Question 1

Which of the following is true of leaders?

Accepted Answer

A) They believe goals arise out of necessity and reality. 
B) They avoid solitary work activity, preferring to work with others. 
C) They seek moderate risk through coordination and balance. 
D) They engage in a struggle for a sense of order in life. 
A) They believe goals arise out of necessity and reality. 
B) They avoid solitary work activity, preferring to work with others. 
C) They seek moderate risk through coordination and balance. 
D) They engage in a struggle for a sense of order in life. D

Question 2

The _____ involves setting a direction for an organization, aligning people with that direction through communication, and motivating people to action, partly through empowerment and partly through basic need gratification.

Accepted Answer

A) negotiation process 
B) management process 
C) leadership process 
D) procurement process 
A) negotiation process 
B) management process 
C) leadership process 
D) procurement process C

Question 3

Briefly explain the characteristics of alienated followers.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Alienated followers think independently and critically, yet are very passive in their behavior. As a result, they become psychologically and emotionally distanced from their leaders. These alienated followers are potentially disruptive and a threat to the health of an organization. Please see the section "Followership" for more information.

Question 4

Which of the following is true of followers of a leader with a democratic style?

Accepted Answer

A) Followers have ultimate authority and responsibility. 
B) Followers have role ambiguity because the leader fails to clearly define goals. 
C) Followers have a high degree of discretionary influence. 
D) Followers have no authority in deciding the nature of work. 
A) Followers have ultimate authority and responsibility. 
B) Followers have role ambiguity because the leader fails to clearly define goals. 
C) Followers have a high degree of discretionary influence. 
D) Followers have no authority in deciding the nature of work.

Question 5

A leader following a(n)_____ uses direct, close supervision or many written and unwritten rules and regulations to control behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) democratic leadership style 
B) production-oriented leadership style 
C) employee-oriented leadership style 
D) transformational leadership style 
A) democratic leadership style 
B) production-oriented leadership style 
C) employee-oriented leadership style 
D) transformational leadership style

Question 6

In the context of the Leadership Grid, the _____ promises reward for compliance and threatens punishment for noncompliance.

Accepted Answer

A) organization man manager 
B) country club manager 
C) paternalistic father-knows-best manager 
D) opportunistic what's-in-it-for-me manager 
A) organization man manager 
B) country club manager 
C) paternalistic father-knows-best manager 
D) opportunistic what's-in-it-for-me manager

Question 7

In the context of the Leadership Grid, the _____ is a middle-of-the-road leader who has a medium concern for people and production.

Accepted Answer

A) impoverished manager 
B) organization man manager 
C) authority-compliance manager 
D) country club manager 
A) impoverished manager 
B) organization man manager 
C) authority-compliance manager 
D) country club manager

Question 8

Which of the following is a difference between leaders and managers?

Accepted Answer

A) Leaders seek moderate risk through coordination and balance, whereas managers seek high-risk positions, especially with high payoffs. 
B) Leaders avoid solitary work activity, preferring to work with others, whereas managers are comfortable in solitary work activity. 
C) Leaders believe goals arise out of necessity and reality, whereas managers believe goals arise from desire and imagination. 
D) Leaders agitate for change and new approaches, whereas managers advocate stability and the status quo. 
A) Leaders seek moderate risk through coordination and balance, whereas managers seek high-risk positions, especially with high payoffs. 
B) Leaders avoid solitary work activity, preferring to work with others, whereas managers are comfortable in solitary work activity. 
C) Leaders believe goals arise out of necessity and reality, whereas managers believe goals arise from desire and imagination. 
D) Leaders agitate for change and new approaches, whereas managers advocate stability and the status quo.

Question 9

From the perspective of the Situational Leadership model, the basic role of a leader is to clear a follower's path to the goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In the context of followership, _____ are the most dangerous to a leader because they are the most likely to give a false positive reaction and give no warning of potential pitfalls.

Accepted Answer

A) yes people 
B) survivors 
C) alienated followers 
D) sheep 
A) yes people 
B) survivors 
C) alienated followers 
D) sheep

Question 11

Followers play a central role in setting the ethical tone and moral values for their organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Discuss gender demographics in leadership.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. An important, emergen

Question 13

_____ in organizations is the process of guiding and directing the behavior of people in the work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) Job analysis 
B) Insourcing 
C) Vertical integration 
D) Leadership 
A) Job analysis 
B) Insourcing 
C) Vertical integration 
D) Leadership

Question 14

Which of the following is true of followers of a leader with an autocratic style?

Accepted Answer

A) Followers have role ambiguity because the leader fails to clearly define goals. 
B) Followers have ultimate authority and responsibility. 
C) Followers have a high degree of discretionary influence over the work environment. 
D) Followers have little discretionary influence over the nature of the work. 
A) Followers have role ambiguity because the leader fails to clearly define goals. 
B) Followers have ultimate authority and responsibility. 
C) Followers have a high degree of discretionary influence over the work environment. 
D) Followers have little discretionary influence over the nature of the work.

Question 15

The glass cliff represents a trend in organizations wherein more women are placed in comfortable leadership situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to the first studies of leadership, which of the following is a leader personality characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A) Charisma 
B) Originality 
C) Consideration 
D) Empathy 
A) Charisma 
B) Originality 
C) Consideration 
D) Empathy

Question 17

The _____ recognizes the benefits of authoritative, democratic, and consultive styles of leader behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) Situational Leadership model 
B) Vroom-Yetton-Jago normative decision model 
C) expectancy theory 
D) path-goal theory 
A) Situational Leadership model 
B) Vroom-Yetton-Jago normative decision model 
C) expectancy theory 
D) path-goal theory

Question 18

Early evidence shows that men tend to use a more people-oriented style that is inclusive and empowering than women do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In the context of Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership, leaders who describe their least preferred coworker (LPC)in positive terms are classified as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) task-oriented leaders 
B) autocratic leaders 
C) relationship-oriented leaders 
D) laissez-faire leaders 
A) task-oriented leaders 
B) autocratic leaders 
C) relationship-oriented leaders 
D) laissez-faire leaders

Question 20

In the context of the path-goal theory of leadership, the _____ is used when a leader needs to express concern for followers' well-being and social status.

Accepted Answer

A) supportive style 
B) directive style 
C) participative style 
D) achievement-oriented style 
A) supportive style 
B) directive style 
C) participative style 
D) achievement-oriented style

Which of the following is true of leaders?

The _____ involves setting a direction for an organization, aligning people with that direction through communication, and motivating people to action, partly through empowerment and partly through basic need gratification.

Briefly explain the characteristics of alienated followers.

Which of the following is true of followers of a leader with a democratic style?

A leader following a(n)_____ uses direct, close supervision or many written and unwritten rules and regulations to control behavior.

In the context of the Leadership Grid, the _____ promises reward for compliance and threatens punishment for noncompliance.

In the context of the Leadership Grid, the _____ is a middle-of-the-road leader who has a medium concern for people and production.

Which of the following is a difference between leaders and managers?

From the perspective of the Situational Leadership model, the basic role of a leader is to clear a follower's path to the goal.

In the context of followership, _____ are the most dangerous to a leader because they are the most likely to give a false positive reaction and give no warning of potential pitfalls.

Followers play a central role in setting the ethical tone and moral values for their organizations.

Discuss gender demographics in leadership.

_____ in organizations is the process of guiding and directing the behavior of people in the work environment.

Which of the following is true of followers of a leader with an autocratic style?

The glass cliff represents a trend in organizations wherein more women are placed in comfortable leadership situations.

According to the first studies of leadership, which of the following is a leader personality characteristic?

The _____ recognizes the benefits of authoritative, democratic, and consultive styles of leader behavior.

Early evidence shows that men tend to use a more people-oriented style that is inclusive and empowering than women do.

In the context of Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership, leaders who describe their least preferred coworker (LPC)in positive terms are classified as _____.

In the context of the path-goal theory of leadership, the _____ is used when a leader needs to express concern for followers' well-being and social status.

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

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Exam 12: Leadership and Followership

Which of the following is true of leaders?

The _____ involves setting a direction for an organization, aligning people with that direction through communication, and motivating people to action, partly through empowerment and partly through basic need gratification.

Briefly explain the characteristics of alienated followers.

Which of the following is true of followers of a leader with a democratic style?

A leader following a(n)_____ uses direct, close supervision or many written and unwritten rules and regulations to control behavior.

In the context of the Leadership Grid, the _____ promises reward for compliance and threatens punishment for noncompliance.

In the context of the Leadership Grid, the _____ is a middle-of-the-road leader who has a medium concern for people and production.

Which of the following is a difference between leaders and managers?

From the perspective of the Situational Leadership model, the basic role of a leader is to clear a follower's path to the goal.

In the context of followership, _____ are the most dangerous to a leader because they are the most likely to give a false positive reaction and give no warning of potential pitfalls.

Followers play a central role in setting the ethical tone and moral values for their organizations.

Discuss gender demographics in leadership.

_____ in organizations is the process of guiding and directing the behavior of people in the work environment.

Which of the following is true of followers of a leader with an autocratic style?

The glass cliff represents a trend in organizations wherein more women are placed in comfortable leadership situations.

According to the first studies of leadership, which of the following is a leader personality characteristic?

The _____ recognizes the benefits of authoritative, democratic, and consultive styles of leader behavior.

Early evidence shows that men tend to use a more people-oriented style that is inclusive and empowering than women do.

In the context of Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership, leaders who describe their least preferred coworker (LPC)in positive terms are classified as _____.

In the context of the path-goal theory of leadership, the _____ is used when a leader needs to express concern for followers' well-being and social status.

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

Filters