Question 1

Match the following:
-Followership

Accepted Answer

A) One who is designated to lead by the organization. 
B) Process of being guided and directed in the accomplishment of a task. 
C) A leader without authority. 
D) A leadership trait. 
E) Someone who plans, organizes, and controls the organization. 
A) One who is designated to lead by the organization. 
B) Process of being guided and directed in the accomplishment of a task. 
C) A leader without authority. 
D) A leadership trait. 
E) Someone who plans, organizes, and controls the organization.

Question 2

Female leaders prefer transactional relationships with followers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A major difference between trait and behavioral theories of leadership is:

Accepted Answer

A) trait theories, unlike behavioral theories emphasize the leader as opposed to the situation 
B) trait theories help organizations train and develop leaders rather than select them 
C) trait theories emphasize personality & ability attributes versus actions and abilities 
D) trait theories emphasize personality & ability attributes versus the characteristics of the followers themselves 
A) trait theories, unlike behavioral theories emphasize the leader as opposed to the situation 
B) trait theories help organizations train and develop leaders rather than select them 
C) trait theories emphasize personality & ability attributes versus actions and abilities 
D) trait theories emphasize personality & ability attributes versus the characteristics of the followers themselves

Question 4

Authentic leaders are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) high levels of hope 
B) optimism 
C) resilience 
D) benevolence 
A) high levels of hope 
B) optimism 
C) resilience 
D) benevolence

Question 5

Transactional leadership adds to the effects of transformational leadership, but exceptional transformational leadership cannot substitute for transactional leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Fiedler would advocate which of the following in effecting a match of the leader to a favorable leadership situation?

Accepted Answer

A) leader behavior training 
B) follower skill training 
C) better selection and assignment of leaders 
D) reengineer the situation 
A) leader behavior training 
B) follower skill training 
C) better selection and assignment of leaders 
D) reengineer the situation

Question 7

Match the following:
-Leadership Grid

Accepted Answer

A) A manager who builds a highly productive team of committed people. 
B) Legitimate power. 
C) A manager who maintains the status quo. 
D) The dimensions of concern for production and concern for people. 
E) Change the situation to fit the leader. 
A) A manager who builds a highly productive team of committed people. 
B) Legitimate power. 
C) A manager who maintains the status quo. 
D) The dimensions of concern for production and concern for people. 
E) Change the situation to fit the leader.

Question 8

Match the following:
-Task Situation

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 9

The situational leadership model by Hersey and Blanchard suggest that a leader's behavior should be adjusted to the maturity level of the followers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Transformational Leadership consists of 4 (four) dimensions: charisma, individualized consideration, inspirational motivation, and intellectual stimulation. Which of the following would be the strongest current indicator of inspirational leadership by Howard Schultz of Starbucks?

Accepted Answer

A) Create a European espresso bar concept 
B) Develop a logo with the word "coffee" clearly identified on products (cups) 
C) Clearly restate that Starbucks is in the coffee business 
D) Paint a picture of what Starbucks' product stands for 
A) Create a European espresso bar concept 
B) Develop a logo with the word "coffee" clearly identified on products (cups) 
C) Clearly restate that Starbucks is in the coffee business 
D) Paint a picture of what Starbucks' product stands for

Question 11

Effective followers are active, independent, critical thinkers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the leader behavior styles one can choose from when using the path-goal theory of leader effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Trait theories of leadership attempt to:

Accepted Answer

A) fit traits to various situations 
B) emphasize the situation in classifying approaches to leadership 
C) suggest leaders are born and not made 
D) focus on leaders physical attributes, personality, and abilities 
A) fit traits to various situations 
B) emphasize the situation in classifying approaches to leadership 
C) suggest leaders are born and not made 
D) focus on leaders physical attributes, personality, and abilities

Question 14

Match the following:
-Authority-Compliance

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 15

According to Blake and Mouton and their Leadership Grid, a manager with a high concern for production and low concern for people would be in what position on the grid?

Accepted Answer

A) 1,1 
B) 1,9 
C) 9,1 
D) 9,9 
A) 1,1 
B) 1,9 
C) 9,1 
D) 9,9

Question 16

According to LMX theory, out-group members are more likely to support the values of the organization and become models of appropriate behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A major difference between the Michigan approach to leadership and the Ohio State approach was:

Accepted Answer

A) the Michigan studies used the LBDQ and the Ohio State studies did not 
B) the Michigan studies sampled real managers whereas the Ohio State studies were conducted on students 
C) the Michigan studies utilized thinking generated in the trait approach and the Ohio State studies did not 
D) the Ohio State studies see the dimensions as coexisting where the Michigan studies see them as mutually exclusive 
A) the Michigan studies used the LBDQ and the Ohio State studies did not 
B) the Michigan studies sampled real managers whereas the Ohio State studies were conducted on students 
C) the Michigan studies utilized thinking generated in the trait approach and the Ohio State studies did not 
D) the Ohio State studies see the dimensions as coexisting where the Michigan studies see them as mutually exclusive

Question 18

Some researchers argue that emotional intelligence is more important for effective leadership than either IQ or technical skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Recent research on women's leadership suggest:

Accepted Answer

A) female leaders act out leadership as an individualized, interpersonal process 
B) women use transformational approaches to leadership more frequently than transactional approaches to leadership 
C) women use transactional approaches more frequently than transformational approaches 
D) they do not develop unique relationships with employees independent of group membership 
A) female leaders act out leadership as an individualized, interpersonal process 
B) women use transformational approaches to leadership more frequently than transactional approaches to leadership 
C) women use transactional approaches more frequently than transformational approaches 
D) they do not develop unique relationships with employees independent of group membership

Question 20

Match the following:
-Laissez-faire

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.

Match the following: -Followership

Female leaders prefer transactional relationships with followers.

A major difference between trait and behavioral theories of leadership is:

Authentic leaders are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

Transactional leadership adds to the effects of transformational leadership, but exceptional transformational leadership cannot substitute for transactional leadership.

Fiedler would advocate which of the following in effecting a match of the leader to a favorable leadership situation?

Match the following: -Leadership Grid

Match the following: -Task Situation

The situational leadership model by Hersey and Blanchard suggest that a leader's behavior should be adjusted to the maturity level of the followers.

Transformational Leadership consists of 4 (four) dimensions: charisma, individualized consideration, inspirational motivation, and intellectual stimulation. Which of the following would be the strongest current indicator of inspirational leadership by Howard Schultz of Starbucks?

Effective followers are active, independent, critical thinkers.

Which of the following is NOT one of the leader behavior styles one can choose from when using the path-goal theory of leader effectiveness?

Trait theories of leadership attempt to:

Match the following: -Authority-Compliance

According to Blake and Mouton and their Leadership Grid, a manager with a high concern for production and low concern for people would be in what position on the grid?

According to LMX theory, out-group members are more likely to support the values of the organization and become models of appropriate behavior.

A major difference between the Michigan approach to leadership and the Ohio State approach was:

Some researchers argue that emotional intelligence is more important for effective leadership than either IQ or technical skills.

Recent research on women's leadership suggest:

Match the following: -Laissez-faire

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

Match the following: -Followership

Female leaders prefer transactional relationships with followers.

A major difference between trait and behavioral theories of leadership is:

Authentic leaders are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

Transactional leadership adds to the effects of transformational leadership, but exceptional transformational leadership cannot substitute for transactional leadership.

Fiedler would advocate which of the following in effecting a match of the leader to a favorable leadership situation?

Match the following: -Leadership Grid

Match the following: -Task Situation

The situational leadership model by Hersey and Blanchard suggest that a leader's behavior should be adjusted to the maturity level of the followers.

Transformational Leadership consists of 4 (four) dimensions: charisma, individualized consideration, inspirational motivation, and intellectual stimulation. Which of the following would be the strongest current indicator of inspirational leadership by Howard Schultz of Starbucks?

Effective followers are active, independent, critical thinkers.

Which of the following is NOT one of the leader behavior styles one can choose from when using the path-goal theory of leader effectiveness?

Trait theories of leadership attempt to:

Match the following: -Authority-Compliance

According to Blake and Mouton and their Leadership Grid, a manager with a high concern for production and low concern for people would be in what position on the grid?

According to LMX theory, out-group members are more likely to support the values of the organization and become models of appropriate behavior.

A major difference between the Michigan approach to leadership and the Ohio State approach was:

Some researchers argue that emotional intelligence is more important for effective leadership than either IQ or technical skills.

Recent research on women's leadership suggest:

Match the following: -Laissez-faire

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

Filters