Question 1

According to LMX theory, the leader chooses the in-group but the job requirements drive the decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The "telling" style of Hersey and Blanchard is most like the ________ style of the University of Iowa studies.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Fiedler's dimension termed ________ is the degree of confidence, trust, and respect subordinates have for their leader.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

If Rhonda is a charismatic leader, which one of the following characteristics is she most likely to possess?

Accepted Answer

A)  a strong need to be in control 
B)  a lack of sensitivity to environmental constraints 
C)  an external locus of control 
D)  a willingness to take risks to achieve her vision 
A)  a strong need to be in control 
B)  a lack of sensitivity to environmental constraints 
C)  an external locus of control 
D)  a willingness to take risks to achieve her vision

Question 5

According to the University of Michigan studies, leaders who are production oriented are described as emphasizing interpersonal relationships and as taking a personal interest in the needs of their followers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Researchers who train individuals to use charismatic nonverbal behaviors do not recommend ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  leaning toward the subordinate 
B)  avoiding eye contact 
C)  having relaxed posture 
D)  having animated facial expressions 
A)  leaning toward the subordinate 
B)  avoiding eye contact 
C)  having relaxed posture 
D)  having animated facial expressions

Question 7

According to the path-goal model, when Greg consults with the employees for suggestions prior to making a decision, he displays which one of the following leadership styles?

Accepted Answer

A)  considerate 
B)  supportive 
C)  participative 
D)  democratic 
A)  considerate 
B)  supportive 
C)  participative 
D)  democratic

Question 8

The path-goal theory is a(n) ________ model of leadership that extracts key elements from the expectancy theory of motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed 
B)  alternative 
C)  contingency 
D)  untested 
A)  fixed 
B)  alternative 
C)  contingency 
D)  untested

Question 9

Team leadership involves a different set of responsibilities than the traditional leadership roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Barbara solicits input from her subordinates before making decisions that will affect them. She often praises them for good work and gently offers suggestions to improve their performance. Barbara uses the ________ style of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  autocratic 
B)  participative 
C)  democratic 
D)  supportive 
A)  autocratic 
B)  participative 
C)  democratic 
D)  supportive

Question 11

Reviews of the major studies undertaken to test the overall validity of Fiedler's model have shown ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  considerable evidence to refute the model 
B)  mixed results with some studies supporting the model and others refuting it 
C)  support for only part of the model 
D)  considerable evidence to support the model 
A)  considerable evidence to refute the model 
B)  mixed results with some studies supporting the model and others refuting it 
C)  support for only part of the model 
D)  considerable evidence to support the model

Question 12

Fiedler assumed a person's leadership style was ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  contingent upon the situation 
B)  relatively flexible 
C)  democratic 
D)  fixed 
A)  contingent upon the situation 
B)  relatively flexible 
C)  democratic 
D)  fixed

According to LMX theory, the leader chooses the in-group but the job requirements drive the decision.

The "telling" style of Hersey and Blanchard is most like the ________ style of the University of Iowa studies.

Fiedler's dimension termed ________ is the degree of confidence, trust, and respect subordinates have for their leader.

If Rhonda is a charismatic leader, which one of the following characteristics is she most likely to possess?

According to the University of Michigan studies, leaders who are production oriented are described as emphasizing interpersonal relationships and as taking a personal interest in the needs of their followers.

Researchers who train individuals to use charismatic nonverbal behaviors do not recommend ________.

According to the path-goal model, when Greg consults with the employees for suggestions prior to making a decision, he displays which one of the following leadership styles?

The path-goal theory is a(n) ________ model of leadership that extracts key elements from the expectancy theory of motivation.

Team leadership involves a different set of responsibilities than the traditional leadership roles.

Barbara solicits input from her subordinates before making decisions that will affect them. She often praises them for good work and gently offers suggestions to improve their performance. Barbara uses the ________ style of leadership.

Reviews of the major studies undertaken to test the overall validity of Fiedler's model have shown ________.

Fiedler assumed a person's leadership style was ________.

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Exam 16: Leadership

According to LMX theory, the leader chooses the in-group but the job requirements drive the decision.

The "telling" style of Hersey and Blanchard is most like the ________ style of the University of Iowa studies.

Fiedler's dimension termed ________ is the degree of confidence, trust, and respect subordinates have for their leader.

If Rhonda is a charismatic leader, which one of the following characteristics is she most likely to possess?

According to the University of Michigan studies, leaders who are production oriented are described as emphasizing interpersonal relationships and as taking a personal interest in the needs of their followers.

Researchers who train individuals to use charismatic nonverbal behaviors do not recommend ________.

According to the path-goal model, when Greg consults with the employees for suggestions prior to making a decision, he displays which one of the following leadership styles?

The path-goal theory is a(n) ________ model of leadership that extracts key elements from the expectancy theory of motivation.

Team leadership involves a different set of responsibilities than the traditional leadership roles.

Barbara solicits input from her subordinates before making decisions that will affect them. She often praises them for good work and gently offers suggestions to improve their performance. Barbara uses the ________ style of leadership.

Reviews of the major studies undertaken to test the overall validity of Fiedler's model have shown ________.

Fiedler assumed a person's leadership style was ________.

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

Filters