Question 1

According to studies at The University of Iowa, leadership styles include autocratic, democratic, and participative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

"To increase sales by 50 percent and decrease turnover by 25 percent in 2011" is an effective objective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Leadership Grid identifies all of the following leadership styles EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  impoverished. 
B)  authority-compliance. 
C)  country-club. 
D)  end-of the road. 
A)  impoverished. 
B)  authority-compliance. 
C)  country-club. 
D)  end-of the road.

Question 4

The process of building motivators into the job itself by making it more interesting and challenging is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  job enlargement. 
B)  job enrichment. 
C)  job enhancement. 
D)  none of the answers are correct 
A)  job enlargement. 
B)  job enrichment. 
C)  job enhancement. 
D)  none of the answers are correct

Question 5

As a manager who practices reinforcement theory, you know that ____ is the least effective method in motivating employees to do a good job.

Accepted Answer

A)  Positive reinforcement 
B)  Avoidance reinforcement 
C)  Extinction 
D)  Punishment 
A)  Positive reinforcement 
B)  Avoidance reinforcement 
C)  Extinction 
D)  Punishment

Question 6

What are the types and schedules of reinforcement theory?

Accepted Answer

The four types of reinforcement are posi

Question 7

What is your motivation theory? What major methods, techniques, and so on, do you plan to use on the job as a manager to increase motivation and performance?

Accepted Answer

The word motivation is coined from the L

Question 8

How is leadership behavior based on traits?

Accepted Answer

A manager's leadership personality trait

Question 9

To motivate employees with a high n Ach, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  give them fast and frequent feedback on their performance. 
B)  try to include them in decision making. 
C)  give them increased responsibility for doing new things. 
D)  give them nonroutine, challenging tasks with clear, attainable objectives. 
A)  give them fast and frequent feedback on their performance. 
B)  try to include them in decision making. 
C)  give them increased responsibility for doing new things. 
D)  give them nonroutine, challenging tasks with clear, attainable objectives.

Question 10

Bill's goal is to save more money in 2010. Which of the following "must" criteria is not met in this statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  singular 
B)  specific 
C)  measurable 
D)  target date 
A)  singular 
B)  specific 
C)  measurable 
D)  target date

Question 11

Through the motivation process, employees go from motive to need to behavior to consequence to satisfaction or dissatisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Recall a present or past manager. Which of the University of Iowa leadership styles does or did your manager use most often? Describe the behavior of your manager.

Accepted Answer

I had a manager in the past who predomin

Question 13

The primary reason people do what they do is to meet their needs or wants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Recall a present or past manager. Which of the four Ohio State leadership styles does or did your manager use most often? Describe the behavior of your manager.

Accepted Answer

I recall a past manager who predominantl

Question 15

For the most part, we are motivated by self-interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are the University of Michigan leadership styles?

Accepted Answer

The University of Mi

Question 17

Explain the four types of reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

(1) Positive reinforcement provides the

Question 18

Do you agree with the University of Michigan model (with two leadership styles) or with the Ohio State model (with four leadership styles)?

Accepted Answer

I agree with the University of Michigan'

Question 19

Reinforcement theory proposes that through the consequences for behavior, people will be motivated to behave in predetermined ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Expectancy theory works best with employees who have an external locus of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to studies at The University of Iowa, leadership styles include autocratic, democratic, and participative.

"To increase sales by 50 percent and decrease turnover by 25 percent in 2011" is an effective objective.

The Leadership Grid identifies all of the following leadership styles EXCEPT:

The process of building motivators into the job itself by making it more interesting and challenging is known as:

As a manager who practices reinforcement theory, you know that ____ is the least effective method in motivating employees to do a good job.

What are the types and schedules of reinforcement theory?

What is your motivation theory? What major methods, techniques, and so on, do you plan to use on the job as a manager to increase motivation and performance?

How is leadership behavior based on traits?

To motivate employees with a high n Ach, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Bill's goal is to save more money in 2010. Which of the following "must" criteria is not met in this statement?

Through the motivation process, employees go from motive to need to behavior to consequence to satisfaction or dissatisfaction.

Recall a present or past manager. Which of the University of Iowa leadership styles does or did your manager use most often? Describe the behavior of your manager.

The primary reason people do what they do is to meet their needs or wants.

Recall a present or past manager. Which of the four Ohio State leadership styles does or did your manager use most often? Describe the behavior of your manager.

For the most part, we are motivated by self-interest.

What are the University of Michigan leadership styles?

Explain the four types of reinforcement.

Do you agree with the University of Michigan model (with two leadership styles) or with the Ohio State model (with four leadership styles)?

Reinforcement theory proposes that through the consequences for behavior, people will be motivated to behave in predetermined ways.

Expectancy theory works best with employees who have an external locus of control.

Who Is a Leader?

Who Is a Leader?

Leadership Ethics and Traits

Contingency Theories in Leadership

Influencing: Politics, Power, Negotiation, and Networking

Coaching, Communication, and Conflict Skills

Followership and Leader-Member Exchange

Self-Managed Teams and Team Leadership

Transformational and Charismatic Leadership

Leadership of Ethics, Diversity, and Culture

Change Management and Strategic Leadership

The Learning Organization and Crisis Leadership

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Exam 3: Leadership Motivation and Behavior

According to studies at The University of Iowa, leadership styles include autocratic, democratic, and participative.

"To increase sales by 50 percent and decrease turnover by 25 percent in 2011" is an effective objective.

The Leadership Grid identifies all of the following leadership styles EXCEPT:

The process of building motivators into the job itself by making it more interesting and challenging is known as:

As a manager who practices reinforcement theory, you know that ____ is the least effective method in motivating employees to do a good job.

What are the types and schedules of reinforcement theory?

What is your motivation theory? What major methods, techniques, and so on, do you plan to use on the job as a manager to increase motivation and performance?

How is leadership behavior based on traits?

To motivate employees with a high n Ach, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Bill's goal is to save more money in 2010. Which of the following "must" criteria is not met in this statement?

Through the motivation process, employees go from motive to need to behavior to consequence to satisfaction or dissatisfaction.

Recall a present or past manager. Which of the University of Iowa leadership styles does or did your manager use most often? Describe the behavior of your manager.

The primary reason people do what they do is to meet their needs or wants.

Recall a present or past manager. Which of the four Ohio State leadership styles does or did your manager use most often? Describe the behavior of your manager.

For the most part, we are motivated by self-interest.

What are the University of Michigan leadership styles?

Explain the four types of reinforcement.

Do you agree with the University of Michigan model (with two leadership styles) or with the Ohio State model (with four leadership styles)?

Reinforcement theory proposes that through the consequences for behavior, people will be motivated to behave in predetermined ways.

Expectancy theory works best with employees who have an external locus of control.

Who Is a Leader?

Who Is a Leader?

Leadership Ethics and Traits

Contingency Theories in Leadership

Influencing: Politics, Power, Negotiation, and Networking

Coaching, Communication, and Conflict Skills

Followership and Leader-Member Exchange

Self-Managed Teams and Team Leadership

Transformational and Charismatic Leadership

Leadership of Ethics, Diversity, and Culture

Change Management and Strategic Leadership

The Learning Organization and Crisis Leadership

Filters