Question 1

The focus of LMX theory is on the quality of the dyadic exchange that develops between leaders and followers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

As a guideline for effective leader feedback,during the post-feedback session the leader should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) conduct a performance evaluation on the employee. 
B) follow up to ensure implementation of action steps. 
C) build the follower's self-confidence. 
D) follow up to ensure implementation of the action steps. 
A) conduct a performance evaluation on the employee. 
B) follow up to ensure implementation of action steps. 
C) build the follower's self-confidence. 
D) follow up to ensure implementation of the action steps.

Question 3

Differences in the level of education and experience can impact the relationship among followers,and between leaders and followers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

_______ is the effort to appear competent and dependable.

Accepted Answer

A) Impressions management 
B) Ingratiation 
C) Self-promotion 
D) Followership 
A) Impressions management 
B) Ingratiation 
C) Self-promotion 
D) Followership

Question 5

Delegating refers to telling employees to perform the tasks that are part of their job design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

High-quality LMX relationships create a circle of reciprocity where followers feel like they should go the extra mile for a leader who supports them and the leader feels like he or she should offer the followers more support and benefits to keep their loyalty.Do you believe this is the case in the real world or is it something different?

Accepted Answer

Leader-Member Exchange theory has been d

Question 7

The notion that leaders do not interact with all followers equally but rather focus on the formation of relationships that varies in quality. Which concept is described by this statement?

Accepted Answer

A) vertical dyadic linkage theory 
B) leader-member exchange theory 
A) vertical dyadic linkage theory 
B) leader-member exchange theory

Question 8

The pragmatic follower is high on critical thinking and involvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

You can delegate responsibility and accountability,but not authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Leaders commonly use which of the following types of power to influence out-group members?

Accepted Answer

A) Position power. 
B) Referent power. 
C) Information power. 
D) Expert power. 
A) Position power. 
B) Referent power. 
C) Information power. 
D) Expert power.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps of the delegation model?

Accepted Answer

A) Develop a plan. 
B) Explain the need for delegating and the reasons for selecting the employee. 
C) Seek feedback from employees. 
D) Establish control checkpoints and hold employees accountable. 
A) Develop a plan. 
B) Explain the need for delegating and the reasons for selecting the employee. 
C) Seek feedback from employees. 
D) Establish control checkpoints and hold employees accountable.

Question 12

LMX theorists measure the quality of the leader-follower relationship using the LMX-7 questionnaire.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

My boss helps me fulfill some of my social or personal goals. This statement from a subordinate identifies the group the person aligns with. Choose the group and

Accepted Answer

A) in-group 
B) out-group 
A) in-group 
B) out-group

Question 14

A leader-follower relationship in which the leader's concern for some members does not extend beyond the formal employment contract. Which concept is described by this statement?

Accepted Answer

A) vertical dyadic linkage theory 
B) leader-member exchange theory 
A) vertical dyadic linkage theory 
B) leader-member exchange theory

Question 15

Effective followers have the courage to initiate change and put themselves at risk or in conflict with others,even their leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following should NOT be delegated?

Accepted Answer

A) Technical matters. 
B) Routine tasks. 
C) Employees' problems. 
D) Performance appraisals. 
A) Technical matters. 
B) Routine tasks. 
C) Employees' problems. 
D) Performance appraisals.

Question 17

Select a manger you work or have worked for,and analyze how well he or she implements the four steps of delegation. Which steps does the manager typically follow and not follow?

Accepted Answer

1.Implements the four steps of delegatio

Question 18

The underlying assumption of LMX theory is that leaders or superiors have limited amounts of social,personal,and organizational resources,and as a result tend to distribute them among followers selectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In Vertical Dyadic Linkage Theory,leaders mostly use position power to influence:

Accepted Answer

A) in-group members. 
B) out-group members. 
C) effective followers. 
D) pragmatic followers. 
A) in-group members. 
B) out-group members. 
C) effective followers. 
D) pragmatic followers.

Question 20

According to LMX Theory,within the same work group,the quality of each dyadic relationship will likely be the same between followers of the same leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The focus of LMX theory is on the quality of the dyadic exchange that develops between leaders and followers.

As a guideline for effective leader feedback,during the post-feedback session the leader should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Differences in the level of education and experience can impact the relationship among followers,and between leaders and followers.

_______ is the effort to appear competent and dependable.

Delegating refers to telling employees to perform the tasks that are part of their job design.

The notion that leaders do not interact with all followers equally but rather focus on the formation of relationships that varies in quality. Which concept is described by this statement?

The pragmatic follower is high on critical thinking and involvement.

You can delegate responsibility and accountability,but not authority.

Leaders commonly use which of the following types of power to influence out-group members?

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps of the delegation model?

LMX theorists measure the quality of the leader-follower relationship using the LMX-7 questionnaire.

My boss helps me fulfill some of my social or personal goals. This statement from a subordinate identifies the group the person aligns with. Choose the group and

A leader-follower relationship in which the leader's concern for some members does not extend beyond the formal employment contract. Which concept is described by this statement?

Effective followers have the courage to initiate change and put themselves at risk or in conflict with others,even their leaders.

Which of the following should NOT be delegated?

Select a manger you work or have worked for,and analyze how well he or she implements the four steps of delegation. Which steps does the manager typically follow and not follow?

The underlying assumption of LMX theory is that leaders or superiors have limited amounts of social,personal,and organizational resources,and as a result tend to distribute them among followers selectively.

In Vertical Dyadic Linkage Theory,leaders mostly use position power to influence:

According to LMX Theory,within the same work group,the quality of each dyadic relationship will likely be the same between followers of the same leader.

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Exam 7: Leader-Member Exchange and Followership

The focus of LMX theory is on the quality of the dyadic exchange that develops between leaders and followers.

As a guideline for effective leader feedback,during the post-feedback session the leader should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Differences in the level of education and experience can impact the relationship among followers,and between leaders and followers.

_______ is the effort to appear competent and dependable.

Delegating refers to telling employees to perform the tasks that are part of their job design.

The notion that leaders do not interact with all followers equally but rather focus on the formation of relationships that varies in quality. Which concept is described by this statement?

The pragmatic follower is high on critical thinking and involvement.

You can delegate responsibility and accountability,but not authority.

Leaders commonly use which of the following types of power to influence out-group members?

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps of the delegation model?

LMX theorists measure the quality of the leader-follower relationship using the LMX-7 questionnaire.

My boss helps me fulfill some of my social or personal goals. This statement from a subordinate identifies the group the person aligns with. Choose the group and

A leader-follower relationship in which the leader's concern for some members does not extend beyond the formal employment contract. Which concept is described by this statement?

Effective followers have the courage to initiate change and put themselves at risk or in conflict with others,even their leaders.

Which of the following should NOT be delegated?

Select a manger you work or have worked for,and analyze how well he or she implements the four steps of delegation. Which steps does the manager typically follow and not follow?

The underlying assumption of LMX theory is that leaders or superiors have limited amounts of social,personal,and organizational resources,and as a result tend to distribute them among followers selectively.

In Vertical Dyadic Linkage Theory,leaders mostly use position power to influence:

According to LMX Theory,within the same work group,the quality of each dyadic relationship will likely be the same between followers of the same leader.

Who Is a Leader and What Skills Do Leaders Need?

Leadership Traits and Ethics

Leadership Behavior and Motivation

Contingency Leadership Theories

Influencing: Power, Politics, Networking, and Negotiation

Communication, Coaching, and Conflict Skills

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