Question 1

Explain the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model of leadership.

Accepted Answer

The Vroom-Yetton-Jago Model focuses on how much participation to allow subordinates in the decision-making process in order to obtain optimum results. The model suggests there are five different decision styles, or ways leaders can make decisions. These range from autocratic to consultative to group-focused leader behavior. In order to determine which style is appropriate in a specific situation, the leaders ask a series of eight questions about the situation and follow a structured decision tree to determine the appropriate style. Although it is a complex model to apply in real life, managers have experienced some success in doing so.

Question 2

According to the Path-Goal Theory, if Corey is using ________ behavior, he would be focusing on making goals difficult enough to be challenging but not so difficult employees give up on trying to achieve the goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  directive 
B)  supportive 
C)  participative 
D)  achievement 
E)  adaptable 
A)  directive 
B)  supportive 
C)  participative 
D)  achievement 
E)  adaptable C

Question 3

An organization urges its managers to blend personal humility with an intense will to build long-term success of the company. Which of the following classifications is best suited to describe this leadership approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  transformational leadership 
B)  mentoring leadership 
C)  entrepreneurial leadership 
D)  coaching leadership 
E)  Level 5 leadership 
A)  transformational leadership 
B)  mentoring leadership 
C)  entrepreneurial leadership 
D)  coaching leadership 
E)  Level 5 leadership E

Question 4

According to Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership, what are the primary factors that should be considered when moving leaders into situations appropriate for their leadership styles? Briefly describe the factors.

Accepted Answer

According to Fiedler's contingency theor

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective coach?

Accepted Answer

A)  empathy 
B)  diplomacy and tact 
C)  competitiveness with team members 
D)  self-confidence and emotional stability 
E)  enthusiasm for people 
A)  empathy 
B)  diplomacy and tact 
C)  competitiveness with team members 
D)  self-confidence and emotional stability 
E)  enthusiasm for people

Question 6

Explain the major findings of the OSU studies.

Accepted Answer

The OSU studies concluded that leaders e

Question 7

Derek Bonnell is the editor of a leading magazine. He rarely exerts positional powers and remains friendly with his subordinates. He also takes care to accommodate the personal needs of his subordinates as far as possible. Derek is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  supportive leader 
B)  accommodating leader 
C)  participative leader 
D)  directive leader 
E)  achievement-oriented leader 
A)  supportive leader 
B)  accommodating leader 
C)  participative leader 
D)  directive leader 
E)  achievement-oriented leader

Question 8

Buildtech is a small-scale manufacturer of lightweight building panels. Ruth Wallace, the CEO of the company, leads the organization by clearly telling employees what to do and how to do it. Here, Ruth is exhibiting a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  achievement behavior 
B)  accommodating behavior 
C)  directive behavior 
D)  participative behavior 
E)  supportive behavior 
A)  achievement behavior 
B)  accommodating behavior 
C)  directive behavior 
D)  participative behavior 
E)  supportive behavior

Question 9

Consideration behavior is any leadership activity that delineates the relationship between the leader and the leader's followers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A leader who places high value on helping others over self interests is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotionally intelligent leader 
B)  servant leader 
C)  collaborative leader 
D)  high-consideration leader 
E)  superleader 
A)  emotionally intelligent leader 
B)  servant leader 
C)  collaborative leader 
D)  high-consideration leader 
E)  superleader

Question 11

Bryan is the production manager of a small company that manufactures printed circuit boards. Prior to making a decision, Bryan usually asks for information from his subordinates. However, his subordinates are not always informed about the problem at hand. Which of the following VYJ model decision-making styles does Bryan use?

Accepted Answer

A)  AI 
B)  AII 
C)  GII 
D)  CI 
E)  CII 
A)  AI 
B)  AII 
C)  GII 
D)  CI 
E)  CII

Question 12

Supportive behavior of leaders is primarily aimed at seeking suggestions from followers regarding business operations to the extent that followers are involved in making important organizational decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Pygmalion effect is observed when the leaders display job centered behavior rather than being employee centered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The trait approach to leadership assumes a good leader is born, not made. Do you agree with this view? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

Leadership ability cannot be fully expla

Question 15

The life cycle theory of leadership maintains that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a manager's leadership style should be independent of the follower's maturity levels and abilities 
B)  the organization should match individuals with specific leadership situations 
C)  a manager's leadership style will be effective only if it is appropriate for the maturity level of the followers 
D)  leadership abilities of an individual increase as he gains experience and decrease after he reaches the maturity level 
E)  as a manager gains experience he should shift toward a participative style of leadership 
A)  a manager's leadership style should be independent of the follower's maturity levels and abilities 
B)  the organization should match individuals with specific leadership situations 
C)  a manager's leadership style will be effective only if it is appropriate for the maturity level of the followers 
D)  leadership abilities of an individual increase as he gains experience and decrease after he reaches the maturity level 
E)  as a manager gains experience he should shift toward a participative style of leadership

Question 16

Five styles of decision making, ranging from autocratic to consultative, are identified in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fiedler's Contingency Theory 
B)  Hersey-Blanchard Model 
C)  path-goal leadership model 
D)  Vroom-Yetton-Jago Model 
E)  trait theory of leadership 
A)  Fiedler's Contingency Theory 
B)  Hersey-Blanchard Model 
C)  path-goal leadership model 
D)  Vroom-Yetton-Jago Model 
E)  trait theory of leadership

Question 17

________ theory hypothesizes that in any given leadership situation, success is determined primarily by: (1) the degree to which the task performed by the followers is structured, (2) the degree of position power possessed by the leader, and (3) the type of relationship between the leader and the followers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Path-goal 
B)  Transformational leadership 
C)  Superleadership 
D)  Fiedler's Contingency 
E)  Life cycle 
A)  Path-goal 
B)  Transformational leadership 
C)  Superleadership 
D)  Fiedler's Contingency 
E)  Life cycle

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective coach?

Accepted Answer

A)  hard headed 
B)  does not listen 
C)  acts as a dictator 
D)  concern for welfare of people 
E)  impatient 
A)  hard headed 
B)  does not listen 
C)  acts as a dictator 
D)  concern for welfare of people 
E)  impatient

Question 19

Which of the following statements is most closely associated with the servant leadership style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leaders' primary job is encouraging people to eliminate negative thoughts about the company. 
B)  Leaders must instruct followers on how to meet the special organizational challenges they face. 
C)  A leader's main responsibility is the care of human resources of the organization. 
D)  The basic purpose of leadership is leading by showing others how to lead themselves. 
E)  Leaders should be authoritative when an organization is facing conflicts. 
A)  Leaders' primary job is encouraging people to eliminate negative thoughts about the company. 
B)  Leaders must instruct followers on how to meet the special organizational challenges they face. 
C)  A leader's main responsibility is the care of human resources of the organization. 
D)  The basic purpose of leadership is leading by showing others how to lead themselves. 
E)  Leaders should be authoritative when an organization is facing conflicts.

Question 20

Some employees crave a greater degree of freedom in working. These employees are most likely to have ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  low interest in problem solving 
B)  high emotional intelligence 
C)  moderate intellectual capabilities 
D)  high tolerance for ambiguity 
E)  high level of structured behavior 
A)  low interest in problem solving 
B)  high emotional intelligence 
C)  moderate intellectual capabilities 
D)  high tolerance for ambiguity 
E)  high level of structured behavior

Explain the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model of leadership.

According to the Path-Goal Theory, if Corey is using ________ behavior, he would be focusing on making goals difficult enough to be challenging but not so difficult employees give up on trying to achieve the goals.

An organization urges its managers to blend personal humility with an intense will to build long-term success of the company. Which of the following classifications is best suited to describe this leadership approach?

According to Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership, what are the primary factors that should be considered when moving leaders into situations appropriate for their leadership styles? Briefly describe the factors.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective coach?

Explain the major findings of the OSU studies.

Derek Bonnell is the editor of a leading magazine. He rarely exerts positional powers and remains friendly with his subordinates. He also takes care to accommodate the personal needs of his subordinates as far as possible. Derek is a(n) ________.

Buildtech is a small-scale manufacturer of lightweight building panels. Ruth Wallace, the CEO of the company, leads the organization by clearly telling employees what to do and how to do it. Here, Ruth is exhibiting a(n) ________.

Consideration behavior is any leadership activity that delineates the relationship between the leader and the leader's followers.

A leader who places high value on helping others over self interests is called a(n) ________.

Supportive behavior of leaders is primarily aimed at seeking suggestions from followers regarding business operations to the extent that followers are involved in making important organizational decisions.

Pygmalion effect is observed when the leaders display job centered behavior rather than being employee centered.

The trait approach to leadership assumes a good leader is born, not made. Do you agree with this view? Explain your answer.

The life cycle theory of leadership maintains that ________.

Five styles of decision making, ranging from autocratic to consultative, are identified in the ________.

Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective coach?

Which of the following statements is most closely associated with the servant leadership style?

Some employees crave a greater degree of freedom in working. These employees are most likely to have ________.

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Fundamentals of Organizing

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Influencing and Communication

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Exam 13: Leadership

Explain the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model of leadership.

According to the Path-Goal Theory, if Corey is using ________ behavior, he would be focusing on making goals difficult enough to be challenging but not so difficult employees give up on trying to achieve the goals.

An organization urges its managers to blend personal humility with an intense will to build long-term success of the company. Which of the following classifications is best suited to describe this leadership approach?

According to Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership, what are the primary factors that should be considered when moving leaders into situations appropriate for their leadership styles? Briefly describe the factors.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective coach?

Explain the major findings of the OSU studies.

Derek Bonnell is the editor of a leading magazine. He rarely exerts positional powers and remains friendly with his subordinates. He also takes care to accommodate the personal needs of his subordinates as far as possible. Derek is a(n) ________.

Buildtech is a small-scale manufacturer of lightweight building panels. Ruth Wallace, the CEO of the company, leads the organization by clearly telling employees what to do and how to do it. Here, Ruth is exhibiting a(n) ________.

Consideration behavior is any leadership activity that delineates the relationship between the leader and the leader's followers.

A leader who places high value on helping others over self interests is called a(n) ________.

Supportive behavior of leaders is primarily aimed at seeking suggestions from followers regarding business operations to the extent that followers are involved in making important organizational decisions.

Pygmalion effect is observed when the leaders display job centered behavior rather than being employee centered.

The trait approach to leadership assumes a good leader is born, not made. Do you agree with this view? Explain your answer.

The life cycle theory of leadership maintains that ________.

Five styles of decision making, ranging from autocratic to consultative, are identified in the ________.

Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective coach?

Which of the following statements is most closely associated with the servant leadership style?

Some employees crave a greater degree of freedom in working. These employees are most likely to have ________.

Principles of Modern Management: Concepts and Skills

Managers, Society, and Sustainability

Management and Diversity

Managing in the Global Arena

Plans and Planning Tools

Making Decisions

Strategic Planning: Strategies, Tactics, and Competitive Dynamics

Fundamentals of Organizing

Responsibility, Authority, and Delegation

Human Resource Management

Organizational Change: Stress, Conflict and Virtuality

Influencing and Communication

Motivation

Groups and Teams

Managing Organization Culture

Controlling, Information, and Technology

Production and Control

Appendix 1: Managing History and Current Thinking

Management and Entrepreneurship: Handling Start-Ups and New Ventures

Encouraging Creativity and Innovation

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