Question 1

Explain the leader substitutes model.What is the advice this model offers to managers?

Accepted Answer

The leader substitutes model proposes th

Question 2

Research indicates that certain personal characteristics appear to be associated with effective leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Leaders with more focus on interpersonal skills and concern for the well-being of employees tend to have followers that are more satisfied,motivated,and have more respect for their leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following does NOT describe a transformational 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 5

According to the path-goal theory,________ behaviours motivate employees to perform at the highest level possible.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

According to Fiedler,leader-member relations describe the extent to which work to be performed is clear-cut.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When leaders are effective,the influence they exert over others help a group or organization to achieve its performance goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The power that comes from a manager's admiration and loyalty from subordinates and coworkers is known as referent power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to the path-goal theory,________ behaviours give subordinates a say in matters and decisions that affect them.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Process models of leadership take into account the situation or context within which leadership occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When a manager has the power to monitor the work of his or her subordinates and to tell them how to do a given task,we say that this manager has:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

If Roy Vagelos,former CEO of Merck (a major pharmaceutical company),who was an outstanding research scientist before entering the ranks of management,were to advise a research scientist at Merck about a possible experiment to test a new type of drug,we would say that he had which type of power?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

A manager who has the trust and commitment of coworkers and subordinates has referent power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Leadership theories which propose that the effectiveness of a leader depends on the situation in which the leader finds himself or herself are known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Trait models 
B) Contingency models 
C) Empowerment models 
D) Path-goal models 
E) Leadership substitute models 
A) Trait models 
B) Contingency models 
C) Empowerment models 
D) Path-goal models 
E) Leadership substitute models

Question 15

Managers can take steps to increase their referent source of power by showing interest and concern for their subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe what French and Raven call referent power.How does it compare to their other forms of managerial power?

Accepted Answer

is a function of the personal characteri

Question 17

Path-goal theory identifies four types of behaviours in which leaders can engage in,in order to motivate their subordinates.Discuss these types of behaviours and give one specific management example of how a manager could act according to each of these.

Accepted Answer

The four types of behaviours are directi

Question 18

A leader is able to exert influence over other people to help achieve group or organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Path-goal theory focuses on what a leader can do to motivate subordinates to achieve organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Steve Jobs of Apple and Jack Welch of General Electric are considered visionary leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Explain the leader substitutes model.What is the advice this model offers to managers?

Research indicates that certain personal characteristics appear to be associated with effective leadership.

Leaders with more focus on interpersonal skills and concern for the well-being of employees tend to have followers that are more satisfied,motivated,and have more respect for their leaders.

Which of the following does NOT describe a transformational leader?

According to the path-goal theory,________ behaviours motivate employees to perform at the highest level possible.

According to Fiedler,leader-member relations describe the extent to which work to be performed is clear-cut.

When leaders are effective,the influence they exert over others help a group or organization to achieve its performance goals.

The power that comes from a manager's admiration and loyalty from subordinates and coworkers is known as referent power.

According to the path-goal theory,________ behaviours give subordinates a say in matters and decisions that affect them.

Process models of leadership take into account the situation or context within which leadership occurs.

When a manager has the power to monitor the work of his or her subordinates and to tell them how to do a given task,we say that this manager has:

If Roy Vagelos,former CEO of Merck (a major pharmaceutical company),who was an outstanding research scientist before entering the ranks of management,were to advise a research scientist at Merck about a possible experiment to test a new type of drug,we would say that he had which type of power?

A manager who has the trust and commitment of coworkers and subordinates has referent power.

Leadership theories which propose that the effectiveness of a leader depends on the situation in which the leader finds himself or herself are known as:

Managers can take steps to increase their referent source of power by showing interest and concern for their subordinates.

Describe what French and Raven call referent power.How does it compare to their other forms of managerial power?

Path-goal theory identifies four types of behaviours in which leaders can engage in,in order to motivate their subordinates.Discuss these types of behaviours and give one specific management example of how a manager could act according to each of these.

A leader is able to exert influence over other people to help achieve group or organizational goals.

Path-goal theory focuses on what a leader can do to motivate subordinates to achieve organizational goals.

Steve Jobs of Apple and Jack Welch of General Electric are considered visionary leaders.

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

Explain the leader substitutes model.What is the advice this model offers to managers?

Research indicates that certain personal characteristics appear to be associated with effective leadership.

Leaders with more focus on interpersonal skills and concern for the well-being of employees tend to have followers that are more satisfied,motivated,and have more respect for their leaders.

Which of the following does NOT describe a transformational leader?

According to the path-goal theory,________ behaviours motivate employees to perform at the highest level possible.

According to Fiedler,leader-member relations describe the extent to which work to be performed is clear-cut.

When leaders are effective,the influence they exert over others help a group or organization to achieve its performance goals.

The power that comes from a manager's admiration and loyalty from subordinates and coworkers is known as referent power.

According to the path-goal theory,________ behaviours give subordinates a say in matters and decisions that affect them.

Process models of leadership take into account the situation or context within which leadership occurs.

When a manager has the power to monitor the work of his or her subordinates and to tell them how to do a given task,we say that this manager has:

If Roy Vagelos,former CEO of Merck (a major pharmaceutical company),who was an outstanding research scientist before entering the ranks of management,were to advise a research scientist at Merck about a possible experiment to test a new type of drug,we would say that he had which type of power?

A manager who has the trust and commitment of coworkers and subordinates has referent power.

Leadership theories which propose that the effectiveness of a leader depends on the situation in which the leader finds himself or herself are known as:

Managers can take steps to increase their referent source of power by showing interest and concern for their subordinates.

Describe what French and Raven call referent power.How does it compare to their other forms of managerial power?

Path-goal theory identifies four types of behaviours in which leaders can engage in,in order to motivate their subordinates.Discuss these types of behaviours and give one specific management example of how a manager could act according to each of these.

A leader is able to exert influence over other people to help achieve group or organizational goals.

Path-goal theory focuses on what a leader can do to motivate subordinates to achieve organizational goals.

Steve Jobs of Apple and Jack Welch of General Electric are considered visionary leaders.

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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