Question 1

​An employee-oriented leadership style leads to a work environment:

Accepted Answer

A) ​that focuses on relationships. 
B) that focuses on getting things done.​ 
C) that uses strong, directive actions to control the rules.​ 
D) that is characterized by low task behavior and low relationship behavior.​ 
A) ​that focuses on relationships. 
B) that focuses on getting things done.​ 
C) that uses strong, directive actions to control the rules.​ 
D) that is characterized by low task behavior and low relationship behavior.​

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of a democratic leadership style?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Leaders do not have ultimate authority and responsibility. 
B) Leaders fail to clearly define goals, responsibilities, and outcomes.​ 
C) Followers have a high degree of discretionary influence.​ 
D) Followers have little discretionary influence over the nature of the work.​ 
A) ​Leaders do not have ultimate authority and responsibility. 
B) Leaders fail to clearly define goals, responsibilities, and outcomes.​ 
C) Followers have a high degree of discretionary influence.​ 
D) Followers have little discretionary influence over the nature of the work.​

Question 3

From the perspective of the Situational Leadership model, the basic role of the leader is to clear the follower's path to the goal.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In the context of inspirational leadership, transformational leaders:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​rely on their personal attributes instead of their official position to manage followers. 
B) use rewards and punishment to strike deals with followers and shape their behavior.​ 
C) have great concern for people and little concern for production.​ 
D) attempt to balance a concern for people and production without a commitment to either.​ 
A) ​rely on their personal attributes instead of their official position to manage followers. 
B) use rewards and punishment to strike deals with followers and shape their behavior.​ 
C) have great concern for people and little concern for production.​ 
D) attempt to balance a concern for people and production without a commitment to either.​

Question 5

Leader _____ characteristics that have been examined include originality, adaptability, introversion- extroversion, dominance, self-confidence, integrity, and conviction.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​personality 
B) ability​ 
C) insight​ 
D) speech fluency​ 
A) ​personality 
B) ability​ 
C) insight​ 
D) speech fluency​

Question 6

The basic idea behind leader-member exchange theory is that:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​followership is based on member perceptions of equity. 
B) leaders form two groups of followers: in-groups and out-groups.​ 
C) leadership effectiveness is determined by the degree of fit between the leader and the situation.​ 
D) leaders adapt their behavior to fit the characteristics of the work environment.​ 
A) ​followership is based on member perceptions of equity. 
B) leaders form two groups of followers: in-groups and out-groups.​ 
C) leadership effectiveness is determined by the degree of fit between the leader and the situation.​ 
D) leaders adapt their behavior to fit the characteristics of the work environment.​

Question 7

The _____ assumes that leaders adapt their behavior and style to fit the characteristics of the followers and the environment in which they work.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​path-goal theory 
B) trait theory​ 
C) inspirational leadership theory​ 
D) leader-member exchange theory​ 
A) ​path-goal theory 
B) trait theory​ 
C) inspirational leadership theory​ 
D) leader-member exchange theory​

Question 8

Early evidence shows that men tend to use a more people-oriented style that is inclusive and empowering than do women.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to John Kotter, which of the following is true of leadership and management?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Both involve planning and budgeting. 
B) Both involve setting organizational direction.​ 
C) Both deal with problem solving.​ 
D) Both are complementary systems of action in organizations.​ 
A) ​Both involve planning and budgeting. 
B) Both involve setting organizational direction.​ 
C) Both deal with problem solving.​ 
D) Both are complementary systems of action in organizations.​

Question 10

The key to the _____ is that a manager should use the decision method most appropriate for a given decision situation.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​situational decision making model 
B) normative decision model​ 
C) rational decision making model​ 
D) contingency theory of leadership​ 
A) ​situational decision making model 
B) normative decision model​ 
C) rational decision making model​ 
D) contingency theory of leadership​

Question 11

In the context of leader-member exchange theory, _____ tend to be similar to the leader and are given greater responsibilities, more rewards, and more attention.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​transactional leaders 
B) transformational leaders​ 
C) out-group members​ 
D) in-group members​ 
A) ​transactional leaders 
B) transformational leaders​ 
C) out-group members​ 
D) in-group members​

Question 12

Briefly explain the five guidelines for leadership.​

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Five useful guidelines

Question 13

In _____, the leader always chooses the leader behavior style that helps followers achieve their goals.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​trait theory 
B) inspirational leadership theory​ 
C) path-goal theory​ 
D) leader-member exchange theory​ 
A) ​trait theory 
B) inspirational leadership theory​ 
C) path-goal theory​ 
D) leader-member exchange theory​

Question 14

Briefly explain the characteristics of an alienated follower.​

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Alienated followers th

Question 15

The glass cliff represents a trend in organizations wherein more women are placed in difficult leadership situations.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In the context of situational favorableness, _____ refers to the authority associated with the leader's formal position in the organization.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​transactional leadership 
B) transformational leadership​ 
C) position power​ 
D) task structure​ 
A) ​transactional leadership 
B) transformational leadership​ 
C) position power​ 
D) task structure​

Question 17

A tenet of charismatic leadership is that work exists for the person as much as the person exists for work and that charismatic leaders try to find out the will of the group and lead based on that.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In the context of Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership, _____ are primarily gratified by developing good, comfortable interpersonal relationships.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​task-oriented leaders 
B) relationship-oriented leaders​ 
C) achievement-oriented leaders​ 
D) laissez-faire leaders​ 
A) ​task-oriented leaders 
B) relationship-oriented leaders​ 
C) achievement-oriented leaders​ 
D) laissez-faire leaders​

Question 19

_____, the quality of interpersonal relationships among a leader and the group members, is measured by the Group-Atmosphere Scale.​

Accepted Answer

A) Nonprogrammed decisions​ 
B) Reality-distortion fields​ 
C) Programmed decisions​ 
D) Leader-member relations​ 
A) Nonprogrammed decisions​ 
B) Reality-distortion fields​ 
C) Programmed decisions​ 
D) Leader-member relations​

Question 20

​_____ in organizations is the process of guiding and directing the behavior of people in the work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) ​Principled dissent 
B) Strategic contingency​ 
C) Management​ 
D) Leadership​ 
A) ​Principled dissent 
B) Strategic contingency​ 
C) Management​ 
D) Leadership​

An employee-oriented leadership style leads to a work environment:

Which of the following statements is true of a democratic leadership style?

From the perspective of the Situational Leadership model, the basic role of the leader is to clear the follower's path to the goal.

In the context of inspirational leadership, transformational leaders:

Leader _____ characteristics that have been examined include originality, adaptability, introversion- extroversion, dominance, self-confidence, integrity, and conviction.

The basic idea behind leader-member exchange theory is that:

The _____ assumes that leaders adapt their behavior and style to fit the characteristics of the followers and the environment in which they work.

Early evidence shows that men tend to use a more people-oriented style that is inclusive and empowering than do women.

According to John Kotter, which of the following is true of leadership and management?

The key to the _____ is that a manager should use the decision method most appropriate for a given decision situation.

In the context of leader-member exchange theory, _____ tend to be similar to the leader and are given greater responsibilities, more rewards, and more attention.

Briefly explain the five guidelines for leadership.

In _____, the leader always chooses the leader behavior style that helps followers achieve their goals.

Briefly explain the characteristics of an alienated follower.

The glass cliff represents a trend in organizations wherein more women are placed in difficult leadership situations.

In the context of situational favorableness, _____ refers to the authority associated with the leader's formal position in the organization.

A tenet of charismatic leadership is that work exists for the person as much as the person exists for work and that charismatic leaders try to find out the will of the group and lead based on that.

In the context of Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership, _____ are primarily gratified by developing good, comfortable interpersonal relationships.

_____, the quality of interpersonal relationships among a leader and the group members, is measured by the Group-Atmosphere Scale.

_____ in organizations is the process of guiding and directing the behavior of people in the work environment.

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

​An employee-oriented leadership style leads to a work environment:

Which of the following statements is true of a democratic leadership style?​

From the perspective of the Situational Leadership model, the basic role of the leader is to clear the follower's path to the goal.​

In the context of inspirational leadership, transformational leaders:​

Leader _____ characteristics that have been examined include originality, adaptability, introversion- extroversion, dominance, self-confidence, integrity, and conviction.​

The basic idea behind leader-member exchange theory is that:​

The _____ assumes that leaders adapt their behavior and style to fit the characteristics of the followers and the environment in which they work.​

Early evidence shows that men tend to use a more people-oriented style that is inclusive and empowering than do women.​

According to John Kotter, which of the following is true of leadership and management?​

The key to the _____ is that a manager should use the decision method most appropriate for a given decision situation.​

In the context of leader-member exchange theory, _____ tend to be similar to the leader and are given greater responsibilities, more rewards, and more attention.​

Briefly explain the five guidelines for leadership.​

In _____, the leader always chooses the leader behavior style that helps followers achieve their goals.​

Briefly explain the characteristics of an alienated follower.​

The glass cliff represents a trend in organizations wherein more women are placed in difficult leadership situations.​

In the context of situational favorableness, _____ refers to the authority associated with the leader's formal position in the organization.​

A tenet of charismatic leadership is that work exists for the person as much as the person exists for work and that charismatic leaders try to find out the will of the group and lead based on that.​

In the context of Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership, _____ are primarily gratified by developing good, comfortable interpersonal relationships.​

_____, the quality of interpersonal relationships among a leader and the group members, is measured by the Group-Atmosphere Scale.​

​_____ in organizations is the process of guiding and directing the behavior of people in the work environment.

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

An employee-oriented leadership style leads to a work environment:

Which of the following statements is true of a democratic leadership style?

From the perspective of the Situational Leadership model, the basic role of the leader is to clear the follower's path to the goal.

In the context of inspirational leadership, transformational leaders:

Leader _____ characteristics that have been examined include originality, adaptability, introversion- extroversion, dominance, self-confidence, integrity, and conviction.

The basic idea behind leader-member exchange theory is that:

The _____ assumes that leaders adapt their behavior and style to fit the characteristics of the followers and the environment in which they work.

Early evidence shows that men tend to use a more people-oriented style that is inclusive and empowering than do women.

According to John Kotter, which of the following is true of leadership and management?

The key to the _____ is that a manager should use the decision method most appropriate for a given decision situation.

In the context of leader-member exchange theory, _____ tend to be similar to the leader and are given greater responsibilities, more rewards, and more attention.

Briefly explain the five guidelines for leadership.

In _____, the leader always chooses the leader behavior style that helps followers achieve their goals.

Briefly explain the characteristics of an alienated follower.

The glass cliff represents a trend in organizations wherein more women are placed in difficult leadership situations.

In the context of situational favorableness, _____ refers to the authority associated with the leader's formal position in the organization.

A tenet of charismatic leadership is that work exists for the person as much as the person exists for work and that charismatic leaders try to find out the will of the group and lead based on that.

In the context of Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership, _____ are primarily gratified by developing good, comfortable interpersonal relationships.

_____, the quality of interpersonal relationships among a leader and the group members, is measured by the Group-Atmosphere Scale.

_____ in organizations is the process of guiding and directing the behavior of people in the work environment.