Question 1

The Michigan researchers used the term _____ for leaders who established high performance goals and displayed supportive behavior toward subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A)  job-centered leaders 
B)  employee-centered leaders 
C)  initiating structure 
D)  consideration 
E)  impoverished management 
A)  job-centered leaders 
B)  employee-centered leaders 
C)  initiating structure 
D)  consideration 
E)  impoverished management

Question 2

Researchers at the Ohio State University identified two major behaviors called:

Accepted Answer

A)  commitment and consideration. 
B)  commitment and initiation. 
C)  consideration and initiating structure. 
D)  initiating structure and commitment. 
E)  consideration and concern for people. 
A)  commitment and consideration. 
B)  commitment and initiation. 
C)  consideration and initiating structure. 
D)  initiating structure and commitment. 
E)  consideration and concern for people.

Question 3

Hersey and Blanchard are responsible for which theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory of leadership 
B)  ERG Theory 
C)  Situational theory 
D)  Contingency theory 
E)  Leadership 
A)  Theory of leadership 
B)  ERG Theory 
C)  Situational theory 
D)  Contingency theory 
E)  Leadership

Question 4

Charismatic leaders are often _____ than transactional leaders.

Accepted Answer

A)  less emotional 
B)  more predictable 
C)  less predictable 
D)  more directive 
E)  none of these 
A)  less emotional 
B)  more predictable 
C)  less predictable 
D)  more directive 
E)  none of these

Question 5

Ian does not have much of a relationship with his subordinates. They feel obligated to do as he says because he's the boss. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  referent power. 
B)  legitimate power. 
C)  coercive power. 
D)  reward power. 
E)  expert power. 
A)  referent power. 
B)  legitimate power. 
C)  coercive power. 
D)  reward power. 
E)  expert power.

Question 6

Ahmad is a new manager at AJ Homes Company. He has absolutely no experience as a manager nor does he know the technology of his department well. These two factors prevent Ahmad from directing his workforce. This is an example of _____ impacting leadership styles and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)  substitutes 
B)  neutralizers 
C)  contingencies 
D)  citizenship 
E)  transformation 
A)  substitutes 
B)  neutralizers 
C)  contingencies 
D)  citizenship 
E)  transformation

Question 7

All of the following are major approaches to leadership EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Level 5 leadership. 
B)  Servant leadership. 
C)  Authentic leadership. 
D)  Progressive leadership. 
E)  Authoritative leadership. 
A)  Level 5 leadership. 
B)  Servant leadership. 
C)  Authentic leadership. 
D)  Progressive leadership. 
E)  Authoritative leadership.

Question 8

An inspirational leader who has the ability to motivate subordinates, through personal transactions, to transcend their normal performance refers to a transactional leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Distinguish between charismatic and transformational leadership.

Accepted Answer

A charismatic leader has the ability to

Question 10

Describe the five bases of power typical in organizations.

Accepted Answer

The five bases of po

Question 11

Which of these, according to the leadership grid, is a 1,9 management style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Team Management 
B)  Country Club Management 
C)  Middle of the Road Management 
D)  Impoverished Management 
E)  Authority-Compliance Management 
A)  Team Management 
B)  Country Club Management 
C)  Middle of the Road Management 
D)  Impoverished Management 
E)  Authority-Compliance Management

Question 12

Describe the six interpersonal influence tactics for leaders.

Accepted Answer

1. Use rational persuasion.
2.

Question 13

A model of leadership that describes the relationship between leadership styles and specific organizational situations is called a(n) _____ approach.

Accepted Answer

contingenc

Question 14

Wilson is viewed by his boss as driven, tenacious, and hardworking in the pursuit of his goals. These characteristics fit within which category?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical characteristics 
B)  Intelligence and ability 
C)  Work-related characteristics 
D)  Social background 
E)  Social characteristics 
A)  Physical characteristics 
B)  Intelligence and ability 
C)  Work-related characteristics 
D)  Social background 
E)  Social characteristics

Question 15

The leadership grid suggests a two-dimensional leadership theory that measures a leader's concern for people and concern for production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Peter has the ability to convince others to work toward organizational objectives. This ability is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  motivation 
B)  leadership 
C)  commitment 
D)  a conceptual skill 
E)  personal agenda 
A)  motivation 
B)  leadership 
C)  commitment 
D)  a conceptual skill 
E)  personal agenda

Question 17

List the two dimensions used in Blake and Mouton's Leadership Grid.

Accepted Answer

The two dimensions a

Question 18

Which of the following is consistent with initiating structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Task oriented behavior 
B)  Open communication 
C)  Teamwork oriented 
D)  People oriented behavior 
E)  Country-club management style 
A)  Task oriented behavior 
B)  Open communication 
C)  Teamwork oriented 
D)  People oriented behavior 
E)  Country-club management style

Question 19

According to the Leadership Grid, which of the following occurs when efficiency in operations is the dominant orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Team Management 
B)  Country Club Management 
C)  Middle of the Road Management 
D)  Impoverished Management 
E)  Authority-Compliance 
A)  Team Management 
B)  Country Club Management 
C)  Middle of the Road Management 
D)  Impoverished Management 
E)  Authority-Compliance

Question 20

Effective leaders develop networks of allies; people who can help the leader accomplish his or her goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The Michigan researchers used the term _____ for leaders who established high performance goals and displayed supportive behavior toward subordinates.

Researchers at the Ohio State University identified two major behaviors called:

Hersey and Blanchard are responsible for which theory?

Charismatic leaders are often _____ than transactional leaders.

Ian does not have much of a relationship with his subordinates. They feel obligated to do as he says because he's the boss. This is an example of:

Ahmad is a new manager at AJ Homes Company. He has absolutely no experience as a manager nor does he know the technology of his department well. These two factors prevent Ahmad from directing his workforce. This is an example of _____ impacting leadership styles and behaviors.

All of the following are major approaches to leadership EXCEPT:

An inspirational leader who has the ability to motivate subordinates, through personal transactions, to transcend their normal performance refers to a transactional leader.

Distinguish between charismatic and transformational leadership.

Describe the five bases of power typical in organizations.

Which of these, according to the leadership grid, is a 1,9 management style?

Describe the six interpersonal influence tactics for leaders.

A model of leadership that describes the relationship between leadership styles and specific organizational situations is called a(n) _____ approach.

Wilson is viewed by his boss as driven, tenacious, and hardworking in the pursuit of his goals. These characteristics fit within which category?

The leadership grid suggests a two-dimensional leadership theory that measures a leader's concern for people and concern for production.

Peter has the ability to convince others to work toward organizational objectives. This ability is known as _____.

List the two dimensions used in Blake and Mouton's Leadership Grid.

Which of the following is consistent with initiating structure?

According to the Leadership Grid, which of the following occurs when efficiency in operations is the dominant orientation?

Effective leaders develop networks of allies; people who can help the leader accomplish his or her goals.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 15: Leadership

The Michigan researchers used the term _____ for leaders who established high performance goals and displayed supportive behavior toward subordinates.

Researchers at the Ohio State University identified two major behaviors called:

Hersey and Blanchard are responsible for which theory?

Charismatic leaders are often _____ than transactional leaders.

Ian does not have much of a relationship with his subordinates. They feel obligated to do as he says because he's the boss. This is an example of:

Ahmad is a new manager at AJ Homes Company. He has absolutely no experience as a manager nor does he know the technology of his department well. These two factors prevent Ahmad from directing his workforce. This is an example of _____ impacting leadership styles and behaviors.

All of the following are major approaches to leadership EXCEPT:

An inspirational leader who has the ability to motivate subordinates, through personal transactions, to transcend their normal performance refers to a transactional leader.

Distinguish between charismatic and transformational leadership.

Describe the five bases of power typical in organizations.

Which of these, according to the leadership grid, is a 1,9 management style?

Describe the six interpersonal influence tactics for leaders.

A model of leadership that describes the relationship between leadership styles and specific organizational situations is called a(n) _____ approach.

Wilson is viewed by his boss as driven, tenacious, and hardworking in the pursuit of his goals. These characteristics fit within which category?

The leadership grid suggests a two-dimensional leadership theory that measures a leader's concern for people and concern for production.

Peter has the ability to convince others to work toward organizational objectives. This ability is known as _____.

List the two dimensions used in Blake and Mouton's Leadership Grid.

Which of the following is consistent with initiating structure?

According to the Leadership Grid, which of the following occurs when efficiency in operations is the dominant orientation?

Effective leaders develop networks of allies; people who can help the leader accomplish his or her goals.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Filters