Question 1

Evidence indicates that transformational leadership is strongly correlated with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lower turnover rates and lower levels of goal attainment and follower well-being 
B)  lower turnover rates and higher levels of productivity and creativity 
C)  higher turnover rates and lower levels of productivity and employee satisfaction 
D)  higher turnover rates and higher levels of employee satisfaction and follower well-being 
A)  lower turnover rates and lower levels of goal attainment and follower well-being 
B)  lower turnover rates and higher levels of productivity and creativity 
C)  higher turnover rates and lower levels of productivity and employee satisfaction 
D)  higher turnover rates and higher levels of employee satisfaction and follower well-being

Question 2

Transactional and transformational leadership are opposing approaches to getting things done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

To measure a leader's style, Fiedler developed the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  contingency grid 
B)  situational leadership theory 
C)  managerial grid 
D)  least-preferred co-worker questionnaire 
A)  contingency grid 
B)  situational leadership theory 
C)  managerial grid 
D)  least-preferred co-worker questionnaire

Question 4

In a short essay, discuss the situational leadership theory developed by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard.Next, list and discuss the four specific leadership styles and the four stages of follower readiness as defined by them.

Accepted Answer

The situational leadership theory is a c

Question 5

Which of the following leadership styles describes a leader who provides little direction or support?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  leader-member relations 
B)  power relationship 
C)  task structure 
D)  authority 
A)  leader-member relations 
B)  power relationship 
C)  task structure 
D)  authority

Question 7

One specific role of team leadership is that team leaders are troubleshooters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Why are more and more companies empowering employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Management needs to make quick decisions. 
B)  Organizational upsizing left many managers with smaller spans of control. 
C)  Empowerment is appropriate for all circumstances. 
D)  Managers must cope with increased work demands. 
A)  Management needs to make quick decisions. 
B)  Organizational upsizing left many managers with smaller spans of control. 
C)  Empowerment is appropriate for all circumstances. 
D)  Managers must cope with increased work demands.

Question 9

Which of the following describes the leadership style in which the leader generally gives the group complete freedom to make decisions and complete the work in whatever way it sees fit?

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural style 
B)  autocratic style 
C)  democratic style 
D)  laissez-faire style 
A)  cultural style 
B)  autocratic style 
C)  democratic style 
D)  laissez-faire style

Question 10

Sam Meyers is the manager at a department store.He has 20 employees working under him who are mostly unhappy and discontented with the way he threatens them for even minor errors.Which of the following statements is likely to be true about Sam?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sam is a transactional leader. 
B)  Sam is using coercive power to get the job done. 
C)  Sam is a telling leader. 
D)  Sam is using referent power to get the job done. 
A)  Sam is a transactional leader. 
B)  Sam is using coercive power to get the job done. 
C)  Sam is a telling leader. 
D)  Sam is using referent power to get the job done.

Question 11

Rachel Keller's colleagues and subordinates have a very high regard for her.They know that no one can get high-quality work done the way Rachel can.She inspires her team to excel in their work, even exceeding their own expectations.What her subordinates like best about Rachel is that they are free to discuss her decisions with her, even question her once in while if they are not sure about her strategy.Which of the following best describes Rachel's leadership style?

Accepted Answer

A)  transactional 
B)  charismatic 
C)  trait 
D)  transformational 
A)  transactional 
B)  charismatic 
C)  trait 
D)  transformational

Question 12

Which of the following are two of the three key situational factors Fiedler felt were important in determining leader effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  leader-member relations and maturity of followers 
B)  organizational success and position power 
C)  task structure and leader-member relations 
D)  maturity of organization and task structure 
A)  leader-member relations and maturity of followers 
B)  organizational success and position power 
C)  task structure and leader-member relations 
D)  maturity of organization and task structure

Question 13

Path-goal theory identifies two classes of situation variables that moderate the leadership-behavior outcome as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  tact and relationship 
B)  path and goal 
C)  people and achievements 
D)  environment and followers 
A)  tact and relationship 
B)  path and goal 
C)  people and achievements 
D)  environment and followers

Question 14

Trait theory ignores ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical traits of leaders 
B)  the behavioral aspects of honesty and integrity 
C)  the interactions of leaders and their group members as well as situational factors 
D)  the fact that leaders should be able to create visions and solve problems 
A)  physical traits of leaders 
B)  the behavioral aspects of honesty and integrity 
C)  the interactions of leaders and their group members as well as situational factors 
D)  the fact that leaders should be able to create visions and solve problems

Question 15

Kayse held ________ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

________ is the power that arises because of a person's desirable resources or personal traits.

Accepted Answer

A)  Expert power 
B)  Referent power 
C)  Reward power 
D)  Legitimate power 
A)  Expert power 
B)  Referent power 
C)  Reward power 
D)  Legitimate power

Question 17

Fiedler's contingency model would classify Jack as ________ oriented.

Accepted Answer

A)  employee 
B)  organization 
C)  task 
D)  relationship 
A)  employee 
B)  organization 
C)  task 
D)  relationship

Question 18

When Roberta meets with the employees to establish challenging goals and expectations for the next financial year, she displays which of the following leadership styles?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

According to Robert House's path-goal theory, a supportive leader lets subordinates know what's expected of them, schedules the work to be done, and gives specific guidance on how to accomplish tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Alex Johnson was classified as an achievement oriented leader by his team.Which of the following would describe Johnson's leadership style best?

Accepted Answer

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

Evidence indicates that transformational leadership is strongly correlated with ________.

Transactional and transformational leadership are opposing approaches to getting things done.

To measure a leader's style, Fiedler developed the ________.

In a short essay, discuss the situational leadership theory developed by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard.Next, list and discuss the four specific leadership styles and the four stages of follower readiness as defined by them.

Which of the following leadership styles describes a leader who provides little direction or support?

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

One specific role of team leadership is that team leaders are troubleshooters.

Why are more and more companies empowering employees?

Which of the following describes the leadership style in which the leader generally gives the group complete freedom to make decisions and complete the work in whatever way it sees fit?

Sam Meyers is the manager at a department store.He has 20 employees working under him who are mostly unhappy and discontented with the way he threatens them for even minor errors.Which of the following statements is likely to be true about Sam?

Which of the following are two of the three key situational factors Fiedler felt were important in determining leader effectiveness?

Path-goal theory identifies two classes of situation variables that moderate the leadership-behavior outcome as ________.

Trait theory ignores ________.

Kayse held ________ power.

________ is the power that arises because of a person's desirable resources or personal traits.

Fiedler's contingency model would classify Jack as ________ oriented.

When Roberta meets with the employees to establish challenging goals and expectations for the next financial year, she displays which of the following leadership styles?

According to Robert House's path-goal theory, a supportive leader lets subordinates know what's expected of them, schedules the work to be done, and gives specific guidance on how to accomplish tasks.

Alex Johnson was classified as an achievement oriented leader by his team.Which of the following would describe Johnson's leadership style best?

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Exam 18: Managers As Leaders

Evidence indicates that transformational leadership is strongly correlated with ________.

Transactional and transformational leadership are opposing approaches to getting things done.

To measure a leader's style, Fiedler developed the ________.

In a short essay, discuss the situational leadership theory developed by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard.Next, list and discuss the four specific leadership styles and the four stages of follower readiness as defined by them.

Which of the following leadership styles describes a leader who provides little direction or support?

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

One specific role of team leadership is that team leaders are troubleshooters.

Why are more and more companies empowering employees?

Which of the following describes the leadership style in which the leader generally gives the group complete freedom to make decisions and complete the work in whatever way it sees fit?

Sam Meyers is the manager at a department store.He has 20 employees working under him who are mostly unhappy and discontented with the way he threatens them for even minor errors.Which of the following statements is likely to be true about Sam?

Which of the following are two of the three key situational factors Fiedler felt were important in determining leader effectiveness?

Path-goal theory identifies two classes of situation variables that moderate the leadership-behavior outcome as ________.

Trait theory ignores ________.

Kayse held ________ power.

________ is the power that arises because of a person's desirable resources or personal traits.

Fiedler's contingency model would classify Jack as ________ oriented.

When Roberta meets with the employees to establish challenging goals and expectations for the next financial year, she displays which of the following leadership styles?

According to Robert House's path-goal theory, a supportive leader lets subordinates know what's expected of them, schedules the work to be done, and gives specific guidance on how to accomplish tasks.

Alex Johnson was classified as an achievement oriented leader by his team.Which of the following would describe Johnson's leadership style best?

Management and Organizations

Understanding Management: Constraints and Challenges

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Understanding Individual Behavior

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

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