Question 1

The task-oriented leader, according to Fiedler, excels in the favorable situation whereas relationship-oriented leaders are most effective in situations of moderate favorability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The less effective leaders, in the University of Michigan studies, were called:

Accepted Answer

A)  job-centered leaders. 
B)  employee-centered leaders. 
C)  initiating structure. 
D)  consideration. 
E)  impoverished management. 
A)  job-centered leaders. 
B)  employee-centered leaders. 
C)  initiating structure. 
D)  consideration. 
E)  impoverished management.

Question 3

Scenario - Barry Bailey

The mandatory leadership-training seminar had just been concluded. All of the newly promoted managers at Marc's Music, Inc. had been asked to attend and participate in the two-day seminar, and Barry Bailey had been fascinated with what she had learned. She is now reviewing the material she covered.
-Barry learns of a recent study on gender differences in leadership behaviors. In which area of leadership do women score more highly than men?

Accepted Answer

A)  Motivating others 
B)  Fostering communication 
C)  Builds relationships 
D)  Listening to others 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Motivating others 
B)  Fostering communication 
C)  Builds relationships 
D)  Listening to others 
E)  All of the above

Question 4

Research indicates people rate leaders as "more effective" when they are perceived to use one influence tactic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A situational variable that counteracts a leadership style is known as an________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of A situational variable that counteracts a leadership...

Question 6

Describe the five bases of power typical in organizations.

Accepted Answer

The five bases of po

Question 7

Two types of personal powers are expert and reward powers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Ian does not have much of a relationship with his subordinates. They feel obligated to do as he says because he's the boss. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  referent power. 
B)  legitimate power. 
C)  coercive power. 
D)  reward power. 
E)  expert power. 
A)  referent power. 
B)  legitimate power. 
C)  coercive power. 
D)  reward power. 
E)  expert power.

Question 9

Which of the following characteristics of leaders have been studied?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personality traits 
B)  Physical traits 
C)  Social traits 
D)  Work-related traits 
E)  all of these 
A)  Personality traits 
B)  Physical traits 
C)  Social traits 
D)  Work-related traits 
E)  all of these

Question 10

Which type of leader clarifies the role and task requirements of subordinates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transactional 
B)  Charismatic 
C)  Transformational 
D)  Supportive 
E)  Team 
A)  Transactional 
B)  Charismatic 
C)  Transformational 
D)  Supportive 
E)  Team

Question 11

A situation would be considered highly favorable to the leader when tasks are highly unstructured and the leader has little formal authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is the most frequently used and a highly effective influence tactic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using rational persuasion 
B)  Rewarding desired behaviors 
C)  Relying on the rule of reciprocity 
D)  Making people like you 
E)  Developing allies 
A)  Using rational persuasion 
B)  Rewarding desired behaviors 
C)  Relying on the rule of reciprocity 
D)  Making people like you 
E)  Developing allies

Question 13

Influence is the effect a person's actions have on the attitudes, values, beliefs, or behavior of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

________are the distinguishing personal characteristics of a leader, such as intelligence, honesty, and appearance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________are the distinguishing personal characteristics of a...

Question 15

Self-confidence, honesty and integrity, and the desire to lead, are all components of which personal characteristic of leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical characteristics 
B)  Intelligence and Ability 
C)  Personality 
D)  Social Characteristics 
E)  Social Background 
A)  Physical characteristics 
B)  Intelligence and Ability 
C)  Personality 
D)  Social Characteristics 
E)  Social Background

Question 16

Which of these is the potential ability to influence the behavior of others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leadership 
B)  Management 
C)  Power 
D)  Control 
E)  Motivation 
A)  Leadership 
B)  Management 
C)  Power 
D)  Control 
E)  Motivation

Question 17

Differentiate between a substitute and a neutralizer.

Accepted Answer

A substitute is a situational variable t

Question 18

"A fire that ignites followers" is used to describe which leadership characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vision 
B)  Charisma 
C)  Service 
D)  Tenacity 
E)  Authority 
A)  Vision 
B)  Charisma 
C)  Service 
D)  Tenacity 
E)  Authority

Question 19

All of the following are essential parts of any definition of leadership EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  influence. 
B)  people. 
C)  goals. 
D)  coercive power. 
E)  all of these are essential parts of leadership definition. 
A)  influence. 
B)  people. 
C)  goals. 
D)  coercive power. 
E)  all of these are essential parts of leadership definition.

Question 20

Which of these, according to the leadership grid, is a 1,9 management style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Team Management 
B)  Country Club Management 
C)  Middle of the Road Management 
D)  Impoverished Management 
E)  Authority-Compliance 
A)  Team Management 
B)  Country Club Management 
C)  Middle of the Road Management 
D)  Impoverished Management 
E)  Authority-Compliance

The task-oriented leader, according to Fiedler, excels in the favorable situation whereas relationship-oriented leaders are most effective in situations of moderate favorability.

The less effective leaders, in the University of Michigan studies, were called:

Research indicates people rate leaders as "more effective" when they are perceived to use one influence tactic.

A situational variable that counteracts a leadership style is known as an________ .

Describe the five bases of power typical in organizations.

Two types of personal powers are expert and reward powers.

Ian does not have much of a relationship with his subordinates. They feel obligated to do as he says because he's the boss. This is an example of:

Which of the following characteristics of leaders have been studied?

Which type of leader clarifies the role and task requirements of subordinates?

A situation would be considered highly favorable to the leader when tasks are highly unstructured and the leader has little formal authority.

Which of the following is the most frequently used and a highly effective influence tactic?

Influence is the effect a person's actions have on the attitudes, values, beliefs, or behavior of others.

________are the distinguishing personal characteristics of a leader, such as intelligence, honesty, and appearance.

Self-confidence, honesty and integrity, and the desire to lead, are all components of which personal characteristic of leaders?

Which of these is the potential ability to influence the behavior of others?

Differentiate between a substitute and a neutralizer.

"A fire that ignites followers" is used to describe which leadership characteristic?

All of the following are essential parts of any definition of leadership EXCEPT:

Which of these, according to the leadership grid, is a 1,9 management style?

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

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Exam 11: Leadership

The task-oriented leader, according to Fiedler, excels in the favorable situation whereas relationship-oriented leaders are most effective in situations of moderate favorability.

The less effective leaders, in the University of Michigan studies, were called:

Research indicates people rate leaders as "more effective" when they are perceived to use one influence tactic.

A situational variable that counteracts a leadership style is known as an________ .

Describe the five bases of power typical in organizations.

Two types of personal powers are expert and reward powers.

Ian does not have much of a relationship with his subordinates. They feel obligated to do as he says because he's the boss. This is an example of:

Which of the following characteristics of leaders have been studied?

Which type of leader clarifies the role and task requirements of subordinates?

A situation would be considered highly favorable to the leader when tasks are highly unstructured and the leader has little formal authority.

Which of the following is the most frequently used and a highly effective influence tactic?

Influence is the effect a person's actions have on the attitudes, values, beliefs, or behavior of others.

________are the distinguishing personal characteristics of a leader, such as intelligence, honesty, and appearance.

Self-confidence, honesty and integrity, and the desire to lead, are all components of which personal characteristic of leaders?

Which of these is the potential ability to influence the behavior of others?

Differentiate between a substitute and a neutralizer.

"A fire that ignites followers" is used to describe which leadership characteristic?

All of the following are essential parts of any definition of leadership EXCEPT:

Which of these, according to the leadership grid, is a 1,9 management style?

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Filters