Question 1

Unlike LPC theory, path-goal theory assumes that

Accepted Answer

A) leaders can change their behaviors. 
B) task motivation is the primary determinant of a leader's style. 
C) decisions as to appropriate leader style should be made at the top of the organization. 
D) the primary goal of leadership is employee satisfaction. 
E) leaders operate best in one type of situation. 
A) leaders can change their behaviors. 
B) task motivation is the primary determinant of a leader's style. 
C) decisions as to appropriate leader style should be made at the top of the organization. 
D) the primary goal of leadership is employee satisfaction. 
E) leaders operate best in one type of situation.

Question 2

The definition of leadership includes all of the following EXCEPT:

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A) the ability to affect the perceptions, believes and attitudes of others. 
B) the effective use of force and/or coercion. 
C) a set of characteristics attributed to certain people. 
D) both a process and a property. 
E) the use of noncoercive influence. 
A) the ability to affect the perceptions, believes and attitudes of others. 
B) the effective use of force and/or coercion. 
C) a set of characteristics attributed to certain people. 
D) both a process and a property. 
E) the use of noncoercive influence.

Question 3

One conclusion of the Ohio State studies was that a leader who focuses on subordinates' feelings and ideas is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A) task-oriented leader behavior. 
B) consideration behavior. 
C) initiating-structure behavior. 
D) delegating leader behavior. 
E) job-centered leader behavior. 
A) task-oriented leader behavior. 
B) consideration behavior. 
C) initiating-structure behavior. 
D) delegating leader behavior. 
E) job-centered leader behavior.

Question 4

The Vroom-Yetton-Jago model of leadership is based on a(n) _______ tree.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Vroom-Yetton-Jago model of leadership is based...

Question 5

In Vroom's decision tree approach, there are five basic decision styles that correspond to five levels of subordinate participation in decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the Ohio State studies, a leader concerned with subordinates' feelings is engaging in ______ behavior

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the Ohio State studies, a...

Question 7

The LPC theory indicates that a relationship-oriented leader is appropriate for very favorable and very unfavorable situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Position power refers to the personal relationship that exists between subordinates and their leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One conclusion of the University of Michigan studies was that a leader who focuses on work procedures and performance is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A) delegating leader behavior. 
B) consideration behavior. 
C) satisfycing behavior. 
D) employee-centered leader behavior. 
E) job-centered leader behavior. 
A) delegating leader behavior. 
B) consideration behavior. 
C) satisfycing behavior. 
D) employee-centered leader behavior. 
E) job-centered leader behavior.

Question 10

The Vroom-Yetton-Jago model helps managers determine the amount of subordinate ______ in decision making.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Vroom-Yetton-Jago model helps managers determine the...

Question 11

According to the Leadership Grid, who would be the most effective leader?

Accepted Answer

A) The manager who always takes time to chat with employees 
B) The manager who rarely takes time to get to know employees 
C) The manager who is always trying to improve worker production 
D) The manager who always chats with employees and constantly strives to improve worker production 
E) The Leadership Grid does not identify a most effective style 
A) The manager who always takes time to chat with employees 
B) The manager who rarely takes time to get to know employees 
C) The manager who is always trying to improve worker production 
D) The manager who always chats with employees and constantly strives to improve worker production 
E) The Leadership Grid does not identify a most effective style

Question 12

Match the following:
-initiating-structure behavior

Accepted Answer

A) concern for people and production 
B) person-oriented behavior 
C) decision trees 
D) non-coercive influence 
E) how people view their own ability
F)define leader/subordinate roles
G)single dimension of leader behavior
H)effective leaders from non-leaders
I)vertical axis
J)vision of future/energizing people
K)personal relationship
L)stable and enduring characteristics
M)the ability to affect perceptions
N)building effective work groups
O)gives specific guidance
P)reward and punish subordinates
Q)developed the path-goal theory
R)leader consults with subordinates
S)personal characteristic in path-goal theory
T)LPC theory 
A) concern for people and production 
B) person-oriented behavior 
C) decision trees 
D) non-coercive influence 
E) how people view their own ability
F)define leader/subordinate roles
G)single dimension of leader behavior
H)effective leaders from non-leaders
I)vertical axis
J)vision of future/energizing people
K)personal relationship
L)stable and enduring characteristics
M)the ability to affect perceptions
N)building effective work groups
O)gives specific guidance
P)reward and punish subordinates
Q)developed the path-goal theory
R)leader consults with subordinates
S)personal characteristic in path-goal theory
T)LPC theory

Question 13

Match the following:
-leadership

Accepted Answer

A) concern for people and production 
B) person-oriented behavior 
C) decision trees 
D) non-coercive influence 
E) how people view their own ability
F)define leader/subordinate roles
G)single dimension of leader behavior
H)effective leaders from non-leaders
I)vertical axis
J)vision of future/energizing people
K)personal relationship
L)stable and enduring characteristics
M)the ability to affect perceptions
N)building effective work groups
O)gives specific guidance
P)reward and punish subordinates
Q)developed the path-goal theory
R)leader consults with subordinates
S)personal characteristic in path-goal theory
T)LPC theory 
A) concern for people and production 
B) person-oriented behavior 
C) decision trees 
D) non-coercive influence 
E) how people view their own ability
F)define leader/subordinate roles
G)single dimension of leader behavior
H)effective leaders from non-leaders
I)vertical axis
J)vision of future/energizing people
K)personal relationship
L)stable and enduring characteristics
M)the ability to affect perceptions
N)building effective work groups
O)gives specific guidance
P)reward and punish subordinates
Q)developed the path-goal theory
R)leader consults with subordinates
S)personal characteristic in path-goal theory
T)LPC theory

Question 14

The path-goal theory and the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model are illustrative of the perspective in which

Accepted Answer

A) leadership is viewed as a set of behaviors displayed by effective leaders. 
B) nearly all situations benefit from strong task-oriented leadership. 
C) leadership effectiveness depends on characteristics of the situation. 
D) leadership is viewed as a set of traits possessed by effective leaders. 
E) leadership traits are seen to vary according to the situation. 
A) leadership is viewed as a set of behaviors displayed by effective leaders. 
B) nearly all situations benefit from strong task-oriented leadership. 
C) leadership effectiveness depends on characteristics of the situation. 
D) leadership is viewed as a set of traits possessed by effective leaders. 
E) leadership traits are seen to vary according to the situation.

Question 15

Leadership is both a(n) _______ and a(n) _______.

Accepted Answer

process, p

Question 16

Susan's position power would be considered to be low if

Accepted Answer

A) her subordinate is a member of the out-group. 
B) her subordinate is a member of the in-group. 
C) her subordinate's position is more powerful than Susan's position. 
D) Susan must get job assignments approved by someone else. 
E) Susan can assign work and recommend promotions. 
A) her subordinate is a member of the out-group. 
B) her subordinate is a member of the in-group. 
C) her subordinate's position is more powerful than Susan's position. 
D) Susan must get job assignments approved by someone else. 
E) Susan can assign work and recommend promotions.

Question 17

In Fielder's model, the degree of task or relationship motivation is measured by the ________ scale.

Accepted Answer

Least Pref

Question 18

According to the Leadership Grid, a 9,9 leadership style is also called

Accepted Answer

A) impoverished management. 
B) country club management. 
C) middle-of-the road management. 
D) authority-compliance. 
E) team management. 
A) impoverished management. 
B) country club management. 
C) middle-of-the road management. 
D) authority-compliance. 
E) team management.

Question 19

Vroom's decision-tree model has been fully scientifically tested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In Fiedler's theory, the degree of task or relationship motivation is measured by the expectancy scale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Unlike LPC theory, path-goal theory assumes that

The definition of leadership includes all of the following EXCEPT:

One conclusion of the Ohio State studies was that a leader who focuses on subordinates' feelings and ideas is exhibiting

The Vroom-Yetton-Jago model of leadership is based on a(n) _______ tree.

In Vroom's decision tree approach, there are five basic decision styles that correspond to five levels of subordinate participation in decision making.

According to the Ohio State studies, a leader concerned with subordinates' feelings is engaging in ______ behavior

The LPC theory indicates that a relationship-oriented leader is appropriate for very favorable and very unfavorable situations.

Position power refers to the personal relationship that exists between subordinates and their leader.

One conclusion of the University of Michigan studies was that a leader who focuses on work procedures and performance is exhibiting

The Vroom-Yetton-Jago model helps managers determine the amount of subordinate ______ in decision making.

According to the Leadership Grid, who would be the most effective leader?

Match the following: -initiating-structure behavior

Match the following: -leadership

The path-goal theory and the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model are illustrative of the perspective in which

Leadership is both a(n) _ and a(n) _.

Susan's position power would be considered to be low if

In Fielder's model, the degree of task or relationship motivation is measured by the ________ scale.

According to the Leadership Grid, a 9,9 leadership style is also called

Vroom's decision-tree model has been fully scientifically tested.

In Fiedler's theory, the degree of task or relationship motivation is measured by the expectancy scale.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 12: Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Unlike LPC theory, path-goal theory assumes that

The definition of leadership includes all of the following EXCEPT:

One conclusion of the Ohio State studies was that a leader who focuses on subordinates' feelings and ideas is exhibiting

The Vroom-Yetton-Jago model of leadership is based on a(n) _______ tree.

In Vroom's decision tree approach, there are five basic decision styles that correspond to five levels of subordinate participation in decision making.

According to the Ohio State studies, a leader concerned with subordinates' feelings is engaging in ______ behavior

The LPC theory indicates that a relationship-oriented leader is appropriate for very favorable and very unfavorable situations.

Position power refers to the personal relationship that exists between subordinates and their leader.

One conclusion of the University of Michigan studies was that a leader who focuses on work procedures and performance is exhibiting

The Vroom-Yetton-Jago model helps managers determine the amount of subordinate ______ in decision making.

According to the Leadership Grid, who would be the most effective leader?

Match the following: -initiating-structure behavior

Match the following: -leadership

The path-goal theory and the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model are illustrative of the perspective in which

Leadership is both a(n) _______ and a(n) _______.

Susan's position power would be considered to be low if

In Fielder's model, the degree of task or relationship motivation is measured by the ________ scale.

According to the Leadership Grid, a 9,9 leadership style is also called

Vroom's decision-tree model has been fully scientifically tested.

In Fiedler's theory, the degree of task or relationship motivation is measured by the expectancy scale.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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Leadership is both a(n) _ and a(n) _.