Question 1

A characteristic of the organization that can substitute for leadership is:

Accepted Answer

A)  closely knit, cohesive work groups. 
B)  invariant methodology. 
C)  training. 
D)  intrinsic satisfaction. 
A)  closely knit, cohesive work groups. 
B)  invariant methodology. 
C)  training. 
D)  intrinsic satisfaction.

Question 2

Identify the contingency leadership model styles and variables.

Accepted Answer

The contingency leadership model styles

Question 3

Task structure is the most powerful determinant of overall situational favorableness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is used to determine which one of seven styles to select, based on the use of boss-centered versus subordinate-centered leadership, to meet the situation in order to maximize performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  contingency leadership model 
B)  normative leadership model 
C)  path-goal leadership model 
D)  leadership continuum model 
A)  contingency leadership model 
B)  normative leadership model 
C)  path-goal leadership model 
D)  leadership continuum model

Question 5

Supportive leadership is appropriate when the followers do not want autocratic leadership, have external locus of control, and follower ability is high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Authoritarianism is the degree to which employees:

Accepted Answer

A)  defer to others. 
B)  want to be told what to do. 
C)  want to be told how to do the job. 
D)  all of the answers are correct 
A)  defer to others. 
B)  want to be told what to do. 
C)  want to be told how to do the job. 
D)  all of the answers are correct

Question 7

The two major continuum leadership model leadership styles are:

Accepted Answer

A)  boss-centered and subordinate-centered. 
B)  boss-centered and leader-centered. 
C)  leader-centered and task-centered. 
D)  none of the answers are correct 
A)  boss-centered and subordinate-centered. 
B)  boss-centered and leader-centered. 
C)  leader-centered and task-centered. 
D)  none of the answers are correct

Question 8

____ leadership is appropriate when the followers do not want autocratic leadership, have internal locus of control, and follower ability is high.

Accepted Answer

A)  Directive 
B)  Supportive 
C)  Participative 
D)  Achievement-oriented 
A)  Directive 
B)  Supportive 
C)  Participative 
D)  Achievement-oriented

Question 9

Identify your manager's most commonly used path-goal leadership style. Would you say this is the most appropriate leadership style based on the situational factors? Explain.

Accepted Answer

To identify my manager's most commonly u

Question 10

The leader who makes a decision and sells it to followers through a presentation of why it's a good idea uses which style on the leadership continuum model?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  3 
D)  1 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  3 
D)  1

Question 11

The normative leadership model considers all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  leader expertise. 
B)  delegation style. 
C)  importance of commitment. 
D)  decision significance. 
A)  leader expertise. 
B)  delegation style. 
C)  importance of commitment. 
D)  decision significance.

Question 12

What is the difference between a theory and a model?

Accepted Answer

A leadership theory is an explanation of

Question 13

Closely knit, cohesive work groups:

Accepted Answer

A)  can make a leadership style unnecessary or redundant. 
B)  tend to have high turnover. 
C)  improve a leader's motivational performance. 
D)  none of the answers are correct 
A)  can make a leadership style unnecessary or redundant. 
B)  tend to have high turnover. 
C)  improve a leader's motivational performance. 
D)  none of the answers are correct

Question 14

Which contingency leadership theory do you think is the best?

Accepted Answer

As an AI, I don't have personal opinions

Question 15

Path-goal leadership theory is based on motivation theories of goal setting and expectancy theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Based on the situational factors, the ____ leadership style is most appropriate when followers want to be involved.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The normative leadership model has a time-driven and development-driven decision tree that enables the user to select one of five leadership styles (decide, consult individually, consult group, facilitate, and delegate) appropriate for the situation (seven questions/variables) to maximize decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Do the three situational favorableness factors of the contingency leadership model (Exhibit 5.3) fit in only one of the three variables of all contingency leadership variables (Exhibit 5.1)? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The leader-follower relationsh

Question 19

The path-goal leadership styles include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  directive. 
B)  supportive. 
C)  participative. 
D)  affiliation-oriented. 
A)  directive. 
B)  supportive. 
C)  participative. 
D)  affiliation-oriented.

Question 20

____ leadership is appropriate when followers are open to autocratic leadership, have external locus of control, and follower ability is high.

Accepted Answer

A)  Directive 
B)  Supportive 
C)  Participative 
D)  Achievement-oriented 
A)  Directive 
B)  Supportive 
C)  Participative 
D)  Achievement-oriented

A characteristic of the organization that can substitute for leadership is:

Identify the contingency leadership model styles and variables.

Task structure is the most powerful determinant of overall situational favorableness.

Which of the following is used to determine which one of seven styles to select, based on the use of boss-centered versus subordinate-centered leadership, to meet the situation in order to maximize performance?

Supportive leadership is appropriate when the followers do not want autocratic leadership, have external locus of control, and follower ability is high.

Authoritarianism is the degree to which employees:

The two major continuum leadership model leadership styles are:

____ leadership is appropriate when the followers do not want autocratic leadership, have internal locus of control, and follower ability is high.

Identify your manager's most commonly used path-goal leadership style. Would you say this is the most appropriate leadership style based on the situational factors? Explain.

The leader who makes a decision and sells it to followers through a presentation of why it's a good idea uses which style on the leadership continuum model?

The normative leadership model considers all of the following EXCEPT:

What is the difference between a theory and a model?

Closely knit, cohesive work groups:

Which contingency leadership theory do you think is the best?

Path-goal leadership theory is based on motivation theories of goal setting and expectancy theory.

Based on the situational factors, the ____ leadership style is most appropriate when followers want to be involved.

The normative leadership model has a time-driven and development-driven decision tree that enables the user to select one of five leadership styles (decide, consult individually, consult group, facilitate, and delegate) appropriate for the situation (seven questions/variables) to maximize decisions.

Do the three situational favorableness factors of the contingency leadership model (Exhibit 5.3) fit in only one of the three variables of all contingency leadership variables (Exhibit 5.1)? Explain.

The path-goal leadership styles include all of the following EXCEPT:

____ leadership is appropriate when followers are open to autocratic leadership, have external locus of control, and follower ability is high.

Who Is a Leader

Leadership Ethics and Traits

Leadership Motivation and Behavior

Influencing: Politics, Power, Negotiation, and Networking

Coaching, Communication, and Conflict Skills

Follower-ship and Leader Member Exchange

Self-Managed Teams and Team Leadership

Transformational and Charismatic Leadership

Leadership of Ethics, Diversity, and Culture

Change Management and Strategic Leadership

The Learning Organization and Crisis Leadership

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Exam 4: Contingency Theories in Leadership

A characteristic of the organization that can substitute for leadership is:

Identify the contingency leadership model styles and variables.

Task structure is the most powerful determinant of overall situational favorableness.

Which of the following is used to determine which one of seven styles to select, based on the use of boss-centered versus subordinate-centered leadership, to meet the situation in order to maximize performance?

Supportive leadership is appropriate when the followers do not want autocratic leadership, have external locus of control, and follower ability is high.

Authoritarianism is the degree to which employees:

The two major continuum leadership model leadership styles are:

____ leadership is appropriate when the followers do not want autocratic leadership, have internal locus of control, and follower ability is high.

Identify your manager's most commonly used path-goal leadership style. Would you say this is the most appropriate leadership style based on the situational factors? Explain.

The leader who makes a decision and sells it to followers through a presentation of why it's a good idea uses which style on the leadership continuum model?

The normative leadership model considers all of the following EXCEPT:

What is the difference between a theory and a model?

Closely knit, cohesive work groups:

Which contingency leadership theory do you think is the best?

Path-goal leadership theory is based on motivation theories of goal setting and expectancy theory.

Based on the situational factors, the ____ leadership style is most appropriate when followers want to be involved.

Do the three situational favorableness factors of the contingency leadership model (Exhibit 5.3) fit in only one of the three variables of all contingency leadership variables (Exhibit 5.1)? Explain.

The path-goal leadership styles include all of the following EXCEPT:

____ leadership is appropriate when followers are open to autocratic leadership, have external locus of control, and follower ability is high.

Who Is a Leader

Leadership Ethics and Traits

Leadership Motivation and Behavior

Influencing: Politics, Power, Negotiation, and Networking

Coaching, Communication, and Conflict Skills

Follower-ship and Leader Member Exchange

Self-Managed Teams and Team Leadership

Transformational and Charismatic Leadership

Leadership of Ethics, Diversity, and Culture

Change Management and Strategic Leadership

The Learning Organization and Crisis Leadership

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