Question 1

Legitimate, reward, and coercive power are typically lacking with informal leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to Fiedler's contingency theory, effective leadership depends on both the situation and

Accepted Answer

A)  employee attitudes. 
B)  the leader's basic motivation. 
C)  the organization's technology. 
D)  the organization's products/services. 
E)  employee goal commitment. 
A)  employee attitudes. 
B)  the leader's basic motivation. 
C)  the organization's technology. 
D)  the organization's products/services. 
E)  employee goal commitment.

Question 3

According to researchers, there are no systematic gender-based differences in influencing others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The primary weakness of the authoritarian style is that it tends to stifle individual initiative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Behaviorism contends that observable behavior is more important than inner states such as motives or expectations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to path-goal theory, there is one best style of leadership that applies in all situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Jeff is teaching Lexie how to use the new software. Every time she does it right he should provide ________ reinforcement while she is first learning.

Accepted Answer

A)  intermittent 
B)  continuous 
C)  semi-repetitious 
D)  praiseworthy 
E)  pressure 
A)  intermittent 
B)  continuous 
C)  semi-repetitious 
D)  praiseworthy 
E)  pressure

Question 8

Which of the following is a characteristic of a transactional leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individualized consideration 
B)  Intellectual stimulation 
C)  Inspiration 
D)  Laissez-faire 
E)  Charisma 
A)  Individualized consideration 
B)  Intellectual stimulation 
C)  Inspiration 
D)  Laissez-faire 
E)  Charisma

Question 9

At work, Derek relies on intimidation and threats to gain compliance or support. Which generic influence tactic does he use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pressure tactic 
B)  Consultation 
C)  Coalition tactic 
D)  Upward appeal 
E)  Negative reinforcement 
A)  Pressure tactic 
B)  Consultation 
C)  Coalition tactic 
D)  Upward appeal 
E)  Negative reinforcement

Question 10

An array of noncognitive skills, capabilities and competencies that influence a person's ability to cope with environmental demands and pressures refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  self-management. 
B)  emotional intelligence. 
C)  behavior modification. 
D)  empowerment. 
E)  IQ. 
A)  self-management. 
B)  emotional intelligence. 
C)  behavior modification. 
D)  empowerment. 
E)  IQ.

Question 11

According to behavior modification, antecedents automatically cause certain behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An Apple store manager who says, "I hire individuals who are creative, intelligent and dependable" is relying on which evolutionary approach to leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contingency 
B)  Situational 
C)  Sociopolitical 
D)  Transactional 
E)  Trait 
A)  Contingency 
B)  Situational 
C)  Sociopolitical 
D)  Transactional 
E)  Trait

Question 13

According to James McGregor Burns, transformational leaders are masters of change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The three personal qualities embodied in will are ambition, focus and ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  money 
B)  power 
C)  energy 
D)  attitude 
E)  luck 
A)  money 
B)  power 
C)  energy 
D)  attitude 
E)  luck

Question 15

In Greenleaf's servant-leadership theory, the center of attention is on

Accepted Answer

A)  others. 
B)  God. 
C)  the leader. 
D)  top management. 
E)  the mission. 
A)  others. 
B)  God. 
C)  the leader. 
D)  top management. 
E)  the mission.

Question 16

Power is unnecessary in modern organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

____ was a label assigned by the Ohio State University researchers to a leader who devotes primary attention to getting the job done and secondary attention to personal concerns.

Accepted Answer

A)  High structure, low consideration 
B)  High structure, high consideration 
C)  Low structure, high consideration 
D)  Low structure, low consideration 
E)  Moderate structure, high consideration 
A)  High structure, low consideration 
B)  High structure, high consideration 
C)  Low structure, high consideration 
D)  Low structure, low consideration 
E)  Moderate structure, high consideration

Question 18

Which of Goleman's leadership traits enables individuals to read others' emotions and reactions and subsequently adapt in a constructive and caring fashion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-awareness 
B)  Social awareness 
C)  Self-management 
D)  Relationship management 
E)  Self-actualization 
A)  Self-awareness 
B)  Social awareness 
C)  Self-management 
D)  Relationship management 
E)  Self-actualization

Question 19

The two dimensions of leadership in the Ohio State model are consideration and initiating structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Being a good manager means focusing on all of the following, except

Accepted Answer

A)  practicing stewardship. 
B)  executing plans. 
C)  managing resources. 
D)  articulating a vision. 
E)  acting responsibly. 
A)  practicing stewardship. 
B)  executing plans. 
C)  managing resources. 
D)  articulating a vision. 
E)  acting responsibly.

Legitimate, reward, and coercive power are typically lacking with informal leaders.

According to Fiedler's contingency theory, effective leadership depends on both the situation and

According to researchers, there are no systematic gender-based differences in influencing others.

The primary weakness of the authoritarian style is that it tends to stifle individual initiative.

Behaviorism contends that observable behavior is more important than inner states such as motives or expectations.

According to path-goal theory, there is one best style of leadership that applies in all situations.

Jeff is teaching Lexie how to use the new software. Every time she does it right he should provide ________ reinforcement while she is first learning.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a transactional leader?

At work, Derek relies on intimidation and threats to gain compliance or support. Which generic influence tactic does he use?

An array of noncognitive skills, capabilities and competencies that influence a person's ability to cope with environmental demands and pressures refers to

According to behavior modification, antecedents automatically cause certain behaviors.

An Apple store manager who says, "I hire individuals who are creative, intelligent and dependable" is relying on which evolutionary approach to leadership?

According to James McGregor Burns, transformational leaders are masters of change.

The three personal qualities embodied in will are ambition, focus and ____________.

In Greenleaf's servant-leadership theory, the center of attention is on

Power is unnecessary in modern organizations.

____ was a label assigned by the Ohio State University researchers to a leader who devotes primary attention to getting the job done and secondary attention to personal concerns.

Which of Goleman's leadership traits enables individuals to read others' emotions and reactions and subsequently adapt in a constructive and caring fashion?

The two dimensions of leadership in the Ohio State model are consideration and initiating structure.

Being a good manager means focusing on all of the following, except

Managers and Entrepreneurs

The Evolution of Management Thought

The Changing Environment of Management: Diversity, Global Economy, and Technology

International Management and Cross-Cultural Competence

Managements Social and Ethical Responsibilities

The Basics of Planning and Project Management

Strategic Management: Planning for Long-Term Success

Decision Making and Creative Problem Solving

Organizations: Effectiveness, Design, and Cultures

Human Resource Management

Communicating in the Internet Age

Motivating Job Performance

Group Dynamics and Teamwork

Change, Conflict, and Negotiation

Organizational Control and Quality Improvement

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Exam 14: Influence, Power, and Leadership

Legitimate, reward, and coercive power are typically lacking with informal leaders.

According to Fiedler's contingency theory, effective leadership depends on both the situation and

According to researchers, there are no systematic gender-based differences in influencing others.

The primary weakness of the authoritarian style is that it tends to stifle individual initiative.

Behaviorism contends that observable behavior is more important than inner states such as motives or expectations.

According to path-goal theory, there is one best style of leadership that applies in all situations.

Jeff is teaching Lexie how to use the new software. Every time she does it right he should provide ________ reinforcement while she is first learning.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a transactional leader?

At work, Derek relies on intimidation and threats to gain compliance or support. Which generic influence tactic does he use?

An array of noncognitive skills, capabilities and competencies that influence a person's ability to cope with environmental demands and pressures refers to

According to behavior modification, antecedents automatically cause certain behaviors.

An Apple store manager who says, "I hire individuals who are creative, intelligent and dependable" is relying on which evolutionary approach to leadership?

According to James McGregor Burns, transformational leaders are masters of change.

The three personal qualities embodied in will are ambition, focus and ____________.

In Greenleaf's servant-leadership theory, the center of attention is on

Power is unnecessary in modern organizations.

____ was a label assigned by the Ohio State University researchers to a leader who devotes primary attention to getting the job done and secondary attention to personal concerns.

Which of Goleman's leadership traits enables individuals to read others' emotions and reactions and subsequently adapt in a constructive and caring fashion?

The two dimensions of leadership in the Ohio State model are consideration and initiating structure.

Being a good manager means focusing on all of the following, except

Managers and Entrepreneurs

The Evolution of Management Thought

The Changing Environment of Management: Diversity, Global Economy, and Technology

International Management and Cross-Cultural Competence

Managements Social and Ethical Responsibilities

The Basics of Planning and Project Management

Strategic Management: Planning for Long-Term Success

Decision Making and Creative Problem Solving

Organizations: Effectiveness, Design, and Cultures

Human Resource Management

Communicating in the Internet Age

Motivating Job Performance

Group Dynamics and Teamwork

Change, Conflict, and Negotiation

Organizational Control and Quality Improvement

Filters