Question 1

When Jill undertakes a corrective management with Jack because he failed to complete his assigned tasks,and in doing so suspends him for two days,she is using her coercive power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A key difference between the theories of Fiedler and Hersey and Blanchard is that:

Accepted Answer

A) Fiedler considered only task characteristics,while Hersey and Blanchard focused on the individual. 
B) Hersey and Blanchard placed a greater emphasis on task characteristics than did Fiedler. 
C) Fiedler examined a variety of characteristics,while Hersey and Blanchard focused solely on the individual. 
D) All of these choices. 
E) A and B. 
A) Fiedler considered only task characteristics,while Hersey and Blanchard focused on the individual. 
B) Hersey and Blanchard placed a greater emphasis on task characteristics than did Fiedler. 
C) Fiedler examined a variety of characteristics,while Hersey and Blanchard focused solely on the individual. 
D) All of these choices. 
E) A and B.

Question 3

According to the text,a 'level 5 leader':

Accepted Answer

A)  sets plans and organises people for the efficient and effective pursuit of objectives 
B)  contributes to the achievements of team goals; works effectively with others in a group 
C)  is a productive contributor; offers talent, knowledge, skills and good work habits as an individual 
D)  builds an enduring great organisation through a combination of personal humility and professional resolve 
E)  builds widespread commitment to a clear and compelling vision; stimulates people to high performance. 
A)  sets plans and organises people for the efficient and effective pursuit of objectives 
B)  contributes to the achievements of team goals; works effectively with others in a group 
C)  is a productive contributor; offers talent, knowledge, skills and good work habits as an individual 
D)  builds an enduring great organisation through a combination of personal humility and professional resolve 
E)  builds widespread commitment to a clear and compelling vision; stimulates people to high performance.

Question 4

According to the text,a 'level 3 leader':

Accepted Answer

A)  sets plans and organises people for the efficient and effective pursuit of objectives 
B)  contributes to the achievements of team goals; works effectively with others in a group 
C)  is a productive contributor; offers talent, knowledge, skills and good work habits as an individual 
D)  builds an enduring great organisation through a combination of personal humility and professional resolve 
E)  builds widespread commitment to a clear and compelling vision; stimulates people to high performance. 
A)  sets plans and organises people for the efficient and effective pursuit of objectives 
B)  contributes to the achievements of team goals; works effectively with others in a group 
C)  is a productive contributor; offers talent, knowledge, skills and good work habits as an individual 
D)  builds an enduring great organisation through a combination of personal humility and professional resolve 
E)  builds widespread commitment to a clear and compelling vision; stimulates people to high performance.

Question 5

Common to all behavioural theories of leadership is the need for a concern for production,and a concern for people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

One of the least understood characteristics of power is a need to be unpretentious and modest rather than arrogant and prideful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following types of leaders tends to centralise authority?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trait leader 
B)  Democratic leader 
C)  Autocratic leader 
D)  Effective leader 
E)  Transformational leader 
A)  Trait leader 
B)  Democratic leader 
C)  Autocratic leader 
D)  Effective leader 
E)  Transformational leader

Question 8

_____________________ is the strategy used by a leader who strives to create goodwill and favourable impressions amongst followers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Using rational persuasion 
B)  Being assertive 
C)  Relying on the wall of reciprocity 
D)  Developing allies 
E)  Making people like you 
A)  Using rational persuasion 
B)  Being assertive 
C)  Relying on the wall of reciprocity 
D)  Developing allies 
E)  Making people like you

Question 9

According to Hersey and Blanchard,which of the following styles works best for employees with moderate readiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Selling and telling 
B)  Selling and participating 
C)  Telling and participating 
D)  Telling and delegating 
E)  Selling and delegating 
A)  Selling and telling 
B)  Selling and participating 
C)  Telling and participating 
D)  Telling and delegating 
E)  Selling and delegating

Question 10

Charismatic leaders are often __________ than transactional leaders.

Accepted Answer

A)  less emotional 
B)  more predictable 
C)  less predictable 
D)  more directive 
E)  None of these choices. 
A)  less emotional 
B)  more predictable 
C)  less predictable 
D)  more directive 
E)  None of these choices.

Question 11

_____________________ is most useful when a leader has technical knowledge and expertise relate to the issue at hand.

Accepted Answer

A)  Using rational persuasion 
B)  Making people like you 
C)  Relying on the wall of reciprocity 
D)  Developing allies. 
E)  Being assertive 
A)  Using rational persuasion 
B)  Making people like you 
C)  Relying on the wall of reciprocity 
D)  Developing allies. 
E)  Being assertive

Question 12

Initiating structure is the extent to which the leader is mindful of subordinates,respects their ideas and feelings,and establishes mutual trust.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An employee who achieves the fourth level of the leadership hierarchy is said to be a(n)________________ (two words).

Accepted Answer

The answer of An employee who achieves the fourth level...

Question 14

Recently,Choice International was attempting to hire a middle manager.They were looking for an intelligent,active and creative individual.Which approach to leadership was Choice using?

Accepted Answer

A)  The situational approach 
B)  The contingency approach 
C)  The behavioural approach 
D)  The trait approach 
E)  The substitute approach 
A)  The situational approach 
B)  The contingency approach 
C)  The behavioural approach 
D)  The trait approach 
E)  The substitute approach

Question 15

Which of these is the power coming from a formal management position in the organisation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Legitimate power 
B)  Coercive power 
C)  Reward power 
D)  Referent power 
E)  Expert power 
A)  Legitimate power 
B)  Coercive power 
C)  Reward power 
D)  Referent power 
E)  Expert power

Question 16

Each of the following are interpersonal influence tactics,except:

Accepted Answer

A)  using rational persuasion 
B)  relying on the rule of reciprocity 
C)  developing allies 
D)  making use of higher authority 
E)  All of these choices are interpersonal influence tactics. 
A)  using rational persuasion 
B)  relying on the rule of reciprocity 
C)  developing allies 
D)  making use of higher authority 
E)  All of these choices are interpersonal influence tactics.

Question 17

Legitimate,reward and coercive powers are all forms of position power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What three factors combine to create the situation in leadership contingency theory,and what combination of the three best matches a low-LPC style?

Accepted Answer

The three factors are leader-member rela

Question 19

All successful ____________________ leaders are excellent transactional leaders,however not all excellent transactional leaders will be successful transformational leaders.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All successful ____________________ leaders are excellent transactional...

Question 20

Which of these is the potential ability to influence the behaviour of others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leadership 
B)  Management 
C)  Power 
D)  Control 
E)  Motivation 
A)  Leadership 
B)  Management 
C)  Power 
D)  Control 
E)  Motivation

Exam 15: Leadership

When Jill undertakes a corrective management with Jack because he failed to complete his assigned tasks,and in doing so suspends him for two days,she is using her coercive power.

A key difference between the theories of Fiedler and Hersey and Blanchard is that:

According to the text,a 'level 5 leader':

According to the text,a 'level 3 leader':

Common to all behavioural theories of leadership is the need for a concern for production,and a concern for people.

One of the least understood characteristics of power is a need to be unpretentious and modest rather than arrogant and prideful.

Which of the following types of leaders tends to centralise authority?

_____________________ is the strategy used by a leader who strives to create goodwill and favourable impressions amongst followers.

According to Hersey and Blanchard,which of the following styles works best for employees with moderate readiness?

Charismatic leaders are often __________ than transactional leaders.

_____________________ is most useful when a leader has technical knowledge and expertise relate to the issue at hand.

Initiating structure is the extent to which the leader is mindful of subordinates,respects their ideas and feelings,and establishes mutual trust.

An employee who achieves the fourth level of the leadership hierarchy is said to be a(n)________________ (two words).

Recently,Choice International was attempting to hire a middle manager.They were looking for an intelligent,active and creative individual.Which approach to leadership was Choice using?

Which of these is the power coming from a formal management position in the organisation?

Each of the following are interpersonal influence tactics,except:

Legitimate,reward and coercive powers are all forms of position power.

What three factors combine to create the situation in leadership contingency theory,and what combination of the three best matches a low-LPC style?

All successful ____________________ leaders are excellent transactional leaders,however not all excellent transactional leaders will be successful transformational leaders.

Which of these is the potential ability to influence the behaviour of others?

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