Question 1

Karissa tries to encourage problem-solving and rationality in her employees. Such behaviors would fall into the __________ category of transformational leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  individualized consideration 
B)  idealized influence 
C)  inspirational motivation 
D)  intellectual stimulation 
A)  individualized consideration 
B)  idealized influence 
C)  inspirational motivation 
D)  intellectual stimulation D

Question 2

The leadership approach that emphasizes physical, social, and intellectual attributes characterizes the __________ approach to leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  trait 
B)  behavioral 
C)  contingent 
D)  authentic 
A)  trait 
B)  behavioral 
C)  contingent 
D)  authentic A

Question 3

What characterizes in-groups and out-groups, according to leader-member exchange theory?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but must include:
a. Leaders establish special relationships with small group of employees (in-group)
b. In-group members are trusted, open communication, high levels of interaction with leader
c. Out-group members receive less attention, more formal relationships, not provided same resources
Answer will vary and may include:
a. Performance may differ between groups as a result
b. Managers should try to reestablish relationships with out-group members

Question 4

Researchers developed the __________ to demonstrate the balance between being democratic and maintaining necessary authority.

Accepted Answer

A)  situational Leadership model 
B)  continuum of leadership behavior 
C)  charismatic leadership theory 
D)  transformational leadership model 
A)  situational Leadership model 
B)  continuum of leadership behavior 
C)  charismatic leadership theory 
D)  transformational leadership model

Question 5

Transformational leadership builds most directly from __________ leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  trait 
B)  situational 
C)  charismatic 
D)  transactional 
A)  trait 
B)  situational 
C)  charismatic 
D)  transactional

Question 6

Which of the following is the correct order of the four leadership quadrants articulated by Hersey et al.?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

A country club leader places __________ concern on the people and __________ concern on getting work done.

Accepted Answer

A)  low; low 
B)  low; high 
C)  high; high 
D)  high; low 
A)  low; low 
B)  low; high 
C)  high; high 
D)  high; low

Question 8

A person who takes personal risks to achieve a vision and exhibits unconventional behavior best fits within the __________ theory of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  trait 
B)  behavioral 
C)  situational 
D)  charismatic 
A)  trait 
B)  behavioral 
C)  situational 
D)  charismatic

Question 9

How does authentic leadership differ from other approaches to understanding leadership?

Accepted Answer

Authentic leadership focuses m

Question 10

As a leader, Kent provides definition and structure to the roles of his employees so that they can achieve their goals. This is part of the __________ dimension.

Accepted Answer

A)  initiating structure 
B)  consideration 
C)  employee-oriented 
D)  authentic 
A)  initiating structure 
B)  consideration 
C)  employee-oriented 
D)  authentic

Question 11

A leadership style similar to the consideration dimension, stressing the relationship aspect of work, is __________ leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  initiating structures 
B)  production-oriented 
C)  employee-oriented 
D)  authentic 
A)  initiating structures 
B)  production-oriented 
C)  employee-oriented 
D)  authentic

Question 12

__________ leadership focuses on the moral aspects of being a leader.

Accepted Answer

A)  Trait 
B)  Situational 
C)  Authentic 
D)  Transactional 
A)  Trait 
B)  Situational 
C)  Authentic 
D)  Transactional

Question 13

Describe the five types of leaders that emerge from Blake and Mouton's managerial grid.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but must include:
a. I

Question 14

The assertion that style of leadership should consider the maturity of one's subordinates describes the

Accepted Answer

A)  least-preferred co-worker questionnaire. 
B)  leader-member exchange theory. 
C)  situational leadership model. 
D)  charismatic leadership model. 
A)  least-preferred co-worker questionnaire. 
B)  leader-member exchange theory. 
C)  situational leadership model. 
D)  charismatic leadership model.

Question 15

Providing a vision and instilling pride, respect, and trust in employees falls into the __________ category of transformational leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  individualized consideration 
B)  idealized influence 
C)  inspirational motivation 
D)  intellectual stimulation 
A)  individualized consideration 
B)  idealized influence 
C)  inspirational motivation 
D)  intellectual stimulation

Question 16

Describe the combination of behaviors often observed of extraordinary leaders according to charismatic leadership theory.

Accepted Answer

Charismatic leaders tend to articulate a

Question 17

The dimensions of leader-member relations, task structure, and position power are considerations of the __________ model.

Accepted Answer

A)  least-preferred co-worker 
B)  leader-member exchange 
C)  situational 
D)  charismatic 
A)  least-preferred co-worker 
B)  leader-member exchange 
C)  situational 
D)  charismatic

Question 18

The __________ approach to leadership examines what leaders do to achieve their goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  trait 
B)  behavioral 
C)  contingent 
D)  authentic 
A)  trait 
B)  behavioral 
C)  contingent 
D)  authentic

Question 19

__________ is the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or a set of goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Leadership 
B)  Management 
C)  Authenticity 
D)  Position power 
A)  Leadership 
B)  Management 
C)  Authenticity 
D)  Position power

Question 20

Jacalyn is known for the deep respect she gives her employees' thoughts, ideas, and feelings. This is part of the __________ dimension.

Accepted Answer

A)  initiating structure 
B)  consideration 
C)  production-oriented 
D)  authentic 
A)  initiating structure 
B)  consideration 
C)  production-oriented 
D)  authentic

Karissa tries to encourage problem-solving and rationality in her employees. Such behaviors would fall into the __________ category of transformational leadership.

The leadership approach that emphasizes physical, social, and intellectual attributes characterizes the __________ approach to leadership.

What characterizes in-groups and out-groups, according to leader-member exchange theory?

Researchers developed the __________ to demonstrate the balance between being democratic and maintaining necessary authority.

Transformational leadership builds most directly from __________ leadership.

Which of the following is the correct order of the four leadership quadrants articulated by Hersey et al.?

A country club leader places concern on the people and concern on getting work done.

A person who takes personal risks to achieve a vision and exhibits unconventional behavior best fits within the __________ theory of leadership.

How does authentic leadership differ from other approaches to understanding leadership?

As a leader, Kent provides definition and structure to the roles of his employees so that they can achieve their goals. This is part of the __________ dimension.

A leadership style similar to the consideration dimension, stressing the relationship aspect of work, is __________ leadership.

__________ leadership focuses on the moral aspects of being a leader.

Describe the five types of leaders that emerge from Blake and Mouton's managerial grid.

The assertion that style of leadership should consider the maturity of one's subordinates describes the

Providing a vision and instilling pride, respect, and trust in employees falls into the __________ category of transformational leadership.

Describe the combination of behaviors often observed of extraordinary leaders according to charismatic leadership theory.

The dimensions of leader-member relations, task structure, and position power are considerations of the __________ model.

The __________ approach to leadership examines what leaders do to achieve their goals.

__________ is the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or a set of goals.

Jacalyn is known for the deep respect she gives her employees' thoughts, ideas, and feelings. This is part of the __________ dimension.

Organizational Communication and Contextual Realities

Classical Approaches and Organizational Structure

Humanistic Approaches to Organizational Communication

Systems and Critical Approaches to Organizational Communication

Cultural Approaches to Organizational Communication

Socialization

Organizational Relationships

Teams: Face-To-Face and Virtual

Managing Conflict

Managing Organizational Change and Crises

Celebrating Diversity

Filters

Exam 8: Organizational Leadership

Karissa tries to encourage problem-solving and rationality in her employees. Such behaviors would fall into the __________ category of transformational leadership.

The leadership approach that emphasizes physical, social, and intellectual attributes characterizes the __________ approach to leadership.

What characterizes in-groups and out-groups, according to leader-member exchange theory?

Researchers developed the __________ to demonstrate the balance between being democratic and maintaining necessary authority.

Transformational leadership builds most directly from __________ leadership.

Which of the following is the correct order of the four leadership quadrants articulated by Hersey et al.?

A country club leader places __________ concern on the people and __________ concern on getting work done.

A person who takes personal risks to achieve a vision and exhibits unconventional behavior best fits within the __________ theory of leadership.

How does authentic leadership differ from other approaches to understanding leadership?

As a leader, Kent provides definition and structure to the roles of his employees so that they can achieve their goals. This is part of the __________ dimension.

A leadership style similar to the consideration dimension, stressing the relationship aspect of work, is __________ leadership.

__________ leadership focuses on the moral aspects of being a leader.

Describe the five types of leaders that emerge from Blake and Mouton's managerial grid.

The assertion that style of leadership should consider the maturity of one's subordinates describes the

Providing a vision and instilling pride, respect, and trust in employees falls into the __________ category of transformational leadership.

Describe the combination of behaviors often observed of extraordinary leaders according to charismatic leadership theory.

The dimensions of leader-member relations, task structure, and position power are considerations of the __________ model.

The __________ approach to leadership examines what leaders do to achieve their goals.

__________ is the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or a set of goals.

Jacalyn is known for the deep respect she gives her employees' thoughts, ideas, and feelings. This is part of the __________ dimension.

Organizational Communication and Contextual Realities

Classical Approaches and Organizational Structure

Humanistic Approaches to Organizational Communication

Systems and Critical Approaches to Organizational Communication

Cultural Approaches to Organizational Communication

Socialization

Organizational Relationships

Teams: Face-To-Face and Virtual

Managing Conflict

Managing Organizational Change and Crises

Celebrating Diversity

Filters

A country club leader places concern on the people and concern on getting work done.