Question 1

A manager who has high concern for both people and 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

Question 2

Give an overview of the LPC theory of leadership and explain how a manager might use it at work.

Accepted Answer

The LPC (Least Preferred Coworker) theor

Question 3

The definition of leadership includes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to affect the perceptions, believes and attitudes of others. 
B)  the effective use of force and/or coercion. 
C)  a set of characteristics attributed to certain people. 
D)  both a process and a property. 
E)  the use of noncoercive influence. 
A)  the ability to affect the perceptions, believes and attitudes of others. 
B)  the effective use of force and/or coercion. 
C)  a set of characteristics attributed to certain people. 
D)  both a process and a property. 
E)  the use of noncoercive influence.

Question 4

Unlike LPC theory, path-goal theory assumes that leaders can change their behaviors and exhibit a variety of leadership styles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to path-goal theory, a leader who is friendly and shows concern for subordinates' status and needs is exhibiting ____ leadership.

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 6

In LPC theory, which factor reflectsthe extent to which atask is routine, simple, easily understood, and unambiguous?

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 7

Discuss Vroom's decision tree approach to leadership and how a manager might use it at work.

Accepted Answer

Vroom's decision tree approach to leader

Question 8

According to path-goal theory, a _________ leadersets challenging goals, expects subordinates to perform at their highest level, and shows strong confidence that subordinates will put forth effort and accomplish the goals.

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 9

According to Vroom, a manager whoallows the group to define for itself the exact nature and parameters of the problem and then develop a solutionis 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 10

The Ohio State studies and the Leadership Grid are associated with the ____ approach to leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  interactive 
B)  contemporary 
C)  trait 
D)  contingency 
E)  behavioral 
A)  interactive 
B)  contemporary 
C)  trait 
D)  contingency 
E)  behavioral

Question 11

The highest numbers on the LPC scale are associated with a positive evaluation of the least-preferred coworker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the Leadership Grid, a manager who is not concerned about production but exhibits high concern for people would be a ____ manager on the 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

Question 13

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, the two types of situational factors that influence how leaders should behave are

Accepted Answer

A)  locus of control and perceived ability. 
B)  personal characteristics of the leader and environmental characteristics. 
C)  personal characteristics of the subordinates and locus of control. 
D)  personal characteristics of the leader and personal characteristics of the subordinates. 
E)  personal characteristics of the subordinates and environmental characteristics. 
A)  locus of control and perceived ability. 
B)  personal characteristics of the leader and environmental characteristics. 
C)  personal characteristics of the subordinates and locus of control. 
D)  personal characteristics of the leader and personal characteristics of the subordinates. 
E)  personal characteristics of the subordinates and environmental characteristics.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  group effectiveness 
B)  the type of organization 
C)  time pressures 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these 
A)  group effectiveness 
B)  the type of organization 
C)  time pressures 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these

Question 15

Vroom's decision tree approach to leadership focuses on which aspect of leader behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clarification of lines of authority 
B)  Streamlining communication patterns 
C)  Meeting subordinates personal needs 
D)  Balancing task and relationship activities 
E)  Subordinate participation in decision making 
A)  Clarification of lines of authority 
B)  Streamlining communication patterns 
C)  Meeting subordinates personal needs 
D)  Balancing task and relationship activities 
E)  Subordinate participation in decision making

Question 16

Match each of the following scenarios with the most appropriate description.Some descriptions may be used more than once.
-Uther is a junior software developer.Everybody loves him and thinks he's fun, good-natured, and smart.Since he's new, he's currently more focused on making sure his work gets done and done well than on developing a vision for the future of the software.

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

What is the ideal manager according to the Leadership Grid?

Accepted Answer

A)  1,1 
B)  9,9 
C)  5,5 
D)  9,1 
E)  there is no single "ideal" manager according to the Leadership Grid; the ideal depends upon the nature of the situation 
A)  1,1 
B)  9,9 
C)  5,5 
D)  9,1 
E)  there is no single "ideal" manager according to the Leadership Grid; the ideal depends upon the nature of the situation

Question 18

Situational theories demonstrate that there are a number of leadership styles that can have a positive impact on an organization's effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In the LPC theory, the degree of task or relationship motivation is measured by the

Accepted Answer

A)  Managerial Grid. 
B)  Lowest Performance Cycle scale. 
C)  Least Preferred Coworker scale. 
D)  Task-Relationship model. 
E)  Least Productive Coworker scale. 
A)  Managerial Grid. 
B)  Lowest Performance Cycle scale. 
C)  Least Preferred Coworker scale. 
D)  Task-Relationship model. 
E)  Least Productive Coworker scale.

Question 20

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.
-​consult (individually)

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.

A manager who has high concern for both people and production would be a ____ manager on the Leadership Grid.

Give an overview of the LPC theory of leadership and explain how a manager might use it at work.

The definition of leadership includes all of the following EXCEPT

Unlike LPC theory, path-goal theory assumes that leaders can change their behaviors and exhibit a variety of leadership styles.

According to path-goal theory, a leader who is friendly and shows concern for subordinates' status and needs is exhibiting ____ leadership.

In LPC theory, which factor reflectsthe extent to which atask is routine, simple, easily understood, and unambiguous?

Discuss Vroom's decision tree approach to leadership and how a manager might use it at work.

According to path-goal theory, a _________ leadersets challenging goals, expects subordinates to perform at their highest level, and shows strong confidence that subordinates will put forth effort and accomplish the goals.

According to Vroom, a manager whoallows the group to define for itself the exact nature and parameters of the problem and then develop a solutionis using a _________ style of subordinate participation.

The Ohio State studies and the Leadership Grid are associated with the ____ approach to leadership.

The highest numbers on the LPC scale are associated with a positive evaluation of the least-preferred coworker.

According to the Leadership Grid, a manager who is not concerned about production but exhibits high concern for people would be a ____ manager on the grid.

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, the two types of situational factors that influence how leaders should behave are

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

Vroom's decision tree approach to leadership focuses on which aspect of leader behavior?

What is the ideal manager according to the Leadership Grid?

Situational theories demonstrate that there are a number of leadership styles that can have a positive impact on an organization's effectiveness.

In the LPC theory, the degree of task or relationship motivation is measured by the

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. -consult (individually)

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

A manager who has high concern for both people and production would be a ____ manager on the Leadership Grid.

Give an overview of the LPC theory of leadership and explain how a manager might use it at work.

The definition of leadership includes all of the following EXCEPT

Unlike LPC theory, path-goal theory assumes that leaders can change their behaviors and exhibit a variety of leadership styles.

According to path-goal theory, a leader who is friendly and shows concern for subordinates' status and needs is exhibiting ____ leadership.

In LPC theory, which factor reflectsthe extent to which atask is routine, simple, easily understood, and unambiguous?

Discuss Vroom's decision tree approach to leadership and how a manager might use it at work.

According to path-goal theory, a _________ leadersets challenging goals, expects subordinates to perform at their highest level, and shows strong confidence that subordinates will put forth effort and accomplish the goals.

According to Vroom, a manager whoallows the group to define for itself the exact nature and parameters of the problem and then develop a solutionis using a _________ style of subordinate participation.

The Ohio State studies and the Leadership Grid are associated with the ____ approach to leadership.

The highest numbers on the LPC scale are associated with a positive evaluation of the least-preferred coworker.

According to the Leadership Grid, a manager who is not concerned about production but exhibits high concern for people would be a ____ manager on the grid.

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, the two types of situational factors that influence how leaders should behave are

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

Vroom's decision tree approach to leadership focuses on which aspect of leader behavior?

What is the ideal manager according to the Leadership Grid?

Situational theories demonstrate that there are a number of leadership styles that can have a positive impact on an organization's effectiveness.

In the LPC theory, the degree of task or relationship motivation is measured by the

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. -​consult (individually)

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. -consult (individually)