Question 1

At the opposite ends of the single continuum used by the Michigan studies are the leader's:

Accepted Answer

A)  initiating-structure behavior and consideration behavior. 
B)  job-centered leader behavior and employee-centered leader behavior. 
C)  concern for production and concern for people. 
D)  task-oriented behavior and relationship-oriented behavior. 
E)  traits reflecting the hierarchical theory x and traits reflecting the innovative theory y. 
A)  initiating-structure behavior and consideration behavior. 
B)  job-centered leader behavior and employee-centered leader behavior. 
C)  concern for production and concern for people. 
D)  task-oriented behavior and relationship-oriented behavior. 
E)  traits reflecting the hierarchical theory x and traits reflecting the innovative theory y.

Question 2

Vernique, a manager, consults with her subordinates and encourages their involvement in the decision making process. Based on the path-goal theory, what kind of leader behavior is Vernique exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job-oriented 
B)  Employee-centered 
C)  Achievement-oriented 
D)  Participative 
E)  Bureaucratic 
A)  Job-oriented 
B)  Employee-centered 
C)  Achievement-oriented 
D)  Participative 
E)  Bureaucratic

Question 3

In Fiedler's model, a high least-preferred coworker score is said to reflect a _____ orientation.

Accepted Answer

A)  relationship 
B)  task 
C)  structure 
D)  communication 
E)  schedule 
A)  relationship 
B)  task 
C)  structure 
D)  communication 
E)  schedule

Question 4

Sam, the CEO of a company, has the power to take decisions related to resource allocations. His power is mainly derived from his position in the company. Which power is best demonstrated in the given scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coercive 
B)  Reward 
C)  Legitimate 
D)  Expert 
E)  Referent 
A)  Coercive 
B)  Reward 
C)  Legitimate 
D)  Expert 
E)  Referent

Question 5

_____ is a theory of leadership which suggests that the primary functions of a leader are to make valued or desired rewards available in the workplace and to clarify for the subordinate the kinds of behavior that will lead to those rewards.

Accepted Answer

A)  Path-goal theory 
B)  Leadership trait approach 
C)  Least-preferred coworker theory 
D)  Strategic leadership approach 
E)  Leader-member exchange theory 
A)  Path-goal theory 
B)  Leadership trait approach 
C)  Least-preferred coworker theory 
D)  Strategic leadership approach 
E)  Leader-member exchange theory

Question 6

In contrast to Fiedler's theory, path-goal theory assumes that leaders:

Accepted Answer

A)  have little tolerance for their least-preferred coworker. 
B)  can change their leadership style to fit the demands of a particular situation. 
C)  should maintain a consistent leadership style to avoid confusing subordinates. 
D)  must find a fit between their leader styles and the situation. 
E)  should always maintain a participative leader style. 
A)  have little tolerance for their least-preferred coworker. 
B)  can change their leadership style to fit the demands of a particular situation. 
C)  should maintain a consistent leadership style to avoid confusing subordinates. 
D)  must find a fit between their leader styles and the situation. 
E)  should always maintain a participative leader style.

Question 7

In the Managerial Grid, the ideal manager behavior is represented by a 9,9 "team" manager, who has high concern for both:

Accepted Answer

A)  structure and people. 
B)  people and production. 
C)  leadership and production. 
D)  finances and operations. 
E)  resources and products. 
A)  structure and people. 
B)  people and production. 
C)  leadership and production. 
D)  finances and operations. 
E)  resources and products.

Question 8

_____ leader behavior, identified by the path-goal theory, primarily involves setting challenging goals, expecting subordinates to perform at high levels, encouraging subordinates, and showing confidence in subordinates' abilities.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Demonstrating personal excitement or passion about something is part of _____ leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  charismatic 
B)  entrepreneurial 
C)  symbolic 
D)  integrative 
E)  participative 
A)  charismatic 
B)  entrepreneurial 
C)  symbolic 
D)  integrative 
E)  participative

Question 10

Which of the following is a situational leadership model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trait approach 
B)  Michigan studies 
C)  Ohio State studies 
D)  Leadership Grid 
E)  Path-goal theory 
A)  Trait approach 
B)  Michigan studies 
C)  Ohio State studies 
D)  Leadership Grid 
E)  Path-goal theory

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a good leader in the context of business?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person who relies on force to lead people 
B)  A person who disobeys authority 
C)  A person who is a dictator 
D)  A person who can influence others 
E)  A person who is efficient and does not delegate his or her duties 
A)  A person who relies on force to lead people 
B)  A person who disobeys authority 
C)  A person who is a dictator 
D)  A person who can influence others 
E)  A person who is efficient and does not delegate his or her duties

Question 12

One of the reasons Steve Jobs was very successful at Apple was his charisma. From this observation, we can infer that he had _____ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Bullies in the workplace use sarcasm, humiliation, and fear to influence others. This is a form of _____ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

According to Fiedler, the key situational factor of leadership is the _____ from the leader's point of view.

Accepted Answer

A)  cause of the situation 
B)  importance of establishing formal lines of communication 
C)  favorableness of the situation 
D)  overall objective of the situation 
E)  importance of an employee-centered environment 
A)  cause of the situation 
B)  importance of establishing formal lines of communication 
C)  favorableness of the situation 
D)  overall objective of the situation 
E)  importance of an employee-centered environment

Question 15

Verbal reprimands, written reprimands, disciplinary layoffs, fines, demotion, and termination are examples of _____ power possessed by managers.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

A supervisor's frequent use of coercion involves the:

Accepted Answer

A)  use of distortion. 
B)  use of extinction. 
C)  use of positive reinforcement. 
D)  loss of leadership. 
E)  loss of persuasion. 
A)  use of distortion. 
B)  use of extinction. 
C)  use of positive reinforcement. 
D)  loss of leadership. 
E)  loss of persuasion.

Question 17

Christine is in charge of managing the marketing team at her office. To be an efficient leader, she should:

Accepted Answer

A)  affect the behavior of others only through coercion. 
B)  use her power only in ways that are ethical. 
C)  defy all forms of authority. 
D)  engage in freeriding. 
E)  encourage instances of groupthink. 
A)  affect the behavior of others only through coercion. 
B)  use her power only in ways that are ethical. 
C)  defy all forms of authority. 
D)  engage in freeriding. 
E)  encourage instances of groupthink.

Question 18

Mihee, the chief nurse in a hospital, sets challenging goals for her subordinates because she has confidence in her fellow nurses. Based on the path-goal theory, what kind of leader behavior is Mihee exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Task-oriented 
B)  Employee-centered 
C)  Achievement-oriented 
D)  Relationship-oriented 
E)  Bureaucratic 
A)  Task-oriented 
B)  Employee-centered 
C)  Achievement-oriented 
D)  Relationship-oriented 
E)  Bureaucratic

Question 19

According to the Managerial Grid, the _____ manager maintains adequate concern for both people and production.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

After oil prices hit record highs and the oil companies made record profits, some of the oil company's CEOs appeared on the Today show to explain their business to consumers. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  creation of an obligation. 
B)  impression management. 
C)  initiating structure. 
D)  persuasion. 
E)  inducement. 
A)  creation of an obligation. 
B)  impression management. 
C)  initiating structure. 
D)  persuasion. 
E)  inducement.

At the opposite ends of the single continuum used by the Michigan studies are the leader's:

Vernique, a manager, consults with her subordinates and encourages their involvement in the decision making process. Based on the path-goal theory, what kind of leader behavior is Vernique exhibiting?

In Fiedler's model, a high least-preferred coworker score is said to reflect a _____ orientation.

Sam, the CEO of a company, has the power to take decisions related to resource allocations. His power is mainly derived from his position in the company. Which power is best demonstrated in the given scenario?

_____ is a theory of leadership which suggests that the primary functions of a leader are to make valued or desired rewards available in the workplace and to clarify for the subordinate the kinds of behavior that will lead to those rewards.

In contrast to Fiedler's theory, path-goal theory assumes that leaders:

In the Managerial Grid, the ideal manager behavior is represented by a 9,9 "team" manager, who has high concern for both:

_____ leader behavior, identified by the path-goal theory, primarily involves setting challenging goals, expecting subordinates to perform at high levels, encouraging subordinates, and showing confidence in subordinates' abilities.

Demonstrating personal excitement or passion about something is part of _____ leadership.

Which of the following is a situational leadership model?

Which of the following is an example of a good leader in the context of business?

One of the reasons Steve Jobs was very successful at Apple was his charisma. From this observation, we can infer that he had _____ power.

Bullies in the workplace use sarcasm, humiliation, and fear to influence others. This is a form of _____ power.

According to Fiedler, the key situational factor of leadership is the _____ from the leader's point of view.

Verbal reprimands, written reprimands, disciplinary layoffs, fines, demotion, and termination are examples of _____ power possessed by managers.

A supervisor's frequent use of coercion involves the:

Christine is in charge of managing the marketing team at her office. To be an efficient leader, she should:

Mihee, the chief nurse in a hospital, sets challenging goals for her subordinates because she has confidence in her fellow nurses. Based on the path-goal theory, what kind of leader behavior is Mihee exhibiting?

According to the Managerial Grid, the _____ manager maintains adequate concern for both people and production.

After oil prices hit record highs and the oil companies made record profits, some of the oil company's CEOs appeared on the Today show to explain their business to consumers. This is an example of:

Understanding the Managers Job

The Environment of Organizations and Managers

Planning and Strategic Management

Managing Decision Making

Entrepreneurship and New Venture Management

Organization Structure and Design

Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Communication in Organizations

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity

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Exam 11: Leadership and Influence Processes

At the opposite ends of the single continuum used by the Michigan studies are the leader's:

Vernique, a manager, consults with her subordinates and encourages their involvement in the decision making process. Based on the path-goal theory, what kind of leader behavior is Vernique exhibiting?

In Fiedler's model, a high least-preferred coworker score is said to reflect a _____ orientation.

Sam, the CEO of a company, has the power to take decisions related to resource allocations. His power is mainly derived from his position in the company. Which power is best demonstrated in the given scenario?

_____ is a theory of leadership which suggests that the primary functions of a leader are to make valued or desired rewards available in the workplace and to clarify for the subordinate the kinds of behavior that will lead to those rewards.

In contrast to Fiedler's theory, path-goal theory assumes that leaders:

In the Managerial Grid, the ideal manager behavior is represented by a 9,9 "team" manager, who has high concern for both:

_____ leader behavior, identified by the path-goal theory, primarily involves setting challenging goals, expecting subordinates to perform at high levels, encouraging subordinates, and showing confidence in subordinates' abilities.

Demonstrating personal excitement or passion about something is part of _____ leadership.

Which of the following is a situational leadership model?

Which of the following is an example of a good leader in the context of business?

One of the reasons Steve Jobs was very successful at Apple was his charisma. From this observation, we can infer that he had _____ power.

Bullies in the workplace use sarcasm, humiliation, and fear to influence others. This is a form of _____ power.

According to Fiedler, the key situational factor of leadership is the _____ from the leader's point of view.

Verbal reprimands, written reprimands, disciplinary layoffs, fines, demotion, and termination are examples of _____ power possessed by managers.

A supervisor's frequent use of coercion involves the:

Christine is in charge of managing the marketing team at her office. To be an efficient leader, she should:

Mihee, the chief nurse in a hospital, sets challenging goals for her subordinates because she has confidence in her fellow nurses. Based on the path-goal theory, what kind of leader behavior is Mihee exhibiting?

According to the Managerial Grid, the _____ manager maintains adequate concern for both people and production.

After oil prices hit record highs and the oil companies made record profits, some of the oil company's CEOs appeared on the Today show to explain their business to consumers. This is an example of:

Understanding the Managers Job

The Environment of Organizations and Managers

Planning and Strategic Management

Managing Decision Making

Entrepreneurship and New Venture Management

Organization Structure and Design

Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Communication in Organizations

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity

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