Exam 7: Leading and Trust

The sweatshop manager has low concern for both production and people.

_____ has a high concern for people and a low concern for production.

The Leadership Grid identifies the ideal leadership style as having a high concern for both production and people.

Do you agree with the statement that you can substitute for management but you can't substitute for leadership, or is this just semantics?

In which of the following situations would a participative supervisory style be used?

Clarity and routine; invariant methodology; and intrinsic satisfaction are characteristics of ______, which may substitute for management.

"You have to complete all assignments before you go on leave. You may have to extend your working hours." Which of the following leadership styles does the statement reflect?

What are your views on normative leadership theory? Recall a manager you have now or have had. Which of the five styles does or did the manager use?

The participative style involves high-directive-high-supportive behavior and is appropriate when interacting with moderate-capability employees.

Managerial control is the process of influencing employees to work toward the achievement of objectives.

The consultative style involves _____ behavior and is appropriate when interacting with moderate-capability employees.

The organized-person manager has a high concern for both production and people.

What are your views on situational supervision? Recall a manager you have now or have had. Which of the four styles does or did the manager use? Would you use the model on the job?

Describe the leadership trait theory.

The contingency leadership theory assumes that there are distinctive physical and psychological characteristics accounting for leadership effectiveness.

The laissez-faire style entails low-directive-low-supportive behavior and is appropriate when interacting with outstanding employees.

_____ developed by Tannenbaum and Schmidt, identifies seven leadership styles based on the use of boss-centered versus employee-centered leadership.

"Sam, make sure you reach the office no later than 8 am tomorrow." According to the leadership continuum, which of the following leadership styles does the statement reveal?

The Leadership Grid states that the one best style to use in all situations is the 9, 9 team manager style, with a high concern for both people and production. Do you agree with this statement?

As a supervisor, you spend little time telling employees what to do and most of the time encouraging them to do a good job. However, at the present time your employees have fallen behind schedule on an important project, which is due soon. As a situational manager, which management style should you use?