Question 1

Which theory states that an employee's maturity is determined by job maturity and psychological maturity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trait theory 
B)  Implicit theory 
C)  Behavioral theory 
D)  Situational leadership theory 
A)  Trait theory 
B)  Implicit theory 
C)  Behavioral theory 
D)  Situational leadership theory D

Question 2

A(n) _____ leader is typically quite strict, leading by intimidation, bullying tactics, and through direct orders to employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  coercive 
B)  affiliative 
C)  pacesetting 
D)  authoritative 
A)  coercive 
B)  affiliative 
C)  pacesetting 
D)  authoritative A

Question 3

The theory in which the type of leadership needed is based on the situation being faced is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  implicit theory. 
B)  contingency theory. 
C)  behavioral theory. 
D)  trait theory. 
A)  implicit theory. 
B)  contingency theory. 
C)  behavioral theory. 
D)  trait theory. B

Question 4

The authority-obedience leadership style:

Accepted Answer

A)  stresses thoughtful attention to needs of people for satisfying relationships leading to a comfortable, friendly organization atmosphere. 
B)  states that minimum effort is required to get work done and is appropriate to sustain the organization. 
C)  stresses efficiency in operations and certain, specified results, and it offers no room for creativity. 
D)  states that interdependence through a "common stake" in organization goals leads to relationships of trust and respect. 
A)  stresses thoughtful attention to needs of people for satisfying relationships leading to a comfortable, friendly organization atmosphere. 
B)  states that minimum effort is required to get work done and is appropriate to sustain the organization. 
C)  stresses efficiency in operations and certain, specified results, and it offers no room for creativity. 
D)  states that interdependence through a "common stake" in organization goals leads to relationships of trust and respect.

Question 5

The Vroom-Yetton theory focuses on how leaders make business decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Transformational leadership exists in various forms around the world, though perhaps less so in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to the GLOBE study of leadership around the world, which of the following attributes was identified as characteristics of a leader in the West?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enthusiastic 
B)  Self-effacing 
C)  Sensitive 
D)  Compassionate 
A)  Enthusiastic 
B)  Self-effacing 
C)  Sensitive 
D)  Compassionate

Question 8

The authoritative leadership style is characterized by enthusiasm and vision rather than criticism and negative tactics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Implicit leadership theories affect not only how people view leaders, but also how managers are selected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to Fiedler, high-LPC leaders:

Accepted Answer

A)  are most effective in situations that are very favorable for leading. 
B)  are most effective in situations that are very unfavorable for leading. 
C)  are most effective in situations that are moderately favorable for leading. 
D)  cannot worry too much about being liked by employees. 
A)  are most effective in situations that are very favorable for leading. 
B)  are most effective in situations that are very unfavorable for leading. 
C)  are most effective in situations that are moderately favorable for leading. 
D)  cannot worry too much about being liked by employees.

Question 11

The adaptation models of leadership help individuals to understand how a leader may adjust behavior to better fit a particular situation and employees' maturity levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is one of the main differences between the authoritative and the coercive leadership styles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Authoritative leadership typically works well in low power-distance situations, while coercive leadership works well in high power-distance cultures. 
B)  While an authoritative leader demands that people do what he/she says, a coercive leader believes that people come first. 
C)  Unlike the authoritative leader, the coercive leader's standards for success are clear and employees are given room to innovate and not punished for making honest mistakes. 
D)  The authoritative leadership style is characterized by enthusiasm and vision rather than criticism and negative tactics. 
A)  Authoritative leadership typically works well in low power-distance situations, while coercive leadership works well in high power-distance cultures. 
B)  While an authoritative leader demands that people do what he/she says, a coercive leader believes that people come first. 
C)  Unlike the authoritative leader, the coercive leader's standards for success are clear and employees are given room to innovate and not punished for making honest mistakes. 
D)  The authoritative leadership style is characterized by enthusiasm and vision rather than criticism and negative tactics.

Question 13

Goleman found the coercive style of leadership to be the most effective in almost all situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Compare and contrast transformational and transactional leadership.

Accepted Answer

Transformational/charismatic leadership

Question 15

Which of the following statements about transactional leaders is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  They transform their followers in ways that result in followers trusting the leaders. 
B)  They exchange rewards for appropriate levels of effort, and respond to employees' self interests as long as they are getting the job done. 
C)  They increase followers' awareness of the importance of their tasks and of performing well. 
D)  They give subordinates a feeling of engagement with the organization by motivating them to work for the good of the organization in addition to their own personal gain. 
A)  They transform their followers in ways that result in followers trusting the leaders. 
B)  They exchange rewards for appropriate levels of effort, and respond to employees' self interests as long as they are getting the job done. 
C)  They increase followers' awareness of the importance of their tasks and of performing well. 
D)  They give subordinates a feeling of engagement with the organization by motivating them to work for the good of the organization in addition to their own personal gain.

Question 16

The authoritative leadership style places a premium on communication and flexibility within an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

_____ refers to whether people feel that they can control things themselves or whether outside forces control their future.

Accepted Answer

A)  Attributional style 
B)  Self-efficacy 
C)  Internal locus of control 
D)  Problem-solving skills 
A)  Attributional style 
B)  Self-efficacy 
C)  Internal locus of control 
D)  Problem-solving skills

Question 18

Low power-distance cultures may be more open to the 9,1 form of leadership and less likely to question the orders and authority of a leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The achievement-oriented leadership style is appropriate when the employee is not challenged, tends to be mature, and knows his/her job inside and out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Coaching focuses primarily on increasing productivity at work-related tasks, not on personal development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which theory states that an employee's maturity is determined by job maturity and psychological maturity?

A(n) _____ leader is typically quite strict, leading by intimidation, bullying tactics, and through direct orders to employees.

The theory in which the type of leadership needed is based on the situation being faced is the:

The authority-obedience leadership style:

The Vroom-Yetton theory focuses on how leaders make business decisions.

Transformational leadership exists in various forms around the world, though perhaps less so in the United States.

According to the GLOBE study of leadership around the world, which of the following attributes was identified as characteristics of a leader in the West?

The authoritative leadership style is characterized by enthusiasm and vision rather than criticism and negative tactics.

Implicit leadership theories affect not only how people view leaders, but also how managers are selected.

According to Fiedler, high-LPC leaders:

The adaptation models of leadership help individuals to understand how a leader may adjust behavior to better fit a particular situation and employees' maturity levels.

Which of the following is one of the main differences between the authoritative and the coercive leadership styles?

Goleman found the coercive style of leadership to be the most effective in almost all situations.

Compare and contrast transformational and transactional leadership.

Which of the following statements about transactional leaders is true?

The authoritative leadership style places a premium on communication and flexibility within an organization.

_____ refers to whether people feel that they can control things themselves or whether outside forces control their future.

Low power-distance cultures may be more open to the 9,1 form of leadership and less likely to question the orders and authority of a leader.

The achievement-oriented leadership style is appropriate when the employee is not challenged, tends to be mature, and knows his/her job inside and out.

Coaching focuses primarily on increasing productivity at work-related tasks, not on personal development.

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Exam 8: Leadership

Which theory states that an employee's maturity is determined by job maturity and psychological maturity?

A(n) _____ leader is typically quite strict, leading by intimidation, bullying tactics, and through direct orders to employees.

The theory in which the type of leadership needed is based on the situation being faced is the:

The authority-obedience leadership style:

The Vroom-Yetton theory focuses on how leaders make business decisions.

Transformational leadership exists in various forms around the world, though perhaps less so in the United States.

According to the GLOBE study of leadership around the world, which of the following attributes was identified as characteristics of a leader in the West?

The authoritative leadership style is characterized by enthusiasm and vision rather than criticism and negative tactics.

Implicit leadership theories affect not only how people view leaders, but also how managers are selected.

According to Fiedler, high-LPC leaders:

The adaptation models of leadership help individuals to understand how a leader may adjust behavior to better fit a particular situation and employees' maturity levels.

Which of the following is one of the main differences between the authoritative and the coercive leadership styles?

Goleman found the coercive style of leadership to be the most effective in almost all situations.

Compare and contrast transformational and transactional leadership.

Which of the following statements about transactional leaders is true?

The authoritative leadership style places a premium on communication and flexibility within an organization.

_____ refers to whether people feel that they can control things themselves or whether outside forces control their future.

Low power-distance cultures may be more open to the 9,1 form of leadership and less likely to question the orders and authority of a leader.

The achievement-oriented leadership style is appropriate when the employee is not challenged, tends to be mature, and knows his/her job inside and out.

Coaching focuses primarily on increasing productivity at work-related tasks, not on personal development.

Introduction to International Management

Culture and International Management

The Economic, Legal, and Political Environment

Strategy Fundamentals and Corporate Strategy

International Market Entry

Business- and Functional-Level Strategy

Motivation

Decision Making

Influence and Negotiation

Evaluation and Control

Human Resources Management

The Structure of the International Firm

The Future of International Management

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