Question 1

Which one of the following would support Evelyn's attempt at becoming a participative leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  She lets subordinates know what's expected of them, schedules work to be done, and gives specific guidance as to how to accomplish tasks. 
B)  She is friendly and shows concern for the needs of subordinates. 
C)  She consults her subordinates and uses their suggestions before making a decision. 
D)  She sets challenging goals and expects subordinates to perform at their highest level. 
A)  She lets subordinates know what's expected of them, schedules work to be done, and gives specific guidance as to how to accomplish tasks. 
B)  She is friendly and shows concern for the needs of subordinates. 
C)  She consults her subordinates and uses their suggestions before making a decision. 
D)  She sets challenging goals and expects subordinates to perform at their highest level.

Question 2

When Alan was promoted to the head of the sales team at Mac Software Inc., he chose three of his closest friends in the team to form the core sales group with him. Which one of the following predictions would be consistent with the LMX theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Such an arrangement eventually becomes unstable. 
B)  Job satisfaction is more likely to be higher for the team members who are not a part of the core group. 
C)  Team members who are not a part of Alan's core group are actually far more competent than his friends who form the core team. 
D)  There will be a higher turnover among team members who are not a part of the core group. 
A)  Such an arrangement eventually becomes unstable. 
B)  Job satisfaction is more likely to be higher for the team members who are not a part of the core group. 
C)  Team members who are not a part of Alan's core group are actually far more competent than his friends who form the core team. 
D)  There will be a higher turnover among team members who are not a part of the core group.

Question 3

Eddie generally lets subordinates know what's expected of them, schedules work to be done, and gives specific guidance on how to accomplish tasks. He would be termed a(n) ________ leader.

Accepted Answer

A)  high-structure 
B)  situational 
C)  supportive 
D)  directive 
A)  high-structure 
B)  situational 
C)  supportive 
D)  directive

Question 4

Juan is the person employees go to when knowledge of a topic was needed. Juan holds ________ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

According to the path-goal model, when Ginger spends time with the employees so they can see that she is friendly and has concern for them, she displays which one of the following leadership styles?

Accepted Answer

A)  considerate 
B)  supportive 
C)  participative 
D)  people-oriented 
A)  considerate 
B)  supportive 
C)  participative 
D)  people-oriented

Question 6

Trust is the belief in the integrity, character, and ability of a leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The ________ style of leadership describes a leader who tends to involve employees in decision making, delegate authority, encourage participation in deciding work methods and goals, and use feedback as an opportunity for coaching employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  participative 
B)  autocratic 
C)  democratic 
D)  laissez-faire 
A)  participative 
B)  autocratic 
C)  democratic 
D)  laissez-faire

Question 8

According to Fiedler's research, task-oriented leaders tended to perform better in situations that are very favorable to them and in situations that were very unfavorable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Don has been on the job only a few days. He still has a lot to learn but pays close attention whenever his job coach gives him tips. The best style for the job coach to use is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  telling 
B)  selling 
C)  participating 
D)  delegating 
A)  telling 
B)  selling 
C)  participating 
D)  delegating

Question 10

In a short essay, identify four traits associated with leadership and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

a. Drive-leaders exhibit a high effort l

Question 11

Research by Fiedler uncovered three contingency dimensions that define the key ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  situational factors for determining leader effectiveness 
B)  follower factors for determining leader effectiveness 
C)  leader behavior factors for determining leader effectiveness 
D)  situational factors for determining follower effectiveness 
A)  situational factors for determining leader effectiveness 
B)  follower factors for determining leader effectiveness 
C)  leader behavior factors for determining leader effectiveness 
D)  situational factors for determining follower effectiveness

Question 12

Bernard expects his employees to "check their brains at the door." He does all the thinking, makes all the decisions, and issues commands to his subordinates. Bernard uses the ________ style of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  autocratic 
B)  authoritarian 
C)  democratic 
D)  laissez-faire 
A)  autocratic 
B)  authoritarian 
C)  democratic 
D)  laissez-faire

Question 13

Discuss the five sources in which leader power has been identified. Include specific examples of each source of power to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

a. Legitimate power-represents the power

Question 14

According to the Ohio State studies, ________ refers to the extent to which a leader is likely to define and shape his or her role and the roles of group members in the search for goal attainment.

Accepted Answer

A)  people orientation 
B)  production orientation 
C)  initiating structure 
D)  consideration 
A)  people orientation 
B)  production orientation 
C)  initiating structure 
D)  consideration

Question 15

According to the path-goal theory, a leader who lets subordinates know what's expected of them, schedules work to be done, and gives specific guidance as to how to accomplish tasks is termed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  directive 
B)  achievement oriented 
C)  participative 
D)  supportive 
A)  directive 
B)  achievement oriented 
C)  participative 
D)  supportive

Question 16

The ________ leadership theory is a contingency theory that focuses on followers' readiness.

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptive 
B)  situational 
C)  adjustable 
D)  facilitative 
A)  adaptive 
B)  situational 
C)  adjustable 
D)  facilitative

Question 17

Persons who are able to influence others and who possess managerial authority are termed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  entrepreneurs 
B)  leaders 
C)  managers 
D)  visionaries 
A)  entrepreneurs 
B)  leaders 
C)  managers 
D)  visionaries

Question 18

Clay is a transactional leader who can provide tangible rewards for good performance for his employees. Clay holds ________ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Fiedler's term ________ refers to the degree of influence a leader has over power-based activities.

Accepted Answer

A)  leader-member relations 
B)  position power 
C)  responsibility 
D)  task structure 
A)  leader-member relations 
B)  position power 
C)  responsibility 
D)  task structure

Question 20

In a short essay, contrast the three major behavior studies on leadership.

Accepted Answer

a. The University of Iowa studies explor

Which one of the following would support Evelyn's attempt at becoming a participative leader?

When Alan was promoted to the head of the sales team at Mac Software Inc., he chose three of his closest friends in the team to form the core sales group with him. Which one of the following predictions would be consistent with the LMX theory?

Eddie generally lets subordinates know what's expected of them, schedules work to be done, and gives specific guidance on how to accomplish tasks. He would be termed a(n) ________ leader.

Juan is the person employees go to when knowledge of a topic was needed. Juan holds ________ power.

According to the path-goal model, when Ginger spends time with the employees so they can see that she is friendly and has concern for them, she displays which one of the following leadership styles?

Trust is the belief in the integrity, character, and ability of a leader.

The ________ style of leadership describes a leader who tends to involve employees in decision making, delegate authority, encourage participation in deciding work methods and goals, and use feedback as an opportunity for coaching employees.

According to Fiedler's research, task-oriented leaders tended to perform better in situations that are very favorable to them and in situations that were very unfavorable.

Don has been on the job only a few days. He still has a lot to learn but pays close attention whenever his job coach gives him tips. The best style for the job coach to use is ________.

In a short essay, identify four traits associated with leadership and give an example of each.

Research by Fiedler uncovered three contingency dimensions that define the key ________.

Bernard expects his employees to "check their brains at the door." He does all the thinking, makes all the decisions, and issues commands to his subordinates. Bernard uses the ________ style of leadership.

Discuss the five sources in which leader power has been identified. Include specific examples of each source of power to support your answer.

According to the Ohio State studies, ________ refers to the extent to which a leader is likely to define and shape his or her role and the roles of group members in the search for goal attainment.

According to the path-goal theory, a leader who lets subordinates know what's expected of them, schedules work to be done, and gives specific guidance as to how to accomplish tasks is termed ________.

The ________ leadership theory is a contingency theory that focuses on followers' readiness.

Persons who are able to influence others and who possess managerial authority are termed ________.

Clay is a transactional leader who can provide tangible rewards for good performance for his employees. Clay holds ________ power.

Fiedler's term ________ refers to the degree of influence a leader has over power-based activities.

In a short essay, contrast the three major behavior studies on leadership.

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Exam 16: Leadership

Which one of the following would support Evelyn's attempt at becoming a participative leader?

When Alan was promoted to the head of the sales team at Mac Software Inc., he chose three of his closest friends in the team to form the core sales group with him. Which one of the following predictions would be consistent with the LMX theory?

Eddie generally lets subordinates know what's expected of them, schedules work to be done, and gives specific guidance on how to accomplish tasks. He would be termed a(n) ________ leader.

Juan is the person employees go to when knowledge of a topic was needed. Juan holds ________ power.

According to the path-goal model, when Ginger spends time with the employees so they can see that she is friendly and has concern for them, she displays which one of the following leadership styles?

Trust is the belief in the integrity, character, and ability of a leader.

The ________ style of leadership describes a leader who tends to involve employees in decision making, delegate authority, encourage participation in deciding work methods and goals, and use feedback as an opportunity for coaching employees.

According to Fiedler's research, task-oriented leaders tended to perform better in situations that are very favorable to them and in situations that were very unfavorable.

Don has been on the job only a few days. He still has a lot to learn but pays close attention whenever his job coach gives him tips. The best style for the job coach to use is ________.

In a short essay, identify four traits associated with leadership and give an example of each.

Research by Fiedler uncovered three contingency dimensions that define the key ________.

Bernard expects his employees to "check their brains at the door." He does all the thinking, makes all the decisions, and issues commands to his subordinates. Bernard uses the ________ style of leadership.

Discuss the five sources in which leader power has been identified. Include specific examples of each source of power to support your answer.

According to the Ohio State studies, ________ refers to the extent to which a leader is likely to define and shape his or her role and the roles of group members in the search for goal attainment.

According to the path-goal theory, a leader who lets subordinates know what's expected of them, schedules work to be done, and gives specific guidance as to how to accomplish tasks is termed ________.

The ________ leadership theory is a contingency theory that focuses on followers' readiness.

Persons who are able to influence others and who possess managerial authority are termed ________.

Clay is a transactional leader who can provide tangible rewards for good performance for his employees. Clay holds ________ power.

Fiedler's term ________ refers to the degree of influence a leader has over power-based activities.

In a short essay, contrast the three major behavior studies on leadership.

Managers and You in the Workplace

Decision Making

Globalmanagement

Valuing a Diverse Workforce

Socially Conscious Management

Managing Change

Constraints Onmanagers

Planning and Goal-Setting

Strategic Planning

Fostering Entrepreneurship

Organization Design

Organizing Around Teams

Human Resourcemanagement

Interpersonal and Organizational Communication

Organizational Behavior

Motivating Employees

Controlling Activities and Operations

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