Question 1

According to the path-goal theory, directive leadership is likely to be welcomed and accepted by employees with high ability or considerable experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The leader-participation model focuses on ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the personality traits of leaders 
B) the presence of charisma in the leader 
C) the way decisions are made by the leader 
D) the mere projection of successful leadership by the leader 
E) the use of ingroups by the leader 
A) the personality traits of leaders 
B) the presence of charisma in the leader 
C) the way decisions are made by the leader 
D) the mere projection of successful leadership by the leader 
E) the use of ingroups by the leader

Question 3

A(n)________ is a senior employee who sponsors and supports a less-experienced employee, a protégé.

Accepted Answer

A) intern 
B) subordinate 
C) supervisee 
D) mentor 
E) apprentice 
A) intern 
B) subordinate 
C) supervisee 
D) mentor 
E) apprentice

Question 4

The least preferred co-worker (LPC)questionnaire is used to measure whether ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the followers are able and willing 
B) a leader is task- or relationship-oriented 
C) the members are in the ingroup or out-group 
D) employees prefer servant leadership over situational leadership 
E) the leader is high on the dimension of conscientiousness 
A) the followers are able and willing 
B) a leader is task- or relationship-oriented 
C) the members are in the ingroup or out-group 
D) employees prefer servant leadership over situational leadership 
E) the leader is high on the dimension of conscientiousness

Question 5

________ make it impossible for leader behavior to make any difference to follower outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) Catalysts 
B) Mentors 
C) Neutralizers 
D) Hygiene factors 
E) Vision and charisma 
A) Catalysts 
B) Mentors 
C) Neutralizers 
D) Hygiene factors 
E) Vision and charisma

Question 6

In the context of behavioral dimensions of leadership identified in the Ohio State Studies, initiating structure refers to the extent to which ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a person's job relationships are characterized by mutual trust, respect for employees' ideas, and regard for their feelings 
B) a leader engages in participative management 
C) a leader is accepting of and respects individual differences among various team members 
D) a leader is likely to define and organize his or her role and those of employees in the search for goal attainment 
E) a leader initiates efforts to communicate personally with employees 
A) a person's job relationships are characterized by mutual trust, respect for employees' ideas, and regard for their feelings 
B) a leader engages in participative management 
C) a leader is accepting of and respects individual differences among various team members 
D) a leader is likely to define and organize his or her role and those of employees in the search for goal attainment 
E) a leader initiates efforts to communicate personally with employees

Question 7

According to the situational leadership theory:
-If employees are unwilling and unable, the appropriate leadership style in this situation would be ________.

Accepted Answer

A) participative 
B) democratic 
C) person-oriented 
D) directive 
E) supportive 
A) participative 
B) democratic 
C) person-oriented 
D) directive 
E) supportive

Question 8

Identify and explain the two dimensions of leadership described in the Ohio State Studies.

Accepted Answer

The Ohio State Studies proposed that two

Question 9

The behavioral theories view leadership as a set of actions that people can be trained in.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Max Hiller was recently hired by Sync, a consumer goods company. During his first meeting with the sales team, Max impressed upon his team that work performance is the only criterion he would use to evaluate them. To help them perform well and meet their targets, he pushed his team to work extra hours. He also gave very clear instructions to each member regarding their job responsibilities and continually verified if they were meeting their targets. Which of the following, if true, would weaken Max's approach?

Accepted Answer

A) Max is leading many new employees who have joined his team directly after training. 
B) Max's team functions in a sluggish manner and picks up pace only a week or so before the monthly operations cycle meetings. 
C) Max's sales team is comprised of independent and experienced employees who are committed to their jobs. 
D) Max's team does not display high levels of cohesiveness, and members fail to coordinate with each other. 
E) Sales figures for the region that Max's team is responsible for have improved in the last quarter. 
A) Max is leading many new employees who have joined his team directly after training. 
B) Max's team functions in a sluggish manner and picks up pace only a week or so before the monthly operations cycle meetings. 
C) Max's sales team is comprised of independent and experienced employees who are committed to their jobs. 
D) Max's team does not display high levels of cohesiveness, and members fail to coordinate with each other. 
E) Sales figures for the region that Max's team is responsible for have improved in the last quarter.

According to the path-goal theory, directive leadership is likely to be welcomed and accepted by employees with high ability or considerable experience.

The leader-participation model focuses on ________.

A(n)________ is a senior employee who sponsors and supports a less-experienced employee, a protégé.

The least preferred co-worker (LPC)questionnaire is used to measure whether ________.

________ make it impossible for leader behavior to make any difference to follower outcomes.

In the context of behavioral dimensions of leadership identified in the Ohio State Studies, initiating structure refers to the extent to which ________.

According to the situational leadership theory: -If employees are unwilling and unable, the appropriate leadership style in this situation would be ________.

Identify and explain the two dimensions of leadership described in the Ohio State Studies.

The behavioral theories view leadership as a set of actions that people can be trained in.

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Exam 12: Leadership

According to the path-goal theory, directive leadership is likely to be welcomed and accepted by employees with high ability or considerable experience.

The leader-participation model focuses on ________.

A(n)________ is a senior employee who sponsors and supports a less-experienced employee, a protégé.

The least preferred co-worker (LPC)questionnaire is used to measure whether ________.

________ make it impossible for leader behavior to make any difference to follower outcomes.

In the context of behavioral dimensions of leadership identified in the Ohio State Studies, initiating structure refers to the extent to which ________.

According to the situational leadership theory: -If employees are unwilling and unable, the appropriate leadership style in this situation would be ________.

Identify and explain the two dimensions of leadership described in the Ohio State Studies.

The behavioral theories view leadership as a set of actions that people can be trained in.

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters