Question 1

Unlike the Ohio State studies, the University of Michigan studies on leadership

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A)  placed the defined dimensions of leadership behavior on opposite ends of a single continuum. 
B)  identified only two categories of leadership behavior. 
C)  placed the defined dimensions of leadership behavior in a grid. 
D)  placed all defined dimensions of leadership behavior on the same side of a single continuum. 
E)  saw the various defined dimensions as independent of one another. 
A)  placed the defined dimensions of leadership behavior on opposite ends of a single continuum. 
B)  identified only two categories of leadership behavior. 
C)  placed the defined dimensions of leadership behavior in a grid. 
D)  placed all defined dimensions of leadership behavior on the same side of a single continuum. 
E)  saw the various defined dimensions as independent of one another.

Question 2

The belief that taller people make better leaders reflects the ____________________ approach to leadership.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The belief that taller people make better...

Question 3

Susan did not vote for a candidate because she thought none of them would be a job-centered leader.Based on this information, to what view of leadership does Susan most relate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The LPC theory 
B)  The behavioral approach 
C)  Vroom's decision tree 
D)  The trait approach 
E)  The focus approach 
A)  The LPC theory 
B)  The behavioral approach 
C)  Vroom's decision tree 
D)  The trait approach 
E)  The focus approach

Question 4

Vroom's current formulation includes two different decision trees.One tree is to be used when the manager is primarily interested in making a timely decision.The other tree is to be used when the manager is interested in

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A)  balancing task and relationship behaviors. 
B)  clarifying the path to desired rewards. 
C)  increasing subordinate motivation and performance. 
D)  helping subordinates develop their decision-making skills. 
E)  eliminating resistance to a chosen alternative. 
A)  balancing task and relationship behaviors. 
B)  clarifying the path to desired rewards. 
C)  increasing subordinate motivation and performance. 
D)  helping subordinates develop their decision-making skills. 
E)  eliminating resistance to a chosen alternative.

Question 5

A manager who exhibits employee-centered leader behaviors paysattention to the human aspects of the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In LPC theory, which factor reflectsthe extent to whichthe leader can assign work, reward and punish employees, and recommend them for promotion?

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

The path-goal theory has its roots in the expectancy theory of motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Vroom's decision-tree model has been fully scientifically tested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

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A)  building culture 
B)  acquiring resources 
C)  motivating 
D)  coaching 
E)  presenting a vision 
A)  building culture 
B)  acquiring resources 
C)  motivating 
D)  coaching 
E)  presenting a vision

Question 10

According to LPC theory, a situation that has high position power, low task structure, and poor leader-member relations is

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A)  maximally favorable 
B)  very favorable 
C)  moderately favorable 
D)  very unfavorable 
E)  maximally unfavorable 
A)  maximally favorable 
B)  very favorable 
C)  moderately favorable 
D)  very unfavorable 
E)  maximally unfavorable

Question 11

Leadership is a set of characteristics an individual actually possesses or is perceived to possess.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A manager who relies solely on force and formal authority to direct the behavior of subordinates is ________

Accepted Answer

A)  exhibiting excellent leadership. 
B)  exhibiting moderate leadership. 
C)  exhibiting poor leadership. 
D)  exhibiting minimal leadership. 
E)  not exhibiting leadership at all. 
A)  exhibiting excellent leadership. 
B)  exhibiting moderate leadership. 
C)  exhibiting poor leadership. 
D)  exhibiting minimal leadership. 
E)  not exhibiting leadership at all.

Question 13

Unlike LPC theory, path-goal theory assumes that

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A)  leaders can change their behaviors. 
B)  task motivation is the primary determinant of a leader's style. 
C)  decisions as to appropriate leader style should be made at the top of the organization. 
D)  the primary goal of leadership is employee satisfaction. 
E)  leaders operate best in one type of situation. 
A)  leaders can change their behaviors. 
B)  task motivation is the primary determinant of a leader's style. 
C)  decisions as to appropriate leader style should be made at the top of the organization. 
D)  the primary goal of leadership is employee satisfaction. 
E)  leaders operate best in one type of situation.

Question 14

Current study of leadership focuses almost exclusively on the traits, or personal characteristics, of leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to Vroom, a manager who makes the decision alone and then announces or "sells" it to the group is 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

Leadership usually involves some form of force and coercion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a part of initiating-structure behavior, as identified in the Ohio State leadership studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subordinates are aware of what is expected of them in their positions. 
B)  The leader clearly defines leader-subordinate roles. 
C)  There is mutual trust and respect between the leader and subordinate. 
D)  Methods for accomplishing the task are determined. 
E)  Channels of communication are established. 
A)  Subordinates are aware of what is expected of them in their positions. 
B)  The leader clearly defines leader-subordinate roles. 
C)  There is mutual trust and respect between the leader and subordinate. 
D)  Methods for accomplishing the task are determined. 
E)  Channels of communication are established.

Question 18

The basic premise of the early trait approach to leadership was that

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A)  leadership traits depended on the situation. 
B)  unique leadership traits could be identified, and used to select leaders. 
C)  traits could be used to predict appropriate management styles. 
D)  traits were far less important than activities. 
E)  traits were relatively volatile characteristics of individuals. 
A)  leadership traits depended on the situation. 
B)  unique leadership traits could be identified, and used to select leaders. 
C)  traits could be used to predict appropriate management styles. 
D)  traits were far less important than activities. 
E)  traits were relatively volatile characteristics of individuals.

Question 19

The goal of the behavioral approach to the study of leadership was to

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A)  categorize a set of behaviors as effective or ineffective in terms of making decisions. 
B)  match a set of behaviors with corresponding situations. 
C)  study the behavior patterns of several well-known historical leaders. 
D)  define a standard list of leader characteristics. 
E)  determine what behaviors were associated with effective leadership. 
A)  categorize a set of behaviors as effective or ineffective in terms of making decisions. 
B)  match a set of behaviors with corresponding situations. 
C)  study the behavior patterns of several well-known historical leaders. 
D)  define a standard list of leader characteristics. 
E)  determine what behaviors were associated with effective leadership.

Question 20

Task structure is the most important factor when assessing situational favorableness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Unlike the Ohio State studies, the University of Michigan studies on leadership

The belief that taller people make better leaders reflects the ____________________ approach to leadership.

Susan did not vote for a candidate because she thought none of them would be a job-centered leader.Based on this information, to what view of leadership does Susan most relate?

Vroom's current formulation includes two different decision trees.One tree is to be used when the manager is primarily interested in making a timely decision.The other tree is to be used when the manager is interested in

A manager who exhibits employee-centered leader behaviors paysattention to the human aspects of the group.

In LPC theory, which factor reflectsthe extent to whichthe leader can assign work, reward and punish employees, and recommend them for promotion?

The path-goal theory has its roots in the expectancy theory of motivation.

Vroom's decision-tree model has been fully scientifically tested.

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

According to LPC theory, a situation that has high position power, low task structure, and poor leader-member relations is

Leadership is a set of characteristics an individual actually possesses or is perceived to possess.

A manager who relies solely on force and formal authority to direct the behavior of subordinates is ________

Unlike LPC theory, path-goal theory assumes that

Current study of leadership focuses almost exclusively on the traits, or personal characteristics, of leaders.

According to Vroom, a manager who makes the decision alone and then announces or "sells" it to the group is using a ____ style of subordinate participation.

Leadership usually involves some form of force and coercion.

Which of the following is NOT a part of initiating-structure behavior, as identified in the Ohio State leadership studies?

The basic premise of the early trait approach to leadership was that

The goal of the behavioral approach to the study of leadership was to

Task structure is the most important factor when assessing situational favorableness.

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Exam 11: Traditional Leadership Approaches

Unlike the Ohio State studies, the University of Michigan studies on leadership

The belief that taller people make better leaders reflects the ____________________ approach to leadership.

Susan did not vote for a candidate because she thought none of them would be a job-centered leader.Based on this information, to what view of leadership does Susan most relate?

Vroom's current formulation includes two different decision trees.One tree is to be used when the manager is primarily interested in making a timely decision.The other tree is to be used when the manager is interested in

A manager who exhibits employee-centered leader behaviors paysattention to the human aspects of the group.

In LPC theory, which factor reflectsthe extent to whichthe leader can assign work, reward and punish employees, and recommend them for promotion?

The path-goal theory has its roots in the expectancy theory of motivation.

Vroom's decision-tree model has been fully scientifically tested.

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

According to LPC theory, a situation that has high position power, low task structure, and poor leader-member relations is

Leadership is a set of characteristics an individual actually possesses or is perceived to possess.

A manager who relies solely on force and formal authority to direct the behavior of subordinates is ________

Unlike LPC theory, path-goal theory assumes that

Current study of leadership focuses almost exclusively on the traits, or personal characteristics, of leaders.

According to Vroom, a manager who makes the decision alone and then announces or "sells" it to the group is using a ____ style of subordinate participation.

Leadership usually involves some form of force and coercion.

Which of the following is NOT a part of initiating-structure behavior, as identified in the Ohio State leadership studies?

The basic premise of the early trait approach to leadership was that

The goal of the behavioral approach to the study of leadership was to

Task structure is the most important factor when assessing situational favorableness.

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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