Question 1

Fiedler's approach to the effectiveness of maintenance-oriented and task- oriented leaders is an example for

Accepted Answer

A)  Trait theory approach to leadership 
B)  Situational theories of leadership 
C)  Influence theory of leadership 
D)  Organizational leadership approach 
A)  Trait theory approach to leadership 
B)  Situational theories of leadership 
C)  Influence theory of leadership 
D)  Organizational leadership approach

Question 2

List the five principles of organizational leadership

Accepted Answer

Organizational leadership is a managemen

Question 3

Discuss the basic idea behind Burke and Bales' interaction-process theory (task and socio-emotional leadership)

Accepted Answer

Burke and Bales' interaction-process the

Question 4

According to Christie and Geis (1970), Machiavellian leaders are characterized by the following characteristics except one. Which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  Little emotional investment in interpersonal relationships 
B)  Lack of concern for conventional morality 
C)  Little ideological commitment 
D)  Distorted perception of reality 
A)  Little emotional investment in interpersonal relationships 
B)  Lack of concern for conventional morality 
C)  Little ideological commitment 
D)  Distorted perception of reality

Question 5

Compare and contrast the style approach to leadership and Fiedler's situational theory of leadership

Accepted Answer

The style approach to leadership and Fie

Question 6

According to the influence theory, leadership is based on domination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In distributed-actions theory of leadership, a group member who does ______ is providing goal leadership; while a member who does _____ is providing
Relationship leadership

Accepted Answer

A)  Facilitating participation; summarizing 
B)  Summarizing; facilitating participation 
C)  Summarizing; directing the group's efforts 
D)  Relieving tension; encouraging members to participate 
A)  Facilitating participation; summarizing 
B)  Summarizing; facilitating participation 
C)  Summarizing; directing the group's efforts 
D)  Relieving tension; encouraging members to participate

Question 8

According to the distributed-actions theory of leadership, the relationship-leadership functions should be evenly distributed among the group members, and the goal leadership actions should be assumed by the group leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Fiedler's studies on maintenance oriented and task oriented leaders shows that

Accepted Answer

A)  Task oriented leaders are more effective 
B)  Maintenance oriented leaders are more effective 
C)  Group effectiveness and leadership behavior are not consistently related 
D)  Leadership behavior does not have much impact on group effectiveness 
A)  Task oriented leaders are more effective 
B)  Maintenance oriented leaders are more effective 
C)  Group effectiveness and leadership behavior are not consistently related 
D)  Leadership behavior does not have much impact on group effectiveness

Question 10

Machiavellian leaders tend to be psychopathological, and as a result, lose touch with reality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Define the role-position approach to leadership, and discuss two problems with the approach

Accepted Answer

The role-position approach to leadership

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a problem with the trait theory of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Not all great leaders are charismatic 
B)  Great leaders are identified as such after they have become great leaders 
C)  An unlimited number of traits may need to be identified 
D)  Different traits may be needed at different times 
A)  Not all great leaders are charismatic 
B)  Great leaders are identified as such after they have become great leaders 
C)  An unlimited number of traits may need to be identified 
D)  Different traits may be needed at different times

Question 13

According to the interaction process analysis theory, group members strongly committed to task behaviors tend to create relief among group members less committed because they take responsibility for the work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to Bales, a group member assuming a relationship-leadership role will likely

Accepted Answer

A)  Alleviate frustration, show solidarity 
B)  Synchronize task and relationship functions 
C)  Give suggestions and directions 
D)  Withdraw when disagreements arise 
A)  Alleviate frustration, show solidarity 
B)  Synchronize task and relationship functions 
C)  Give suggestions and directions 
D)  Withdraw when disagreements arise

Question 15

Organizational leaders should create a mutual vision because

Accepted Answer

A)  It enables them to control the work of the members 
B)  Members like to know that the leader has good ideas 
C)  It's impossible to lead without a vision 
D)  Members will not become followers until they accept the vision 
A)  It enables them to control the work of the members 
B)  Members like to know that the leader has good ideas 
C)  It's impossible to lead without a vision 
D)  Members will not become followers until they accept the vision

Question 16

The finding that many highly intelligent people do not become leaders is a problem with the

Accepted Answer

A)  Trait theory of leadership 
B)  Charisma theory of leadership 
C)  Distributed-actions theory of leadership 
D)  Role position approach to leadership 
A)  Trait theory of leadership 
B)  Charisma theory of leadership 
C)  Distributed-actions theory of leadership 
D)  Role position approach to leadership

Question 17

Lewin, Lippitt and White (1939) found that laissez-faire leaders are just as much disliked as autocratic leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to Bales, a group member assuming a task-leadership role will likely

Accepted Answer

A)  Alleviate frustration, show solidarity 
B)  Synchronize task and relationship functions 
C)  Give suggestions and directions 
D)  Withdraw when disagreement arises 
A)  Alleviate frustration, show solidarity 
B)  Synchronize task and relationship functions 
C)  Give suggestions and directions 
D)  Withdraw when disagreement arises

Question 19

Organizational leadership involves

Accepted Answer

A)  Leading by example 
B)  Managing the status quo 
C)  Encouraging competition among group members 
D)  Identifying the traits of good group members 
A)  Leading by example 
B)  Managing the status quo 
C)  Encouraging competition among group members 
D)  Identifying the traits of good group members

Question 20

The distributed-actions theory of leadership claims that

Accepted Answer

A)  Interaction-process analysis is always present in effective groups 
B)  There is a strong negative correlation between participation and leadership 
C)  Any group member can become a leader if their actions help the group 
D)  The task-leadership role and the social-emotional leadership role must be
Fulfilled by the same person 
A)  Interaction-process analysis is always present in effective groups 
B)  There is a strong negative correlation between participation and leadership 
C)  Any group member can become a leader if their actions help the group 
D)  The task-leadership role and the social-emotional leadership role must be
Fulfilled by the same person

Fiedler's approach to the effectiveness of maintenance-oriented and task- oriented leaders is an example for

List the five principles of organizational leadership

Discuss the basic idea behind Burke and Bales' interaction-process theory (task and socio-emotional leadership)

According to Christie and Geis (1970), Machiavellian leaders are characterized by the following characteristics except one. Which one?

Compare and contrast the style approach to leadership and Fiedler's situational theory of leadership

According to the influence theory, leadership is based on domination.

In distributed-actions theory of leadership, a group member who does __ is providing goal leadership; while a member who does _ is providing Relationship leadership

According to the distributed-actions theory of leadership, the relationship-leadership functions should be evenly distributed among the group members, and the goal leadership actions should be assumed by the group leader.

Fiedler's studies on maintenance oriented and task oriented leaders shows that

Machiavellian leaders tend to be psychopathological, and as a result, lose touch with reality.

Define the role-position approach to leadership, and discuss two problems with the approach

Which of the following is NOT a problem with the trait theory of leadership?

According to the interaction process analysis theory, group members strongly committed to task behaviors tend to create relief among group members less committed because they take responsibility for the work.

According to Bales, a group member assuming a relationship-leadership role will likely

Organizational leaders should create a mutual vision because

The finding that many highly intelligent people do not become leaders is a problem with the

Lewin, Lippitt and White (1939) found that laissez-faire leaders are just as much disliked as autocratic leaders.

According to Bales, a group member assuming a task-leadership role will likely

Organizational leadership involves

The distributed-actions theory of leadership claims that

Group Dynamics

Experiential Learning

Group Goals, Social Interdependence,and Trust

Communication Within Groups

Using Power

Decision Making

Controversy and Creativity

Managing Conflicts of Interest

Valuing Diversity

Cooperative Learning in the Classroom

Leading Growth and Counseling Groups

Team Development, Team Training

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Exam 5: Leadership

Fiedler's approach to the effectiveness of maintenance-oriented and task- oriented leaders is an example for

List the five principles of organizational leadership

Discuss the basic idea behind Burke and Bales' interaction-process theory (task and socio-emotional leadership)

According to Christie and Geis (1970), Machiavellian leaders are characterized by the following characteristics except one. Which one?

Compare and contrast the style approach to leadership and Fiedler's situational theory of leadership

According to the influence theory, leadership is based on domination.

In distributed-actions theory of leadership, a group member who does ______ is providing goal leadership; while a member who does _____ is providing Relationship leadership

According to the distributed-actions theory of leadership, the relationship-leadership functions should be evenly distributed among the group members, and the goal leadership actions should be assumed by the group leader.

Fiedler's studies on maintenance oriented and task oriented leaders shows that

Machiavellian leaders tend to be psychopathological, and as a result, lose touch with reality.

Define the role-position approach to leadership, and discuss two problems with the approach

Which of the following is NOT a problem with the trait theory of leadership?

According to the interaction process analysis theory, group members strongly committed to task behaviors tend to create relief among group members less committed because they take responsibility for the work.

According to Bales, a group member assuming a relationship-leadership role will likely

Organizational leaders should create a mutual vision because

The finding that many highly intelligent people do not become leaders is a problem with the

Lewin, Lippitt and White (1939) found that laissez-faire leaders are just as much disliked as autocratic leaders.

According to Bales, a group member assuming a task-leadership role will likely

Organizational leadership involves

The distributed-actions theory of leadership claims that

Group Dynamics

Experiential Learning

Group Goals, Social Interdependence,and Trust

Communication Within Groups

Using Power

Decision Making

Controversy and Creativity

Managing Conflicts of Interest

Valuing Diversity

Cooperative Learning in the Classroom

Leading Growth and Counseling Groups

Team Development, Team Training

Filters

In distributed-actions theory of leadership, a group member who does __ is providing goal leadership; while a member who does _ is providing Relationship leadership