Question 1

Briefly explain the important contingencies of path-goal theory.

Accepted Answer

Skill and experience: A combination of d

Question 2

The situational leadership model identifies four leadership styles, telling, selling, participating, and delegating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following characteristics addresses leaders' high need for achievement?

Accepted Answer

A) Integrity 
B) Emotional intelligence 
C) Drive 
D) Self confidence 
E) Leadership motivation 
A) Integrity 
B) Emotional intelligence 
C) Drive 
D) Self confidence 
E) Leadership motivation

Question 4

Unlike the traditional view of leadership, shared leadership lacks formal authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Transformational leadership is more appropriate when organizations have stable environmental conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is a leadership style identified in path-goal theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Achievement-oriented leadership 
B) Selling leadership 
C) Transformational leadership 
D) Emotional intelligence 
E) Managerial leadership 
A) Achievement-oriented leadership 
B) Selling leadership 
C) Transformational leadership 
D) Emotional intelligence 
E) Managerial leadership

Question 7

Servant leaders try to understand employees' needs and facilitate their work performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Charisma refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) the personal traits that provide referent power over others. 
B) the traits that lead to managerial leadership. 
C) the situational traits that lead to transformational leadership. 
D) the people-oriented behaviors displayed by individuals. 
E) any situation where followers attribute positive things to leaders who do not really deserve this credit. 
A) the personal traits that provide referent power over others. 
B) the traits that lead to managerial leadership. 
C) the situational traits that lead to transformational leadership. 
D) the people-oriented behaviors displayed by individuals. 
E) any situation where followers attribute positive things to leaders who do not really deserve this credit.

Question 9

Charismatic leadership refers more to a set of behaviors that engage followers toward a better future, whereas transformational leadership refers mainly to personal traits that provide referent power over followers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The view that effective leaders need to be aware of, feel comfortable with, and act consistently with their values, personality, and self-concept is known as transformational leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 Chen?

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 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 known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Shared 
B) Servant 
C) Managerial 
D) People-oriented 
E) Transformational 
A) Shared 
B) Servant 
C) Managerial 
D) People-oriented 
E) Transformational

Question 13

Leadership is the ability to influence, motivate, and enable others to contribute to organizational effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Effective leaders are good at expressing emotions, as well as regulating emotions in themselves and others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to path-goal theory, a combination of _____ leadership is best for employees who are (or perceive themselves to be) inexperienced and unskilled.

Accepted Answer

A) achievement-oriented and directive 
B) participative and directive 
C) directive and supportive 
D) supportive and achievement-oriented 
E) supportive and participative 
A) achievement-oriented and directive 
B) participative and directive 
C) directive and supportive 
D) supportive and achievement-oriented 
E) supportive and participative

Question 16

Women tend to use the participative leadership style less readily than their male counterparts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to the implicit leadership perspective, we are more likely to believe that a leader is effective if the leader looks and acts consistently with our prototype.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Integrity is ultimately based on the leader's values, which provide an anchor for consistency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The competency perspective of leadership indicates leadership:

Accepted Answer

A) performance. 
B) potential. 
C) behavior. 
D) contingency. 
E) transformation. 
A) performance. 
B) potential. 
C) behavior. 
D) contingency. 
E) transformation.

Question 20

_____ represents the heart of transformational leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) Effectiveness 
B) Charisma 
C) Operational efficiency 
D) Strategic vision 
E) Emotional intelligence 
A) Effectiveness 
B) Charisma 
C) Operational efficiency 
D) Strategic vision 
E) Emotional intelligence

Briefly explain the important contingencies of path-goal theory.

The situational leadership model identifies four leadership styles, telling, selling, participating, and delegating.

Which of the following characteristics addresses leaders' high need for achievement?

Unlike the traditional view of leadership, shared leadership lacks formal authority.

Transformational leadership is more appropriate when organizations have stable environmental conditions.

Which of the following is a leadership style identified in path-goal theory?

Servant leaders try to understand employees' needs and facilitate their work performance.

Charisma refers to:

Charismatic leadership refers more to a set of behaviors that engage followers toward a better future, whereas transformational leadership refers mainly to personal traits that provide referent power over followers.

The view that effective leaders need to be aware of, feel comfortable with, and act consistently with their values, personality, and self-concept is known as transformational leadership.

Leadership is the ability to influence, motivate, and enable others to contribute to organizational effectiveness.

Effective leaders are good at expressing emotions, as well as regulating emotions in themselves and others.

According to path-goal theory, a combination of _____ leadership is best for employees who are (or perceive themselves to be) inexperienced and unskilled.

Women tend to use the participative leadership style less readily than their male counterparts.

According to the implicit leadership perspective, we are more likely to believe that a leader is effective if the leader looks and acts consistently with our prototype.

Integrity is ultimately based on the leader's values, which provide an anchor for consistency.

The competency perspective of leadership indicates leadership:

_____ represents the heart 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

Briefly explain the important contingencies of path-goal theory.

The situational leadership model identifies four leadership styles, telling, selling, participating, and delegating.

Which of the following characteristics addresses leaders' high need for achievement?

Unlike the traditional view of leadership, shared leadership lacks formal authority.

Transformational leadership is more appropriate when organizations have stable environmental conditions.

Which of the following is a leadership style identified in path-goal theory?

Servant leaders try to understand employees' needs and facilitate their work performance.

Charisma refers to:

Charismatic leadership refers more to a set of behaviors that engage followers toward a better future, whereas transformational leadership refers mainly to personal traits that provide referent power over followers.

The view that effective leaders need to be aware of, feel comfortable with, and act consistently with their values, personality, and self-concept is known as transformational leadership.

Leadership is the ability to influence, motivate, and enable others to contribute to organizational effectiveness.

Effective leaders are good at expressing emotions, as well as regulating emotions in themselves and others.

According to path-goal theory, a combination of _____ leadership is best for employees who are (or perceive themselves to be) inexperienced and unskilled.

Women tend to use the participative leadership style less readily than their male counterparts.

According to the implicit leadership perspective, we are more likely to believe that a leader is effective if the leader looks and acts consistently with our prototype.

Integrity is ultimately based on the leader's values, which provide an anchor for consistency.

The competency perspective of leadership indicates leadership:

_____ represents the heart 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

Filters