Question 1

____ power is created and conveyed in the organization by granting authority.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Leaders have power but managers do not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

A manager develops a vision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The Leadership Grid

Accepted Answer

A) is useful for describing leader behavior but not useful for predicting it. 
B) labels the best manager as high in both concern for planning and concern for organizing. 
C) uses the term impoverished manager to describe a manager who is low in concern for people and low in concern for production. 
D) is a graphic representation of the trait approach to studying leadership. 
E) All of these choices 
A) is useful for describing leader behavior but not useful for predicting it. 
B) labels the best manager as high in both concern for planning and concern for organizing. 
C) uses the term impoverished manager to describe a manager who is low in concern for people and low in concern for production. 
D) is a graphic representation of the trait approach to studying leadership. 
E) All of these choices

Question 5

Donald Trump is considered an "average" manager,but many view him as larger than life.Trump engages in a lot of

Accepted Answer

A) creation of obligation. 
B) inducement. 
C) impression management. 
D) public relations. 
E) image promotion. 
A) creation of obligation. 
B) inducement. 
C) impression management. 
D) public relations. 
E) image promotion.

Question 6

The reinforcement theory of motivation is the basis for using

Accepted Answer

A) information distortion. 
B) legitimate requests. 
C) inspirational appeals. 
D) personal identification. 
E) instrumental compliance. 
A) information distortion. 
B) legitimate requests. 
C) inspirational appeals. 
D) personal identification. 
E) instrumental compliance.

Question 7

Aligning the organization with its environment requires ____________________ leadership.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Aligning the organization with its environment requires...

Question 8

The form of power a person has because of the position he or she occupies in an organization is known as ____ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

To be effective as a charismatic leader,a manager needs to have a thorough and complete understanding of the organization¾its history,its culture,its strengths,and its weaknesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The purpose of the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model is to

Accepted Answer

A) determine the level of situational favorableness. 
B) determine the appropriate degree of employee participation in decision making. 
C) shape the environment by providing rewards and structuring tasks. 
D) select alternatives by means of refining expert opinion. 
E) make decisions quickly. 
A) determine the level of situational favorableness. 
B) determine the appropriate degree of employee participation in decision making. 
C) shape the environment by providing rewards and structuring tasks. 
D) select alternatives by means of refining expert opinion. 
E) make decisions quickly.

Question 11

Matt is fresh out of college.He is feeling a bit overwhelmed at work and appreciates his boss's ____ leadership because he needs help at this point.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Mihee set challenging goals and high expectations because she has confidence in her fellow nurses.Based on the path-goal theory,what kind of leader behavior is Mihee exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Vernique consults with her subordinates and encourages their involvement in the decision-making process.Based on the path-goal theory,what kind of leader behavior is Vernique exhibiting.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

A news producer selects a reporter to cover a typical story.The producer has ____ power.

Accepted Answer

A) referent 
B) reward 
C) coercive 
D) legitimate 
E) expert 
A) referent 
B) reward 
C) coercive 
D) legitimate 
E) expert

Question 15

What approach to identifying a leader is someone using if he votes for a politician based on his or her appearance,communication skills,and education?

Accepted Answer

A) LPC 
B) Fiedler's contingency 
C) Vroom's decision tree 
D) Trait 
E) Path-goal 
A) LPC 
B) Fiedler's contingency 
C) Vroom's decision tree 
D) Trait 
E) Path-goal

Question 16

Researchers gave up trying to identify traits as predictors of leadership ability,but many voters have not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The concept of charismatic leadership is most closely related to

Accepted Answer

A) Vroom-Yetton-Jago model. 
B) the trait approach. 
C) Fiedler's contingency theory. 
D) substitutes for leadership. 
E) path-goal theory. 
A) Vroom-Yetton-Jago model. 
B) the trait approach. 
C) Fiedler's contingency theory. 
D) substitutes for leadership. 
E) path-goal theory.

Question 18

When using consideration behavior,the leader clearly defines the leader-subordinate role so that everyone knows what is expected,establishes formal lines of communication,and determines how tasks will be performed in the Ohio studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Phil W.supervises a group of very competent workers.These people are involved in a routine task,and the company has written standard operating procedures to cover most of the operation.Phil is trying to decide what leadership style would be most effective in dealing with these people.Explain what the path-goal and leadership substitutes for approaches would recommend that he do.

Accepted Answer

Students should reco

Question 20

Honesty,integrity,and ____________________ seem to play meaningful roles in leadership.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Honesty,integrity,and ____________________ seem to play meaningful roles...

Exam 17: Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

____ power is created and conveyed in the organization by granting authority.

Leaders have power but managers do not.

A manager develops a vision.

The Leadership Grid

Donald Trump is considered an "average" manager,but many view him as larger than life.Trump engages in a lot of

The reinforcement theory of motivation is the basis for using

Aligning the organization with its environment requires ____________________ leadership.

The form of power a person has because of the position he or she occupies in an organization is known as ____ power.

To be effective as a charismatic leader,a manager needs to have a thorough and complete understanding of the organization¾its history,its culture,its strengths,and its weaknesses.

The purpose of the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model is to

Matt is fresh out of college.He is feeling a bit overwhelmed at work and appreciates his boss's ____ leadership because he needs help at this point.

Mihee set challenging goals and high expectations because she has confidence in her fellow nurses.Based on the path-goal theory,what kind of leader behavior is Mihee exhibiting?

Vernique consults with her subordinates and encourages their involvement in the decision-making process.Based on the path-goal theory,what kind of leader behavior is Vernique exhibiting.

A news producer selects a reporter to cover a typical story.The producer has ____ power.

What approach to identifying a leader is someone using if he votes for a politician based on his or her appearance,communication skills,and education?

Researchers gave up trying to identify traits as predictors of leadership ability,but many voters have not.

The concept of charismatic leadership is most closely related to

When using consideration behavior,the leader clearly defines the leader-subordinate role so that everyone knows what is expected,establishes formal lines of communication,and determines how tasks will be performed in the Ohio studies.

Honesty,integrity,and ____________________ seem to play meaningful roles in leadership.

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Issues and Challenges

The Environment and Culture of Organizations

The Ethical and Social Environment

The Global Environment

The Multicultural Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing New Venture Formation and Entrepreneurship

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity

Managing Information and Information Technology

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