Question 1

Discuss the participation levels of female leaders.

Accepted Answer

not answered
Explanation:Women tend to be more participative as leaders than are men, involving subordinates in decision making and seeking their input. There are at least two reasons why female managers may be more participative as leaders than are male managers. First, subordinates may try to resist the influence of female managers more than they do the influence of male managers. A second reason why female managers may be more participative is that they sometimes have better interpersonal skills than male managers.

Question 2

_____ managers motivate their subordinates to work for the good of the organization as a whole, not just for their own personal gain or benefit.

Accepted Answer

A)  Transactional 
B)  Transformational 
C)  Transient 
D)  Intrinsic 
E)  Extrinsic 
A)  Transactional 
B)  Transformational 
C)  Transient 
D)  Intrinsic 
E)  Extrinsic B

Question 3

House's path-goal theory is based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  expectancy theory. 
B)  Maslow's hierarchy of needs. 
C)  equity theory. 
D)  Herzberg's motivator-hygiene theory. 
E)  McClelland's theory of needs. 
A)  expectancy theory. 
B)  Maslow's hierarchy of needs. 
C)  equity theory. 
D)  Herzberg's motivator-hygiene theory. 
E)  McClelland's theory of needs. A

Question 4

Describe the leader substitutes model. Why is it a contingency model?

Accepted Answer

not answered
Explanation:The leader subs

Question 5

Women are well represented in top leadership posts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Referent power is based on the special knowledge, skills, and expertise that a leader possesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is true of Denise, a manager who has significant referent power?

Accepted Answer

A)  She is used as a role model by many of her employees. 
B)  She is unpopular with subordinates and superiors alike. 
C)  She is an ineffective and inefficient leader. 
D)  She cannot command the respect and admiration of her employees. 
E)  She cannot command the respect and admiration of her superiors. 
A)  She is used as a role model by many of her employees. 
B)  She is unpopular with subordinates and superiors alike. 
C)  She is an ineffective and inefficient leader. 
D)  She cannot command the respect and admiration of her employees. 
E)  She cannot command the respect and admiration of her superiors.

Question 8

_____ are thought of as those organization members who establish and implement procedures and processes to ensure smooth functioning and are accountable for goal accomplishment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Leaders 
B)  Subordinates 
C)  Trainees 
D)  Facilitators 
E)  Managers 
A)  Leaders 
B)  Subordinates 
C)  Trainees 
D)  Facilitators 
E)  Managers

Question 9

Which of the following is a characteristic of transformational managers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conformity 
B)  Conventionality 
C)  Conservativeness 
D)  Cautiousness 
E)  Charisma 
A)  Conformity 
B)  Conventionality 
C)  Conservativeness 
D)  Cautiousness 
E)  Charisma

Question 10

Which of the following is true of House's path-goal theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  It suggests that managers cannot adopt different leadership styles in different situations. 
B)  It suggests that rewards should be used as a measure of approval for past performances, rather than as motivators. 
C)  It treats the situation within which leadership occurs as irrelevant when studying effective leaders. 
D)  It suggests using coercive power to ensure high performance and goal attainment. 
E)  It suggests that subordinates need to be motivated depending on their nature and that of their work. 
A)  It suggests that managers cannot adopt different leadership styles in different situations. 
B)  It suggests that rewards should be used as a measure of approval for past performances, rather than as motivators. 
C)  It treats the situation within which leadership occurs as irrelevant when studying effective leaders. 
D)  It suggests using coercive power to ensure high performance and goal attainment. 
E)  It suggests that subordinates need to be motivated depending on their nature and that of their work.

Question 11

Directive behaviors are beneficial when used on independent-thinking subordinates who work best when left alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When leaders are effective, their subordinates are highly motivated, committed, and high-performing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The vision of transactional managers usually entails dramatic improvements in group and organizational performance as a result of changes in the organization's structure, culture, strategy, decision making, and other critical processes and factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Jim has the authority to fire an employee for violating the company's privacy policy. It can be said that Jim has coercive power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Women tend to be stereotyped as being ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  supportive 
B)  domineering 
C)  controlling 
D)  autocratic 
E)  uncommunicative 
A)  supportive 
B)  domineering 
C)  controlling 
D)  autocratic 
E)  uncommunicative

Question 16

A high level of _____ may help leaders develop a vision for their organizations, motivate their subordinates to commit to this vision, and energize them to enthusiastically work to achieve this vision.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional intelligence 
B)  ethnocentrism 
C)  positivism 
D)  coercive power 
E)  rationalism 
A)  emotional intelligence 
B)  ethnocentrism 
C)  positivism 
D)  coercive power 
E)  rationalism

Question 17

Managers can increase their _____ power by taking time to get to know their subordinates and showing interest in and concern for them.

Accepted Answer

A)  reward 
B)  transient 
C)  coercive 
D)  referent 
E)  virtual 
A)  reward 
B)  transient 
C)  coercive 
D)  referent 
E)  virtual

Question 18

Which of the following is true of expert power?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managers with expert power establish an atmosphere of creativity by demanding complete obedience. 
B)  Expert power tends to be best used in a guiding or coaching manner. 
C)  Expert power is based on the special knowledge and skills that subordinates possess and managers don't. 
D)  Expert power is innate and cannot be acquired or developed through experience. 
E)  Employees seldom trust managers with expert power. 
A)  Managers with expert power establish an atmosphere of creativity by demanding complete obedience. 
B)  Expert power tends to be best used in a guiding or coaching manner. 
C)  Expert power is based on the special knowledge and skills that subordinates possess and managers don't. 
D)  Expert power is innate and cannot be acquired or developed through experience. 
E)  Employees seldom trust managers with expert power.

Question 19

Alyssa, the assistant marketing manager for RST Consulting, has the respect and admiration of all the employees in her division and is often used as their role model. Alyssa has:

Accepted Answer

A)  reward power. 
B)  virtual power. 
C)  coercive power. 
D)  referent power. 
E)  transient power. 
A)  reward power. 
B)  virtual power. 
C)  coercive power. 
D)  referent power. 
E)  transient power.

Question 20

Discuss the two kinds of leader behaviors presented in the behavior model of leadership.

Accepted Answer

not answered
Explanation:Researchers ide

Discuss the participation levels of female leaders.

_____ managers motivate their subordinates to work for the good of the organization as a whole, not just for their own personal gain or benefit.

House's path-goal theory is based on:

Describe the leader substitutes model. Why is it a contingency model?

Women are well represented in top leadership posts.

Referent power is based on the special knowledge, skills, and expertise that a leader possesses.

Which of the following is true of Denise, a manager who has significant referent power?

_____ are thought of as those organization members who establish and implement procedures and processes to ensure smooth functioning and are accountable for goal accomplishment.

Which of the following is a characteristic of transformational managers?

Which of the following is true of House's path-goal theory?

Directive behaviors are beneficial when used on independent-thinking subordinates who work best when left alone.

When leaders are effective, their subordinates are highly motivated, committed, and high-performing.

The vision of transactional managers usually entails dramatic improvements in group and organizational performance as a result of changes in the organization's structure, culture, strategy, decision making, and other critical processes and factors.

Jim has the authority to fire an employee for violating the company's privacy policy. It can be said that Jim has coercive power.

Women tend to be stereotyped as being ______.

A high level of _____ may help leaders develop a vision for their organizations, motivate their subordinates to commit to this vision, and energize them to enthusiastically work to achieve this vision.

Managers can increase their _____ power by taking time to get to know their subordinates and showing interest in and concern for them.

Which of the following is true of expert power?

Alyssa, the assistant marketing manager for RST Consulting, has the respect and admiration of all the employees in her division and is often used as their role model. Alyssa has:

Discuss the two kinds of leader behaviors presented in the behavior model of leadership.

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management

Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: The Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and a Strategist

Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation Performance

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation

Used Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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Exam 14: Leadership

Discuss the participation levels of female leaders.

_____ managers motivate their subordinates to work for the good of the organization as a whole, not just for their own personal gain or benefit.

House's path-goal theory is based on:

Describe the leader substitutes model. Why is it a contingency model?

Women are well represented in top leadership posts.

Referent power is based on the special knowledge, skills, and expertise that a leader possesses.

Which of the following is true of Denise, a manager who has significant referent power?

_____ are thought of as those organization members who establish and implement procedures and processes to ensure smooth functioning and are accountable for goal accomplishment.

Which of the following is a characteristic of transformational managers?

Which of the following is true of House's path-goal theory?

Directive behaviors are beneficial when used on independent-thinking subordinates who work best when left alone.

When leaders are effective, their subordinates are highly motivated, committed, and high-performing.

The vision of transactional managers usually entails dramatic improvements in group and organizational performance as a result of changes in the organization's structure, culture, strategy, decision making, and other critical processes and factors.

Jim has the authority to fire an employee for violating the company's privacy policy. It can be said that Jim has coercive power.

Women tend to be stereotyped as being ______.

A high level of _____ may help leaders develop a vision for their organizations, motivate their subordinates to commit to this vision, and energize them to enthusiastically work to achieve this vision.

Managers can increase their _____ power by taking time to get to know their subordinates and showing interest in and concern for them.

Which of the following is true of expert power?

Alyssa, the assistant marketing manager for RST Consulting, has the respect and admiration of all the employees in her division and is often used as their role model. Alyssa has:

Discuss the two kinds of leader behaviors presented in the behavior model of leadership.

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management

Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: The Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and a Strategist

Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation Performance

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation

Used Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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