Question 1

Which of the following types of power stems from a leader's special knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reward power 
B)  Referent power 
C)  Legitimate power 
D)  Coercive power 
E)  None of these 
A)  Reward power 
B)  Referent power 
C)  Legitimate power 
D)  Coercive power 
E)  None of these

Question 2

Megan is a manager at Botell International. She is very trustful and extremely respectful of her subordinate's welfare. She can be described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  high in initiating structure. 
B)  low in initiating structure. 
C)  high in consideration. 
D)  a team leader. 
E)  task-oriented manager. 
A)  high in initiating structure. 
B)  low in initiating structure. 
C)  high in consideration. 
D)  a team leader. 
E)  task-oriented manager.

Question 3

According to SPOTLIGHT ON SKILLS in Chapter 11, when delegating leaders do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  delegate the whole task. 
B)  maintain feedback. 
C)  give thorough instructions. 
D)  work alone to accomplish important tasks. 
E)  evaluate and reward performance. 
A)  delegate the whole task. 
B)  maintain feedback. 
C)  give thorough instructions. 
D)  work alone to accomplish important tasks. 
E)  evaluate and reward performance.

Question 4

Charismatic leaders typically have a strong vision for the future and they can motivate others to help realize it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The distinguishing personal characteristics of a leader are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  traits. 
B)  sources of power. 
C)  leadership styles. 
D)  leadership behaviors. 
E)  personal preferences. 
A)  traits. 
B)  sources of power. 
C)  leadership styles. 
D)  leadership behaviors. 
E)  personal preferences.

Question 6

Describe the three situational elements under Fiedler's Contingency Theory that can be described as either favorable or unfavorable.

Accepted Answer

Leader-member relations refers to group

Question 7

All of the following are leadership qualities EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  visionary. 
B)  innovative. 
C)  promotes change. 
D)  structured. 
E)  nurtures. 
A)  visionary. 
B)  innovative. 
C)  promotes change. 
D)  structured. 
E)  nurtures.

Question 8

An________leader is distinguished by a special ability to bring about innovation and change.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An________leader is distinguished by a special ability...

Question 9

Power is the potential ability to influence the behavior and decisions of other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An inspirational leader who has the ability to motivate subordinates, through personal transactions, to transcend their normal performance refers to a transactional leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Three distinguishing personal characteristics associated with successful leaders are intelligence, honesty, and self- confidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Michigan researchers used the term________ for leaders who established high performance goals and displayed supportive behavior toward subordinates.

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 13

A situational variable that counteracts a leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors is called a neutralizer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In situations of________ , according to Fiedler, relationship-oriented leaders are more effective.

Accepted Answer

A)  high favorability 
B)  moderate favorability 
C)  high unfavorability 
D)  no favorability 
E)  none of these 
A)  high favorability 
B)  moderate favorability 
C)  high unfavorability 
D)  no favorability 
E)  none of these

Question 15

Candice uses praise, pay increases and recognition as ways of influencing her subordinate's behaviors. All of these actions are highly valued by the work group. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Two leadership styles used by Fiedler in his contingency theory were:

Accepted Answer

A)  employee-centered and job-centered. 
B)  consideration and initiating structure. 
C)  concern for people and concern for production. 
D)  relationship-oriented and task-oriented. 
E)  employee-oriented and relations-oriented. 
A)  employee-centered and job-centered. 
B)  consideration and initiating structure. 
C)  concern for people and concern for production. 
D)  relationship-oriented and task-oriented. 
E)  employee-oriented and relations-oriented.

Question 17

The highest level in a hierarchy of manager capabilities refers to level 5 leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Situational theory model focuses a great deal on the characteristics of followers, not those of the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A model of leadership that describes the relationship between leadership styles and specific organizational situations is called an________ approach.

Accepted Answer

contingenc

Question 20

Beth, a middle manager at Heather's Handbags, uses threats and punishments as ways of influencing the behavior of his subordinates. Which of the following sources of power is Beth relying on?

Accepted Answer

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

Which of the following types of power stems from a leader's special knowledge?

Megan is a manager at Botell International. She is very trustful and extremely respectful of her subordinate's welfare. She can be described as:

According to SPOTLIGHT ON SKILLS in Chapter 11, when delegating leaders do all of the following EXCEPT:

Charismatic leaders typically have a strong vision for the future and they can motivate others to help realize it.

The distinguishing personal characteristics of a leader are known as:

Describe the three situational elements under Fiedler's Contingency Theory that can be described as either favorable or unfavorable.

All of the following are leadership qualities EXCEPT:

An________leader is distinguished by a special ability to bring about innovation and change.

Power is the potential ability to influence the behavior and decisions of other people.

An inspirational leader who has the ability to motivate subordinates, through personal transactions, to transcend their normal performance refers to a transactional leader.

Three distinguishing personal characteristics associated with successful leaders are intelligence, honesty, and self- confidence.

The Michigan researchers used the term________ for leaders who established high performance goals and displayed supportive behavior toward subordinates.

A situational variable that counteracts a leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors is called a neutralizer.

In situations of________ , according to Fiedler, relationship-oriented leaders are more effective.

Candice uses praise, pay increases and recognition as ways of influencing her subordinate's behaviors. All of these actions are highly valued by the work group. This is an example of:

Two leadership styles used by Fiedler in his contingency theory were:

The highest level in a hierarchy of manager capabilities refers to level 5 leadership.

Situational theory model focuses a great deal on the characteristics of followers, not those of the situation.

A model of leadership that describes the relationship between leadership styles and specific organizational situations is called an________ approach.

Beth, a middle manager at Heather's Handbags, uses threats and punishments as ways of influencing the behavior of his subordinates. Which of the following sources of power is Beth relying on?

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Which of the following types of power stems from a leader's special knowledge?

Megan is a manager at Botell International. She is very trustful and extremely respectful of her subordinate's welfare. She can be described as:

According to SPOTLIGHT ON SKILLS in Chapter 11, when delegating leaders do all of the following EXCEPT:

Charismatic leaders typically have a strong vision for the future and they can motivate others to help realize it.

The distinguishing personal characteristics of a leader are known as:

Describe the three situational elements under Fiedler's Contingency Theory that can be described as either favorable or unfavorable.

All of the following are leadership qualities EXCEPT:

An________leader is distinguished by a special ability to bring about innovation and change.

Power is the potential ability to influence the behavior and decisions of other people.

An inspirational leader who has the ability to motivate subordinates, through personal transactions, to transcend their normal performance refers to a transactional leader.

Three distinguishing personal characteristics associated with successful leaders are intelligence, honesty, and self- confidence.

The Michigan researchers used the term________ for leaders who established high performance goals and displayed supportive behavior toward subordinates.

A situational variable that counteracts a leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors is called a neutralizer.

In situations of________ , according to Fiedler, relationship-oriented leaders are more effective.

Candice uses praise, pay increases and recognition as ways of influencing her subordinate's behaviors. All of these actions are highly valued by the work group. This is an example of:

Two leadership styles used by Fiedler in his contingency theory were:

The highest level in a hierarchy of manager capabilities refers to level 5 leadership.

Situational theory model focuses a great deal on the characteristics of followers, not those of the situation.

A model of leadership that describes the relationship between leadership styles and specific organizational situations is called an________ approach.

Beth, a middle manager at Heather's Handbags, uses threats and punishments as ways of influencing the behavior of his subordinates. Which of the following sources of power is Beth relying on?

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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