Question 1

Legitimate power is inherent in management positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In working with his employees, Carlos involves them in decision making and encourages them to participate in deciding their work methods and goals.Carlos's leadership style can best be described as ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

A charismatic leader is likely seen as being self-confident and influential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Susan Bones is the sales manager at the Ohio office of Alpha Inc.She has a reputation of being fair, helpful, and understanding.Laura, one of her subordinates, recalled how Susan had even helped her overcome a personal crisis.Which of the following dimensions of leadership is Susan displaying here?

Accepted Answer

A)  consideration 
B)  initiating structure 
C)  employee orientation 
D)  task orientation 
A)  consideration 
B)  initiating structure 
C)  employee orientation 
D)  task orientation

Question 5

Tamera held ________ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The ________ theory is a contingency theory that focuses on followers' readiness.

Accepted Answer

A)  consideration leadership 
B)  situational leadership 
C)  passive leadership 
D)  active leadership 
A)  consideration leadership 
B)  situational leadership 
C)  passive leadership 
D)  active leadership

Question 7

Brooke has decided that the appropriate leadership style would be to show friendliness and concern for the needs of her subordinates.She wishes to be a(n) ________ leader.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which of the following describes the leadership style in which a leader tends to centralize authority, dictate work methods, make unilateral decisions, and limit employee participation?

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 9

At home, Carrie was fixing dinner and thinking about the new CEO her firm had hired.In her speech the previous day, the new CEO had discussed her experience in the industry and her education.Carrie thought that the new CEO would do a great job given these characteristics, coupled with her good oratory skills and the fact that she just looked like a CEO.Laughing, Carrie realized that she had been judging the new CEO in a manner consistent with the ________ theories of leadership that were popular in the 1920s and 1930s.

Accepted Answer

A)  trait 
B)  behavioral 
C)  contingency 
D)  situational 
A)  trait 
B)  behavioral 
C)  contingency 
D)  situational

Question 10

When a young child emulates a professional sports star's behavior, what kind of power does the star have over the child?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Shaun Mendis is the manager of a warehouse operated by a department store.He is trusted by his subordinates because he is open, reliable, and shows extremely good judgment while handling any type of crisis.Mendis is also known to be very supportive of his staff.Which dimensions of trust is he exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  integrity and loyalty 
B)  competence and openness 
C)  consistency, loyalty, and openness 
D)  loyalty, consistency, and competence 
A)  integrity and loyalty 
B)  competence and openness 
C)  consistency, loyalty, and openness 
D)  loyalty, consistency, and competence

Question 12

Cognitive theories are leadership theories that identified behaviors that differentiated effective leaders from ineffective leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Fiedler's contingency model of leadership style proposed that effectiveness depends on the ability and willingness of the subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Robert House's achievement-oriented leader sets challenging goals and expects followers to perform at their highest level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to the path-goal theory, a leader who lets subordinates know what's expected of them, schedules work to be done, and gives specific guidance as to how to accomplish tasks is termed ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Reviews of the major studies undertaken to test the overall validity of Fiedler's model have shown ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  considerable evidence to refute the model 
B)  minor evidence to support the model 
C)  minor evidence to refute the model 
D)  considerable evidence to support the model 
A)  considerable evidence to refute the model 
B)  minor evidence to support the model 
C)  minor evidence to refute the model 
D)  considerable evidence to support the model

Question 17

According to the path-goal theory, employee performance and leadership style are likely to be positively related when ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the leader adopts a directive style when the tasks are clear and the employee has the experience and the ability to handle them 
B)  the leader displays directive behavior at all times 
C)  the leadership style compensates for shortcomings in either the employee or the work setting 
D)  the leader adopts a directive style of leadership with followers who have an internal locus of control 
A)  the leader adopts a directive style when the tasks are clear and the employee has the experience and the ability to handle them 
B)  the leader displays directive behavior at all times 
C)  the leadership style compensates for shortcomings in either the employee or the work setting 
D)  the leader adopts a directive style of leadership with followers who have an internal locus of control

Question 18

According to the path-goal theory, a manager who consults with subordinates and uses their suggestions exhibits what type of leadership behavior?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

An important aspect of leadership is influencing a group to achieve its goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not one of the hypotheses that have evolved from the path-goal theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supportive leadership results in high employee performance and satisfaction when subordinates are performing structured tasks. 
B)  Directive leadership is likely to be perceived as redundant among subordinates with high perceived ability or with considerable experience. 
C)  The clearer and more bureaucratic the formal authority relationships, the more leaders should exhibit supportive behavior and deemphasize directive behavior. 
D)  Subordinates with an external locus of control will be less satisfied with a directive leadership style. 
A)  Supportive leadership results in high employee performance and satisfaction when subordinates are performing structured tasks. 
B)  Directive leadership is likely to be perceived as redundant among subordinates with high perceived ability or with considerable experience. 
C)  The clearer and more bureaucratic the formal authority relationships, the more leaders should exhibit supportive behavior and deemphasize directive behavior. 
D)  Subordinates with an external locus of control will be less satisfied with a directive leadership style.

Legitimate power is inherent in management positions.

In working with his employees, Carlos involves them in decision making and encourages them to participate in deciding their work methods and goals.Carlos's leadership style can best be described as ________.

A charismatic leader is likely seen as being self-confident and influential.

Susan Bones is the sales manager at the Ohio office of Alpha Inc.She has a reputation of being fair, helpful, and understanding.Laura, one of her subordinates, recalled how Susan had even helped her overcome a personal crisis.Which of the following dimensions of leadership is Susan displaying here?

Tamera held ________ power.

The ________ theory is a contingency theory that focuses on followers' readiness.

Brooke has decided that the appropriate leadership style would be to show friendliness and concern for the needs of her subordinates.She wishes to be a(n) ________ leader.

Which of the following describes the leadership style in which a leader tends to centralize authority, dictate work methods, make unilateral decisions, and limit employee participation?

When a young child emulates a professional sports star's behavior, what kind of power does the star have over the child?

Cognitive theories are leadership theories that identified behaviors that differentiated effective leaders from ineffective leaders.

Fiedler's contingency model of leadership style proposed that effectiveness depends on the ability and willingness of the subordinates.

Robert House's achievement-oriented leader sets challenging goals and expects followers to perform at their highest level.

According to the path-goal theory, a leader who lets subordinates know what's expected of them, schedules work to be done, and gives specific guidance as to how to accomplish tasks is termed ________.

Reviews of the major studies undertaken to test the overall validity of Fiedler's model have shown ________.

According to the path-goal theory, employee performance and leadership style are likely to be positively related when ________.

According to the path-goal theory, a manager who consults with subordinates and uses their suggestions exhibits what type of leadership behavior?

An important aspect of leadership is influencing a group to achieve its goals.

Which of the following is not one of the hypotheses that have evolved from the path-goal theory?

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

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Exam 18: Managers As Leaders

Legitimate power is inherent in management positions.

In working with his employees, Carlos involves them in decision making and encourages them to participate in deciding their work methods and goals.Carlos's leadership style can best be described as ________.

A charismatic leader is likely seen as being self-confident and influential.

Susan Bones is the sales manager at the Ohio office of Alpha Inc.She has a reputation of being fair, helpful, and understanding.Laura, one of her subordinates, recalled how Susan had even helped her overcome a personal crisis.Which of the following dimensions of leadership is Susan displaying here?

Tamera held ________ power.

The ________ theory is a contingency theory that focuses on followers' readiness.

Brooke has decided that the appropriate leadership style would be to show friendliness and concern for the needs of her subordinates.She wishes to be a(n) ________ leader.

Which of the following describes the leadership style in which a leader tends to centralize authority, dictate work methods, make unilateral decisions, and limit employee participation?

When a young child emulates a professional sports star's behavior, what kind of power does the star have over the child?

Cognitive theories are leadership theories that identified behaviors that differentiated effective leaders from ineffective leaders.

Fiedler's contingency model of leadership style proposed that effectiveness depends on the ability and willingness of the subordinates.

Robert House's achievement-oriented leader sets challenging goals and expects followers to perform at their highest level.

According to the path-goal theory, a leader who lets subordinates know what's expected of them, schedules work to be done, and gives specific guidance as to how to accomplish tasks is termed ________.

Reviews of the major studies undertaken to test the overall validity of Fiedler's model have shown ________.

According to the path-goal theory, employee performance and leadership style are likely to be positively related when ________.

According to the path-goal theory, a manager who consults with subordinates and uses their suggestions exhibits what type of leadership behavior?

An important aspect of leadership is influencing a group to achieve its goals.

Which of the following is not one of the hypotheses that have evolved from the path-goal theory?

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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