Question 1

University researchers have focused on the behaviors of effective leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

To correctly implement the four general types of leader behavior recommended by the path-goal theory of leadership, leaders must ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  take into account the nature of subordinates and the work they do 
B)  develop relationships with employees inside and outside of the workplace 
C)  provide employees with time off to work out their personal problems 
D)  conduct business in a way that is agreeable to all employees 
A)  take into account the nature of subordinates and the work they do 
B)  develop relationships with employees inside and outside of the workplace 
C)  provide employees with time off to work out their personal problems 
D)  conduct business in a way that is agreeable to all employees

Question 3

Like the trait approach, Fiedler's contingency theory acknowledges that personal characteristics influence the effectiveness of leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The trait and behavior approaches contribute to our understanding of effective leadership by indicating what effective leaders tend to be like and what they do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the Ohio State University leadership study, of the leader-behavior approach.

Accepted Answer

Researchers at Ohio State University in

Question 6

All leaders exert influence over members of a group or organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Tolerance for stress is NOT an important trait for a leader to possess.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The ownership of Uptick Incorporated is looking for a new vice president of sales to take charge of their failing team of salespeople. Their inter-company research has shown that the sales team lacks motivation and initiative. The research has also shown that this group performs at a much higher level when led by someone who assigns individual tasks to follow, plans ahead, sets goals, and pushes subordinates to get their tasks accomplished. Which of the following questions will BEST help the owners of Uptick Incorporated find the right person for the new vice president of sales job?

Accepted Answer

A)  As a leader, do you believe in and follow initiating-structure behaviors? 
B)  As a leader, do you make sure to use consideration with your employees? 
C)  As a leader, do you find it important that your employees feel trust, respect, and kindness from you? 
D)  As a leader, do you believe that your employees can accomplish tasks without your involvement? 
A)  As a leader, do you believe in and follow initiating-structure behaviors? 
B)  As a leader, do you make sure to use consideration with your employees? 
C)  As a leader, do you find it important that your employees feel trust, respect, and kindness from you? 
D)  As a leader, do you believe that your employees can accomplish tasks without your involvement?

Question 9

The trait approach takes into account leaders' personal characteristics but ignores the situations in which they try to lead.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE regarding both the trait and behavior approaches to leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have nothing in common. 
B)  They essentially ignore the situation in which leadership takes place. 
C)  They focus on the role of subordinates in the leadership process. 
D)  They focus only on leaders in the upper levels of management. 
A)  They have nothing in common. 
B)  They essentially ignore the situation in which leadership takes place. 
C)  They focus on the role of subordinates in the leadership process. 
D)  They focus only on leaders in the upper levels of management.

Question 11

Leadership is the process in which a member of a group exerts influence over other members to help the group achieve its goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Carlos Rivera is a middle-level, expatriate manager who works for a multinational corporation. He has learned two languages and seven dialects in an effort to communicate and be friendly with his subordinates. Carlos is engaging in leader behaviors that the Ohio State studies would characterize as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  thoughtfulness 
B)  initiating structure 
C)  task oriented 
D)  consideration 
A)  thoughtfulness 
B)  initiating structure 
C)  task oriented 
D)  consideration

Question 13

According to Fiedler's contingency model of leadership, leaders can easily change their style of leadership to fit the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An individual's level of intrinsic motivation and ability can function as a substitute for leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The behavior approach focuses attention on the interaction between individual and situational characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

________ refers to the amount of formal authority that the leader has to reward and punish subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A)  Task structure 
B)  Position power 
C)  Managerial influence 
D)  Administrative authority 
A)  Task structure 
B)  Position power 
C)  Managerial influence 
D)  Administrative authority

Question 17

Path-goal theory does NOT say that leaders should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  determine what outcomes subordinates are trying to obtain in the workplace 
B)  reward subordinates for performing at high levels 
C)  make sure the subordinates believe they can obtain their work goals 
D)  threaten their subordinates with consequences if they do not achieve objectives 
A)  determine what outcomes subordinates are trying to obtain in the workplace 
B)  reward subordinates for performing at high levels 
C)  make sure the subordinates believe they can obtain their work goals 
D)  threaten their subordinates with consequences if they do not achieve objectives

Question 18

The behavior approach to leadership focuses on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the enduring characteristics leaders possess 
B)  how leaders think and feel 
C)  what leaders actually do 
D)  the effects leaders have on the actions of followers 
A)  the enduring characteristics leaders possess 
B)  how leaders think and feel 
C)  what leaders actually do 
D)  the effects leaders have on the actions of followers

Question 19

Position power is the amount of informal authority that a leader has.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A leader who tells subordinates what to do is engaging in ________ behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  supportive 
B)  directive 
C)  elective 
D)  achievement-oriented 
A)  supportive 
B)  directive 
C)  elective 
D)  achievement-oriented

University researchers have focused on the behaviors of effective leaders.

To correctly implement the four general types of leader behavior recommended by the path-goal theory of leadership, leaders must ________.

Like the trait approach, Fiedler's contingency theory acknowledges that personal characteristics influence the effectiveness of leaders.

The trait and behavior approaches contribute to our understanding of effective leadership by indicating what effective leaders tend to be like and what they do.

Describe the Ohio State University leadership study, of the leader-behavior approach.

All leaders exert influence over members of a group or organization.

Tolerance for stress is NOT an important trait for a leader to possess.

The trait approach takes into account leaders' personal characteristics but ignores the situations in which they try to lead.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding both the trait and behavior approaches to leadership?

Leadership is the process in which a member of a group exerts influence over other members to help the group achieve its goals.

According to Fiedler's contingency model of leadership, leaders can easily change their style of leadership to fit the situation.

An individual's level of intrinsic motivation and ability can function as a substitute for leadership.

The behavior approach focuses attention on the interaction between individual and situational characteristics.

________ refers to the amount of formal authority that the leader has to reward and punish subordinates.

Path-goal theory does NOT say that leaders should ________.

The behavior approach to leadership focuses on ________.

Position power is the amount of informal authority that a leader has.

A leader who tells subordinates what to do is engaging in ________ behavior.

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

University researchers have focused on the behaviors of effective leaders.

To correctly implement the four general types of leader behavior recommended by the path-goal theory of leadership, leaders must ________.

Like the trait approach, Fiedler's contingency theory acknowledges that personal characteristics influence the effectiveness of leaders.

The trait and behavior approaches contribute to our understanding of effective leadership by indicating what effective leaders tend to be like and what they do.

Describe the Ohio State University leadership study, of the leader-behavior approach.

All leaders exert influence over members of a group or organization.

Tolerance for stress is NOT an important trait for a leader to possess.

The trait approach takes into account leaders' personal characteristics but ignores the situations in which they try to lead.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding both the trait and behavior approaches to leadership?

Leadership is the process in which a member of a group exerts influence over other members to help the group achieve its goals.

According to Fiedler's contingency model of leadership, leaders can easily change their style of leadership to fit the situation.

An individual's level of intrinsic motivation and ability can function as a substitute for leadership.

The behavior approach focuses attention on the interaction between individual and situational characteristics.

________ refers to the amount of formal authority that the leader has to reward and punish subordinates.

Path-goal theory does NOT say that leaders should ________.

The behavior approach to leadership focuses on ________.

Position power is the amount of informal authority that a leader has.

A leader who tells subordinates what to do is engaging in ________ behavior.

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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