Question 1

What is role congruity theory and how does it explain the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles?

Accepted Answer

According to role congruity theory (RCT)

Question 2

Compared to other culture clusters,what global leadership dimensions does Canada and the United States score high on?

Accepted Answer

A) Charismatic/value-based, participative, and autonomous 
B) Participative, autonomous, and self-protective 
C) Participative, team-oriented, and humane-oriented 
D) Charismatic/value-based, participative, and humane-oriented 
E) Self-protective, team-oriented, and autonomous 
A) Charismatic/value-based, participative, and autonomous 
B) Participative, autonomous, and self-protective 
C) Participative, team-oriented, and humane-oriented 
D) Charismatic/value-based, participative, and humane-oriented 
E) Self-protective, team-oriented, and autonomous

Question 3

Empowering leadership has been found to be positively related to the psychological capital of work groups in a large bank.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Research on leadership traits has focused mostly on traits associated with physical attributes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Humility and stewardship are associated with servant leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

________ is the degree to which the leader takes corrective action on the basis of results of leader-follower transactions.

Accepted Answer

Management

Question 7

When did serious scientific research on leadership traits begin?

Accepted Answer

A) During the lifetime of Charles Darwin 
B) During World War I 
C) During World War II 
D) During the Trudeau years 
E) During the Great Depression 
A) During the lifetime of Charles Darwin 
B) During World War I 
C) During World War II 
D) During the Trudeau years 
E) During the Great Depression

Question 8

Leader punishment behaviour is ineffective regardless of whether it is contingent or non-contingent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The global leadership dimension from the GLOBE project that focuses on ensuring the safety and security of the individual is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The global leadership dimension from the GLOBE...

Question 10

What are some of the key characteristics of successful global leaders?

Accepted Answer

According to research by Gregersen,Morri

Question 11

Path-Goal Theory differs from Fiedler's Contingency Theory in that

Accepted Answer

A) only Path-Goal Theory takes account of the situation. 
B) Path-Goal Theory has aroused much more research controversy. 
C) Path-Goal Theory is an example of the trait approach to leadership. 
D) Path-Goal Theory is concerned with the effects of specific leader behaviour. 
E) only Path-Goal Theory considers the role of leadership orientation. 
A) only Path-Goal Theory takes account of the situation. 
B) Path-Goal Theory has aroused much more research controversy. 
C) Path-Goal Theory is an example of the trait approach to leadership. 
D) Path-Goal Theory is concerned with the effects of specific leader behaviour. 
E) only Path-Goal Theory considers the role of leadership orientation.

Question 12

Nellie is a high LPC leader.According to Fiedler's Contingency Theory of leadership,she

Accepted Answer

A) will be most effective in very favourable leadership situations. 
B) will be most effective in very unfavourable leadership situations. 
C) is more relationship-oriented than task-oriented. 
D) is more task-oriented than relationship-oriented. 
E) has high position power and low task structure. 
A) will be most effective in very favourable leadership situations. 
B) will be most effective in very unfavourable leadership situations. 
C) is more relationship-oriented than task-oriented. 
D) is more task-oriented than relationship-oriented. 
E) has high position power and low task structure.

Question 13

An especially effective transactional leader probably

Accepted Answer

A) has charisma. 
B) rewards employees for good performance. 
C) provides individualized consideration. 
D) uses leader punishment behaviour extensively. 
E) uses intellectual stimulation extensively. 
A) has charisma. 
B) rewards employees for good performance. 
C) provides individualized consideration. 
D) uses leader punishment behaviour extensively. 
E) uses intellectual stimulation extensively.

Question 14

Research has found that employees who have the opportunity to participate in work-related decisions report more positive job satisfaction,higher performance,and organizational citizenship behaviour.These results are due in part to a positive effect on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Employee empowerment 
B) Trust in one's supervisor 
C) Employee self-confidence 
D) Employee empowerment and trust in one's supervisor 
E) Employee empowerment and employee self-confidence 
A) Employee empowerment 
B) Trust in one's supervisor 
C) Employee self-confidence 
D) Employee empowerment and trust in one's supervisor 
E) Employee empowerment and employee self-confidence

Question 15

One of the most powerful strategies for developing global leaders is formal training programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following leaders is a good example of a global leader?

Accepted Answer

A) Michael McCain 
B) Linda Hasenfratz 
C) Kathy Bardswick 
D) Herb Kelleher 
E) Elyse Allan 
A) Michael McCain 
B) Linda Hasenfratz 
C) Kathy Bardswick 
D) Herb Kelleher 
E) Elyse Allan

Question 17

What role does charisma play in transformational leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) An emotional role 
B) An intellectual role 
C) A task role 
D) A legal role 
E) No role 
A) An emotional role 
B) An intellectual role 
C) A task role 
D) A legal role 
E) No role

Question 18

In the Vroom and Jago situational model of participation,"C"-type decision strategies involve employees but do not give them final say over a decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A review of 95 studies on gender differences in perceptions of leadership effectiveness found that

Accepted Answer

A) men are perceived as more effective in middle management positions. 
B) women are perceived as more effective in middle management positions. 
C) there are no differences between men and women in any position. 
D) men are perceived as more effective in senior management positions. 
E) women are perceived as more effective in senior management positions. 
A) men are perceived as more effective in middle management positions. 
B) women are perceived as more effective in middle management positions. 
C) there are no differences between men and women in any position. 
D) men are perceived as more effective in senior management positions. 
E) women are perceived as more effective in senior management positions.

Question 20

Many contemporary organizations use trait-based assessment centres to measure leadership traits when making hiring and promotion decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is role congruity theory and how does it explain the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles?

Compared to other culture clusters,what global leadership dimensions does Canada and the United States score high on?

Empowering leadership has been found to be positively related to the psychological capital of work groups in a large bank.

Research on leadership traits has focused mostly on traits associated with physical attributes.

Humility and stewardship are associated with servant leadership.

________ is the degree to which the leader takes corrective action on the basis of results of leader-follower transactions.

When did serious scientific research on leadership traits begin?

Leader punishment behaviour is ineffective regardless of whether it is contingent or non-contingent.

The global leadership dimension from the GLOBE project that focuses on ensuring the safety and security of the individual is known as ________.

What are some of the key characteristics of successful global leaders?

Path-Goal Theory differs from Fiedler's Contingency Theory in that

Nellie is a high LPC leader.According to Fiedler's Contingency Theory of leadership,she

An especially effective transactional leader probably

Research has found that employees who have the opportunity to participate in work-related decisions report more positive job satisfaction,higher performance,and organizational citizenship behaviour.These results are due in part to a positive effect on which of the following?

One of the most powerful strategies for developing global leaders is formal training programs.

Which of the following leaders is a good example of a global leader?

What role does charisma play in transformational leadership?

In the Vroom and Jago situational model of participation,"C"-type decision strategies involve employees but do not give them final say over a decision.

A review of 95 studies on gender differences in perceptions of leadership effectiveness found that

Many contemporary organizations use trait-based assessment centres to measure leadership traits when making hiring and promotion decisions.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

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Exam 9: Leadership

What is role congruity theory and how does it explain the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles?

Compared to other culture clusters,what global leadership dimensions does Canada and the United States score high on?

Empowering leadership has been found to be positively related to the psychological capital of work groups in a large bank.

Research on leadership traits has focused mostly on traits associated with physical attributes.

Humility and stewardship are associated with servant leadership.

________ is the degree to which the leader takes corrective action on the basis of results of leader-follower transactions.

When did serious scientific research on leadership traits begin?

Leader punishment behaviour is ineffective regardless of whether it is contingent or non-contingent.

The global leadership dimension from the GLOBE project that focuses on ensuring the safety and security of the individual is known as ________.

What are some of the key characteristics of successful global leaders?

Path-Goal Theory differs from Fiedler's Contingency Theory in that

Nellie is a high LPC leader.According to Fiedler's Contingency Theory of leadership,she

An especially effective transactional leader probably

Research has found that employees who have the opportunity to participate in work-related decisions report more positive job satisfaction,higher performance,and organizational citizenship behaviour.These results are due in part to a positive effect on which of the following?

One of the most powerful strategies for developing global leaders is formal training programs.

Which of the following leaders is a good example of a global leader?

What role does charisma play in transformational leadership?

In the Vroom and Jago situational model of participation,"C"-type decision strategies involve employees but do not give them final say over a decision.

A review of 95 studies on gender differences in perceptions of leadership effectiveness found that

Many contemporary organizations use trait-based assessment centres to measure leadership traits when making hiring and promotion decisions.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

Filters