influence of a leader and makes leadership unnecessary.

When organizations need an extreme overhaul,they often look for leadership to turn the company's fortunes around.

When Bill Gates of Microsoft,who has a great deal of experience in software programming design,advises an R&D manager about how to design a new type of software for personal computers,we say that he has which type of power?

When a manager is aware of their level of emotions and can handle moods in a positive way,they are said to be emotionally intelligent.

Leaders engage in initiating structure when they show their subordinates that they trust,respect,and care about them.

According to the path-goal theory,________ behaviours are similar to initiating structure and include setting goals,assigning tasks,and taking concrete steps to improve performance.

According to French and Raven,there are six types of social power the leader has to affect other people's behaviour and get them to act in certain ways.

When a manager has the power to evaluate a subordinate's work and to decide if that subordinate is doing the work in a satisfactory manner,we say that this manager has:

According to research,the moods and emotions that leaders experience on the job do not affect their leadership effectiveness.

An individual who is able to exert influence over other people to help achieve group or organizational goals is known as a(n):

Which element is NOT one that Fiedler identified as a determinant of how favourable a situation is for leading?

Leaders engage in consideration when they show their subordinates that they trust,respect,and care about them.

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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Exam 9: Managing Leadership

According to the path-goal theory,________ behaviours are similar to consideration and include expressing concern for subordinates.

Behaviour indicating that a manager trusts,respects,and cares about subordinates is known as:

Expert power is based on the special knowledge,skills,and expertise that a leader possesses.

Compare and contrast "transformational leadership" with "transactional leadership." Which one of these theories makes more sense to you? Defend your answer.

Do men and women differ in their personal leadership styles? If so,explain why this might be true.

The ability of a manager to give or withhold tangible and intangible rewards is known as:

A leader substitute is something that acts in place of the influence of a leader and makes leadership unnecessary.

When organizations need an extreme overhaul,they often look for leadership to turn the company's fortunes around.

When Bill Gates of Microsoft,who has a great deal of experience in software programming design,advises an R&D manager about how to design a new type of software for personal computers,we say that he has which type of power?

When a manager is aware of their level of emotions and can handle moods in a positive way,they are said to be emotionally intelligent.

Leaders engage in initiating structure when they show their subordinates that they trust,respect,and care about them.

According to the path-goal theory,________ behaviours are similar to initiating structure and include setting goals,assigning tasks,and taking concrete steps to improve performance.

According to French and Raven,there are six types of social power the leader has to affect other people's behaviour and get them to act in certain ways.

When a manager has the power to evaluate a subordinate's work and to decide if that subordinate is doing the work in a satisfactory manner,we say that this manager has:

According to research,the moods and emotions that leaders experience on the job do not affect their leadership effectiveness.

An individual who is able to exert influence over other people to help achieve group or organizational goals is known as a(n):

Which element is NOT one that Fiedler identified as a determinant of how favourable a situation is for leading?

Leaders engage in consideration when they show their subordinates that they trust,respect,and care about them.

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

Filters