Question 1

Why are supervisors reluctant to delegate responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Supervisors are reluctant to d

Question 2

Change affects individuals in different ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Accountability is:

Accepted Answer

A)  The power to influence or command employees. 
B)  The obligation one has to one's boss and the expectation that employees will accept credit or blame for the results achieved in performing assigned tasks. 
C)  The process of entrusting duties and related authority to subordinates. 
D)  The ability to guide and influence the behavior of others. 
A)  The power to influence or command employees. 
B)  The obligation one has to one's boss and the expectation that employees will accept credit or blame for the results achieved in performing assigned tasks. 
C)  The process of entrusting duties and related authority to subordinates. 
D)  The ability to guide and influence the behavior of others.

Question 4

SAASE is a non-profit organization that has achieved success by staying ahead of the curve. The organization is always working on improving itself and sustaining what it is today while creating processes for long-term success. SAASE engages in which organizational process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational renewal 
B)  Planned change 
C)  Restructuring 
D)  Reengineering 
A)  Organizational renewal 
B)  Planned change 
C)  Restructuring 
D)  Reengineering

Question 5

A supervisor who uses participative management must never demonstrate authority lest the trust that has been built between him/her and the employees be broken.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Under some circumstances, the amount of authority a delegated employee can have may exceed the amount of authority a supervisor possesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The acceptance of change is more likely if there is a relationship of confidence and trust between the employees and the supervisor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are some traits shared by most successful supervisory leaders?

Accepted Answer

Intelligence, well rounded in

Question 9

General supervision and participative management are grounded in Theory Y assumptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

People want leaders who are passionate about their convictions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A supervisor may not delegate work assignments for fear of being replaced by a subordinate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A manager who believes in contingency-style leadership believes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Leadership is only necessary during a crisis. 
B)  That leadership can be learned in terms of behaviors to do and not do. 
C)  Leaders need to serve first and lead second. 
D)  That no one leadership style is best, and that the appropriate style depends upon several factors. 
A)  Leadership is only necessary during a crisis. 
B)  That leadership can be learned in terms of behaviors to do and not do. 
C)  Leaders need to serve first and lead second. 
D)  That no one leadership style is best, and that the appropriate style depends upon several factors.

Question 13

Free-reign supervision is usually the best approach because it allows the subordinates to make the decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When practicing the process of delegation, one must assign duties and grant authority as well as create responsibility and accountability for completion of those duties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Participative management style is similar to the Theory X style of management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Delegation often results in greater employee motivation, as well as better job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One of the best tactics for a supervisor when introducing a change is to hide reasons for the change from the employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to Warren Bennis, what do employees typically want from their leader?

Accepted Answer

Employees typically want a lea

Question 19

When an unexpected situation causes an organization to initiate a strategy for change, _______ change is about to occur.

Accepted Answer

A)  Unplanned 
B)  Planned 
C)  Expected 
D)  Targeted 
A)  Unplanned 
B)  Planned 
C)  Expected 
D)  Targeted

Question 20

With a participatory style of management, which of the following is True?

Accepted Answer

A)  The supervisor consults with employees before making a decision. 
B)  Employees can make all the decisions. 
C)  The supervisor must follow the recommendations provided by others. 
D)  The supervisor will use Theory X principles. 
A)  The supervisor consults with employees before making a decision. 
B)  Employees can make all the decisions. 
C)  The supervisor must follow the recommendations provided by others. 
D)  The supervisor will use Theory X principles.

Why are supervisors reluctant to delegate responsibility?

Change affects individuals in different ways.

Accountability is:

SAASE is a non-profit organization that has achieved success by staying ahead of the curve. The organization is always working on improving itself and sustaining what it is today while creating processes for long-term success. SAASE engages in which organizational process?

A supervisor who uses participative management must never demonstrate authority lest the trust that has been built between him/her and the employees be broken.

Under some circumstances, the amount of authority a delegated employee can have may exceed the amount of authority a supervisor possesses.

The acceptance of change is more likely if there is a relationship of confidence and trust between the employees and the supervisor.

What are some traits shared by most successful supervisory leaders?

General supervision and participative management are grounded in Theory Y assumptions.

People want leaders who are passionate about their convictions.

A supervisor may not delegate work assignments for fear of being replaced by a subordinate.

A manager who believes in contingency-style leadership believes:

Free-reign supervision is usually the best approach because it allows the subordinates to make the decisions.

When practicing the process of delegation, one must assign duties and grant authority as well as create responsibility and accountability for completion of those duties.

Participative management style is similar to the Theory X style of management.

Delegation often results in greater employee motivation, as well as better job performance.

One of the best tactics for a supervisor when introducing a change is to hide reasons for the change from the employees.

According to Warren Bennis, what do employees typically want from their leader?

When an unexpected situation causes an organization to initiate a strategy for change, _______ change is about to occur.

With a participatory style of management, which of the following is True?

Supervising in Uncertain Times

The Managerial Functions

Communication: the Key to Effective Supervisory Management

Principles of Motivation

Solving Problems: Decision Making and the Supervisor

Positive Discipline

Supervisory Planning

Supervisory Principles for Organizing

The Supervisors Role in Preparing Employees for Success

Managing Work Groups: Teamwork, Morale and Counseling

Supervising a Diverse Workforce

Fundamentals of Controlling

Performance Management

Resolving Conflicts in the Workplace

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Exam 10: Supervisory Leadership and the Management of Change

Why are supervisors reluctant to delegate responsibility?

Change affects individuals in different ways.

Accountability is:

SAASE is a non-profit organization that has achieved success by staying ahead of the curve. The organization is always working on improving itself and sustaining what it is today while creating processes for long-term success. SAASE engages in which organizational process?

A supervisor who uses participative management must never demonstrate authority lest the trust that has been built between him/her and the employees be broken.

Under some circumstances, the amount of authority a delegated employee can have may exceed the amount of authority a supervisor possesses.

The acceptance of change is more likely if there is a relationship of confidence and trust between the employees and the supervisor.

What are some traits shared by most successful supervisory leaders?

General supervision and participative management are grounded in Theory Y assumptions.

People want leaders who are passionate about their convictions.

A supervisor may not delegate work assignments for fear of being replaced by a subordinate.

A manager who believes in contingency-style leadership believes:

Free-reign supervision is usually the best approach because it allows the subordinates to make the decisions.

When practicing the process of delegation, one must assign duties and grant authority as well as create responsibility and accountability for completion of those duties.

Participative management style is similar to the Theory X style of management.

Delegation often results in greater employee motivation, as well as better job performance.

One of the best tactics for a supervisor when introducing a change is to hide reasons for the change from the employees.

According to Warren Bennis, what do employees typically want from their leader?

When an unexpected situation causes an organization to initiate a strategy for change, _______ change is about to occur.

With a participatory style of management, which of the following is True?

Supervising in Uncertain Times

The Managerial Functions

Communication: the Key to Effective Supervisory Management

Principles of Motivation

Solving Problems: Decision Making and the Supervisor

Positive Discipline

Supervisory Planning

Supervisory Principles for Organizing

The Supervisors Role in Preparing Employees for Success

Managing Work Groups: Teamwork, Morale and Counseling

Supervising a Diverse Workforce

Fundamentals of Controlling

Performance Management

Resolving Conflicts in the Workplace

Filters