Question 1

Recognizing that successful leaders share specific personal characteristics, leadership research has validated Leadership Trait Theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to Fiedler, the task-oriented leader excels in the favorable situation whereas relationship-oriented leaders are most effective in situations of moderate favorability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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 4

Leadership is reciprocal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to __________, the leader's responsibility is to increase subordinate's motivation to attain individual and organizational skills.

Accepted Answer

A)  contingency theory 
B)  the work of Fred Fiedler 
C)  path-goal theory 
D)  the theory of charismatic leadership 
E)  all of these 
A)  contingency theory 
B)  the work of Fred Fiedler 
C)  path-goal theory 
D)  the theory of charismatic leadership 
E)  all of these

Question 6

The recommended management style from the leadership grid is

Accepted Answer

A)  1,9. 
B)  9,1. 
C)  5,5. 
D)  1,1. 
E)  9,9. 
A)  1,9. 
B)  9,1. 
C)  5,5. 
D)  1,1. 
E)  9,9.

Question 7

Describe the seven interpersonal influence tactics for leaders.

Accepted Answer

1. Use rational persuasion.
2. Make peop

Question 8

Referent power is the type of power that results from political referrals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Shakil is a new manager at Gomes Company. He has absolutely no experience as a manager nor does he know the technology of his department well. These two factors prevent Shakil 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 10

A situational variable that counteracts a leadership style is known as a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A situational variable that counteracts a leadership...

Question 11

Power that results from characteristics that command subordinates' identification with, respect and admiration for and desire to emulate the leader is called _________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Power that results from characteristics that command...

Question 12

__________ is similar to the consideration leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  Supportive leadership 
B)  Directive leadership 
C)  Participative leadership 
D)  Achievement-Oriented leadership 
E)  None of these 
A)  Supportive leadership 
B)  Directive leadership 
C)  Participative leadership 
D)  Achievement-Oriented leadership 
E)  None of these

Question 13

Two types of personal powers are expert and reward powers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The __________ leader is distinguished by their ability to bring about organizational change.

Accepted Answer

A)  transformational 
B)  participative 
C)  charismatic 
D)  achievement-oriented 
E)  people-oriented leader 
A)  transformational 
B)  participative 
C)  charismatic 
D)  achievement-oriented 
E)  people-oriented leader

Question 15

Power resulting from a leader's special knowledge or skill regarding the tasks performed by followers is referred to as _________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Power resulting from a leader's special knowledge...

Question 16

Self-confidence, honesty and integrity, and the desire to lead, are all components of which personal characteristic of leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical characteristics 
B)  Intelligence and Ability 
C)  Personality 
D)  Social Characteristics 
E)  Social Background 
A)  Physical characteristics 
B)  Intelligence and Ability 
C)  Personality 
D)  Social Characteristics 
E)  Social Background

Question 17

Raj 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 18

CASE
Scenario - Shawn McClelland
The mandatory leadership-training seminar had just been concluded. All of the newly promoted managers at Scottie's Sandals had been asked to attend and participate in the two-day seminar, and Shawn McClelland had been fascinated with what she had learned. She is now reviewing the material she covered.
-Shawn recognizes that her power can come from five sources, including all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  referent power. 
B)  reward power. 
C)  coercive power. 
D)  mechanistic power. 
E)  All of the sources of power. 
A)  referent power. 
B)  reward power. 
C)  coercive power. 
D)  mechanistic power. 
E)  All of the sources of power.

Question 19

______________________________ clarify the role and task requirements of subordinates, initiate structure, provide appropriate rewards, and try to be considerate to and meet the social needs of subordinates.

Accepted Answer

Transactio

Question 20

According to Unlocking Innovative Solutions Through PEOPLE in Chapter 15, the De La Salle Spartans coach institutionalizes a process of building bonds among players along with a process of drills, workouts, and practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Recognizing that successful leaders share specific personal characteristics, leadership research has validated Leadership Trait Theory.

According to Fiedler, the task-oriented leader excels in the favorable situation whereas relationship-oriented leaders are most effective in situations of moderate favorability.

Researchers at the Ohio State University identified two major behaviors called

Leadership is reciprocal.

According to __________, the leader's responsibility is to increase subordinate's motivation to attain individual and organizational skills.

The recommended management style from the leadership grid is

Describe the seven interpersonal influence tactics for leaders.

Referent power is the type of power that results from political referrals.

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

A situational variable that counteracts a leadership style is known as a(n) ____________________.

Power that results from characteristics that command subordinates' identification with, respect and admiration for and desire to emulate the leader is called _________________________.

__________ is similar to the consideration leadership.

Two types of personal powers are expert and reward powers.

The __________ leader is distinguished by their ability to bring about organizational change.

Power resulting from a leader's special knowledge or skill regarding the tasks performed by followers is referred to as _________________________.

Self-confidence, honesty and integrity, and the desire to lead, are all components of which personal characteristic of leaders?

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

______________________________ clarify the role and task requirements of subordinates, initiate structure, provide appropriate rewards, and try to be considerate to and meet the social needs of subordinates.

According to Unlocking Innovative Solutions Through PEOPLE in Chapter 15, the De La Salle Spartans coach institutionalizes a process of building bonds among players along with a process of drills, workouts, and practices.

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Exam 15: Leadership

Recognizing that successful leaders share specific personal characteristics, leadership research has validated Leadership Trait Theory.

According to Fiedler, the task-oriented leader excels in the favorable situation whereas relationship-oriented leaders are most effective in situations of moderate favorability.

Researchers at the Ohio State University identified two major behaviors called

Leadership is reciprocal.

According to __________, the leader's responsibility is to increase subordinate's motivation to attain individual and organizational skills.

The recommended management style from the leadership grid is

Describe the seven interpersonal influence tactics for leaders.

Referent power is the type of power that results from political referrals.

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

A situational variable that counteracts a leadership style is known as a(n) ____________________.

Power that results from characteristics that command subordinates' identification with, respect and admiration for and desire to emulate the leader is called _________________________.

__________ is similar to the consideration leadership.

Two types of personal powers are expert and reward powers.

The __________ leader is distinguished by their ability to bring about organizational change.

Power resulting from a leader's special knowledge or skill regarding the tasks performed by followers is referred to as _________________________.

Self-confidence, honesty and integrity, and the desire to lead, are all components of which personal characteristic of leaders?

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

______________________________ clarify the role and task requirements of subordinates, initiate structure, provide appropriate rewards, and try to be considerate to and meet the social needs of subordinates.

According to Unlocking Innovative Solutions Through PEOPLE in Chapter 15, the De La Salle Spartans coach institutionalizes a process of building bonds among players along with a process of drills, workouts, and practices.

Managing in Turbulent Times

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Human Resource Management

Meeting the Challenge of Diversity

Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

Motivation

Communication

Teamwork

Managerial and Quality Control

Information Technology and E-Business

Operations and Value Chain Management

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