Question 1

In LPC theory, ___________________________________ is the second most important determinant of situational favorableness.

Accepted Answer

task structure

Question 2

Early studies of leadership focused on the traits, or personal characteristics, of leaders.Later research shifted to examine actual ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  member behavior. 
B)  focus behavior. 
C)  leader behavior. 
D)  charismatic behavior. 
E)  follower behavior. 
A)  member behavior. 
B)  focus behavior. 
C)  leader behavior. 
D)  charismatic behavior. 
E)  follower behavior. C

Question 3

A manager who cares neither about people nor about production would be a ____ manager on the Leadership Grid.

Accepted Answer

A)  1,9 
B)  9,9 
C)  9,1 
D)  1,1 
E)  5,5 
A)  1,9 
B)  9,9 
C)  9,1 
D)  1,1 
E)  5,5 D

Question 4

According to Vroom, a _________ style requires the least input from the manager.

Accepted Answer

A)  delegate 
B)  consult (group) 
C)  consult (individually) 
D)  facilitate 
E)  decide 
A)  delegate 
B)  consult (group) 
C)  consult (individually) 
D)  facilitate 
E)  decide

Question 5

According to the Leadership Grid, who would be the most effective leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  The manager who always takes time to chat with employees 
B)  The manager who rarely takes time to get to know employees 
C)  The manager who is always trying to improve worker production 
D)  The manager who always chats with employees and constantly strives to improve worker production 
E)  The Leadership Grid does not identify a most effective style. 
A)  The manager who always takes time to chat with employees 
B)  The manager who rarely takes time to get to know employees 
C)  The manager who is always trying to improve worker production 
D)  The manager who always chats with employees and constantly strives to improve worker production 
E)  The Leadership Grid does not identify a most effective style.

Question 6

Which of the following is more closely associated with leadership than with management?

Accepted Answer

A)  conducting performance reviews 
B)  setting budgets 
C)  approving payroll 
D)  organizing departments 
E)  building trust 
A)  conducting performance reviews 
B)  setting budgets 
C)  approving payroll 
D)  organizing departments 
E)  building trust

Question 7

Position power is considered to be low when

Accepted Answer

A)  the subordinate is a member of the out-group. 
B)  the subordinate is a member of the in-group. 
C)  the subordinate's position is more powerful than the leader's position. 
D)  the leader must get job assignments approved by someone else. 
E)  the leader can assign work and recommend promotions. 
A)  the subordinate is a member of the out-group. 
B)  the subordinate is a member of the in-group. 
C)  the subordinate's position is more powerful than the leader's position. 
D)  the leader must get job assignments approved by someone else. 
E)  the leader can assign work and recommend promotions.

Question 8

According to the continuum of leadership behavior proposed by Tannenbaum and Schmidt, managerial characteristics include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the manager's value system. 
B)  confidence in subordinates. 
C)  personal inclinations. 
D)  interest in the problem. 
E)  feelings of security. 
A)  the manager's value system. 
B)  confidence in subordinates. 
C)  personal inclinations. 
D)  interest in the problem. 
E)  feelings of security.

Question 9

Leadership is

Accepted Answer

A)  a process only. 
B)  neither a process nor a property. 
C)  a property only. 
D)  a universally understood characteristic. 
E)  both a process and a property. 
A)  a process only. 
B)  neither a process nor a property. 
C)  a property only. 
D)  a universally understood characteristic. 
E)  both a process and a property.

Question 10

According to the Ohio State studies, a leader concerned with subordinates' feelings is engaging in ____________________ behavior

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the Ohio State studies, a...

Question 11

In LPC theory, what factor is presumed to have the second biggest effect on the favorableness of a situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Task structure 
B)  Leader-member relations 
C)  Leader position power 
D)  Leader personality 
E)  Organizational structure 
A)  Task structure 
B)  Leader-member relations 
C)  Leader position power 
D)  Leader personality 
E)  Organizational structure

Question 12

Which statement best describes the current state of leadership research?

Accepted Answer

A)  The exploration of leadership is in its infancy. 
B)  Research in the field was completed recently. 
C)  Research in the field was completed many years ago. 
D)  Many questions remain unanswered. 
E)  Researching leadership has proved nearly impossible. 
A)  The exploration of leadership is in its infancy. 
B)  Research in the field was completed recently. 
C)  Research in the field was completed many years ago. 
D)  Many questions remain unanswered. 
E)  Researching leadership has proved nearly impossible.

Question 13

Describe, discuss, and give two examples of the path-goal theory.

Accepted Answer

The path-goal theory is a leadership the

Question 14

Paul, a new hire in the traffic department of an advertising agency, has little confidence in his ability and believes he only got the job because his uncle is the owner of the firm.According to the path-goal theory of leadership, what type of leadership style is Paul most likely to prefer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Achievement-oriented 
B)  Cooperative 
C)  Supportive 
D)  Directive 
E)  Participative 
A)  Achievement-oriented 
B)  Cooperative 
C)  Supportive 
D)  Directive 
E)  Participative

Question 15

Matching
​Dhruv isn't sure to what degree he should involve his employees in an important decision, so he consults Vroom's decision tree for help.Match the following scenarios with the decision style each most clearly illustrates.
-​delegate

Accepted Answer

A) ​Dhruv invites his employees out to lunch to talk about the problem.He asks questions, moderates the discussion, and guides the group in making a decision. 
B) ​Dhruv invites his employees out to lunch to talk about the problem.Afterward, he considers their inputs and makes a decision, which he announces via email. 
C) ​Dhruv figures out the solution on his own, then emails his employees explaining how awesome it is. 
D) Dhruv has a weekly 1-on-1 meeting with each of his employees.In the week after the problem first appears, Dhruv makes it a point to discuss the problem in all of the 1-on-1 meetings.The discussions help him figure out the best course of action, which he announces via email. 
E) ​Just thinking about the problem gives Dhruv a headache.He explains the problem to his team and gives them carte blanche to sort it out and make a decision. 
A) ​Dhruv invites his employees out to lunch to talk about the problem.He asks questions, moderates the discussion, and guides the group in making a decision. 
B) ​Dhruv invites his employees out to lunch to talk about the problem.Afterward, he considers their inputs and makes a decision, which he announces via email. 
C) ​Dhruv figures out the solution on his own, then emails his employees explaining how awesome it is. 
D) Dhruv has a weekly 1-on-1 meeting with each of his employees.In the week after the problem first appears, Dhruv makes it a point to discuss the problem in all of the 1-on-1 meetings.The discussions help him figure out the best course of action, which he announces via email. 
E) ​Just thinking about the problem gives Dhruv a headache.He explains the problem to his team and gives them carte blanche to sort it out and make a decision.

Question 16

Match each of the following scenarios with the most appropriate description.Some descriptions may be used more than once.
-Apollonia has worked for many years as software tester.She feels uncomfortable talking to people and has declined countless invitations to become a manager over the years.Nevertheless, the suggestions she quietly puts forward during meetings nearly always come to pass, and her personal approval is highly sought.Everyone who works on a project with her gives it their best effort.

Accepted Answer

A) ​leading but not managing 
B) ​managing but not leading 
C) neither managing nor leading​ 
D) ​managing and leading 
A) ​leading but not managing 
B) ​managing but not leading 
C) neither managing nor leading​ 
D) ​managing and leading

Question 17

Careful scientific research of leadership began in the late sixteenth century, so the existing literature is vast and comprehensive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

One conclusion of the Ohio State studies was that a leader who focuses on subordinates' feelings and ideas is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A)  task-oriented leader behavior. 
B)  consideration behavior. 
C)  initiating-structure behavior. 
D)  employee-centered leader behavior. 
E)  job-centered leader behavior. 
A)  task-oriented leader behavior. 
B)  consideration behavior. 
C)  initiating-structure behavior. 
D)  employee-centered leader behavior. 
E)  job-centered leader behavior.

Question 19

The textbook makes several distinctions between management and leadership.These distinctions include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  leadership is more involved in motivating and inspiring individuals. 
B)  management is more important in regards to creating and directing change. 
C)  leadership is more concerned with establishing direction. 
D)  management is more concerned with planning and budgeting. 
E)  management more often focuses on controlling and problem solving. 
A)  leadership is more involved in motivating and inspiring individuals. 
B)  management is more important in regards to creating and directing change. 
C)  leadership is more concerned with establishing direction. 
D)  management is more concerned with planning and budgeting. 
E)  management more often focuses on controlling and problem solving.

Question 20

One conclusion of the Ohio State studies was that a leader who clearly defines the leader-subordinate roles so that subordinates know what is expected of them is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A)  task-oriented leader behavior. 
B)  consideration behavior. 
C)  initiating-structure behavior. 
D)  employee-centered leader behavior. 
E)  job-centered leader behavior. 
A)  task-oriented leader behavior. 
B)  consideration behavior. 
C)  initiating-structure behavior. 
D)  employee-centered leader behavior. 
E)  job-centered leader behavior.

In LPC theory, ___________________________________ is the second most important determinant of situational favorableness.

Early studies of leadership focused on the traits, or personal characteristics, of leaders.Later research shifted to examine actual ____.

A manager who cares neither about people nor about production would be a ____ manager on the Leadership Grid.

According to Vroom, a _________ style requires the least input from the manager.

According to the Leadership Grid, who would be the most effective leader?

Which of the following is more closely associated with leadership than with management?

Position power is considered to be low when

According to the continuum of leadership behavior proposed by Tannenbaum and Schmidt, managerial characteristics include all of the following EXCEPT

Leadership is

According to the Ohio State studies, a leader concerned with subordinates' feelings is engaging in ____________________ behavior

In LPC theory, what factor is presumed to have the second biggest effect on the favorableness of a situation?

Which statement best describes the current state of leadership research?

Describe, discuss, and give two examples of the path-goal theory.

Paul, a new hire in the traffic department of an advertising agency, has little confidence in his ability and believes he only got the job because his uncle is the owner of the firm.According to the path-goal theory of leadership, what type of leadership style is Paul most likely to prefer?

Matching Dhruv isn't sure to what degree he should involve his employees in an important decision, so he consults Vroom's decision tree for help.Match the following scenarios with the decision style each most clearly illustrates. -delegate

Careful scientific research of leadership began in the late sixteenth century, so the existing literature is vast and comprehensive.

One conclusion of the Ohio State studies was that a leader who focuses on subordinates' feelings and ideas is exhibiting

The textbook makes several distinctions between management and leadership.These distinctions include all of the following EXCEPT

One conclusion of the Ohio State studies was that a leader who clearly defines the leader-subordinate roles so that subordinates know what is expected of them is exhibiting

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Individual Differences

Individual Values, Perceptions, and Reactions

Motivating Behavior

Motivating Behavior with Work and Rewards

Groups and Teams

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Communication

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Influence, and Politics

Organizational Structure and Design

Organizational Culture

Organization Change and Change Management

Filters

Exam 11: Traditional Leadership Approaches

In LPC theory, ___________________________________ is the second most important determinant of situational favorableness.

Early studies of leadership focused on the traits, or personal characteristics, of leaders.Later research shifted to examine actual ____.

A manager who cares neither about people nor about production would be a ____ manager on the Leadership Grid.

According to Vroom, a _________ style requires the least input from the manager.

According to the Leadership Grid, who would be the most effective leader?

Which of the following is more closely associated with leadership than with management?

Position power is considered to be low when

According to the continuum of leadership behavior proposed by Tannenbaum and Schmidt, managerial characteristics include all of the following EXCEPT

Leadership is

According to the Ohio State studies, a leader concerned with subordinates' feelings is engaging in ____________________ behavior

In LPC theory, what factor is presumed to have the second biggest effect on the favorableness of a situation?

Which statement best describes the current state of leadership research?

Describe, discuss, and give two examples of the path-goal theory.

Paul, a new hire in the traffic department of an advertising agency, has little confidence in his ability and believes he only got the job because his uncle is the owner of the firm.According to the path-goal theory of leadership, what type of leadership style is Paul most likely to prefer?

Matching ​Dhruv isn't sure to what degree he should involve his employees in an important decision, so he consults Vroom's decision tree for help.Match the following scenarios with the decision style each most clearly illustrates. -​delegate

Careful scientific research of leadership began in the late sixteenth century, so the existing literature is vast and comprehensive.

One conclusion of the Ohio State studies was that a leader who focuses on subordinates' feelings and ideas is exhibiting

The textbook makes several distinctions between management and leadership.These distinctions include all of the following EXCEPT

One conclusion of the Ohio State studies was that a leader who clearly defines the leader-subordinate roles so that subordinates know what is expected of them is exhibiting

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Individual Differences

Individual Values, Perceptions, and Reactions

Motivating Behavior

Motivating Behavior with Work and Rewards

Groups and Teams

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Communication

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Influence, and Politics

Organizational Structure and Design

Organizational Culture

Organization Change and Change Management

Filters

Matching Dhruv isn't sure to what degree he should involve his employees in an important decision, so he consults Vroom's decision tree for help.Match the following scenarios with the decision style each most clearly illustrates. -delegate