Question 1

The competency perspective of leadership advocates the view that situational characteristics distinguish great leaders from the rest of us.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Briefly explain the concept of leadership substitutes.

Accepted Answer

The theory, called leadership substitute

Question 3

According to the leadership competencies perspective, leadership competencies identify leadership potential, not leadership performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Telling, selling, participating, and delegating represent the four leadership styles identified in:

Accepted Answer

A) path-goal theory. 
B) transformational leadership theory. 
C) leadership competencies theory. 
D) situational leadership theory. 
E) implicit leadership theory. 
A) path-goal theory. 
B) transformational leadership theory. 
C) leadership competencies theory. 
D) situational leadership theory. 
E) implicit leadership theory.

Question 5

The achievement-oriented leadership style applies the goal-setting and self-fulfilling prophecy concepts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

CPA4U Gina and Chen are both managers at CPA4U, a large accounting firm.Each has a very different management style.Gina is very outgoing and constantly checking on her subordinates to see if there is any way she can help them to complete their projects.She also brings in fresh flowers for the lunchroom weekly and always remembers everyone's birthday.Chen is much more introverted and communicates with his subordinates mainly through email and he has his subordinates submit daily reports on their progress towards the weekly goals he has assigned them.Which type of leader is Gina?

Accepted Answer

A) Servant leader 
B) Emotional leader 
C) Path-goal leader 
D) Task-oriented leader 
E) Transformational Leader 
A) Servant leader 
B) Emotional leader 
C) Path-goal leader 
D) Task-oriented leader 
E) Transformational Leader

Question 7

Which of the following explicitly argues that people have a preferred leadership style based on their personality, so organizations should move leaders into situations that fit their preferred style?

Accepted Answer

A) Path-goal theory 
B) Transformational leadership 
C) Implicit leadership perspective 
D) Leadership competencies perspective 
E) Fiedler's contingency model of leadership 
A) Path-goal theory 
B) Transformational leadership 
C) Implicit leadership perspective 
D) Leadership competencies perspective 
E) Fiedler's contingency model of leadership

Question 8

_____ includes defining and structuring work roles, clarifying employees' work duties and procedures, and pushing employees to reach their performance capacity.

Accepted Answer

A) Achievement-orientation 
B) Participation-orientation 
C) Task-orientation 
D) Transformational-orientation 
E) People-orientation 
A) Achievement-orientation 
B) Participation-orientation 
C) Task-orientation 
D) Transformational-orientation 
E) People-orientation

Question 9

According to the competency perspective of leadership:

Accepted Answer

A) effective leadership involves being both task-oriented and people-oriented. 
B) the best leadership style depends on the situation. 
C) introducing specific environmental conditions can replace the need for leaders. 
D) leadership is a personal characteristic of the person. 
E) people tend to inflate the importance of leadership in explaining organizational events. 
A) effective leadership involves being both task-oriented and people-oriented. 
B) the best leadership style depends on the situation. 
C) introducing specific environmental conditions can replace the need for leaders. 
D) leadership is a personal characteristic of the person. 
E) people tend to inflate the importance of leadership in explaining organizational events.

Question 10

Which leadership theory or perspective adopts the view that leaders are agents of change?

Accepted Answer

A) Transformational leadership perspective 
B) Path-goal theory 
C) Implicit leadership perspective 
D) Managerial perspective 
E) Leadership substitutes 
A) Transformational leadership perspective 
B) Path-goal theory 
C) Implicit leadership perspective 
D) Managerial perspective 
E) Leadership substitutes

Question 11

_____ theory identifies conditions that either limit the leader's ability to influence subordinates or make a particular leadership style unnecessary.

Accepted Answer

A) Transformational leadership 
B) Managerial leadership 
C) Leadership substitutes 
D) Path-goal 
E) Implicit leadership 
A) Transformational leadership 
B) Managerial leadership 
C) Leadership substitutes 
D) Path-goal 
E) Implicit leadership

Question 12

EFT, Inc.EFT, Inc.wants to empower and engage its employees.They have several teams consisting of highly skilled employees and no one person on these teams has a specifically assigned position.Instead, employees lead each other as the occasion arises so there is no formal hierarchy or organizational chart.This type of leadership is most effective when:

Accepted Answer

A) there is an internally competitive culture. 
B) employees learn to influence others through their enthusiasm, logical analysis, and involvement of others in their vision. 
C) coworkers maintain separate work areas and do not involve themselves with others work. 
D) employees have a fear of failure. 
E) there is a learning orientation culture. 
A) there is an internally competitive culture. 
B) employees learn to influence others through their enthusiasm, logical analysis, and involvement of others in their vision. 
C) coworkers maintain separate work areas and do not involve themselves with others work. 
D) employees have a fear of failure. 
E) there is a learning orientation culture.

Question 13

According to path-goal leadership theory, directive leadership should never be applied to inexperienced employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following leadership styles in path-goal theory is the same as task-oriented leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) Directive 
B) Supportive 
C) Participative 
D) Achievement-oriented 
E) Collaborative 
A) Directive 
B) Supportive 
C) Participative 
D) Achievement-oriented 
E) Collaborative

Question 15

Transformational leadership is usually described as a contingency-oriented model rather than a universal model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

List and explain the main categories of leadership competencies.

Accepted Answer

The main categories of leadership compet

Question 17

Which of the following leadership styles in path-goal theory is the same as people-oriented leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) Directive 
B) Supportive 
C) Participative 
D) Achievement-oriented 
E) Telling 
A) Directive 
B) Supportive 
C) Participative 
D) Achievement-oriented 
E) Telling

Question 18

Having a high level of extroversion is a weak predictor of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

_____ leadership refers to how well leaders are aware of, feel comfortable with, and act consistently with their self-concepts.

Accepted Answer

A) Authentic 
B) Transformational 
C) Servant 
D) Path-goal 
E) Implicit 
A) Authentic 
B) Transformational 
C) Servant 
D) Path-goal 
E) Implicit

Question 20

List the various elements of transformational leadership.

Accepted Answer

There are several descriptions of transf

The competency perspective of leadership advocates the view that situational characteristics distinguish great leaders from the rest of us.

Briefly explain the concept of leadership substitutes.

According to the leadership competencies perspective, leadership competencies identify leadership potential, not leadership performance.

Telling, selling, participating, and delegating represent the four leadership styles identified in:

The achievement-oriented leadership style applies the goal-setting and self-fulfilling prophecy concepts.

Which of the following explicitly argues that people have a preferred leadership style based on their personality, so organizations should move leaders into situations that fit their preferred style?

_____ includes defining and structuring work roles, clarifying employees' work duties and procedures, and pushing employees to reach their performance capacity.

According to the competency perspective of leadership:

Which leadership theory or perspective adopts the view that leaders are agents of change?

_____ theory identifies conditions that either limit the leader's ability to influence subordinates or make a particular leadership style unnecessary.

According to path-goal leadership theory, directive leadership should never be applied to inexperienced employees.

Which of the following leadership styles in path-goal theory is the same as task-oriented leadership?

Transformational leadership is usually described as a contingency-oriented model rather than a universal model.

List and explain the main categories of leadership competencies.

Which of the following leadership styles in path-goal theory is the same as people-oriented leadership?

Having a high level of extroversion is a weak predictor of leadership.

_____ leadership refers to how well leaders are aware of, feel comfortable with, and act consistently with their self-concepts.

List the various elements of transformational leadership.

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior

Individual Behavior, Personality, and Values

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Teams and Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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Exam 12: Leadership in Organizational Settings

The competency perspective of leadership advocates the view that situational characteristics distinguish great leaders from the rest of us.

Briefly explain the concept of leadership substitutes.

According to the leadership competencies perspective, leadership competencies identify leadership potential, not leadership performance.

Telling, selling, participating, and delegating represent the four leadership styles identified in:

The achievement-oriented leadership style applies the goal-setting and self-fulfilling prophecy concepts.

Which of the following explicitly argues that people have a preferred leadership style based on their personality, so organizations should move leaders into situations that fit their preferred style?

_____ includes defining and structuring work roles, clarifying employees' work duties and procedures, and pushing employees to reach their performance capacity.

According to the competency perspective of leadership:

Which leadership theory or perspective adopts the view that leaders are agents of change?

_____ theory identifies conditions that either limit the leader's ability to influence subordinates or make a particular leadership style unnecessary.

According to path-goal leadership theory, directive leadership should never be applied to inexperienced employees.

Which of the following leadership styles in path-goal theory is the same as task-oriented leadership?

Transformational leadership is usually described as a contingency-oriented model rather than a universal model.

List and explain the main categories of leadership competencies.

Which of the following leadership styles in path-goal theory is the same as people-oriented leadership?

Having a high level of extroversion is a weak predictor of leadership.

_____ leadership refers to how well leaders are aware of, feel comfortable with, and act consistently with their self-concepts.

List the various elements of transformational leadership.

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior

Individual Behavior, Personality, and Values

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Teams and Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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