Question 1

________ are those organization members who establish and implement procedures and processes to ensure smooth functioning and are accountable for goal accomplishment.

Accepted Answer

A) Leaders 
B) Subordinates 
C) Trainees 
D) Facilitators 
E) Managers 
A) Leaders 
B) Subordinates 
C) Trainees 
D) Facilitators 
E) Managers

Question 2

Women are often stereotyped as being

Accepted Answer

A) supportive. 
B) task-oriented. 
C) controlling. 
D) directive. 
E) apathetic. 
A) supportive. 
B) task-oriented. 
C) controlling. 
D) directive. 
E) apathetic.

Question 3

________ power comes from the respect, admiration, and loyalty that subordinates have for a leader.

Accepted Answer

A) Reward 
B) Servant 
C) Coercive 
D) Referent 
E) Legitimate 
A) Reward 
B) Servant 
C) Coercive 
D) Referent 
E) Legitimate

Question 4

The ________ model of leadership is based on the premise that effective leaders possess personal qualities or skills that set them apart from ineffective leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) task-oriented 
B) path-goal 
C) contingency 
D) trait 
E) transformational 
A) task-oriented 
B) path-goal 
C) contingency 
D) trait 
E) transformational

Question 5

A manager has increased his effectiveness by clearly defining employee goals and ensuring each employee understands how to achieve them. The manager has high

Accepted Answer

A) consideration. 
B) task structure. 
C) empowerment. 
D) referent power. 
E) position power. 
A) consideration. 
B) task structure. 
C) empowerment. 
D) referent power. 
E) position power.

Question 6

By expressing concern for subordinates and representing their best interests in day-to-day activities, a manager demonstrates a(n)________ behavior in the context of path-goal theory.

Accepted Answer

A) directive 
B) supportive 
C) task-oriented 
D) achievement-oriented 
E) structural 
A) directive 
B) supportive 
C) task-oriented 
D) achievement-oriented 
E) structural

Question 7

Empowering employees often leads to

Accepted Answer

A) increased employee motivation and commitment. 
B) decreased overall employee performance. 
C) dangerous working conditions. 
D) increased time needed for day-to-day supervision. 
E) a decrease in employee interactions. 
A) increased employee motivation and commitment. 
B) decreased overall employee performance. 
C) dangerous working conditions. 
D) increased time needed for day-to-day supervision. 
E) a decrease in employee interactions.

Question 8

Kris has considerable influence within her team due to her many years of experience and past track record of leading projects to success. Kris can be said to have ________ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Ethan motivates his team members primarily by rewarding and reprimanding them. Ethan is using ________ leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) transformational 
B) transactional 
C) developmental 
D) emotional 
E) referent 
A) transformational 
B) transactional 
C) developmental 
D) emotional 
E) referent

Question 10

By always being respectful and caring toward his subordinates, Jalen is demonstrating the leadership behavior of consideration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Aileen helps the organization succeed by motivating and inspiring her peers to work together toward team goals. Aileen is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) figurehead. 
B) manager. 
C) coercer. 
D) leader. 
E) expert. 
A) figurehead. 
B) manager. 
C) coercer. 
D) leader. 
E) expert.

Question 12

Setting goals and assigning tasks are considered ________ behaviors in the context of path-goal theory.

Accepted Answer

A) directive 
B) supportive 
C) relationship-oriented 
D) affiliation-oriented 
E) instrumental 
A) directive 
B) supportive 
C) relationship-oriented 
D) affiliation-oriented 
E) instrumental

Question 13

Differentiate the contingency models of leadership and how they enhance our understanding of effective leadership and management in organizations.

Accepted Answer

Contingency models consider the complexi

Question 14

What type of leaders share power with followers and strive to ensure that the well-being of others is enhanced?

Accepted Answer

A) entrepreneurs 
B) transformational leaders 
C) servant leaders 
D) transactional leaders 
E) intrapreneurs 
A) entrepreneurs 
B) transformational leaders 
C) servant leaders 
D) transactional leaders 
E) intrapreneurs

Question 15

________ is the process by which a person exerts influence over others and inspires, motivates, and directs their activities.

Accepted Answer

A) Empowerment 
B) Consideration 
C) Leadership 
D) Benchmarking 
E) Management 
A) Empowerment 
B) Consideration 
C) Leadership 
D) Benchmarking 
E) Management

Question 16

Describe the three situational characteristics in Fiedler's leadership theory that allow a leader to determine the favorableness or unfavorableness of a leadership situation.

Accepted Answer

Fiedler postulated that leader-member re

Question 17

Fiedler's contingency model suggests that

Accepted Answer

A) identifying the personality traits of leaders is the only way to understand effective leadership. 
B) the situation or context within which leadership occurs is irrelevant when studying effective leaders. 
C) if a leader is effective in one situation, he or she can be effective in all other situations. 
D) leadership styles are enduring characteristics; they cannot be changed or adjusted. 
E) identifying the behavioral traits of leaders is the only way to understand effective leadership. 
A) identifying the personality traits of leaders is the only way to understand effective leadership. 
B) the situation or context within which leadership occurs is irrelevant when studying effective leaders. 
C) if a leader is effective in one situation, he or she can be effective in all other situations. 
D) leadership styles are enduring characteristics; they cannot be changed or adjusted. 
E) identifying the behavioral traits of leaders is the only way to understand effective leadership.

Question 18

According to Fiedler's contingency model, ________ leaders worry more about whether subordinates like them.

Accepted Answer

A) task-oriented 
B) power-oriented 
C) relationship-oriented 
D) performance-oriented 
E) goal-oriented 
A) task-oriented 
B) power-oriented 
C) relationship-oriented 
D) performance-oriented 
E) goal-oriented

Question 19

A leader who is high in ________ is more likely to be able to develop and support the creative activities of his or her team members.

Accepted Answer

A) transactional leadership 
B) emotional intelligence 
C) expectancy 
D) transformational leadership 
E) conformity 
A) transactional leadership 
B) emotional intelligence 
C) expectancy 
D) transformational leadership 
E) conformity

Question 20

Aaron has a new idea, and he has been able to inspire his team members to support his vision. This is an example of ________ leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) transactional 
B) developmental 
C) structural 
D) charismatic 
E) legitimate 
A) transactional 
B) developmental 
C) structural 
D) charismatic 
E) legitimate

________ are those organization members who establish and implement procedures and processes to ensure smooth functioning and are accountable for goal accomplishment.

Women are often stereotyped as being

________ power comes from the respect, admiration, and loyalty that subordinates have for a leader.

The ________ model of leadership is based on the premise that effective leaders possess personal qualities or skills that set them apart from ineffective leaders.

A manager has increased his effectiveness by clearly defining employee goals and ensuring each employee understands how to achieve them. The manager has high

By expressing concern for subordinates and representing their best interests in day-to-day activities, a manager demonstrates a(n)________ behavior in the context of path-goal theory.

Empowering employees often leads to

Kris has considerable influence within her team due to her many years of experience and past track record of leading projects to success. Kris can be said to have ________ power.

Ethan motivates his team members primarily by rewarding and reprimanding them. Ethan is using ________ leadership.

By always being respectful and caring toward his subordinates, Jalen is demonstrating the leadership behavior of consideration.

Aileen helps the organization succeed by motivating and inspiring her peers to work together toward team goals. Aileen is known as a(n)

Setting goals and assigning tasks are considered ________ behaviors in the context of path-goal theory.

Differentiate the contingency models of leadership and how they enhance our understanding of effective leadership and management in organizations.

What type of leaders share power with followers and strive to ensure that the well-being of others is enhanced?

________ is the process by which a person exerts influence over others and inspires, motivates, and directs their activities.

Describe the three situational characteristics in Fiedler's leadership theory that allow a leader to determine the favorableness or unfavorableness of a leadership situation.

Fiedler's contingency model suggests that

According to Fiedler's contingency model, ________ leaders worry more about whether subordinates like them.

A leader who is high in ________ is more likely to be able to develop and support the creative activities of his or her team members.

Aaron has a new idea, and he has been able to inspire his team members to support his vision. This is an example of ________ leadership.

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The Evolution of Management Thought

Values Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: the Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and Strategist

Value Chain Management Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation and Performance

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation

Using Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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Exam 14: Leadership

________ are those organization members who establish and implement procedures and processes to ensure smooth functioning and are accountable for goal accomplishment.

Women are often stereotyped as being

________ power comes from the respect, admiration, and loyalty that subordinates have for a leader.

The ________ model of leadership is based on the premise that effective leaders possess personal qualities or skills that set them apart from ineffective leaders.

A manager has increased his effectiveness by clearly defining employee goals and ensuring each employee understands how to achieve them. The manager has high

By expressing concern for subordinates and representing their best interests in day-to-day activities, a manager demonstrates a(n)________ behavior in the context of path-goal theory.

Empowering employees often leads to

Kris has considerable influence within her team due to her many years of experience and past track record of leading projects to success. Kris can be said to have ________ power.

Ethan motivates his team members primarily by rewarding and reprimanding them. Ethan is using ________ leadership.

By always being respectful and caring toward his subordinates, Jalen is demonstrating the leadership behavior of consideration.

Aileen helps the organization succeed by motivating and inspiring her peers to work together toward team goals. Aileen is known as a(n)

Setting goals and assigning tasks are considered ________ behaviors in the context of path-goal theory.

Differentiate the contingency models of leadership and how they enhance our understanding of effective leadership and management in organizations.

What type of leaders share power with followers and strive to ensure that the well-being of others is enhanced?

________ is the process by which a person exerts influence over others and inspires, motivates, and directs their activities.

Describe the three situational characteristics in Fiedler's leadership theory that allow a leader to determine the favorableness or unfavorableness of a leadership situation.

Fiedler's contingency model suggests that

According to Fiedler's contingency model, ________ leaders worry more about whether subordinates like them.

A leader who is high in ________ is more likely to be able to develop and support the creative activities of his or her team members.

Aaron has a new idea, and he has been able to inspire his team members to support his vision. This is an example of ________ leadership.

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management Thought

Values Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: the Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and Strategist

Value Chain Management Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation and Performance

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation

Using Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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