Question 1

Which of the following statements about leadership and gender is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Male leaders tend to use the participative style more often than do female leaders. 
B) Male and female leaders generally do not differ in their use of task-oriented and people-oriented leadership. 
C) Male and female leaders generally do not differ in their levels of participative leadership. 
D) Sex stereotypes influence the evaluations that subordinates assign to their leaders. 
E) All of these statements are true. 
A) Male leaders tend to use the participative style more often than do female leaders. 
B) Male and female leaders generally do not differ in their use of task-oriented and people-oriented leadership. 
C) Male and female leaders generally do not differ in their levels of participative leadership. 
D) Sex stereotypes influence the evaluations that subordinates assign to their leaders. 
E) All of these statements are true.

Question 2

Transformational leadership states that effective leaders:

Accepted Answer

A) alter mundane activities such as meeting agendas to move the organization in a new direction. 
B) create a vision of where the company should be going. 
C) establish new goals and expectations for the organization. 
D) mobilize commitment for organizational change by acting as role models. 
E) do all of these things. 
A) alter mundane activities such as meeting agendas to move the organization in a new direction. 
B) create a vision of where the company should be going. 
C) establish new goals and expectations for the organization. 
D) mobilize commitment for organizational change by acting as role models. 
E) do all of these things.

Question 3

According to path-goal theory,supportive leadership is desirable for employees who work in teams with low cohesiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Servant leadership is an extension or variation of the people-oriented leadership style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Self-confidence is one of the eight competencies of effective leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the behavioural perspective of leadership:

Accepted Answer

A) all great leaders are highly task-oriented and much lower in terms of people-oriented behaviours. 
B) leadership behaviours are clustered into either participative or achievement-oriented groups. 
C) leadership behaviours are clustered into people-oriented and task-oriented groups. 
D) the best leadership style depends on the employee's behaviour at the time of interaction. 
E) leadership style is related to the individual's personality,and,therefore,organizations should engineer the situation to fit the leader's dominant style. 
A) all great leaders are highly task-oriented and much lower in terms of people-oriented behaviours. 
B) leadership behaviours are clustered into either participative or achievement-oriented groups. 
C) leadership behaviours are clustered into people-oriented and task-oriented groups. 
D) the best leadership style depends on the employee's behaviour at the time of interaction. 
E) leadership style is related to the individual's personality,and,therefore,organizations should engineer the situation to fit the leader's dominant style.

Question 7

Fiedler's contingency model of leadership states that the best leadership style depends on:

Accepted Answer

A) the leader's emotional intelligence. 
B) the level of situational control. 
C) the leader's level of servant leadership. 
D) the leader's knowledge of the employee's job 
E) all of these conditions. 
A) the leader's emotional intelligence. 
B) the level of situational control. 
C) the leader's level of servant leadership. 
D) the leader's knowledge of the employee's job 
E) all of these conditions.

Question 8

Some researchers suggest that leadership is due more to perceptual errors among followers than something real.Describe two perceptual errors that cause followers to exaggerate or distort their beliefs about the leader's influence on organizational events.

Accepted Answer

In this question,students may describe a

Question 9

Effective transformational leaders 'walk the talk' by making meeting agendas,work schedules and other executive symbols,patterns and settings more consistent with the strategic vision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The implicit theory of leadership states that:

Accepted Answer

A) everyone is capable of being an effective leader. 
B) the best leadership style depends on both the characteristics of employees and the environment in which they work. 
C) leadership is a perception of followers,not just actual behaviours and competencies of people called leaders. 
D) there is no such thing as leadership. 
E) leaders are people who change organizations. 
A) everyone is capable of being an effective leader. 
B) the best leadership style depends on both the characteristics of employees and the environment in which they work. 
C) leadership is a perception of followers,not just actual behaviours and competencies of people called leaders. 
D) there is no such thing as leadership. 
E) leaders are people who change organizations.

Question 11

Leadership prototypes refer to:

Accepted Answer

A) preconceived beliefs about the features and behaviours of effective leaders. 
B) factors that substitute for ideal leadership. 
C) a theoretical construct that encompasses all the qualities of leadership. 
D) leadership stereotypes. 
E) an amalgam of the least effective leadership characteristics we should avoid. 
A) preconceived beliefs about the features and behaviours of effective leaders. 
B) factors that substitute for ideal leadership. 
C) a theoretical construct that encompasses all the qualities of leadership. 
D) leadership stereotypes. 
E) an amalgam of the least effective leadership characteristics we should avoid.

Question 12

The view that effective leaders need to be aware of,feel comfortable with,and act consistently with their vales,personality,and self-concept it called:

Accepted Answer

A) values-based leadership. 
B) competencies leadership perspective. 
C) emotional intelligence. 
D) authentic leadership. 
E) consistency leadership. 
A) values-based leadership. 
B) competencies leadership perspective. 
C) emotional intelligence. 
D) authentic leadership. 
E) consistency leadership.

Question 13

The leadership substitutes model identifies ways to neutralize or replace transformational leaders in specific conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Suppose Axel was the new supervisor of a unit of employees who work in non-routine jobs.These employees are highly experienced and confident in their work.According to path-goal theory,which leadership style would be most appropriate for Axel to use in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) Directive. 
B) Participative. 
C) Supportive. 
D) Abusive. 
E) None of these would be appropriate in this situation. 
A) Directive. 
B) Participative. 
C) Supportive. 
D) Abusive. 
E) None of these would be appropriate in this situation.

Question 15

According to the textbook,charismatic leadership differs from transformational leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Organizational behaviour takes the view that leaders are people in management and other 'leadership' positions in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One problem with path-goal theory is that it is an extremely simple model of leadership relative to other leadership theories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Drive,integrity,and emotional intelligence are identified in the textbook as:

Accepted Answer

A) substitutes for leadership. 
B) the main elements of situational leadership theory. 
C) competencies of effective leaders. 
D) contingencies in path-goal theory. 
E) the characteristics of female leaders that are not found in male leaders. 
A) substitutes for leadership. 
B) the main elements of situational leadership theory. 
C) competencies of effective leaders. 
D) contingencies in path-goal theory. 
E) the characteristics of female leaders that are not found in male leaders.

Question 19

According to the textbook,which of these leadership concepts or theories has little or no research support?

Accepted Answer

A) Hersey and Blanchard's situational leadership theory 
B) Emotional intelligence and integrity as leadership competencies 
C) Transformational leadership 
D) Leadership substitutes theory 
E) Path-goal leadership theory 
A) Hersey and Blanchard's situational leadership theory 
B) Emotional intelligence and integrity as leadership competencies 
C) Transformational leadership 
D) Leadership substitutes theory 
E) Path-goal leadership theory

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements about leadership and gender is TRUE?

Transformational leadership states that effective leaders:

According to path-goal theory,supportive leadership is desirable for employees who work in teams with low cohesiveness.

Servant leadership is an extension or variation of the people-oriented leadership style.

Self-confidence is one of the eight competencies of effective leaders.

According to the behavioural perspective of leadership:

Fiedler's contingency model of leadership states that the best leadership style depends on:

Some researchers suggest that leadership is due more to perceptual errors among followers than something real.Describe two perceptual errors that cause followers to exaggerate or distort their beliefs about the leader's influence on organizational events.

Effective transformational leaders 'walk the talk' by making meeting agendas,work schedules and other executive symbols,patterns and settings more consistent with the strategic vision.

The implicit theory of leadership states that:

Leadership prototypes refer to:

The view that effective leaders need to be aware of,feel comfortable with,and act consistently with their vales,personality,and self-concept it called:

The leadership substitutes model identifies ways to neutralize or replace transformational leaders in specific conditions.

Suppose Axel was the new supervisor of a unit of employees who work in non-routine jobs.These employees are highly experienced and confident in their work.According to path-goal theory,which leadership style would be most appropriate for Axel to use in this situation?

According to the textbook,charismatic leadership differs from transformational leadership.

Organizational behaviour takes the view that leaders are people in management and other 'leadership' positions in the organization.

One problem with path-goal theory is that it is an extremely simple model of leadership relative to other leadership theories.

Drive,integrity,and emotional intelligence are identified in the textbook as:

According to the textbook,which of these leadership concepts or theories has little or no research support?

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

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

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Exam 12: Leadership in Organizational Settings

Which of the following statements about leadership and gender is TRUE?

Transformational leadership states that effective leaders:

According to path-goal theory,supportive leadership is desirable for employees who work in teams with low cohesiveness.

Servant leadership is an extension or variation of the people-oriented leadership style.

Self-confidence is one of the eight competencies of effective leaders.

According to the behavioural perspective of leadership:

Fiedler's contingency model of leadership states that the best leadership style depends on:

Some researchers suggest that leadership is due more to perceptual errors among followers than something real.Describe two perceptual errors that cause followers to exaggerate or distort their beliefs about the leader's influence on organizational events.

Effective transformational leaders 'walk the talk' by making meeting agendas,work schedules and other executive symbols,patterns and settings more consistent with the strategic vision.

The implicit theory of leadership states that:

Leadership prototypes refer to:

The view that effective leaders need to be aware of,feel comfortable with,and act consistently with their vales,personality,and self-concept it called:

The leadership substitutes model identifies ways to neutralize or replace transformational leaders in specific conditions.

Suppose Axel was the new supervisor of a unit of employees who work in non-routine jobs.These employees are highly experienced and confident in their work.According to path-goal theory,which leadership style would be most appropriate for Axel to use in this situation?

According to the textbook,charismatic leadership differs from transformational leadership.

Organizational behaviour takes the view that leaders are people in management and other 'leadership' positions in the organization.

One problem with path-goal theory is that it is an extremely simple model of leadership relative to other leadership theories.

Drive,integrity,and emotional intelligence are identified in the textbook as:

According to the textbook,which of these leadership concepts or theories has little or no research support?

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

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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