Question 1

The early research on LMX theory was called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  group classification theory 
B)  vertical dyad linkage theory 
C)  didactic linkage theory 
D)  horizontal dyad linkage theory 
A)  group classification theory 
B)  vertical dyad linkage theory 
C)  didactic linkage theory 
D)  horizontal dyad linkage theory B

Question 2

Recent research on LMX has ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  used non-US samples and racially diverse dyads 
B)  been sparse and lacking 
C)  not looked at employee outcomes 
D)  focused on describing in-groups and out-groups 
A)  used non-US samples and racially diverse dyads 
B)  been sparse and lacking 
C)  not looked at employee outcomes 
D)  focused on describing in-groups and out-groups A

Question 3

The later LMX studies focused on ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  follower locus of control 
B)  positive outcomes for both the leader and followers 
C)  determining out-group characteristics 
D)  task characteristics of the job 
A)  follower locus of control 
B)  positive outcomes for both the leader and followers 
C)  determining out-group characteristics 
D)  task characteristics of the job B

Question 4

Which theory challenges the assumption that leaders treat followers in a collective way?

Accepted Answer

A)  LMX 
B)  skills 
C)  trait 
D)  style 
A)  LMX 
B)  skills 
C)  trait 
D)  style

Question 5

Yuxi just started her new job as an account executive a month ago.She's still getting to know her boss.In LMX,this Stranger phase of leadership making most likely involves ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Yuxi focusing exclusively on the company's goals 
B)  Yuxi and her boss reciprocally influencing each other 
C)  Yuxi's boss affording her a high degree of trust 
D)  Yuxi and her boss in a scripted relationship 
A)  Yuxi focusing exclusively on the company's goals 
B)  Yuxi and her boss reciprocally influencing each other 
C)  Yuxi's boss affording her a high degree of trust 
D)  Yuxi and her boss in a scripted relationship

Question 6

During the acquaintance phase of leadership making,the exchanges are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  low quality 
B)  medium quality 
C)  moderately high quality 
D)  high quality 
A)  low quality 
B)  medium quality 
C)  moderately high quality 
D)  high quality

Question 7

Which of the following is not a subordinate benefit of high LMX?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased performance-related feedback 
B)  preferential treatment 
C)  social interaction outside of the work setting 
D)  ample access to supervisors 
A)  increased performance-related feedback 
B)  preferential treatment 
C)  social interaction outside of the work setting 
D)  ample access to supervisors

Question 8

There is a mutual personality conflict between you and one of your followers.If this continues,the follower will end up in the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  in-group 
B)  out-group 
C)  mature group 
D)  acquaintance group 
A)  in-group 
B)  out-group 
C)  mature group 
D)  acquaintance group

Question 9

What is it called in LMX when leaders form a relationship with each of their followers?

Accepted Answer

A)  in-group 
B)  out-group 
C)  vertical dyad 
D)  X-Y axes integration 
A)  in-group 
B)  out-group 
C)  vertical dyad 
D)  X-Y axes integration

Question 10

Roles being tested in leadership-making means ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the leader and follower have already tested their interactions and found them satisfactory 
B)  the leader and follower are assessing desire for the follower to take on new responsibilities 
C)  the leader and follower are focused on the rules of interaction 
D)  the leader and follower are comfortable depending on each other 
A)  the leader and follower have already tested their interactions and found them satisfactory 
B)  the leader and follower are assessing desire for the follower to take on new responsibilities 
C)  the leader and follower are focused on the rules of interaction 
D)  the leader and follower are comfortable depending on each other

Question 11

Which is not a strength of LMX?

Accepted Answer

A)  It looks at dyadic relationships in the leadership process. 
B)  It accurately describes the in- and out-group process. 
C)  Research substantiates how LMX is related to organizational outcomes. 
D)  It runs counter to the human value of fairness. 
A)  It looks at dyadic relationships in the leadership process. 
B)  It accurately describes the in- and out-group process. 
C)  Research substantiates how LMX is related to organizational outcomes. 
D)  It runs counter to the human value of fairness.

Question 12

In-group relationships are based on the formal employment contract (defined roles).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which leadership approach is not leader centered?

Accepted Answer

A)  trait 
B)  LMX 
C)  skills 
D)  behavioral 
A)  trait 
B)  LMX 
C)  skills 
D)  behavioral

Question 14

Leadership making is a process that aims to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  make all workers in an organization into leaders 
B)  create networks of strong partnerships that will benefit the organization 
C)  link out-group members together in solidarity 
D)  debunk LMX theory so that workplaces become more inclusive 
A)  make all workers in an organization into leaders 
B)  create networks of strong partnerships that will benefit the organization 
C)  link out-group members together in solidarity 
D)  debunk LMX theory so that workplaces become more inclusive

Question 15

David's boss Jerome allows David to park in his reserved corporate parking space when Jerome is out of the country on business.David most likely ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is part of the company's out-group 
B)  has a high-quality relationship with his boss 
C)  gets little feedback about his performance 
D)  does not do extra work beyond his job description 
A)  is part of the company's out-group 
B)  has a high-quality relationship with his boss 
C)  gets little feedback about his performance 
D)  does not do extra work beyond his job description

Question 16

During the mature partnership phase of leadership making,______.

Accepted Answer

A)  roles are tested 
B)  exchanges are medium quality 
C)  influences are mixed 
D)  interests are group focused 
A)  roles are tested 
B)  exchanges are medium quality 
C)  influences are mixed 
D)  interests are group focused

Question 17

The prescriptive nature of LMX ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is described by the in-group and out-group 
B)  relies on leaders adjusting to follower characteristics 
C)  is found in the leadership-making phases 
D)  relies on followers making a social connection with the leader 
A)  is described by the in-group and out-group 
B)  relies on leaders adjusting to follower characteristics 
C)  is found in the leadership-making phases 
D)  relies on followers making a social connection with the leader

Question 18

During the first phase of leadership making,the interactions within the leader-subordinate dyad are generally low quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to early LMX theory,which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  the out-group has less influence with the leader than does the in-group 
B)  the leader usually expects extra duties from out-group members 
C)  in-group members are chosen on the basis of compatibility with the leader 
D)  out-group members may not want to be in-group members 
A)  the out-group has less influence with the leader than does the in-group 
B)  the leader usually expects extra duties from out-group members 
C)  in-group members are chosen on the basis of compatibility with the leader 
D)  out-group members may not want to be in-group members

Question 20

The later LMX studies shifted focus from describing in- and out-groups to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  how LMX relates to organizational effectiveness 
B)  how LMX assesses leader behaviors 
C)  how LMX and servant leadership are similar 
D)  how LMX relates to follower skill development 
A)  how LMX relates to organizational effectiveness 
B)  how LMX assesses leader behaviors 
C)  how LMX and servant leadership are similar 
D)  how LMX relates to follower skill development

The early research on LMX theory was called ______.

Recent research on LMX has ______.

The later LMX studies focused on ______.

Which theory challenges the assumption that leaders treat followers in a collective way?

Yuxi just started her new job as an account executive a month ago.She's still getting to know her boss.In LMX,this Stranger phase of leadership making most likely involves ______.

During the acquaintance phase of leadership making,the exchanges are ______.

Which of the following is not a subordinate benefit of high LMX?

There is a mutual personality conflict between you and one of your followers.If this continues,the follower will end up in the ______.

What is it called in LMX when leaders form a relationship with each of their followers?

Roles being tested in leadership-making means ______.

Which is not a strength of LMX?

In-group relationships are based on the formal employment contract (defined roles).

Which leadership approach is not leader centered?

Leadership making is a process that aims to ______.

David's boss Jerome allows David to park in his reserved corporate parking space when Jerome is out of the country on business.David most likely ______.

During the mature partnership phase of leadership making,______.

The prescriptive nature of LMX ______.

During the first phase of leadership making,the interactions within the leader-subordinate dyad are generally low quality.

According to early LMX theory,which of the following is false?

The later LMX studies shifted focus from describing in- and out-groups to ______.

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Skills Approach

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Authentic Leadership

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Adaptive Leadership

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Exam 7: Leadermember Exchange Theory

The early research on LMX theory was called ______.

Recent research on LMX has ______.

The later LMX studies focused on ______.

Which theory challenges the assumption that leaders treat followers in a collective way?

Yuxi just started her new job as an account executive a month ago.She's still getting to know her boss.In LMX,this Stranger phase of leadership making most likely involves ______.

During the acquaintance phase of leadership making,the exchanges are ______.

Which of the following is not a subordinate benefit of high LMX?

There is a mutual personality conflict between you and one of your followers.If this continues,the follower will end up in the ______.

What is it called in LMX when leaders form a relationship with each of their followers?

Roles being tested in leadership-making means ______.

Which is not a strength of LMX?

In-group relationships are based on the formal employment contract (defined roles).

Which leadership approach is not leader centered?

Leadership making is a process that aims to ______.

David's boss Jerome allows David to park in his reserved corporate parking space when Jerome is out of the country on business.David most likely ______.

During the mature partnership phase of leadership making,______.

The prescriptive nature of LMX ______.

During the first phase of leadership making,the interactions within the leader-subordinate dyad are generally low quality.

According to early LMX theory,which of the following is false?

The later LMX studies shifted focus from describing in- and out-groups to ______.

Introduction

Trait Approach

Skills Approach

Behavioral Approach

Situational Approach

Path-Goal Theory

Transformational Leadership

Authentic Leadership

Servant Leadership

Adaptive Leadership

Followership

Leadership Ethics

Team Leadership

Gender and Leadership

Culture and Leadership

Filters