Question 1

Which of the following is a factor that may neutralize or substitute for leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Routineness 
B)  Availability of feedback 
C)  Intrinsic satisfaction 
D)  Formalization 
E)  All of these choices 
A)  Routineness 
B)  Availability of feedback 
C)  Intrinsic satisfaction 
D)  Formalization 
E)  All of these choices

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the criticisms of Fiedler's contingency model of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  The LPC measure lacks validity. 
B)  Its assumptions about the flexibility of leader behavior are unrealistic. 
C)  It is unrealistic to combine the behavior and trait approaches in one theory. 
D)  Fiedler's data are subject to other interpretations. 
E)  Fiedler's results are not always supported by research. 
A)  The LPC measure lacks validity. 
B)  Its assumptions about the flexibility of leader behavior are unrealistic. 
C)  It is unrealistic to combine the behavior and trait approaches in one theory. 
D)  Fiedler's data are subject to other interpretations. 
E)  Fiedler's results are not always supported by research.

Question 3

The concept of charismatic leadership is most closely related to

Accepted Answer

A)  Vroom-Yetton-Jago model. 
B)  the trait approach. 
C)  Fiedler's contingency theory. 
D)  substitutes for leadership. 
E)  path-goal theory. 
A)  Vroom-Yetton-Jago model. 
B)  the trait approach. 
C)  Fiedler's contingency theory. 
D)  substitutes for leadership. 
E)  path-goal theory.

Question 4

What leadership style would a person with an external locus of control be most likely to DISLIKE?

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 5

Fiedler's ____________________ model assumed that an individual's leadership style was fixed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fiedler's ____________________ model assumed that an individual's...

Question 6

Tonya and Maureen work for an international company. Tonya convinced Maureen to go on a six month internship to China because it would be good for Maureen's career. Tonya used

Accepted Answer

A)  information distortion. 
B)  legitimate requests. 
C)  inspirational appeals. 
D)  personal identification. 
E)  rational persuasion. 
A)  information distortion. 
B)  legitimate requests. 
C)  inspirational appeals. 
D)  personal identification. 
E)  rational persuasion.

Question 7

What is being optimized when a leader uses the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model to select the appropriate degree of participation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The quality of the decision 
B)  The acceptance of the decision 
C)  The demands on the manager's time 
D)  The development of subordinate decision making 
E)  All of these choices 
A)  The quality of the decision 
B)  The acceptance of the decision 
C)  The demands on the manager's time 
D)  The development of subordinate decision making 
E)  All of these choices

Question 8

Briefly describe the University of Michigan and Ohio State University studies.

Accepted Answer

The University of Michigan and Ohio Stat

Question 9

Good administrative assistants have more access to important information and the decision maker than subordinates have. The administrative assistants have ____ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

When there is a mismatch between leader style and the type of situation in which leaders find themselves, what does Fiedler suggest should be done?

Accepted Answer

A)  Change the leader's style 
B)  Change the situation 
C)  Change either leader style or the situation 
D)  Change the valence of rewards 
E)  Change subordinate expectancies 
A)  Change the leader's style 
B)  Change the situation 
C)  Change either leader style or the situation 
D)  Change the valence of rewards 
E)  Change subordinate expectancies

Question 11

According to the path-goal theory, employees who see themselves as highly competent in ability may prefer ____________________ leadership.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the path-goal theory, employees who...

Question 12

Shevonda has a great sense of humor. She does not use sarcasm. People love to listen to her tell great stories with dramatic expressions. She has ____ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Two general categories of situational factors that receive special attention in path-goal theory are the

Accepted Answer

A)  personal characteristics of the leader and the stability of the work environment. 
B)  personal characteristics of subordinates and the environmental characteristics of the workplace. 
C)  personal characteristics of the leader and those of the subordinates. 
D)  stability of the work environment and the type of work being done. 
E)  type of work being done and the personal characteristics of the leader. 
A)  personal characteristics of the leader and the stability of the work environment. 
B)  personal characteristics of subordinates and the environmental characteristics of the workplace. 
C)  personal characteristics of the leader and those of the subordinates. 
D)  stability of the work environment and the type of work being done. 
E)  type of work being done and the personal characteristics of the leader.

Question 14

A news producer selects a reporter to cover a typical story. The producer has ____ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Inspirational appeal involves the use of referent power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Jesse has tremendous respect for Bonny. Jesse is Bonny's speech writer. Jesse worked all weekend to create a great speech for Bonny so that Bonny will be successful. Bonny has ____ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Critics of the LPC model contend that

Accepted Answer

A)  it is not valid. 
B)  it measures behavior. 
C)  it measures personality. 
D)  it measures traits. 
E)  All of these choices 
A)  it is not valid. 
B)  it measures behavior. 
C)  it measures personality. 
D)  it measures traits. 
E)  All of these choices

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the situational factors thought to modify the relationship between leader behavior and subordinate motivation to perform in the path-goal theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preferences of the leader 
B)  Subordinate locus of control 
C)  Characteristics of the work group 
D)  Task structure 
E)  Subordinates' perceptions of their ability 
A)  Preferences of the leader 
B)  Subordinate locus of control 
C)  Characteristics of the work group 
D)  Task structure 
E)  Subordinates' perceptions of their ability

Question 19

____ leadership  goes beyond ordinary expectations by transmitting a sense of mission, stimulating learning experiences, and inspiring new ways of thinking.

Accepted Answer

A)  Transformational 
B)  Charismatic 
C)  Substitute 
D)  Ethical 
E)  Cross-cultural 
A)  Transformational 
B)  Charismatic 
C)  Substitute 
D)  Ethical 
E)  Cross-cultural

Question 20

The underlying assumption of situational models of leadership is that appropriate leader behavior varies from one situation to another. Which of the following is an example of one situation identified by Fiedler?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identity task 
B)  Goal difficulty 
C)  Goal specificity 
D)  Task structure 
E)  Organizational structure 
A)  Identity task 
B)  Goal difficulty 
C)  Goal specificity 
D)  Task structure 
E)  Organizational structure

Which of the following is a factor that may neutralize or substitute for leadership?

Which of the following is NOT one of the criticisms of Fiedler's contingency model of leadership?

The concept of charismatic leadership is most closely related to

What leadership style would a person with an external locus of control be most likely to DISLIKE?

Fiedler's ____________________ model assumed that an individual's leadership style was fixed.

Tonya and Maureen work for an international company. Tonya convinced Maureen to go on a six month internship to China because it would be good for Maureen's career. Tonya used

What is being optimized when a leader uses the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model to select the appropriate degree of participation?

Briefly describe the University of Michigan and Ohio State University studies.

Good administrative assistants have more access to important information and the decision maker than subordinates have. The administrative assistants have ____ power.

When there is a mismatch between leader style and the type of situation in which leaders find themselves, what does Fiedler suggest should be done?

According to the path-goal theory, employees who see themselves as highly competent in ability may prefer ____________________ leadership.

Shevonda has a great sense of humor. She does not use sarcasm. People love to listen to her tell great stories with dramatic expressions. She has ____ power.

Two general categories of situational factors that receive special attention in path-goal theory are the

A news producer selects a reporter to cover a typical story. The producer has ____ power.

Inspirational appeal involves the use of referent power.

Jesse has tremendous respect for Bonny. Jesse is Bonny's speech writer. Jesse worked all weekend to create a great speech for Bonny so that Bonny will be successful. Bonny has ____ power.

Critics of the LPC model contend that

Which of the following is NOT one of the situational factors thought to modify the relationship between leader behavior and subordinate motivation to perform in the path-goal theory?

____ leadership goes beyond ordinary expectations by transmitting a sense of mission, stimulating learning experiences, and inspiring new ways of thinking.

The underlying assumption of situational models of leadership is that appropriate leader behavior varies from one situation to another. Which of the following is an example of one situation identified by Fiedler?

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 is a factor that may neutralize or substitute for leadership?

Which of the following is NOT one of the criticisms of Fiedler's contingency model of leadership?

The concept of charismatic leadership is most closely related to

What leadership style would a person with an external locus of control be most likely to DISLIKE?

Fiedler's ____________________ model assumed that an individual's leadership style was fixed.

Tonya and Maureen work for an international company. Tonya convinced Maureen to go on a six month internship to China because it would be good for Maureen's career. Tonya used

What is being optimized when a leader uses the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model to select the appropriate degree of participation?

Briefly describe the University of Michigan and Ohio State University studies.

Good administrative assistants have more access to important information and the decision maker than subordinates have. The administrative assistants have ____ power.

When there is a mismatch between leader style and the type of situation in which leaders find themselves, what does Fiedler suggest should be done?

According to the path-goal theory, employees who see themselves as highly competent in ability may prefer ____________________ leadership.

Shevonda has a great sense of humor. She does not use sarcasm. People love to listen to her tell great stories with dramatic expressions. She has ____ power.

Two general categories of situational factors that receive special attention in path-goal theory are the

A news producer selects a reporter to cover a typical story. The producer has ____ power.

Inspirational appeal involves the use of referent power.

Jesse has tremendous respect for Bonny. Jesse is Bonny's speech writer. Jesse worked all weekend to create a great speech for Bonny so that Bonny will be successful. Bonny has ____ power.

Critics of the LPC model contend that

Which of the following is NOT one of the situational factors thought to modify the relationship between leader behavior and subordinate motivation to perform in the path-goal theory?

____ leadership goes beyond ordinary expectations by transmitting a sense of mission, stimulating learning experiences, and inspiring new ways of thinking.

The underlying assumption of situational models of leadership is that appropriate leader behavior varies from one situation to another. Which of the following is an example of one situation identified by Fiedler?

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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