Question 1

According to Fiedler's research, task-oriented leaders tended to perform better in situations that are very favorable to them and in situations that were very unfavorable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The least-preferred coworker questionnaire measures whether a leader is task or relationship oriented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A leader, such as Bill Gates of Microsoft, who can inspire followers above their own self-interests and can have a profound effect on their performance, is known as a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  transactional leader 
B)  directive leader 
C)  informational leader 
D)  transformational leader 
A)  transactional leader 
B)  directive leader 
C)  informational leader 
D)  transformational leader

Question 4

In a short essay, differentiate between transactional and transformational leaders.

Accepted Answer

Transactional leaders are those who guid

Question 5

Despite the best efforts of researchers, it proved impossible to identify one set of traits that would always differentiate leaders from nonleaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Credibility is the degree to which followers perceive someone as honest, competent, and able to inspire.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Legitimate power and authority are one and the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The University of Iowa studies discussed all of the following leadership styles except ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Fiedler's term ________ refers to the degree of influence a leader has over power-based activities.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Marsha Lewis is the manager at a bank, with 30 employees reporting to her.Many of her staff are extremely impressed with the way she handles her work and the people at the bank.They take pride in being associated with her team.She is not only fair and understanding, but ensures that the deserving employees are compensated well.Which two sources of power does Marsha use in this example?

Accepted Answer

A)  reward and referent power 
B)  referent and coercive power 
C)  expert and reward power 
D)  referent and expert power 
A)  reward and referent power 
B)  referent and coercive power 
C)  expert and reward power 
D)  referent and expert power

Question 12

People working for charismatic leaders are motivated to exert extra work effort but express lower satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following would support Brooke's attempt at becoming a participative leader?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

According to studies on cross-cultural leadership ________ are expected to speak frequently and be humble.

Accepted Answer

A)  Arab leaders 
B)  German leaders 
C)  Japanese leaders 
D)  Korean leaders 
A)  Arab leaders 
B)  German leaders 
C)  Japanese leaders 
D)  Korean leaders

Question 15

Lately Brooke has been setting challenging goals and expecting subordinates to perform at their highest level.She is acting as a(n) ________ leader.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

This managerial grid used the behavioral dimensions "concern for people" and ________ and evaluated a leader's use of these behaviors, ranking them on a scale from 1 (low) to 9 (high).

Accepted Answer

A)  "concern for integrity" 
B)  "concern for profit" 
C)  "concern for environment" 
D)  "concern for production" 
A)  "concern for integrity" 
B)  "concern for profit" 
C)  "concern for environment" 
D)  "concern for production"

Question 18

Studies reveal that ________ are characterized by high performance orientation, low compassion, low self-protection, low team orientation, high autonomy, and high participation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Arab leaders 
B)  German leaders 
C)  Malaysian leaders 
D)  Scandinavian and Dutch leaders 
A)  Arab leaders 
B)  German leaders 
C)  Malaysian leaders 
D)  Scandinavian and Dutch leaders

Question 19

In a short essay, identify eight traits associated with leadership.

Accepted Answer

a∙Drive-leaders exhibit a high effort le

Question 20

Path-goal theory holds that subordinates with an external locus of control will be more satisfied with a directive style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to Fiedler's research, task-oriented leaders tended to perform better in situations that are very favorable to them and in situations that were very unfavorable.

The least-preferred coworker questionnaire measures whether a leader is task or relationship oriented.

A leader, such as Bill Gates of Microsoft, who can inspire followers above their own self-interests and can have a profound effect on their performance, is known as a(n) ________.

In a short essay, differentiate between transactional and transformational leaders.

Despite the best efforts of researchers, it proved impossible to identify one set of traits that would always differentiate leaders from nonleaders.

Credibility is the degree to which followers perceive someone as honest, competent, and able to inspire.

Legitimate power and authority are one and the same.

The University of Iowa studies discussed all of the following leadership styles except ________.

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

Fiedler's term ________ refers to the degree of influence a leader has over power-based activities.

People working for charismatic leaders are motivated to exert extra work effort but express lower satisfaction.

Which of the following would support Brooke's attempt at becoming a participative leader?

According to studies on cross-cultural leadership ________ are expected to speak frequently and be humble.

Lately Brooke has been setting challenging goals and expecting subordinates to perform at their highest level.She is acting as a(n) ________ leader.

Fiedler assumed a person's leadership style was ________.

This managerial grid used the behavioral dimensions "concern for people" and ________ and evaluated a leader's use of these behaviors, ranking them on a scale from 1 (low) to 9 (high).

Studies reveal that ________ are characterized by high performance orientation, low compassion, low self-protection, low team orientation, high autonomy, and high participation.

In a short essay, identify eight traits associated with leadership.

Path-goal theory holds that subordinates with an external locus of control will be more satisfied with a directive style.

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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Exam 18: Managers As Leaders

According to Fiedler's research, task-oriented leaders tended to perform better in situations that are very favorable to them and in situations that were very unfavorable.

The least-preferred coworker questionnaire measures whether a leader is task or relationship oriented.

A leader, such as Bill Gates of Microsoft, who can inspire followers above their own self-interests and can have a profound effect on their performance, is known as a(n) ________.

In a short essay, differentiate between transactional and transformational leaders.

Despite the best efforts of researchers, it proved impossible to identify one set of traits that would always differentiate leaders from nonleaders.

Credibility is the degree to which followers perceive someone as honest, competent, and able to inspire.

Legitimate power and authority are one and the same.

The University of Iowa studies discussed all of the following leadership styles except ________.

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

Fiedler's term ________ refers to the degree of influence a leader has over power-based activities.

People working for charismatic leaders are motivated to exert extra work effort but express lower satisfaction.

Which of the following would support Brooke's attempt at becoming a participative leader?

According to studies on cross-cultural leadership ________ are expected to speak frequently and be humble.

Lately Brooke has been setting challenging goals and expecting subordinates to perform at their highest level.She is acting as a(n) ________ leader.

Fiedler assumed a person's leadership style was ________.

This managerial grid used the behavioral dimensions "concern for people" and ________ and evaluated a leader's use of these behaviors, ranking them on a scale from 1 (low) to 9 (high).

Studies reveal that ________ are characterized by high performance orientation, low compassion, low self-protection, low team orientation, high autonomy, and high participation.

In a short essay, identify eight traits associated with leadership.

Path-goal theory holds that subordinates with an external locus of control will be more satisfied with a directive style.

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

Filters