Question 1

Despite the divergent taxonomies used to describe leadership behavior, it is simple to translate from one set of behaviors to another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Monitoring involves gathering information about the progress of the work, the performance of individual subordinates, and the success of work unit activities and projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What misconceptions are there about providing praise and recognition?

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary. Managers tend

Question 4

A key concept in one taxonomy ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  may be absent from another taxonomy 
B)  must be included in all taxonomies 
C)  is always easily translated to the corresponding concept in other taxonomies 
D)  will have the same name in all taxonomies 
A)  may be absent from another taxonomy 
B)  must be included in all taxonomies 
C)  is always easily translated to the corresponding concept in other taxonomies 
D)  will have the same name in all taxonomies

Question 5

Initiating structure includes behaviors such as assigning tasks to subordinates, maintaining definite standards of performance, asking subordinates to follow standard procedures, emphasizing the importance of meeting deadlines, criticizing poor work, and coordinating the activities of different subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following was NOT provided as a guideline for developing subordinates?

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)  Provide opportunities to learn from experience. 
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)  Provide opportunities to learn from experience. 
D)  Provide detailed instructions on how to carry out each assignment.

Question 7

Which of the following labels has been used to describe task-oriented behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  consideration 
B)  maintenance behavior 
C)  initiating structure 
D)  supportive leadership 
A)  consideration 
B)  maintenance behavior 
C)  initiating structure 
D)  supportive leadership

Question 8

Two taxonomies that have the same purpose ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot be devised at different levels of abstraction 
B)  must be framed in the same level of generality 
C)  may be formulated at different levels of specificity 
D)  will focus on the same set of objectively correct categories 
A)  cannot be devised at different levels of abstraction 
B)  must be framed in the same level of generality 
C)  may be formulated at different levels of specificity 
D)  will focus on the same set of objectively correct categories

Question 9

Behavior categories ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are tangible attributes of the real world 
B)  exist in an objective sense 
C)  are abstractions 
D)  can be established into an absolute set of correct behaviors 
A)  are tangible attributes of the real world 
B)  exist in an objective sense 
C)  are abstractions 
D)  can be established into an absolute set of correct behaviors

Question 10

Which of the following behaviors is associated with external monitoring?

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying threats and opportunities for the leader's group or organization 
B)  using ingratiation 
C)  socializing with people in other work units 
D)  using political tactics to influence decisions made by governmental agencies 
A)  identifying threats and opportunities for the leader's group or organization 
B)  using ingratiation 
C)  socializing with people in other work units 
D)  using political tactics to influence decisions made by governmental agencies

Question 11

Which is NOT an example of a specific transformational leadership behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  leading by example 
B)  talking about personal values 
C)  lobbying for resources 
D)  making self-sacrifices for the group 
A)  leading by example 
B)  talking about personal values 
C)  lobbying for resources 
D)  making self-sacrifices for the group

Question 12

Clarifying mostly involves the communication of plans, policies, and role expectations to peers and clients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following guidelines was recommended for recognizing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide recognition only for outstanding performance. 
B)  Provide more recognition to people in essential, high-visibility jobs. 
C)  Actively look for effective behavior or contributions to recognize. 
D)  Give praise in private to avoid embarrassing the recipient. 
A)  Provide recognition only for outstanding performance. 
B)  Provide more recognition to people in essential, high-visibility jobs. 
C)  Actively look for effective behavior or contributions to recognize. 
D)  Give praise in private to avoid embarrassing the recipient.

Question 14

Networking is one of the three distinct and broadly defined categories of ________ behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  external 
B)  internal 
C)  visionary 
D)  proactive 
A)  external 
B)  internal 
C)  visionary 
D)  proactive

Question 15

Planning ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  usually occurs in a single behavior episode 
B)  is mostly a cognitive activity 
C)  has no observable aspects 
D)  is least observable when a manager takes action to implement plans by communicating them to others 
A)  usually occurs in a single behavior episode 
B)  is mostly a cognitive activity 
C)  has no observable aspects 
D)  is least observable when a manager takes action to implement plans by communicating them to others

Question 16

Which of the following behaviors is NOT an example of the representing category of external behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  lobbying for resources from superiors 
B)  promoting the reputation of the leader's group 
C)  studying the decisions of competitors 
D)  negotiating agreements with suppliers 
A)  lobbying for resources from superiors 
B)  promoting the reputation of the leader's group 
C)  studying the decisions of competitors 
D)  negotiating agreements with suppliers

Question 17

Task-oriented behavior ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  focuses on the accomplishment of an undertaking in an efficient, reliable way 
B)  is concerned with increasing trust, cooperation, and identification with the team 
C)  prioritizes and encourages innovation in the workplace 
D)  emphasizes consultation and joint decisions 
A)  focuses on the accomplishment of an undertaking in an efficient, reliable way 
B)  is concerned with increasing trust, cooperation, and identification with the team 
C)  prioritizes and encourages innovation in the workplace 
D)  emphasizes consultation and joint decisions

Question 18

Which feature was NOT recommended as a guideline for setting performance goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Set goals for every task and responsibility. 
B)  Set goals that are clear and specific. 
C)  Set goals that include a specific target date. 
D)  Set goals that are challenging but realistic. 
A)  Set goals for every task and responsibility. 
B)  Set goals that are clear and specific. 
C)  Set goals that include a specific target date. 
D)  Set goals that are challenging but realistic.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT an example of clarifying behavior by a leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  Explain the reasons for an assignment. 
B)  Clearly explain what results are expected. 
C)  Ask the subordinate to set performance goals. 
D)  Explain the relative priority of different tasks. 
A)  Explain the reasons for an assignment. 
B)  Clearly explain what results are expected. 
C)  Ask the subordinate to set performance goals. 
D)  Explain the relative priority of different tasks.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT one of the behavior meta-categories identified by Yukl?

Accepted Answer

A)  task-oriented 
B)  relations-oriented 
C)  process-oriented 
D)  change-oriented 
A)  task-oriented 
B)  relations-oriented 
C)  process-oriented 
D)  change-oriented

Despite the divergent taxonomies used to describe leadership behavior, it is simple to translate from one set of behaviors to another.

Monitoring involves gathering information about the progress of the work, the performance of individual subordinates, and the success of work unit activities and projects.

What misconceptions are there about providing praise and recognition?

A key concept in one taxonomy ________.

Which of the following was NOT provided as a guideline for developing subordinates?

Which of the following labels has been used to describe task-oriented behavior?

Two taxonomies that have the same purpose ________.

Behavior categories ________.

Which of the following behaviors is associated with external monitoring?

Which is NOT an example of a specific transformational leadership behavior?

Clarifying mostly involves the communication of plans, policies, and role expectations to peers and clients.

Which of the following guidelines was recommended for recognizing?

Networking is one of the three distinct and broadly defined categories of ________ behavior.

Planning ________.

Which of the following behaviors is NOT an example of the representing category of external behavior?

Task-oriented behavior ________.

Which feature was NOT recommended as a guideline for setting performance goals?

Which of the following is NOT an example of clarifying behavior by a leader?

Which of the following is NOT one of the behavior meta-categories identified by Yukl?

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Power and Influence Tactics

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Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Value-Based and Ethical Leadership

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Leadership in Teams and Decision Groups

Strategic Leadership

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Exam 2: Leadership Behavior

Despite the divergent taxonomies used to describe leadership behavior, it is simple to translate from one set of behaviors to another.

Monitoring involves gathering information about the progress of the work, the performance of individual subordinates, and the success of work unit activities and projects.

What misconceptions are there about providing praise and recognition?

A key concept in one taxonomy ________.

Which of the following was NOT provided as a guideline for developing subordinates?

Which of the following labels has been used to describe task-oriented behavior?

Two taxonomies that have the same purpose ________.

Behavior categories ________.

Which of the following behaviors is associated with external monitoring?

Which is NOT an example of a specific transformational leadership behavior?

Clarifying mostly involves the communication of plans, policies, and role expectations to peers and clients.

Which of the following guidelines was recommended for recognizing?

Networking is one of the three distinct and broadly defined categories of ________ behavior.

Planning ________.

Which of the following behaviors is NOT an example of the representing category of external behavior?

Task-oriented behavior ________.

Which feature was NOT recommended as a guideline for setting performance goals?

Which of the following is NOT an example of clarifying behavior by a leader?

Which of the following is NOT one of the behavior meta-categories identified by Yukl?

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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