Question 1

The type of power that results from the leader's legitimate authority, based upon his or her position within the organization, is called coercive power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

____ and ____ proposed a two dimensional leadership theory called the Leadership Grid.

Accepted Answer

A)  Blake; Mouton 
B)  Hersey; Blanchard 
C)  Vroom; Yetton 
D)  Tannenbaum; Schmidt 
E)  Evans; House 
A)  Blake; Mouton 
B)  Hersey; Blanchard 
C)  Vroom; Yetton 
D)  Tannenbaum; Schmidt 
E)  Evans; House

Question 3

____ power comes from personal sources that are not as invested in the organization, such as personal interests, goals, and values.

Accepted Answer

A)  Motivation 
B)  Management 
C)  Personal 
D)  Control 
E)  Referent 
A)  Motivation 
B)  Management 
C)  Personal 
D)  Control 
E)  Referent

Question 4

____ works best for employees with moderate readiness, according to Hersey and Blanchard.

Accepted Answer

A)  Selling and telling 
B)  Telling and participating 
C)  Selling and participating 
D)  Telling and delegating 
E)  Selling and delegating 
A)  Selling and telling 
B)  Telling and participating 
C)  Selling and participating 
D)  Telling and delegating 
E)  Selling and delegating

Question 5

The seven interpersonal influence tactics for leaders include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  use rational persuasion. 
B)  rely on the rule of reciprocity. 
C)  develop allies. 
D)  do not worry about people liking you. 
E)  reward the behaviors you want. 
A)  use rational persuasion. 
B)  rely on the rule of reciprocity. 
C)  develop allies. 
D)  do not worry about people liking you. 
E)  reward the behaviors you want.

Question 6

Describe the three situational elements under Fiedler's Contingency Theory that can be described as either favorable or unfavorable.

Accepted Answer

Leader-member relations refers to group

Question 7

Which of the following refers to group atmosphere and members' attitude toward and acceptance of the leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  Task structure 
B)  Leader relations 
C)  Contingency 
D)  Position power 
E)  Leader-member relations 
A)  Task structure 
B)  Leader relations 
C)  Contingency 
D)  Position power 
E)  Leader-member relations

Question 8

Interactive leadership has been found to be more common among female leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In ____________________, the leader favors a consensual and collaborative process, and influence derives from relationships rather than position power and formal authority.

Accepted Answer

interactiv

Question 10

The ____ leader is distinguished by their ability to bring about organizational change.

Accepted Answer

A)  transformational 
B)  participative 
C)  charismatic 
D)  achievement-oriented 
E)  people-oriented leader 
A)  transformational 
B)  participative 
C)  charismatic 
D)  achievement-oriented 
E)  people-oriented leader

Question 11

The telling style, according to Hersey and Blanchard, is appropriate for followers with moderate readiness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following types of power stems from a leader's special knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reward power 
B)  Referent power 
C)  Legitimate power 
D)  Coercive power 
E)  None of these 
A)  Reward power 
B)  Referent power 
C)  Legitimate power 
D)  Coercive power 
E)  None of these

Question 13

The Leadership Grid used the two leader behaviors which were called

Accepted Answer

A)  employee-centered and job centered. 
B)  consideration and initiating structure. 
C)  concern for people and concern for production. 
D)  relationship-oriented and task-oriented. 
E)  employee-oriented and relationship oriented. 
A)  employee-centered and job centered. 
B)  consideration and initiating structure. 
C)  concern for people and concern for production. 
D)  relationship-oriented and task-oriented. 
E)  employee-oriented and relationship oriented.

Question 14

A situational variable that counteracts a leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors is called a neutralizer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The ____________________ has the ability to inspire and motivate people to do more than they would normally do, despite obstacles and personal sacrifice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ has the ability to inspire...

Question 16

The alienated follower is a person who is an independent, critical thinker but is passive in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

____________________ are the distinguishing personal characteristics of a leader, such as intelligence, values, and appearance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are the distinguishing personal characteristics of...

Question 18

Level 5 leaders are ambitious for themselves and their organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is a follower who participates actively in the organization but does not use critical thinking skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  Passive follower 
B)  Effective follower 
C)  Alienated follower 
D)  Conformist 
E)  Pragmatic survivor 
A)  Passive follower 
B)  Effective follower 
C)  Alienated follower 
D)  Conformist 
E)  Pragmatic survivor

Question 20

All of the following are interpersonal influence tactics EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  reward the behaviors you want. 
B)  develop allies. 
C)  rely on the rule of demand. 
D)  make use of higher authority. 
E)  ask for what you want. 
A)  reward the behaviors you want. 
B)  develop allies. 
C)  rely on the rule of demand. 
D)  make use of higher authority. 
E)  ask for what you want.

The type of power that results from the leader's legitimate authority, based upon his or her position within the organization, is called coercive power.

and proposed a two dimensional leadership theory called the Leadership Grid.

____ power comes from personal sources that are not as invested in the organization, such as personal interests, goals, and values.

____ works best for employees with moderate readiness, according to Hersey and Blanchard.

The seven interpersonal influence tactics for leaders include all of the following EXCEPT:

Describe the three situational elements under Fiedler's Contingency Theory that can be described as either favorable or unfavorable.

Which of the following refers to group atmosphere and members' attitude toward and acceptance of the leader?

Interactive leadership has been found to be more common among female leaders.

In ____________________, the leader favors a consensual and collaborative process, and influence derives from relationships rather than position power and formal authority.

The ____ leader is distinguished by their ability to bring about organizational change.

The telling style, according to Hersey and Blanchard, is appropriate for followers with moderate readiness.

Which of the following types of power stems from a leader's special knowledge?

The Leadership Grid used the two leader behaviors which were called

A situational variable that counteracts a leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors is called a neutralizer.

The ____________________ has the ability to inspire and motivate people to do more than they would normally do, despite obstacles and personal sacrifice.

The alienated follower is a person who is an independent, critical thinker but is passive in the organization.

____________________ are the distinguishing personal characteristics of a leader, such as intelligence, values, and appearance.

Level 5 leaders are ambitious for themselves and their organizations.

Which of the following is a follower who participates actively in the organization but does not use critical thinking skills?

All of the following are interpersonal influence tactics EXCEPT:

Innovative Management for Turbulent Times

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing the Value Chain, Information Technology, and E-Business

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

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Exam 14: Leadership

The type of power that results from the leader's legitimate authority, based upon his or her position within the organization, is called coercive power.

____ and ____ proposed a two dimensional leadership theory called the Leadership Grid.

____ power comes from personal sources that are not as invested in the organization, such as personal interests, goals, and values.

____ works best for employees with moderate readiness, according to Hersey and Blanchard.

The seven interpersonal influence tactics for leaders include all of the following EXCEPT:

Describe the three situational elements under Fiedler's Contingency Theory that can be described as either favorable or unfavorable.

Which of the following refers to group atmosphere and members' attitude toward and acceptance of the leader?

Interactive leadership has been found to be more common among female leaders.

In ____________________, the leader favors a consensual and collaborative process, and influence derives from relationships rather than position power and formal authority.

The ____ leader is distinguished by their ability to bring about organizational change.

The telling style, according to Hersey and Blanchard, is appropriate for followers with moderate readiness.

Which of the following types of power stems from a leader's special knowledge?

The Leadership Grid used the two leader behaviors which were called

A situational variable that counteracts a leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors is called a neutralizer.

The ____________________ has the ability to inspire and motivate people to do more than they would normally do, despite obstacles and personal sacrifice.

The alienated follower is a person who is an independent, critical thinker but is passive in the organization.

____________________ are the distinguishing personal characteristics of a leader, such as intelligence, values, and appearance.

Level 5 leaders are ambitious for themselves and their organizations.

Which of the following is a follower who participates actively in the organization but does not use critical thinking skills?

All of the following are interpersonal influence tactics EXCEPT:

Innovative Management for Turbulent Times

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing the Value Chain, Information Technology, and E-Business

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Filters

and proposed a two dimensional leadership theory called the Leadership Grid.