Question 1

Which of the following leadership models is a combination of the trait and leader behavior approaches, with the addition of a situational element?

Accepted Answer

A)  Path-goal theory 
B)  Vroom-Yetton-Jago model 
C)  Fiedler's LPC model 
D)  Substitutes for leadership 
E)  Vertical-dyad linkage model 
A)  Path-goal theory 
B)  Vroom-Yetton-Jago model 
C)  Fiedler's LPC model 
D)  Substitutes for leadership 
E)  Vertical-dyad linkage model

Question 2

Which of the following is a leader-behavior model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Michigan studies 
B)  Path-goal theory 
C)  Substitutes for leadership theory 
D)  Vroom-Yetton-Jago model 
E)  Fiedler's contingency model 
A)  Michigan studies 
B)  Path-goal theory 
C)  Substitutes for leadership theory 
D)  Vroom-Yetton-Jago model 
E)  Fiedler's contingency model

Question 3

Establishing detailed steps and timetables for achieving needed results is part of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Establishing detailed steps and timetables for achieving...

Question 4

The leadership model that laid the foundation for much of the later work on situational approaches to leadership proposed

Accepted Answer

A)  a set of traits that would be situation specific. 
B)  the use of a decision tree to determine the proper level of subordinate involvement. 
C)  that leaders cannot change their styles, and we must, therefore, change the situation to create a match. 
D)  that leaders have a group of favorites called an in-group. 
E)  a continuum of leader behaviors, with each point on the continuum being influenced by various factors. 
A)  a set of traits that would be situation specific. 
B)  the use of a decision tree to determine the proper level of subordinate involvement. 
C)  that leaders cannot change their styles, and we must, therefore, change the situation to create a match. 
D)  that leaders have a group of favorites called an in-group. 
E)  a continuum of leader behaviors, with each point on the continuum being influenced by various factors.

Question 5

Arpi is a manager. She set high standards and expects her workers to reach them. She uses ____ leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  directive 
B)  supportive 
C)  participative 
D)  achievement-oriented 
E)  relationship-oriented 
A)  directive 
B)  supportive 
C)  participative 
D)  achievement-oriented 
E)  relationship-oriented

Question 6

Politicians display a lot of self-confidence, a conviction in their beliefs, and a strong need to influence people. Robert House's theory says they are ____ leaders.

Accepted Answer

A)  charismatic 
B)  figurehead 
C)  symbolic 
D)  integrative 
E)  participative 
A)  charismatic 
B)  figurehead 
C)  symbolic 
D)  integrative 
E)  participative

Question 7

A wealthy Brazilian family bought an American company for their son to run.  While in the cafeteria with coworkers, he said, "There are a lot of fat women who work here.  We should have two lines, one for women and one for men, so that the women get less food."  He is in need of some ____ leadership training.

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic 
B)  substitute 
C)  transformational 
D)  cross-cultural 
E)  task-oriented 
A)  strategic 
B)  substitute 
C)  transformational 
D)  cross-cultural 
E)  task-oriented

Question 8

Leader-member relations refer to the nature of the relationship between the leader and the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Leader-member relations refer to the nature of...

Question 9

Which of the following leadership theories is a direct extension of the expectancy theory of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vroom-Yetton-Jago 
B)  Fiedler's contingency 
C)  Vertical-dyad linkage 
D)  Path-goal 
E)  Substitutes for leadership 
A)  Vroom-Yetton-Jago 
B)  Fiedler's contingency 
C)  Vertical-dyad linkage 
D)  Path-goal 
E)  Substitutes for leadership

Question 10

The path-goal theory assumes that leaders are unable to adapt their style of leadership to the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Do you want others to consider you a manager or leader? Why?

Accepted Answer

I would prefer others to consider me a l

Question 12

The group makes the decision in all but one of the decision styles used in the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A plea for loyalty represents a(n) ____________________ appeal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A plea for loyalty represents a(n) ____________________...

Question 14

When a government is overthrown and a tyrant takes control, the tyrant has legitimate power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Working Mother magazine ranked Discovery Communications as one of the top ten companies for working families. CEO David Zaslav says "Addressing the needs of working families...means placing priority on flexibility to enable a healthy work/life balance, access to high quality health care and wellness programs." Fiedler would describe this leadership situation as having

Accepted Answer

A)  a weak power position. 
B)  a high degree of task structure. 
C)  a low degree of task specificity. 
D)  a high degree of task accommodation. 
E)  good leader-member relations. 
A)  a weak power position. 
B)  a high degree of task structure. 
C)  a low degree of task specificity. 
D)  a high degree of task accommodation. 
E)  good leader-member relations.

Question 16

Punishment and avoidance procedures involve the use of ____ power.

Accepted Answer

A)  legitimate 
B)  reward 
C)  coercive 
D)  expert 
E)  referent 
A)  legitimate 
B)  reward 
C)  coercive 
D)  expert 
E)  referent

Question 17

____ power is based on knowledge and expertise.

Accepted Answer

A)  Referent 
B)  Expert 
C)  Legitimate 
D)  Coercive 
E)  Reward 
A)  Referent 
B)  Expert 
C)  Legitimate 
D)  Coercive 
E)  Reward

Question 18

To have ethical leadership, our culture must first value, support, and demand ethical behavior in young people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What score does Fiedler use to determine leader style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leader-member relations 
B)  Task identity 
C)  Task structure 
D)  Least-preferred coworker 
E)  Leader position coordinator 
A)  Leader-member relations 
B)  Task identity 
C)  Task structure 
D)  Least-preferred coworker 
E)  Leader position coordinator

Question 20

What approach to identifying a leader is someone using if he votes for a politician based on his or her appearance, communication skills, and education?

Accepted Answer

A)  LPC 
B)  Fiedler's contingency 
C)  Vroom's decision tree 
D)  Trait 
E)  Path-goal 
A)  LPC 
B)  Fiedler's contingency 
C)  Vroom's decision tree 
D)  Trait 
E)  Path-goal

Which of the following leadership models is a combination of the trait and leader behavior approaches, with the addition of a situational element?

Which of the following is a leader-behavior model?

Establishing detailed steps and timetables for achieving needed results is part of ____________________.

The leadership model that laid the foundation for much of the later work on situational approaches to leadership proposed

Arpi is a manager. She set high standards and expects her workers to reach them. She uses ____ leadership.

Politicians display a lot of self-confidence, a conviction in their beliefs, and a strong need to influence people. Robert House's theory says they are ____ leaders.

Leader-member relations refer to the nature of the relationship between the leader and the ____________________.

Which of the following leadership theories is a direct extension of the expectancy theory of motivation?

The path-goal theory assumes that leaders are unable to adapt their style of leadership to the situation.

Do you want others to consider you a manager or leader? Why?

The group makes the decision in all but one of the decision styles used in the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model.

A plea for loyalty represents a(n) ____________________ appeal.

When a government is overthrown and a tyrant takes control, the tyrant has legitimate power.

Punishment and avoidance procedures involve the use of ____ power.

____ power is based on knowledge and expertise.

To have ethical leadership, our culture must first value, support, and demand ethical behavior in young people.

What score does Fiedler use to determine leader style?

What approach to identifying a leader is someone using if he votes for a politician based on his or her appearance, communication skills, and education?

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunitieschallenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality and Productivity

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Exam 16: Managing Leadership and Influence Process

Which of the following leadership models is a combination of the trait and leader behavior approaches, with the addition of a situational element?

Which of the following is a leader-behavior model?

Establishing detailed steps and timetables for achieving needed results is part of ____________________.

The leadership model that laid the foundation for much of the later work on situational approaches to leadership proposed

Arpi is a manager. She set high standards and expects her workers to reach them. She uses ____ leadership.

Politicians display a lot of self-confidence, a conviction in their beliefs, and a strong need to influence people. Robert House's theory says they are ____ leaders.

Leader-member relations refer to the nature of the relationship between the leader and the ____________________.

Which of the following leadership theories is a direct extension of the expectancy theory of motivation?

The path-goal theory assumes that leaders are unable to adapt their style of leadership to the situation.

Do you want others to consider you a manager or leader? Why?

The group makes the decision in all but one of the decision styles used in the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model.

A plea for loyalty represents a(n) ____________________ appeal.

When a government is overthrown and a tyrant takes control, the tyrant has legitimate power.

Punishment and avoidance procedures involve the use of ____ power.

____ power is based on knowledge and expertise.

To have ethical leadership, our culture must first value, support, and demand ethical behavior in young people.

What score does Fiedler use to determine leader style?

What approach to identifying a leader is someone using if he votes for a politician based on his or her appearance, communication skills, and education?

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunitieschallenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality and Productivity

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