Question 1

Tasks that are complex, nonroutine, and ambiguous are considered to be

Accepted Answer

A) easily understood. 
B) favorable. 
C) unstructured. 
D) the most ideal for decision-making. 
E) structured. 
A) easily understood. 
B) favorable. 
C) unstructured. 
D) the most ideal for decision-making. 
E) structured.

Question 2

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, the two types of situational factors that influence how leaders should behave are

Accepted Answer

A) locus of control and perceived ability. 
B) personal characteristics of the leader and environmental characteristics. 
C) personal characteristics of the subordinates and locus of control. 
D) personal characteristics of the leader and personal characteristics of the subordinates. 
E) personal characteristics of the subordinates and environmental characteristics. 
A) locus of control and perceived ability. 
B) personal characteristics of the leader and environmental characteristics. 
C) personal characteristics of the subordinates and locus of control. 
D) personal characteristics of the leader and personal characteristics of the subordinates. 
E) personal characteristics of the subordinates and environmental characteristics.

Question 3

The goal of the Michigan leadership studies was to determine the pattern of leadership behaviors that results in effective _____.

Accepted Answer

A) individual performance 
B) leader performance 
C) group performance 
D) supervisor behavior 
E) organizational productivity 
A) individual performance 
B) leader performance 
C) group performance 
D) supervisor behavior 
E) organizational productivity

Question 4

Leadership is a set of characteristics an individual actually possesses or is perceived to possess.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match the following:
-employee-centered leader 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 6

Match the following:
-trait approach to leadership
116.	9,9

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 7

Jacob, a new hire in the traffic department of an advertising agency, has little confidence in his ability and believes he only got the job because his uncle is the owner of the firm. According to the path-goal theory of leadership, what type of leadership style is Jacob most likely to prefer?

Accepted Answer

A) Achievement-oriented 
B) Cooperative 
C) Supportive 
D) Directive 
E) Participative 
A) Achievement-oriented 
B) Cooperative 
C) Supportive 
D) Directive 
E) Participative

Question 8

Leader task structure is the power inherent in the leader's role itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Ohio State studies and the Leadership Grid are associated with the ____ approach to leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) interactive 
B) contemporary 
C) trait 
D) contingency 
E) behavioral 
A) interactive 
B) contemporary 
C) trait 
D) contingency 
E) behavioral

Question 10

A manager who exhibits employee-centered leader behaviors avoids conflict and strives for friendly relations with subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match the following:
-leader-member relations

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 12

The path-goal theory has its roots in the expectancy theory of motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Recent renewed interest in the trait approach to leadership has suggested that all of the following are characteristics of leaders EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) emotional intelligence. 
B) cognitive ability. 
C) motivation. 
D) honesty and integrity. 
E) concern for production. 
A) emotional intelligence. 
B) cognitive ability. 
C) motivation. 
D) honesty and integrity. 
E) concern for production.

Question 14

Match the following:
-traits

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 15

The highest numbers on the LPC scale are associated with a positive evaluation of the least-preferred coworker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a part of initiating-structure behavior, as identified in the Ohio State leadership studies?

Accepted Answer

A) Subordinates are aware of what is expected of them in their positions. 
B) The leader clearly defines leader-subordinate roles. 
C) There is mutual trust and respect between the leader and subordinate. 
D) Methods for accomplishing the task are determined. 
E) Channels of communication are established. 
A) Subordinates are aware of what is expected of them in their positions. 
B) The leader clearly defines leader-subordinate roles. 
C) There is mutual trust and respect between the leader and subordinate. 
D) Methods for accomplishing the task are determined. 
E) Channels of communication are established.

Question 17

Give an overview of the LPC theory of leadership and explain how a manager might use it at work.

Accepted Answer

The LPC (Least Preferred Coworker) theor

Question 18

Match the following:
-Fred Fiedler

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 19

Although leadership and management are related, all of the following descriptions apply more to management than leadership EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) producing a degree of predictability and order leading to expected results by various stakeholders. 
B) establishing some structure for accomplishing plan requirements. 
C) developing a vision of the future. 
D) establishing detailed steps and timetables for achieving results. 
E) monitoring results and identifying deviations. 
A) producing a degree of predictability and order leading to expected results by various stakeholders. 
B) establishing some structure for accomplishing plan requirements. 
C) developing a vision of the future. 
D) establishing detailed steps and timetables for achieving results. 
E) monitoring results and identifying deviations.

Question 20

Compare and contrast how the situation is characterized in LPC theory and path-goal theory.

Accepted Answer

LPC theory, also known as the Least Pref

Tasks that are complex, nonroutine, and ambiguous are considered to be

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, the two types of situational factors that influence how leaders should behave are

The goal of the Michigan leadership studies was to determine the pattern of leadership behaviors that results in effective _____.

Leadership is a set of characteristics an individual actually possesses or is perceived to possess.

Match the following: -employee-centered leader behavior

Match the following: -trait approach to leadership 116. 9,9

Jacob, a new hire in the traffic department of an advertising agency, has little confidence in his ability and believes he only got the job because his uncle is the owner of the firm. According to the path-goal theory of leadership, what type of leadership style is Jacob most likely to prefer?

Leader task structure is the power inherent in the leader's role itself.

The Ohio State studies and the Leadership Grid are associated with the ____ approach to leadership.

A manager who exhibits employee-centered leader behaviors avoids conflict and strives for friendly relations with subordinates.

Match the following: -leader-member relations

The path-goal theory has its roots in the expectancy theory of motivation.

Recent renewed interest in the trait approach to leadership has suggested that all of the following are characteristics of leaders EXCEPT:

Match the following: -traits

The highest numbers on the LPC scale are associated with a positive evaluation of the least-preferred coworker.

Which of the following is NOT a part of initiating-structure behavior, as identified in the Ohio State leadership studies?

Give an overview of the LPC theory of leadership and explain how a manager might use it at work.

Match the following: -Fred Fiedler

Although leadership and management are related, all of the following descriptions apply more to management than leadership EXCEPT:

Compare and contrast how the situation is characterized in LPC theory and path-goal theory.

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Tasks that are complex, nonroutine, and ambiguous are considered to be

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, the two types of situational factors that influence how leaders should behave are

The goal of the Michigan leadership studies was to determine the pattern of leadership behaviors that results in effective _____.

Leadership is a set of characteristics an individual actually possesses or is perceived to possess.

Match the following: -employee-centered leader behavior

Match the following: -trait approach to leadership 116. 9,9

Jacob, a new hire in the traffic department of an advertising agency, has little confidence in his ability and believes he only got the job because his uncle is the owner of the firm. According to the path-goal theory of leadership, what type of leadership style is Jacob most likely to prefer?

Leader task structure is the power inherent in the leader's role itself.

The Ohio State studies and the Leadership Grid are associated with the ____ approach to leadership.

A manager who exhibits employee-centered leader behaviors avoids conflict and strives for friendly relations with subordinates.

Match the following: -leader-member relations

The path-goal theory has its roots in the expectancy theory of motivation.

Recent renewed interest in the trait approach to leadership has suggested that all of the following are characteristics of leaders EXCEPT:

Match the following: -traits

The highest numbers on the LPC scale are associated with a positive evaluation of the least-preferred coworker.

Which of the following is NOT a part of initiating-structure behavior, as identified in the Ohio State leadership studies?

Give an overview of the LPC theory of leadership and explain how a manager might use it at work.

Match the following: -Fred Fiedler

Although leadership and management are related, all of the following descriptions apply more to management than leadership EXCEPT:

Compare and contrast how the situation is characterized in LPC theory and path-goal theory.

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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