Question 1

Autocratic leaders tend to be task oriented and utilize initiating structure behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Match the following:
-Transformational Leader

Accepted Answer

A) One who can inspire others and initiate change and development. 
B) A leader who relies on coercive and reward power. 
C) A leader who can inspire and excite followers to high levels of performance. 
D) A leader with extreme referent power. 
E) Emphasis on physical attributes or personality characteristics. 
A) One who can inspire others and initiate change and development. 
B) A leader who relies on coercive and reward power. 
C) A leader who can inspire and excite followers to high levels of performance. 
D) A leader with extreme referent power. 
E) Emphasis on physical attributes or personality characteristics. C

Question 3

Briefly explain House's path-goal theory of leadership.

Accepted Answer

In the path-goal theory, the leader attempts to enhance follower motivation so that the follower can be successful.The leader helps to clarify the path to the follower's goal.Different leader behavior styles can be used depending upon follower characteristics and the task environment.For example, a directive style is more appropriate when followers are inexperienced but the task is difficult and unstructured.When the task is structured and workers are experienced, a supportive style is more appropriate.

Question 4

Match the following:
-Least Preferred Coworker

Accepted Answer

A) Followers who tend to be passive, lack initiative and independent judgment. 
B) Leader measuring device of Fiedler. 
C) Clarity of task procedures and production standards. 
D) Leadership based upon the circumstances at hand. 
E) Low-risk and non disruptive followers. 
A) Followers who tend to be passive, lack initiative and independent judgment. 
B) Leader measuring device of Fiedler. 
C) Clarity of task procedures and production standards. 
D) Leadership based upon the circumstances at hand. 
E) Low-risk and non disruptive followers.

Question 5

The important underlying behaviors of the Ohio State leadership studies are:

Accepted Answer

A) autocratic and democratic 
B) task-centered and concern for production 
C) consideration and initiating structure 
D) P-oriented and M-oriented 
A) autocratic and democratic 
B) task-centered and concern for production 
C) consideration and initiating structure 
D) P-oriented and M-oriented

Question 6

Trait theories of leadership place emphasis on the leader's ability to develop meaningful interpersonal relationships with employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

As a supervisor, you find yourself in a situation where you have good relationships with employees, the task is structured, and you have and can exercise strong position power.Your leadership behavior and style should be:

Accepted Answer

A) employee-centered 
B) very controlling with extremely close supervision 
C) task-oriented 
D) autocratic 
A) employee-centered 
B) very controlling with extremely close supervision 
C) task-oriented 
D) autocratic

Question 8

The Michigan leadership studies are part of the evidence accumulated for behavioral theories of leadership and emphasize the implications of leadership style for the emotional atmosphere in the work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements best characterizes emotional intelligence and leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) While most people gain emotional intelligence as they age, everyone starts with the same amount. 
B) Leadership can be learned; unfortunately, emotional intelligence is given. 
C) Emotional intelligence can be learned through honest feedback. 
D) Leaders with low emotional intelligence don't necessarily make poor decisions or lose their effectiveness. 
A) While most people gain emotional intelligence as they age, everyone starts with the same amount. 
B) Leadership can be learned; unfortunately, emotional intelligence is given. 
C) Emotional intelligence can be learned through honest feedback. 
D) Leaders with low emotional intelligence don't necessarily make poor decisions or lose their effectiveness.

Question 10

Match the following:
-Consideration

Accepted Answer

A) A style of leadership based on directive, enforcing, and controlling behavior. 
B) A laid-back, minimal involvement leadership style. 
C) Leader behavior that encourages good interpersonal relations between manager and employees. 
D) A leader who emphasizes efficient production 
E) A participatory leadership style. 
A) A style of leadership based on directive, enforcing, and controlling behavior. 
B) A laid-back, minimal involvement leadership style. 
C) Leader behavior that encourages good interpersonal relations between manager and employees. 
D) A leader who emphasizes efficient production 
E) A participatory leadership style.

Question 11

The path-goal theory of leader effectiveness by Robert House is based on:

Accepted Answer

A) the equity theory of motivation 
B) the goal setting theory of motivation 
C) the expectancy theory of motivation 
D) McGregor's Theory Y approach to motivation 
A) the equity theory of motivation 
B) the goal setting theory of motivation 
C) the expectancy theory of motivation 
D) McGregor's Theory Y approach to motivation

Question 12

Transformational leaders have been found to:

Accepted Answer

A) inspire followers to perform beyond expectations 
B) be someone who possesses superhuman, or even mystical qualities 
C) think the same as transactional leaders 
D) be more or less successful depending on the situation 
A) inspire followers to perform beyond expectations 
B) be someone who possesses superhuman, or even mystical qualities 
C) think the same as transactional leaders 
D) be more or less successful depending on the situation

Question 13

The traditional stereotype of the follower is someone who is in a potent, active, significant role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Dimensions used to classify followers include:

Accepted Answer

A) active/passive, critical/uncritical thinking, and independent/dependent 
B) active/passive, dialectic/socratic thinking, and independent/interdependent 
C) active/neutral, dialectic/socratic thinking, and independent/interdependent 
D) active/passive, critical/uncritical thinking, and independent/interdependent 
A) active/passive, critical/uncritical thinking, and independent/dependent 
B) active/passive, dialectic/socratic thinking, and independent/interdependent 
C) active/neutral, dialectic/socratic thinking, and independent/interdependent 
D) active/passive, critical/uncritical thinking, and independent/interdependent

Question 15

Comparing the work environments under autocratic and democratic leadership is easier than attempting to compare work environments under laissez-faire leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to the Michigan studies on leadership, which of the following statements regarding the emotional climate of the work situation is most correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Anxiety may be the result of either autocratic or democratic leadership styles. 
B) Anxiety is associated with autocratic forms of leadership but not democratic styles. 
C) The emotional climate of the work situation is not really affected by leadership style. 
D) When evaluating the emotional impact of the respective styles, the characteristics of followers have little importance. 
A) Anxiety may be the result of either autocratic or democratic leadership styles. 
B) Anxiety is associated with autocratic forms of leadership but not democratic styles. 
C) The emotional climate of the work situation is not really affected by leadership style. 
D) When evaluating the emotional impact of the respective styles, the characteristics of followers have little importance.

Question 17

An important conclusion of the Ohio State leadership studies was:

Accepted Answer

A) training was more important than leadership climate in determining leader behavior 
B) training was not an important determinant to leader behavior 
C) changes in either leader attitudes or behaviors led to enduring changes in the work environment 
D) leadership climate was a more important determinant of leader behaviors than was training 
A) training was more important than leadership climate in determining leader behavior 
B) training was not an important determinant to leader behavior 
C) changes in either leader attitudes or behaviors led to enduring changes in the work environment 
D) leadership climate was a more important determinant of leader behaviors than was training

Question 18

The Vroom-Yetton-Jago normative decision model helps leaders and managers know:

Accepted Answer

A) when to change the decision situation or style of the leader 
B) how to identify what leadership style is most appropriate through the administration of the LBDQ 
C) when to have employees participate in the decision-making process 
D) how to focus on task characteristics, leader-member relations, or the position power of the leader 
A) when to change the decision situation or style of the leader 
B) how to identify what leadership style is most appropriate through the administration of the LBDQ 
C) when to have employees participate in the decision-making process 
D) how to focus on task characteristics, leader-member relations, or the position power of the leader

Question 19

Match the following:
-Democratic

Accepted Answer

A) A style of leadership based on directive, enforcing, and controlling behavior. 
B) A laid-back, minimal involvement leadership style. 
C) Leader behavior that encourages good interpersonal relations between manager and employees. 
D) A leader who emphasizes efficient production 
E) A participatory leadership style. 
A) A style of leadership based on directive, enforcing, and controlling behavior. 
B) A laid-back, minimal involvement leadership style. 
C) Leader behavior that encourages good interpersonal relations between manager and employees. 
D) A leader who emphasizes efficient production 
E) A participatory leadership style.

Question 20

According to Zaleznik's thinking on leaders as distinct personalities, leaders and managers differ along four different dimensions of personality.Which of the following is NOT one of those dimensions?

Accepted Answer

A) attitudes toward goals 
B) relationships with others 
C) sense of self 
D) internal versus external orientation 
A) attitudes toward goals 
B) relationships with others 
C) sense of self 
D) internal versus external orientation

Autocratic leaders tend to be task oriented and utilize initiating structure behavior.

Match the following: -Transformational Leader

Briefly explain House's path-goal theory of leadership.

Match the following: -Least Preferred Coworker

The important underlying behaviors of the Ohio State leadership studies are:

Trait theories of leadership place emphasis on the leader's ability to develop meaningful interpersonal relationships with employees.

As a supervisor, you find yourself in a situation where you have good relationships with employees, the task is structured, and you have and can exercise strong position power.Your leadership behavior and style should be:

The Michigan leadership studies are part of the evidence accumulated for behavioral theories of leadership and emphasize the implications of leadership style for the emotional atmosphere in the work environment.

Which of the following statements best characterizes emotional intelligence and leadership?

Match the following: -Consideration

The path-goal theory of leader effectiveness by Robert House is based on:

Transformational leaders have been found to:

The traditional stereotype of the follower is someone who is in a potent, active, significant role.

Dimensions used to classify followers include:

Comparing the work environments under autocratic and democratic leadership is easier than attempting to compare work environments under laissez-faire leadership.

According to the Michigan studies on leadership, which of the following statements regarding the emotional climate of the work situation is most correct?

An important conclusion of the Ohio State leadership studies was:

The Vroom-Yetton-Jago normative decision model helps leaders and managers know:

Match the following: -Democratic

According to Zaleznik's thinking on leaders as distinct personalities, leaders and managers differ along four different dimensions of personality.Which of the following is NOT one of those dimensions?

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

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Exam 12: Leadership and Followership

Autocratic leaders tend to be task oriented and utilize initiating structure behavior.

Match the following: -Transformational Leader

Briefly explain House's path-goal theory of leadership.

Match the following: -Least Preferred Coworker

The important underlying behaviors of the Ohio State leadership studies are:

Trait theories of leadership place emphasis on the leader's ability to develop meaningful interpersonal relationships with employees.

As a supervisor, you find yourself in a situation where you have good relationships with employees, the task is structured, and you have and can exercise strong position power.Your leadership behavior and style should be:

The Michigan leadership studies are part of the evidence accumulated for behavioral theories of leadership and emphasize the implications of leadership style for the emotional atmosphere in the work environment.

Which of the following statements best characterizes emotional intelligence and leadership?

Match the following: -Consideration

The path-goal theory of leader effectiveness by Robert House is based on:

Transformational leaders have been found to:

The traditional stereotype of the follower is someone who is in a potent, active, significant role.

Dimensions used to classify followers include:

Comparing the work environments under autocratic and democratic leadership is easier than attempting to compare work environments under laissez-faire leadership.

According to the Michigan studies on leadership, which of the following statements regarding the emotional climate of the work situation is most correct?

An important conclusion of the Ohio State leadership studies was:

The Vroom-Yetton-Jago normative decision model helps leaders and managers know:

Match the following: -Democratic

According to Zaleznik's thinking on leaders as distinct personalities, leaders and managers differ along four different dimensions of personality.Which of the following is NOT one of those dimensions?

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

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