Question 1

List which leadership models are prescriptive and descriptive,and explain why they are classified as such.

Accepted Answer

The contingency and normative leadership

Question 2

Not all seven variables/questions are relevant to all decisions using the normative leadership model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding the normative leadership time-driven model is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) Value is placed on time. 
B) The model is concerned with making effective decisions with minimum cost. 
C) The model has a long-term horizon. 
D) No value is placed on follower development. 
A) Value is placed on time. 
B) The model is concerned with making effective decisions with minimum cost. 
C) The model has a long-term horizon. 
D) No value is placed on follower development.

Question 4

Today,more companies are looking for graduates with ________.

Accepted Answer

A) more collective responsibility 
B) international openness and flexibility 
C) more holistic concern for employees 
D) longer periods of employment 
A) more collective responsibility 
B) international openness and flexibility 
C) more holistic concern for employees 
D) longer periods of employment

Question 5

Fiedler believed that one's leadership style is a reflection of ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) heredity 
B) personality 
C) behavior and personality 
D) heredity and behavior 
A) heredity 
B) personality 
C) behavior and personality 
D) heredity and behavior

Question 6

The major difference between behavioral and contingency leadership theories is that contingency leadership theories attempt to determine the one best leadership style in all situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The manager went around to several employees asking them for suggestions on how to decrease theft.
Use Exhibit 4.5 to determine which number this manager would rate on the continuum leadership model.

Accepted Answer

The answer is e.5.
T

Question 8

When using the normative leadership model,the more expertise the leader has,the less need there is for follower participation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Fred E.Fiedler developed the path-goal leadership theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Identify the one contingency leadership model you prefer to use on the job,and state why.

Accepted Answer

Now if you look at the different leaders

Question 11

Path-goal leadership theory is based on motivation theories of goal setting and expectancy theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Environment situational factors include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) locus of control. 
B) task structure. 
C) work group. 
D) formal authority. 
A) locus of control. 
B) task structure. 
C) work group. 
D) formal authority.

Question 13

____ leadership is appropriate when followers are open to autocratic leadership,have external locus of control,and follower ability is high.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Before selecting one of the seven leadership styles on the leadership continuum,the leader must consider which one of the following variables?

Accepted Answer

A) The path clarification. 
B) The leader's personality. 
C) The importance of the decision. 
D) The task structure. 
A) The path clarification. 
B) The leader's personality. 
C) The importance of the decision. 
D) The task structure.

Question 15

When comparing the four behavior theories with the four contingency theories,which statement is TRUE:

Accepted Answer

A) Three of the four contingency theories developed in universities. 
B) The behavior theories have fewer number of leadership styles than the contingency theories. 
C) The behavior theories include the leadership continuum. 
D) The leadership grid is part of the contingency theories. 
A) Three of the four contingency theories developed in universities. 
B) The behavior theories have fewer number of leadership styles than the contingency theories. 
C) The behavior theories include the leadership continuum. 
D) The leadership grid is part of the contingency theories.

Question 16

Task structure is the most powerful determinant of overall situational favorableness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What contingency leadership variables are common to all of the theories?

Accepted Answer

The three variables common to

Question 18

Which leadership style would rate the leader a 2 on the leadership continuum model?

Accepted Answer

A) A leader who makes decisions and sells them to followers. 
B) A leader who lets employees make ongoing decisions. 
C) A leader who presents a decision which is subject to change based on input. 
D) A leader who lets employees make decisions within set limits. 
A) A leader who makes decisions and sells them to followers. 
B) A leader who lets employees make ongoing decisions. 
C) A leader who presents a decision which is subject to change based on input. 
D) A leader who lets employees make decisions within set limits.

Question 19

Authoritarianism is the extent of the leader's position power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Situational favorableness refers to the degree to which a situation enables the leader to exert influence over the followers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

List which leadership models are prescriptive and descriptive,and explain why they are classified as such.

Not all seven variables/questions are relevant to all decisions using the normative leadership model.

Which of the following statements regarding the normative leadership time-driven model is NOT true?

Today,more companies are looking for graduates with ________.

Fiedler believed that one's leadership style is a reflection of ____________.

The major difference between behavioral and contingency leadership theories is that contingency leadership theories attempt to determine the one best leadership style in all situations.

The manager went around to several employees asking them for suggestions on how to decrease theft. Use Exhibit 4.5 to determine which number this manager would rate on the continuum leadership model.

When using the normative leadership model,the more expertise the leader has,the less need there is for follower participation.

Fred E.Fiedler developed the path-goal leadership theory.

Identify the one contingency leadership model you prefer to use on the job,and state why.

Path-goal leadership theory is based on motivation theories of goal setting and expectancy theory.

Environment situational factors include all of the following EXCEPT:

____ leadership is appropriate when followers are open to autocratic leadership,have external locus of control,and follower ability is high.

Before selecting one of the seven leadership styles on the leadership continuum,the leader must consider which one of the following variables?

When comparing the four behavior theories with the four contingency theories,which statement is TRUE:

Task structure is the most powerful determinant of overall situational favorableness.

What contingency leadership variables are common to all of the theories?

Which leadership style would rate the leader a 2 on the leadership continuum model?

Authoritarianism is the extent of the leader's position power.

Situational favorableness refers to the degree to which a situation enables the leader to exert influence over the followers.

Who Is a Leader and What Skills Do Leaders Need?

Leadership Traits and Ethics

Leadership Behavior and Motivation

Influencing: Power, Politics, Networking, and Negotiation

Communication, Coaching, and Conflict Skills

Leader-Member Exchange and Followership

Team Leadership and Self-Managed Teams

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Leadership of Culture, Ethics, and Diversity

Strategic Leadership and Change Management

Crisis Leadership and the Learning Organization

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Exam 4: Contingency Leadership Theories

List which leadership models are prescriptive and descriptive,and explain why they are classified as such.

Not all seven variables/questions are relevant to all decisions using the normative leadership model.

Which of the following statements regarding the normative leadership time-driven model is NOT true?

Today,more companies are looking for graduates with ________.

Fiedler believed that one's leadership style is a reflection of ____________.

The major difference between behavioral and contingency leadership theories is that contingency leadership theories attempt to determine the one best leadership style in all situations.

The manager went around to several employees asking them for suggestions on how to decrease theft. Use Exhibit 4.5 to determine which number this manager would rate on the continuum leadership model.

When using the normative leadership model,the more expertise the leader has,the less need there is for follower participation.

Fred E.Fiedler developed the path-goal leadership theory.

Identify the one contingency leadership model you prefer to use on the job,and state why.

Path-goal leadership theory is based on motivation theories of goal setting and expectancy theory.

Environment situational factors include all of the following EXCEPT:

____ leadership is appropriate when followers are open to autocratic leadership,have external locus of control,and follower ability is high.

Before selecting one of the seven leadership styles on the leadership continuum,the leader must consider which one of the following variables?

When comparing the four behavior theories with the four contingency theories,which statement is TRUE:

Task structure is the most powerful determinant of overall situational favorableness.

What contingency leadership variables are common to all of the theories?

Which leadership style would rate the leader a 2 on the leadership continuum model?

Authoritarianism is the extent of the leader's position power.

Situational favorableness refers to the degree to which a situation enables the leader to exert influence over the followers.

Who Is a Leader and What Skills Do Leaders Need?

Leadership Traits and Ethics

Leadership Behavior and Motivation

Influencing: Power, Politics, Networking, and Negotiation

Communication, Coaching, and Conflict Skills

Leader-Member Exchange and Followership

Team Leadership and Self-Managed Teams

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Leadership of Culture, Ethics, and Diversity

Strategic Leadership and Change Management

Crisis Leadership and the Learning Organization

Filters