Question 1

Praise ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is the most difficult form of recognition 
B)  is overutilized by many managers 
C)  most often is given publicly 
D)  may take the form of oral comments 
A)  is the most difficult form of recognition 
B)  is overutilized by many managers 
C)  most often is given publicly 
D)  may take the form of oral comments D

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an example of supporting behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clearly explain what the subordinate is expected to do. 
B)  Express confidence in a subordinate who has a difficult task. 
C)  Remember details about a subordinate's interests and family. 
D)  Help a subordinate deal with a personal problem. 
A)  Clearly explain what the subordinate is expected to do. 
B)  Express confidence in a subordinate who has a difficult task. 
C)  Remember details about a subordinate's interests and family. 
D)  Help a subordinate deal with a personal problem. A

Question 3

Descriptive research on effective managers suggests that they ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pass problems along to others within the organization 
B)  involve more people than necessary to ensure that a problem is solved 
C)  give priority to important problems that can be solved 
D)  focus their time on intractable problems 
A)  pass problems along to others within the organization 
B)  involve more people than necessary to ensure that a problem is solved 
C)  give priority to important problems that can be solved 
D)  focus their time on intractable problems C

Question 4

Planning is easy to observe because it mostly involves processing, analyzing, and deciding that occurs at discrete moments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which is a reason why taxonomies developed to describe leadership behavior are so different?

Accepted Answer

A)  An absolute set of "correct" behavior categories can be established. 
B)  Constructs can be formulated at different levels of abstraction. 
C)  All taxonomies are tangible attributes of the real world. 
D)  Taxonomies must include all relevant aspects of leader behavior. 
A)  An absolute set of "correct" behavior categories can be established. 
B)  Constructs can be formulated at different levels of abstraction. 
C)  All taxonomies are tangible attributes of the real world. 
D)  Taxonomies must include all relevant aspects of leader behavior.

Question 6

Can the effectiveness of a leader's skill at planning be assessed? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary. Planning is mo

Question 7

Some of the research on empowering leadership includes other types of leader behaviors in addition to decision procedures, like ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  proposing an appealing vision of what could be changed 
B)  sharing information 
C)  assigning specific tasks 
D)  withholding resources 
A)  proposing an appealing vision of what could be changed 
B)  sharing information 
C)  assigning specific tasks 
D)  withholding resources

Question 8

Clarifying behavior is more important when ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  an organization has elaborate regulations regarding how work should be done 
B)  subordinates are highly trained professionals 
C)  there is substantial role ambiguity for members of a work unit 
D)  the work unit functions harmoniously and is conflict-free 
A)  an organization has elaborate regulations regarding how work should be done 
B)  subordinates are highly trained professionals 
C)  there is substantial role ambiguity for members of a work unit 
D)  the work unit functions harmoniously and is conflict-free

Question 9

Most of the theories and research on effective leadership behavior involve ________ defined behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)  one or two broadly 
B)  at least five broadly 
C)  exactly three narrowly 
D)  four or five narrowly 
A)  one or two broadly 
B)  at least five broadly 
C)  exactly three narrowly 
D)  four or five narrowly

Question 10

The most common method for studying effective leadership is an experiment in which leader behavior is manipulated by researchers to determine how it affects subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following was NOT a suggested guideline for action planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify the optimal sequence for the essential action steps. 
B)  Determine starting times and deadlines for each action step. 
C)  Determine who will be accountable for each action step. 
D)  Identify the best procedure for conducting each action step. 
A)  Identify the optimal sequence for the essential action steps. 
B)  Determine starting times and deadlines for each action step. 
C)  Determine who will be accountable for each action step. 
D)  Identify the best procedure for conducting each action step.

Question 12

The task-oriented term "instrumental leadership" is similar to the relations-oriented term "supportive leadership."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Interpretation of overall results from studies on task-oriented and relations-oriented behaviors is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  facilitated by differences in the behavior measures employed 
B)  made challenging by disparities in the types of criteria used 
C)  enabled by similarities among the research methods utilized 
D)  not attempted due to overlap among overall objectives 
A)  facilitated by differences in the behavior measures employed 
B)  made challenging by disparities in the types of criteria used 
C)  enabled by similarities among the research methods utilized 
D)  not attempted due to overlap among overall objectives

Question 14

According to Blake and Mouton, effective leaders are MOST likely to have a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  high concern for the task and a moderate concern for relationships 
B)  moderate concern for the task, and a high concern for relationships 
C)  moderate concern for both the task and relationships 
D)  high concern for both the task and relationships 
A)  high concern for the task and a moderate concern for relationships 
B)  moderate concern for the task, and a high concern for relationships 
C)  moderate concern for both the task and relationships 
D)  high concern for both the task and relationships

Question 15

What is the purpose of problem solving?

Accepted Answer

A)  to ensure efficient organization of the work unit, coordination of activities, and effective utilization of resources 
B)  to guide and coordinate work activity and make sure people know what to do and how to do it 
C)  to gather information about the operations of the manager's organizational unit 
D)  to deal with disruptions of normal operations and member behavior that is illegal, destructive, or unsafe 
A)  to ensure efficient organization of the work unit, coordination of activities, and effective utilization of resources 
B)  to guide and coordinate work activity and make sure people know what to do and how to do it 
C)  to gather information about the operations of the manager's organizational unit 
D)  to deal with disruptions of normal operations and member behavior that is illegal, destructive, or unsafe

Question 16

Which of the following was NOT recommended as a guideline for coaching?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide constructive feedback about effective and ineffective behavior. 
B)  Ask specific questions to help the person analyze his or her performance. 
C)  Encourage the person to look at a problem from different perspectives. 
D)  Provide detailed instructions on how to carry out each assignment. 
A)  Provide constructive feedback about effective and ineffective behavior. 
B)  Ask specific questions to help the person analyze his or her performance. 
C)  Encourage the person to look at a problem from different perspectives. 
D)  Provide detailed instructions on how to carry out each assignment.

Question 17

According to studies, do subordinates prefer leaders who display task-oriented or relations-oriented behavior? Which type of behaviors are more effective?

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary. Scholars have

Question 18

Which type of leadership behavior involves increasing a subordinate's skills and facilitating job adjustment and career advancement?

Accepted Answer

A)  supportive 
B)  developing 
C)  clarifying 
D)  recognizing 
A)  supportive 
B)  developing 
C)  clarifying 
D)  recognizing

Question 19

Which of the following was provided as a guideline for monitoring?

Accepted Answer

A)  Measure only outcomes rather than wasting time trying to assess causal processes. 
B)  Develop independent sources of information about the performance of the work unit. 
C)  Use prior performance as the primary basis for assessing current performance. 
D)  Conduct weekly progress review meetings with each subordinate. 
A)  Measure only outcomes rather than wasting time trying to assess causal processes. 
B)  Develop independent sources of information about the performance of the work unit. 
C)  Use prior performance as the primary basis for assessing current performance. 
D)  Conduct weekly progress review meetings with each subordinate.

Question 20

Which is NOT a method for developing behavior taxonomies?

Accepted Answer

A)  distributive aggregation 
B)  judgmental classification 
C)  factor analysis 
D)  theoretical-deductive approach 
A)  distributive aggregation 
B)  judgmental classification 
C)  factor analysis 
D)  theoretical-deductive approach

Praise ________.

Which of the following is NOT an example of supporting behavior?

Descriptive research on effective managers suggests that they ________.

Planning is easy to observe because it mostly involves processing, analyzing, and deciding that occurs at discrete moments.

Which is a reason why taxonomies developed to describe leadership behavior are so different?

Can the effectiveness of a leader's skill at planning be assessed? Why or why not?

Some of the research on empowering leadership includes other types of leader behaviors in addition to decision procedures, like ________.

Clarifying behavior is more important when ________.

Most of the theories and research on effective leadership behavior involve ________ defined behaviors.

The most common method for studying effective leadership is an experiment in which leader behavior is manipulated by researchers to determine how it affects subordinates.

Which of the following was NOT a suggested guideline for action planning?

The task-oriented term "instrumental leadership" is similar to the relations-oriented term "supportive leadership."

Interpretation of overall results from studies on task-oriented and relations-oriented behaviors is ________.

According to Blake and Mouton, effective leaders are MOST likely to have a ________.

What is the purpose of problem solving?

Which of the following was NOT recommended as a guideline for coaching?

According to studies, do subordinates prefer leaders who display task-oriented or relations-oriented behavior? Which type of behaviors are more effective?

Which type of leadership behavior involves increasing a subordinate's skills and facilitating job adjustment and career advancement?

Which of the following was provided as a guideline for monitoring?

Which is NOT a method for developing behavior taxonomies?

The Nature of Leadership

Leadership Situation

Decision Making and Empowerment by Leaders

Leading Change and Innovation

Power and Influence Tactics

Leader Traits and Skills

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Value-Based and Ethical Leadership

Dyadic Relations and Followers

Leadership in Teams and Decision Groups

Strategic Leadership

Cross-Cultural Leadership and Diversity

Developing Leadership Skills

Overview and Integration

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Exam 2: Leadership Behavior

Praise ________.

Which of the following is NOT an example of supporting behavior?

Descriptive research on effective managers suggests that they ________.

Planning is easy to observe because it mostly involves processing, analyzing, and deciding that occurs at discrete moments.

Which is a reason why taxonomies developed to describe leadership behavior are so different?

Can the effectiveness of a leader's skill at planning be assessed? Why or why not?

Some of the research on empowering leadership includes other types of leader behaviors in addition to decision procedures, like ________.

Clarifying behavior is more important when ________.

Most of the theories and research on effective leadership behavior involve ________ defined behaviors.

The most common method for studying effective leadership is an experiment in which leader behavior is manipulated by researchers to determine how it affects subordinates.

Which of the following was NOT a suggested guideline for action planning?

The task-oriented term "instrumental leadership" is similar to the relations-oriented term "supportive leadership."

Interpretation of overall results from studies on task-oriented and relations-oriented behaviors is ________.

According to Blake and Mouton, effective leaders are MOST likely to have a ________.

What is the purpose of problem solving?

Which of the following was NOT recommended as a guideline for coaching?

According to studies, do subordinates prefer leaders who display task-oriented or relations-oriented behavior? Which type of behaviors are more effective?

Which type of leadership behavior involves increasing a subordinate's skills and facilitating job adjustment and career advancement?

Which of the following was provided as a guideline for monitoring?

Which is NOT a method for developing behavior taxonomies?

The Nature of Leadership

Leadership Situation

Decision Making and Empowerment by Leaders

Leading Change and Innovation

Power and Influence Tactics

Leader Traits and Skills

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Value-Based and Ethical Leadership

Dyadic Relations and Followers

Leadership in Teams and Decision Groups

Strategic Leadership

Cross-Cultural Leadership and Diversity

Developing Leadership Skills

Overview and Integration

Filters