Question 1

Which of the following is true of managers?

Accepted Answer

A) They seek high-risk positions, especially with high payoffs. 
B) They encourage close, intense working relationships and are not conflict averse. 
C) They view work as an enabling process that combines people, ideas, and things. 
D) They believe goals arise from desire and imagination. 
A) They seek high-risk positions, especially with high payoffs. 
B) They encourage close, intense working relationships and are not conflict averse. 
C) They view work as an enabling process that combines people, ideas, and things. 
D) They believe goals arise from desire and imagination.

Question 2

_____ is the extent to which a leader is able to articulate a vision that is appealing to followers.

Accepted Answer

A) Emotional control 
B) Mood optimism 
C) Individualized consideration 
D) Inspirational motivation 
A) Emotional control 
B) Mood optimism 
C) Individualized consideration 
D) Inspirational motivation

Question 3

In the context of situational favorableness, _____ refers to the degree of clarity, or ambiguity, in the work activities assigned to a group.

Accepted Answer

A) consideration 
B) initiating structure 
C) position power 
D) task structure 
A) consideration 
B) initiating structure 
C) position power 
D) task structure

Question 4

Good leaders are less likely to be good followers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to the Situational Leadership model, when a follower is unable but willing and confident to do a task, the leader can use the _____, in which there is high task behavior and high relationship behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) telling style 
B) selling style 
C) delegating style 
D) participating style 
A) telling style 
B) selling style 
C) delegating style 
D) participating style

Question 6

In the context of followership, _____ are the least disruptive and the lowest-risk followers in an organization.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

In the context of the leader-member exchange theory, which of the following is true of out-group members?

Accepted Answer

A) Their stress comes from the additional responsibilities placed on them by the leader. 
B) Their frequent communication with the superior generally leads to higher performance ratings. 
C) They are more likely to retaliate against the organization. 
D) They are less likely to be managed by formal rules and policies. 
A) Their stress comes from the additional responsibilities placed on them by the leader. 
B) Their frequent communication with the superior generally leads to higher performance ratings. 
C) They are more likely to retaliate against the organization. 
D) They are less likely to be managed by formal rules and policies.

Question 8

_____ is the process of being guided and directed by a leader in the work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) Delegation 
B) Followership 
C) Acculturation 
D) Negotiation 
A) Delegation 
B) Followership 
C) Acculturation 
D) Negotiation

Question 9

The _____ involves planning and budgeting, organizing and staffing, and controlling and problem solving.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Transactional leadership results when a leader uses the force of personal abilities and talents to have profound and extraordinary effects on followers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the context of the Leadership Grid, the impoverished manager:

Accepted Answer

A) has great concern for production and people. 
B) avoids taking sides and stays out of conflicts. 
C) is often referred to as a transformational leader. 
D) maintains good interpersonal relations with people. 
A) has great concern for production and people. 
B) avoids taking sides and stays out of conflicts. 
C) is often referred to as a transformational leader. 
D) maintains good interpersonal relations with people.

Question 12

_____ are those who use rewards and punishment to strike deals with followers and shape their behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) Transformational leaders 
B) Transactional leaders 
C) Laissez-faire leaders 
D) Charismatic leaders 
A) Transformational leaders 
B) Transactional leaders 
C) Laissez-faire leaders 
D) Charismatic leaders

Question 13

According to the first studies of leadership, one of the leader personality characteristics is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) charisma 
B) consideration 
C) dominance 
D) empathy 
A) charisma 
B) consideration 
C) dominance 
D) empathy

Question 14

According to the first studies of leadership, which of the following is identified as an ability of a leader?

Accepted Answer

A) Creativity 
B) Scholarship 
C) Flexibility 
D) Trustworthiness 
A) Creativity 
B) Scholarship 
C) Flexibility 
D) Trustworthiness

Question 15

Unlike managers, leaders:

Accepted Answer

A) believe goals arise from desire and imagination. 
B) view work as an enabling process that combines people, ideas, and things. 
C) avoid solitary work activity, preferring to work with others. 
D) seek moderate risk through coordination and balance. 
A) believe goals arise from desire and imagination. 
B) view work as an enabling process that combines people, ideas, and things. 
C) avoid solitary work activity, preferring to work with others. 
D) seek moderate risk through coordination and balance.

Question 16

A leader with a(n)_____ uses strong, directive actions to control the rules, regulations, activities, and relationships in the work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) autocratic style 
B) democratic style 
C) laissez-faire style 
D) transformational style 
A) autocratic style 
B) democratic style 
C) laissez-faire style 
D) transformational style

Question 17

In the context of the leader-member exchange theory, which of the following is true of in-group members?

Accepted Answer

A) Their frequent communication with the superior often leads to lower performance ratings. 
B) They are more likely to be managed by formal rules and policies. 
C) Their stress comes from being left out of the communication network. 
D) They are more likely to engage in organizational citizenship behavior. 
A) Their frequent communication with the superior often leads to lower performance ratings. 
B) They are more likely to be managed by formal rules and policies. 
C) Their stress comes from being left out of the communication network. 
D) They are more likely to engage in organizational citizenship behavior.

Question 18

Effective followers practice self-management and self-responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In the context of contingency theories, recent research has shown that _____ encourage team learning and innovation, which helps products get to market faster.

Accepted Answer

A) laissez-faire managers 
B) relationship-oriented leaders 
C) task-oriented leaders 
D) authority-compliance managers 
A) laissez-faire managers 
B) relationship-oriented leaders 
C) task-oriented leaders 
D) authority-compliance managers

Question 20

Describe four essential qualities of effective followers.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Effective followers s

Which of the following is true of managers?

_____ is the extent to which a leader is able to articulate a vision that is appealing to followers.

In the context of situational favorableness, _____ refers to the degree of clarity, or ambiguity, in the work activities assigned to a group.

Good leaders are less likely to be good followers.

According to the Situational Leadership model, when a follower is unable but willing and confident to do a task, the leader can use the _____, in which there is high task behavior and high relationship behavior.

In the context of followership, _____ are the least disruptive and the lowest-risk followers in an organization.

In the context of the leader-member exchange theory, which of the following is true of out-group members?

_____ is the process of being guided and directed by a leader in the work environment.

The _____ involves planning and budgeting, organizing and staffing, and controlling and problem solving.

Transactional leadership results when a leader uses the force of personal abilities and talents to have profound and extraordinary effects on followers.

In the context of the Leadership Grid, the impoverished manager:

_____ are those who use rewards and punishment to strike deals with followers and shape their behavior.

According to the first studies of leadership, one of the leader personality characteristics is _____.

According to the first studies of leadership, which of the following is identified as an ability of a leader?

Unlike managers, leaders:

A leader with a(n)_____ uses strong, directive actions to control the rules, regulations, activities, and relationships in the work environment.

In the context of the leader-member exchange theory, which of the following is true of in-group members?

Effective followers practice self-management and self-responsibility.

In the context of contingency theories, recent research has shown that _____ encourage team learning and innovation, which helps products get to market faster.

Describe four essential qualities of effective followers.

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 managers?

_____ is the extent to which a leader is able to articulate a vision that is appealing to followers.

In the context of situational favorableness, _____ refers to the degree of clarity, or ambiguity, in the work activities assigned to a group.

Good leaders are less likely to be good followers.

According to the Situational Leadership model, when a follower is unable but willing and confident to do a task, the leader can use the _____, in which there is high task behavior and high relationship behavior.

In the context of followership, _____ are the least disruptive and the lowest-risk followers in an organization.

In the context of the leader-member exchange theory, which of the following is true of out-group members?

_____ is the process of being guided and directed by a leader in the work environment.

The _____ involves planning and budgeting, organizing and staffing, and controlling and problem solving.

Transactional leadership results when a leader uses the force of personal abilities and talents to have profound and extraordinary effects on followers.

In the context of the Leadership Grid, the impoverished manager:

_____ are those who use rewards and punishment to strike deals with followers and shape their behavior.

According to the first studies of leadership, one of the leader personality characteristics is _____.

According to the first studies of leadership, which of the following is identified as an ability of a leader?

Unlike managers, leaders:

A leader with a(n)_____ uses strong, directive actions to control the rules, regulations, activities, and relationships in the work environment.

In the context of the leader-member exchange theory, which of the following is true of in-group members?

Effective followers practice self-management and self-responsibility.

In the context of contingency theories, recent research has shown that _____ encourage team learning and innovation, which helps products get to market faster.

Describe four essential qualities of effective followers.

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