Question 1

One conclusion of the University of Michigan studies was that a leader who focuses on work procedures and performance 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 2

Match each of the following scenarios with the most appropriate description.Some descriptions may be used more than once.
-Trixie is a senior software developer.Ten programmers report to her, and they would go to the end of the world for her.

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 3

Tasks that are complex, nonroutine, and ambiguous are considered to be

Accepted Answer

A)  easily understood. 
B)  favorable. 
C)  unstructured. 
D)  the most ideal for decision-making. 
E)  structured. 
A)  easily understood. 
B)  favorable. 
C)  unstructured. 
D)  the most ideal for decision-making. 
E)  structured.

Question 4

The end result of using Vroom's decision tree is a recommended decision style based on the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to Vroom, a manager whopresents the problem to group members at a meeting, gets their suggestions, and then makes the decisionis using a _________ style of subordinate participation.

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 6

Compare and contrast management and leadership.Which is most important for today's organizations? Why?

Accepted Answer

Management and leadership are two distin

Question 7

Vroom's model of leadership is based on a(n) ____________________ tree.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Vroom's model of leadership is based on...

Question 8

The LPC theory indicates that a relationship-oriented leader is appropriate for very favorable and very unfavorable situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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.
-​decide

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 10

In LPC theory, which factor reflectsthe extent to which subordinates trust, respect, and have confidence in their leader, and vice versa?

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 11

Fiedler contends that when a leader's style and the situation are mismatched, the only available course of action is to change the situation through

Accepted Answer

A)  transferring the subordinates. 
B)  job engineering. 
C)  transferring the leader. 
D)  a "laissez-faire" approach. 
E)  hiring a consultant. 
A)  transferring the subordinates. 
B)  job engineering. 
C)  transferring the leader. 
D)  a "laissez-faire" approach. 
E)  hiring a consultant.

Question 12

Position power refers to the personal relationship that exists between subordinates and their leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to Vroom, a manager whopresents the program to group members individually, obtains their suggestions, and then makes the decisionis using a _________ style of subordinate participation.

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 14

Match each of the following scenarios with the most appropriate description.Some descriptions may be used more than once.
-​Maurice, a technical writer, has a knack for coming up with user interface improvements for the software his company creates.Senior members of the software development team frequently invite him to their meetings to hear his suggestions and follow his vision.

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 15

According to Vroom, a manager whopresents the problem to the group at a meeting, defines the problem and its boundaries, and then facilitates group member discussion as members make the decisionis using a _________ style of subordinate participation.

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 16

Subordinates' locus of control and perceived ability are part of the path-goal theory of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to path-goal theory, a _________ leaderconsults with subordinates about issues and takes their suggestions into account before making a decision.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The University of Michigan studies identified the ____________________-centered and ____________________-centered forms of leader behavior.

Accepted Answer

job, emplo

Question 19

In LPC theory, what factor is presumed to have the third 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 20

Research indicates that individuals who attribute outcomes to their own behavior may be more satisfied with a participative leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

One conclusion of the University of Michigan studies was that a leader who focuses on work procedures and performance is exhibiting

Match each of the following scenarios with the most appropriate description.Some descriptions may be used more than once. -Trixie is a senior software developer.Ten programmers report to her, and they would go to the end of the world for her.

Tasks that are complex, nonroutine, and ambiguous are considered to be

The end result of using Vroom's decision tree is a recommended decision style based on the situation.

According to Vroom, a manager whopresents the problem to group members at a meeting, gets their suggestions, and then makes the decisionis using a _________ style of subordinate participation.

Compare and contrast management and leadership.Which is most important for today's organizations? Why?

Vroom's model of leadership is based on a(n) ____________________ tree.

The LPC theory indicates that a relationship-oriented leader is appropriate for very favorable and very unfavorable situations.

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. -decide

In LPC theory, which factor reflectsthe extent to which subordinates trust, respect, and have confidence in their leader, and vice versa?

Fiedler contends that when a leader's style and the situation are mismatched, the only available course of action is to change the situation through

Position power refers to the personal relationship that exists between subordinates and their leader.

According to Vroom, a manager whopresents the program to group members individually, obtains their suggestions, and then makes the decisionis using a _________ style of subordinate participation.

According to Vroom, a manager whopresents the problem to the group at a meeting, defines the problem and its boundaries, and then facilitates group member discussion as members make the decisionis using a _________ style of subordinate participation.

Subordinates' locus of control and perceived ability are part of the path-goal theory of leadership.

According to path-goal theory, a _________ leaderconsults with subordinates about issues and takes their suggestions into account before making a decision.

The University of Michigan studies identified the -centered and -centered forms of leader behavior.

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

Research indicates that individuals who attribute outcomes to their own behavior may be more satisfied with a participative leader.

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

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Exam 11: Traditional Leadership Approaches

One conclusion of the University of Michigan studies was that a leader who focuses on work procedures and performance is exhibiting

Match each of the following scenarios with the most appropriate description.Some descriptions may be used more than once. -Trixie is a senior software developer.Ten programmers report to her, and they would go to the end of the world for her.

Tasks that are complex, nonroutine, and ambiguous are considered to be

The end result of using Vroom's decision tree is a recommended decision style based on the situation.

According to Vroom, a manager whopresents the problem to group members at a meeting, gets their suggestions, and then makes the decisionis using a _________ style of subordinate participation.

Compare and contrast management and leadership.Which is most important for today's organizations? Why?

Vroom's model of leadership is based on a(n) ____________________ tree.

The LPC theory indicates that a relationship-oriented leader is appropriate for very favorable and very unfavorable situations.

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. -​decide

In LPC theory, which factor reflectsthe extent to which subordinates trust, respect, and have confidence in their leader, and vice versa?

Fiedler contends that when a leader's style and the situation are mismatched, the only available course of action is to change the situation through

Position power refers to the personal relationship that exists between subordinates and their leader.

According to Vroom, a manager whopresents the program to group members individually, obtains their suggestions, and then makes the decisionis using a _________ style of subordinate participation.

According to Vroom, a manager whopresents the problem to the group at a meeting, defines the problem and its boundaries, and then facilitates group member discussion as members make the decisionis using a _________ style of subordinate participation.

Subordinates' locus of control and perceived ability are part of the path-goal theory of leadership.

According to path-goal theory, a _________ leaderconsults with subordinates about issues and takes their suggestions into account before making a decision.

The University of Michigan studies identified the ____________________-centered and ____________________-centered forms of leader behavior.

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

Research indicates that individuals who attribute outcomes to their own behavior may be more satisfied with a participative leader.

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. -decide

The University of Michigan studies identified the -centered and -centered forms of leader behavior.