Question 1

Fiedler's contingency model suggests that the situation should be changed to match the leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Hersey and Blanchard believed that:

Accepted Answer

A)  leaders are fixed in their leadership style and that the situation should be changed to match the leader. 
B)  leaders have the flexibility and range of skills to adapt their behavior to the maturity of their subordinates. 
C)  the most important aspect of leadership is the followers' belief that they can complete a task and that they will gain rewards and satisfaction upon completion. 
D)  each situation is characterized by certain variables that make the situation either favorable or unfavorable to lead. 
A)  leaders are fixed in their leadership style and that the situation should be changed to match the leader. 
B)  leaders have the flexibility and range of skills to adapt their behavior to the maturity of their subordinates. 
C)  the most important aspect of leadership is the followers' belief that they can complete a task and that they will gain rewards and satisfaction upon completion. 
D)  each situation is characterized by certain variables that make the situation either favorable or unfavorable to lead. B

Question 3

_____ leadership is defined as the set of behaviors that leaders use to change their organization and individuals for the better.

Accepted Answer

A)  Transformational 
B)  Relations-oriented 
C)  Transactional 
D)  Charismatic 
A)  Transformational 
B)  Relations-oriented 
C)  Transactional 
D)  Charismatic A

Question 4

_____ skills refer to a leader's ability to understand the internal and external environments,use sound reasoning to make decisions,and communicate effectively.

Accepted Answer

A)  Research 
B)  Technical 
C)  Financial 
D)  Cognitive 
A)  Research 
B)  Technical 
C)  Financial 
D)  Cognitive

Question 5

Leaders with low personal integrity often adhere to a strong set of principles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Unlike technical skills,cognitive skills are developed through experience and practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Transactional leaders are capable of producing effects that are rarely seen in groups led by different types of leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is one of the most common leadership traits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-sacrificing nature 
B)  Sense of humor 
C)  Contextual intelligence 
D)  Self-confidence 
A)  Self-sacrificing nature 
B)  Sense of humor 
C)  Contextual intelligence 
D)  Self-confidence

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true about Fiedler's contingency model?

Accepted Answer

A)  A low least-preferred-coworker score indicates a leader who is more relationship-oriented. 
B)  Depending on the favorability of the situation,a different style of leadership is required. 
C)  Fiedler suggests that leaders should adapt themselves to match the situation. 
D)  Relationship-oriented leaders are more successful at the extremes of leadership situations. 
A)  A low least-preferred-coworker score indicates a leader who is more relationship-oriented. 
B)  Depending on the favorability of the situation,a different style of leadership is required. 
C)  Fiedler suggests that leaders should adapt themselves to match the situation. 
D)  Relationship-oriented leaders are more successful at the extremes of leadership situations.

Question 10

Which of the following is a benefit of task-oriented leadership style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employee satisfaction 
B)  More creativity 
C)  Improved performance 
D)  Deeper commitment 
A)  Employee satisfaction 
B)  More creativity 
C)  Improved performance 
D)  Deeper commitment

Question 11

The three objectives of a charismatic leader are to:

Accepted Answer

A)  mark,motivate,and monitor. 
B)  involve,integrate,and implement. 
C)  envision,empathize,and empower. 
D)  support,sympathize,and solve. 
A)  mark,motivate,and monitor. 
B)  involve,integrate,and implement. 
C)  envision,empathize,and empower. 
D)  support,sympathize,and solve.

Question 12

Which of the following is a core benefit of relations-oriented leadership style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improved performance 
B)  Employee satisfaction 
C)  Close monitoring 
D)  Clearer objectives 
A)  Improved performance 
B)  Employee satisfaction 
C)  Close monitoring 
D)  Clearer objectives

Question 13

The best leaders display both transactional and transformational leadership behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Task-oriented leadership behaviors contribute to subordinates' job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain trait-based leadership theory.

Accepted Answer

Traits-based theory is a theory of leade

Question 16

Discuss the darker side of charismatic leaders.

Accepted Answer

There is also a darker side to charismat

Question 17

Referring to core values and fundamental beliefs,which of the following refers to a constant factor that drives behavior in variable situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Knowledge 
B)  Cognition 
C)  Character 
D)  Personality 
A)  Knowledge 
B)  Cognition 
C)  Character 
D)  Personality

Question 18

Which of the following refers to the "Great Man" theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  A theory of leadership that explained leadership by examining the traits and characteristics of renowned leaders of human history 
B)  A theory in which leaders are more effective depending on the favorability of a leadership situation,which is described by leader-member relations and task structure 
C)  A theory of leadership in which leaders treat each member differently,and as a result,develop unique relationships with each member 
D)  A theory of leadership that tries to reveal a set of universal traits and skills that are relevant in all leadership situations 
A)  A theory of leadership that explained leadership by examining the traits and characteristics of renowned leaders of human history 
B)  A theory in which leaders are more effective depending on the favorability of a leadership situation,which is described by leader-member relations and task structure 
C)  A theory of leadership in which leaders treat each member differently,and as a result,develop unique relationships with each member 
D)  A theory of leadership that tries to reveal a set of universal traits and skills that are relevant in all leadership situations

Question 19

The most effective leaders:

Accepted Answer

A)  display both transactional and transformational leadership behaviors. 
B)  tend to adopt a more task-oriented than relations-oriented leadership style. 
C)  adopt a leadership style that makes them relations-oriented charismatic leaders. 
D)  show extreme active and passive management-by-exception behavior patterns. 
A)  display both transactional and transformational leadership behaviors. 
B)  tend to adopt a more task-oriented than relations-oriented leadership style. 
C)  adopt a leadership style that makes them relations-oriented charismatic leaders. 
D)  show extreme active and passive management-by-exception behavior patterns.

Question 20

Briefly describe task-oriented and relations-oriented leadership styles.

Accepted Answer

Individuals who focus on accomplishing a

Fiedler's contingency model suggests that the situation should be changed to match the leader.

Hersey and Blanchard believed that:

_____ leadership is defined as the set of behaviors that leaders use to change their organization and individuals for the better.

_____ skills refer to a leader's ability to understand the internal and external environments,use sound reasoning to make decisions,and communicate effectively.

Leaders with low personal integrity often adhere to a strong set of principles.

Unlike technical skills,cognitive skills are developed through experience and practice.

Transactional leaders are capable of producing effects that are rarely seen in groups led by different types of leaders.

Which of the following is one of the most common leadership traits?

Which of the following statements is true about Fiedler's contingency model?

Which of the following is a benefit of task-oriented leadership style?

The three objectives of a charismatic leader are to:

Which of the following is a core benefit of relations-oriented leadership style?

The best leaders display both transactional and transformational leadership behaviors.

Task-oriented leadership behaviors contribute to subordinates' job satisfaction.

Explain trait-based leadership theory.

Discuss the darker side of charismatic leaders.

Referring to core values and fundamental beliefs,which of the following refers to a constant factor that drives behavior in variable situations?

Which of the following refers to the "Great Man" theory?

The most effective leaders:

Briefly describe task-oriented and relations-oriented leadership styles.

Introduction to Management

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Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Introduction to Strategy

Business-Level Strategy

Corporate-Level Strategy

Organizational Design

Organizational Culture

Managing Human Capital

Performance Management

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Exam 12: Leadership in Organizations

Fiedler's contingency model suggests that the situation should be changed to match the leader.

Hersey and Blanchard believed that:

_____ leadership is defined as the set of behaviors that leaders use to change their organization and individuals for the better.

_____ skills refer to a leader's ability to understand the internal and external environments,use sound reasoning to make decisions,and communicate effectively.

Leaders with low personal integrity often adhere to a strong set of principles.

Unlike technical skills,cognitive skills are developed through experience and practice.

Transactional leaders are capable of producing effects that are rarely seen in groups led by different types of leaders.

Which of the following is one of the most common leadership traits?

Which of the following statements is true about Fiedler's contingency model?

Which of the following is a benefit of task-oriented leadership style?

The three objectives of a charismatic leader are to:

Which of the following is a core benefit of relations-oriented leadership style?

The best leaders display both transactional and transformational leadership behaviors.

Task-oriented leadership behaviors contribute to subordinates' job satisfaction.

Explain trait-based leadership theory.

Discuss the darker side of charismatic leaders.

Referring to core values and fundamental beliefs,which of the following refers to a constant factor that drives behavior in variable situations?

Which of the following refers to the "Great Man" theory?

The most effective leaders:

Briefly describe task-oriented and relations-oriented leadership styles.

Introduction to Management

The Global Business Environment

Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Introduction to Strategy

Business-Level Strategy

Corporate-Level Strategy

Organizational Design

Organizational Culture

Managing Human Capital

Performance Management

Organizational Change

Becoming a Leader: Knowing Yourself

Power and Influence

Decision Making

Conflict and Negotiation

Leading Teams

Motivation

Communication

Networking

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