Question 1

Leadership is a set of characteristics an individual actually possesses or is perceived to possess.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Although leadership and management are related, all of the following descriptions apply more to management than leadership except

Accepted Answer

A) producing a degree of predictability and order leading to expected results by various stakeholders. 
B) establishing some structure for accomplishing plan requirements. 
C) developing a vision of the future. 
D) establishing detailed steps and timetables for achieving results. 
E) monitoring results and identifying deviations. 
A) producing a degree of predictability and order leading to expected results by various stakeholders. 
B) establishing some structure for accomplishing plan requirements. 
C) developing a vision of the future. 
D) establishing detailed steps and timetables for achieving results. 
E) monitoring results and identifying deviations.

Question 3

According to the LPC, task motivation closely parallels job-centered and initiating-structure leader behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The goal of the behavioral approach to the study of leadership was to

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A) categorize a set of behaviors as effective or ineffective in terms of making decisions. 
B) match a set of behaviors with corresponding situations. 
C) study the behavior patterns of several well-known historical leaders. 
D) define a standard list of leader characteristics. 
E) determine what behaviors were associated with effective leadership. 
A) categorize a set of behaviors as effective or ineffective in terms of making decisions. 
B) match a set of behaviors with corresponding situations. 
C) study the behavior patterns of several well-known historical leaders. 
D) define a standard list of leader characteristics. 
E) determine what behaviors were associated with effective leadership.

Question 5

Position power is considered to be strong when

Accepted Answer

A) the subordinate is a member of the out-group. 
B) the subordinate is a member of the in-group. 
C) the subordinate's position is more powerful than the leader's position. 
D) the leader must get job assignments from someone else. 
E) the leader can assign work and recommend promotions. 
A) the subordinate is a member of the out-group. 
B) the subordinate is a member of the in-group. 
C) the subordinate's position is more powerful than the leader's position. 
D) the leader must get job assignments from someone else. 
E) the leader can assign work and recommend promotions.

Question 6

Because Vroom's decision-tree approach is relatively new, it has not been fully and tested.

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The answer of Because Vroom's decision-tree approach is relatively new,...

Question 7

According to your text, what was the failure of the behavioral approach to studying leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) It did not move the field beyond the traditional trait theory approach. 
B) It was too complicated for practical use. 
C) The results of related studies were inconsistent. 
D) It tended to specify a set of leader behaviors that would lead to effectiveness in all situations. 
E) It only identified important leader behaviors. 
A) It did not move the field beyond the traditional trait theory approach. 
B) It was too complicated for practical use. 
C) The results of related studies were inconsistent. 
D) It tended to specify a set of leader behaviors that would lead to effectiveness in all situations. 
E) It only identified important leader behaviors.

Question 8

Leader position power is the power inherent in the leader's role itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The belief that taller people make better leaders reflects the
approach to leadership.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The belief that taller people make better...

Question 10

Fiedler identified three factors that determine the of the situation.

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The answer of Fiedler identified three factors that determine the...

Question 11

Early studies of leadership focused on the traits, or personal characteristics, of leaders.Later research shifted to examine actual .

Accepted Answer

A) member behavior. 
B) focus behavior. 
C) leader behavior. 
D) charismatic behavior. 
E) follower behavior. 
A) member behavior. 
B) focus behavior. 
C) leader behavior. 
D) charismatic behavior. 
E) follower behavior.

Question 12

In Feidler's model, the degree of task or relationship motivation is measured by the scale.

Accepted Answer

Least Pref

Question 13

The definition of Leadership includes all of the following except

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A) the ability to affect the perceptions, beliefs, and attitudes of others. 
B) the effective use of force and/or coercion. 
C) a set of characteristics attributed to certain people. 
D) both a process and a property. 
E) the use of noncoercive influence. 
A) the ability to affect the perceptions, beliefs, and attitudes of others. 
B) the effective use of force and/or coercion. 
C) a set of characteristics attributed to certain people. 
D) both a process and a property. 
E) the use of noncoercive influence.

Question 14

The LPC theory of leadership was developed by

Accepted Answer

A) Charles Greene. 
B) Fred Fiedler. 
C) Arthur Jago. 
D) George Graen. 
E) Victor Vroom. 
A) Charles Greene. 
B) Fred Fiedler. 
C) Arthur Jago. 
D) George Graen. 
E) Victor Vroom.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a part of initiating-structure behavior, as identified in the Ohio State leadership studies?

Accepted Answer

A) Subordinates are aware of what is expected of them in their positions. 
B) The leader clearly defines leader-subordinate roles. 
C) There is mutual trust and respect between the leader and subordinate. 
D) Methods for accomplishing the task are determined. 
E) Channels of communication are established. 
A) Subordinates are aware of what is expected of them in their positions. 
B) The leader clearly defines leader-subordinate roles. 
C) There is mutual trust and respect between the leader and subordinate. 
D) Methods for accomplishing the task are determined. 
E) Channels of communication are established.

Question 16

The Vroom-Yetton-Jago model of leadership is based on a
tree.

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The answer of The Vroom-Yetton-Jago model of leadership is based...

Question 17

Fiedler contends that when a leader's style and the situation are mismatched, the only available course of action is to change the situation through

Accepted Answer

A) transferring the subordinates. 
B) job engineering. 
C) transferring the leader. 
D) a "laissez-faire" approach. 
E) hiring a consultant. 
A) transferring the subordinates. 
B) job engineering. 
C) transferring the leader. 
D) a "laissez-faire" approach. 
E) hiring a consultant.

Question 18

The Leadership Grid was originally called the
.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Leadership Grid was originally called the
....

Question 19

In LPC theory, is the second most important determinant of situational favorableness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In LPC theory, is the second most...

Question 20

Vroom's current formulation includes two different decision trees. One tree is to be used when the manager is primarily interested in making a timely decision.The other tree is to be used when the manager is interested in

Accepted Answer

A) balancing task and relationship behaviors. 
B) clarifying the path to desired rewards. 
C) increasing subordinate motivation and performance. 
D) helping subordinates develop their decision-making skills. 
E) eliminating resistance to a chosen alternative. 
A) balancing task and relationship behaviors. 
B) clarifying the path to desired rewards. 
C) increasing subordinate motivation and performance. 
D) helping subordinates develop their decision-making skills. 
E) eliminating resistance to a chosen alternative.

Leadership is a set of characteristics an individual actually possesses or is perceived to possess.

Although leadership and management are related, all of the following descriptions apply more to management than leadership except

According to the LPC, task motivation closely parallels job-centered and initiating-structure leader behavior.

The goal of the behavioral approach to the study of leadership was to

Position power is considered to be strong when

Because Vroom's decision-tree approach is relatively new, it has not been fully and tested.

According to your text, what was the failure of the behavioral approach to studying leadership?

Leader position power is the power inherent in the leader's role itself.

The belief that taller people make better leaders reflects the approach to leadership.

Fiedler identified three factors that determine the of the situation.

Early studies of leadership focused on the traits, or personal characteristics, of leaders.Later research shifted to examine actual .

In Feidler's model, the degree of task or relationship motivation is measured by the scale.

The definition of Leadership includes all of the following except

The LPC theory of leadership was developed by

Which of the following is not a part of initiating-structure behavior, as identified in the Ohio State leadership studies?

The Vroom-Yetton-Jago model of leadership is based on a tree.

Fiedler contends that when a leader's style and the situation are mismatched, the only available course of action is to change the situation through

The Leadership Grid was originally called the .

In LPC theory, is the second most important determinant of situational favorableness.

Vroom's current formulation includes two different decision trees. One tree is to be used when the manager is primarily interested in making a timely decision.The other tree is to be used when the manager is interested in

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Exam 12: Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Leadership is a set of characteristics an individual actually possesses or is perceived to possess.

Although leadership and management are related, all of the following descriptions apply more to management than leadership except

According to the LPC, task motivation closely parallels job-centered and initiating-structure leader behavior.

The goal of the behavioral approach to the study of leadership was to

Position power is considered to be strong when

Because Vroom's decision-tree approach is relatively new, it has not been fully and tested.

According to your text, what was the failure of the behavioral approach to studying leadership?

Leader position power is the power inherent in the leader's role itself.

The belief that taller people make better leaders reflects the approach to leadership.

Fiedler identified three factors that determine the of the situation.

Early studies of leadership focused on the traits, or personal characteristics, of leaders.Later research shifted to examine actual .

In Feidler's model, the degree of task or relationship motivation is measured by the scale.

The definition of Leadership includes all of the following except

The LPC theory of leadership was developed by

Which of the following is not a part of initiating-structure behavior, as identified in the Ohio State leadership studies?

The Vroom-Yetton-Jago model of leadership is based on a tree.

Fiedler contends that when a leader's style and the situation are mismatched, the only available course of action is to change the situation through

The Leadership Grid was originally called the .

In LPC theory, is the second most important determinant of situational favorableness.

Vroom's current formulation includes two different decision trees. One tree is to be used when the manager is primarily interested in making a timely decision.The other tree is to be used when the manager is interested in

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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