Question 1

Path-goal theory enhances our understanding of effective leadership in organizations by specifying how leaders should motivate their followers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered when investigating the behavior approach to leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Certain situational elements influence leadership behaviors. 
B)  Certain leadership behaviors result in high subordinate levels of satisfaction. 
C)  Certain leadership behaviors result in high subordinate levels of performance. 
D)  Leaders behave in specific ways towards their subordinates. 
A)  Certain situational elements influence leadership behaviors. 
B)  Certain leadership behaviors result in high subordinate levels of satisfaction. 
C)  Certain leadership behaviors result in high subordinate levels of performance. 
D)  Leaders behave in specific ways towards their subordinates.

Question 3

A leadership neutralizer is something that prevents a leader from having any influence and negates his or her leadership efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When ________, situations are more favorable for leading.

Accepted Answer

A)  task structure is low 
B)  consideration is high 
C)  position power is neutral 
D)  leader-member relations are poor 
A)  task structure is low 
B)  consideration is high 
C)  position power is neutral 
D)  leader-member relations are poor

Question 5

Fiedler described situations in which followers appreciate, trust, and feel a certain degree of loyalty towards their leaders as being high in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  task structure 
B)  leader-member relations 
C)  position power 
D)  goal-attainment potential 
A)  task structure 
B)  leader-member relations 
C)  position power 
D)  goal-attainment potential

Question 6

Leaders influence learning within an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The path-goal theory of leadership focuses on effective leaders as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dictators 
B)  initiators 
C)  motivators 
D)  assistors 
A)  dictators 
B)  initiators 
C)  motivators 
D)  assistors

Question 8

Which one of the following traits does NOT have a strong relationship to effective leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  intelligence 
B)  self-confidence 
C)  honesty 
D)  ingenuity 
A)  intelligence 
B)  self-confidence 
C)  honesty 
D)  ingenuity

Question 9

A factory supervisor who docks the pay of any subordinate who fails to wear safety glasses on the job is engaging in leader punishing behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Leaders ________ their subordinates' levels of motivation, performance, and decision making.

Accepted Answer

A)  demand 
B)  have no control over 
C)  do not care about 
D)  influence 
A)  demand 
B)  have no control over 
C)  do not care about 
D)  influence

Question 11

Distinguish between formal and informal leaders.

Accepted Answer

Formal leaders are given authority by an

Question 12

Characteristics of the ________ CANNOT act as a leadership substitute.

Accepted Answer

A)  work 
B)  subordinate 
C)  organization 
D)  leader 
A)  work 
B)  subordinate 
C)  organization 
D)  leader

Question 13

Which of the following statements regarding the leader-member exchange theory of leadership is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leaders and subordinates can develop in-group/out-group relationships. 
B)  Out-groups are necessarily larger than in-groups. 
C)  Out-group members tend to perform at lower levels than in-group members do. 
D)  It is best to avoid a sharp distinction between in-group and out-group members. 
A)  Leaders and subordinates can develop in-group/out-group relationships. 
B)  Out-groups are necessarily larger than in-groups. 
C)  Out-group members tend to perform at lower levels than in-group members do. 
D)  It is best to avoid a sharp distinction between in-group and out-group members.

Question 14

Only the characteristics of a leader's subordinates have the potential to act as a substitute for leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Who is following the Path-goal theory in the following examples?

Accepted Answer

A)  Michael Stein makes sure he has control over the pay raises his subordinates count on. 
B)  Tracy London rewards her subordinates for performing at a high level or achieving their work goals by giving them bonuses. 
C)  Carla Costa takes into account each of her subordinates' characteristics and what type of work they do in deciding how to treat and interact with them. 
D)  Darla Pierce wants her subordinates to believe that she does not have confidence in them so that they continually work to surpass her expectations. 
A)  Michael Stein makes sure he has control over the pay raises his subordinates count on. 
B)  Tracy London rewards her subordinates for performing at a high level or achieving their work goals by giving them bonuses. 
C)  Carla Costa takes into account each of her subordinates' characteristics and what type of work they do in deciding how to treat and interact with them. 
D)  Darla Pierce wants her subordinates to believe that she does not have confidence in them so that they continually work to surpass her expectations.

Question 16

Task structure is the extent to which the work to be performed by a group is clearly defined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to Fiedler, all of the following determine how favorable situations are for leading EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  task structure 
B)  position power 
C)  leader-member relations 
D)  goal-setting theory 
A)  task structure 
B)  position power 
C)  leader-member relations 
D)  goal-setting theory

Question 18

The "Leadership Behavior Description Questionnaire" asks subordinates to indicate the extent to which their leader or supervisor engages in a number of different consideration and initiating-structure behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Transformational leaders are MOST LIKELY to influence their subordinates by being ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  forceful 
B)  autocratic 
C)  charismatic 
D)  mysterious 
A)  forceful 
B)  autocratic 
C)  charismatic 
D)  mysterious

Question 20

According to Robert House, ________ enables subordinates to be involved in making decisions that affect them.

Accepted Answer

A)  directive behavior 
B)  supportive behavior 
C)  participative behavior 
D)  achievement-oriented behavior 
A)  directive behavior 
B)  supportive behavior 
C)  participative behavior 
D)  achievement-oriented behavior

Path-goal theory enhances our understanding of effective leadership in organizations by specifying how leaders should motivate their followers.

Which of the following is NOT considered when investigating the behavior approach to leadership?

A leadership neutralizer is something that prevents a leader from having any influence and negates his or her leadership efforts.

When ________, situations are more favorable for leading.

Fiedler described situations in which followers appreciate, trust, and feel a certain degree of loyalty towards their leaders as being high in ________.

Leaders influence learning within an organization.

The path-goal theory of leadership focuses on effective leaders as ________.

Which one of the following traits does NOT have a strong relationship to effective leadership?

A factory supervisor who docks the pay of any subordinate who fails to wear safety glasses on the job is engaging in leader punishing behavior.

Leaders ________ their subordinates' levels of motivation, performance, and decision making.

Distinguish between formal and informal leaders.

Characteristics of the ________ CANNOT act as a leadership substitute.

Which of the following statements regarding the leader-member exchange theory of leadership is FALSE?

Only the characteristics of a leader's subordinates have the potential to act as a substitute for leadership.

Who is following the Path-goal theory in the following examples?

Task structure is the extent to which the work to be performed by a group is clearly defined.

According to Fiedler, all of the following determine how favorable situations are for leading EXCEPT ________.

The "Leadership Behavior Description Questionnaire" asks subordinates to indicate the extent to which their leader or supervisor engages in a number of different consideration and initiating-structure behaviors.

Transformational leaders are MOST LIKELY to influence their subordinates by being ________.

According to Robert House, ________ enables subordinates to be involved in making decisions that affect them.

Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences: Personality and Ability

Work Values Attitudes and Moods and Emotions

Perception Attribution and the Management of Diversity

Learning and Creativity

The Nature of Work Motivation

Creating a Motivating Work Setting

Pay Careers and Changing Employment Relationships

Managing Stress and Work Life Balance

The Nature of Work Groups and Teams

Effective Work Groups and Teams

Power, Politics, Conflict, and Negotiation

Communicating Effectively in Organizations

Decision Making and Organizational Learning

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture and Ethical Behavior

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 12: Leaders and Leadership

Path-goal theory enhances our understanding of effective leadership in organizations by specifying how leaders should motivate their followers.

Which of the following is NOT considered when investigating the behavior approach to leadership?

A leadership neutralizer is something that prevents a leader from having any influence and negates his or her leadership efforts.

When ________, situations are more favorable for leading.

Fiedler described situations in which followers appreciate, trust, and feel a certain degree of loyalty towards their leaders as being high in ________.

Leaders influence learning within an organization.

The path-goal theory of leadership focuses on effective leaders as ________.

Which one of the following traits does NOT have a strong relationship to effective leadership?

A factory supervisor who docks the pay of any subordinate who fails to wear safety glasses on the job is engaging in leader punishing behavior.

Leaders ________ their subordinates' levels of motivation, performance, and decision making.

Distinguish between formal and informal leaders.

Characteristics of the ________ CANNOT act as a leadership substitute.

Which of the following statements regarding the leader-member exchange theory of leadership is FALSE?

Only the characteristics of a leader's subordinates have the potential to act as a substitute for leadership.

Who is following the Path-goal theory in the following examples?

Task structure is the extent to which the work to be performed by a group is clearly defined.

According to Fiedler, all of the following determine how favorable situations are for leading EXCEPT ________.

The "Leadership Behavior Description Questionnaire" asks subordinates to indicate the extent to which their leader or supervisor engages in a number of different consideration and initiating-structure behaviors.

Transformational leaders are MOST LIKELY to influence their subordinates by being ________.

According to Robert House, ________ enables subordinates to be involved in making decisions that affect them.

Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences: Personality and Ability

Work Values Attitudes and Moods and Emotions

Perception Attribution and the Management of Diversity

Learning and Creativity

The Nature of Work Motivation

Creating a Motivating Work Setting

Pay Careers and Changing Employment Relationships

Managing Stress and Work Life Balance

The Nature of Work Groups and Teams

Effective Work Groups and Teams

Power, Politics, Conflict, and Negotiation

Communicating Effectively in Organizations

Decision Making and Organizational Learning

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture and Ethical Behavior

Organization Change and Development

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