Question 1

Transactional leaders do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  use hard power more often than soft power with subordinates. 
B)  often stress the impersonal aspects of performance, such as plans, schedules, and budgets. 
C)  take pride in keeping things running smoothly and efficiently. 
D)  clarify the role and task requirements of subordinates. 
E)  conform to organizational norms and values. 
A)  use hard power more often than soft power with subordinates. 
B)  often stress the impersonal aspects of performance, such as plans, schedules, and budgets. 
C)  take pride in keeping things running smoothly and efficiently. 
D)  clarify the role and task requirements of subordinates. 
E)  conform to organizational norms and values.

Question 2

Which of the following refers to the highest level in a hierarchy of manager capabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interactive leadership 
B)  Creative leadership 
C)  Level 5 leadership 
D)  Postheroic leadership 
E)  People-oriented leadership 
A)  Interactive leadership 
B)  Creative leadership 
C)  Level 5 leadership 
D)  Postheroic leadership 
E)  People-oriented leadership

Question 3

Hersey and Blanchard's situational model of leadership focuses a great deal of attention on the characteristics of followers in determining appropriate leadership behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The __________ has the ability to inspire and motivate people to do more than they would normally do, despite obstacles and personal sacrifice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ has the ability to inspire...

Question 5

The leader who stimulates high standards and champions a dedication to the organization's vision is a Level _____ leader.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5

Question 6

Which of the following types of power results from a person's special knowledge or skill regarding the tasks being performed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reward 
B)  Referent 
C)  Legitimate 
D)  Coercive 
E)  None of these 
A)  Reward 
B)  Referent 
C)  Legitimate 
D)  Coercive 
E)  None of these

Question 7

According to Fiedler, the favorability of a leadership situation can be analyzed in terms of three elements: the quality of relationships between leader and followers, the personality traits of the leader, and the extent to which the leader has formal authority over followers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

List the six interpersonal influence tactics for leaders.

Accepted Answer

1.Use rational persuasion.
2.H

Question 9

Which of the following is a way to gain power?

Accepted Answer

A)  Establishing a network of relationships 
B)  Showing interest in learning about the organization and industry 
C)  Showing initiative 
D)  Having access to information 
E)  All of these 
A)  Establishing a network of relationships 
B)  Showing interest in learning about the organization and industry 
C)  Showing initiative 
D)  Having access to information 
E)  All of these

Question 10

To use Fiedler's contingency theory, the first thing the leader should do is:

Accepted Answer

A)  diagnose the situation and determine whether leader-member relations are favorable or unfavorable. 
B)  diagnose the situation and determine whether the task structure is favorable or unfavorable. 
C)  diagnose the situation and determine whether personal power is favorable or unfavorable. 
D)  diagnose the situation and determine whether position power is favorable or unfavorable. 
E)  know whether he or she has a relationship- or task-oriented style. 
A)  diagnose the situation and determine whether leader-member relations are favorable or unfavorable. 
B)  diagnose the situation and determine whether the task structure is favorable or unfavorable. 
C)  diagnose the situation and determine whether personal power is favorable or unfavorable. 
D)  diagnose the situation and determine whether position power is favorable or unfavorable. 
E)  know whether he or she has a relationship- or task-oriented style.

Question 11

Power coming from a formal management position in the organization and the authority granted to it is called __________ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

__________ is the extent to which the leader is task-oriented and directs subordinate work activities toward goal attainment.

Accepted Answer

Initiating

Question 13

A(n) __________ counteracts a leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) __________ counteracts a leadership style and...

Question 14

According to Hersey and Blanchard, the telling style is appropriate for followers with moderate readiness levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

__________ means being unpretentious and modest rather than arrogant and prideful.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ means being unpretentious and modest rather...

Question 16

Legitimate power, reward power, and expert power are all forms of position power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Leadership Grid is a two-dimensional leadership model that measures the leader's concern for people and concern for production to categorize the leader into one of three different leadership styles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When leaders influence others through the exchange of benefits or favors, which of the followinginfluence tactics is being used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Develop allies 
B)  Use rational persuasion 
C)  Help people to like you 
D)  Rely on the rule of reciprocity 
E)  Ask for what you want 
A)  Develop allies 
B)  Use rational persuasion 
C)  Help people to like you 
D)  Rely on the rule of reciprocity 
E)  Ask for what you want

Question 19

Leadership is reciprocal, which means that it:

Accepted Answer

A)  is dynamic. 
B)  is a problem-solving activity. 
C)  occurs among people. 
D)  is redundant. 
E)  has a tendency to create conflict. 
A)  is dynamic. 
B)  is a problem-solving activity. 
C)  occurs among people. 
D)  is redundant. 
E)  has a tendency to create conflict.

Question 20

Which types of followers are dependent, uncritical thinkers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conformists and passive followers 
B)  Alienated followers and conformists 
C)  Alienated followers and passive followers 
D)  Effective followers and alienated followers 
E)  Effective followers and passive followers 
A)  Conformists and passive followers 
B)  Alienated followers and conformists 
C)  Alienated followers and passive followers 
D)  Effective followers and alienated followers 
E)  Effective followers and passive followers

Transactional leaders do all of the following except:

Which of the following refers to the highest level in a hierarchy of manager capabilities?

Hersey and Blanchard's situational model of leadership focuses a great deal of attention on the characteristics of followers in determining appropriate leadership behavior.

The __________ has the ability to inspire and motivate people to do more than they would normally do, despite obstacles and personal sacrifice.

The leader who stimulates high standards and champions a dedication to the organization's vision is a Level _____ leader.

Which of the following types of power results from a person's special knowledge or skill regarding the tasks being performed?

According to Fiedler, the favorability of a leadership situation can be analyzed in terms of three elements: the quality of relationships between leader and followers, the personality traits of the leader, and the extent to which the leader has formal authority over followers.

List the six interpersonal influence tactics for leaders.

Which of the following is a way to gain power?

To use Fiedler's contingency theory, the first thing the leader should do is:

Power coming from a formal management position in the organization and the authority granted to it is called __________ power.

__________ is the extent to which the leader is task-oriented and directs subordinate work activities toward goal attainment.

A(n) __________ counteracts a leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors.

According to Hersey and Blanchard, the telling style is appropriate for followers with moderate readiness levels.

__________ means being unpretentious and modest rather than arrogant and prideful.

Legitimate power, reward power, and expert power are all forms of position power.

Leadership Grid is a two-dimensional leadership model that measures the leader's concern for people and concern for production to categorize the leader into one of three different leadership styles.

When leaders influence others through the exchange of benefits or favors, which of the followinginfluence tactics is being used?

Leadership is reciprocal, which means that it:

Which types of followers are dependent, uncritical thinkers?

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Exam 15: Leadership

Transactional leaders do all of the following except:

Which of the following refers to the highest level in a hierarchy of manager capabilities?

Hersey and Blanchard's situational model of leadership focuses a great deal of attention on the characteristics of followers in determining appropriate leadership behavior.

The __________ has the ability to inspire and motivate people to do more than they would normally do, despite obstacles and personal sacrifice.

The leader who stimulates high standards and champions a dedication to the organization's vision is a Level _____ leader.

Which of the following types of power results from a person's special knowledge or skill regarding the tasks being performed?

According to Fiedler, the favorability of a leadership situation can be analyzed in terms of three elements: the quality of relationships between leader and followers, the personality traits of the leader, and the extent to which the leader has formal authority over followers.

List the six interpersonal influence tactics for leaders.

Which of the following is a way to gain power?

To use Fiedler's contingency theory, the first thing the leader should do is:

Power coming from a formal management position in the organization and the authority granted to it is called __________ power.

__________ is the extent to which the leader is task-oriented and directs subordinate work activities toward goal attainment.

A(n) __________ counteracts a leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors.

According to Hersey and Blanchard, the telling style is appropriate for followers with moderate readiness levels.

__________ means being unpretentious and modest rather than arrogant and prideful.

Legitimate power, reward power, and expert power are all forms of position power.

Leadership Grid is a two-dimensional leadership model that measures the leader's concern for people and concern for production to categorize the leader into one of three different leadership styles.

When leaders influence others through the exchange of benefits or favors, which of the followinginfluence tactics is being used?

Leadership is reciprocal, which means that it:

Which types of followers are dependent, uncritical thinkers?

The World of Innovative Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Planning and Global Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Invidividual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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