Question 1

The ___________ theory approach suggests that there is no such thing as consistant leader behavior across subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) contingency 
B) behavioral 
C) leader-member exchange 
D) situational 
A) contingency 
B) behavioral 
C) leader-member exchange 
D) situational C

Question 2

What is "leadership" and how does one determine if a leader has been effective?

Accepted Answer

The authoritative source of leadership theory and research,the Handbook of Leadership,defines leadership as "an interaction between members of a group.Leaders are agents of change; persons whose acts affect other people more than other people's acts affect them.Leadership occurs when one group member modifies the motivation or competencies of others in the group." The leadership definition implies that it involves the use of influence and that all interpersonal relationships can involve leadership.A second element in the definition involves the importance of being a change agent-being able to affect followers' behavior and performance.Finally,the definition focuses on accomplishing goals.The effective leader may have to deal with individual,group,and organizational goals. Leader effectiveness is typically measured by the accomplishment of one or a combination of these goals.Individuals may view the leader as effective or ineffective according to the satisfactions they derive from the total work experience.

Question 3

Leadership traits don't operate singly to influence followers,but act in combination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The path-goal approach suggests individuals have more flexibility in leader style than that suggested by Fiedler's contingency model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Mike exhibits a relatively high need for power,but acts on that need in socially acceptable ways.This orientation to use power for constructive purposes has been termed ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) socially responsible power orientation 
B) socialized power orientation 
C) servant power orientation 
D) None of the above 
A) socially responsible power orientation 
B) socialized power orientation 
C) servant power orientation 
D) None of the above

Question 6

The contingency model of leadership effectiveness postulates that the performance of groups is dependent on the interaction between ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) leadership style and situational favorableness 
B) leadership style and employee favorableness 
C) employee and situational favorableness 
D) Both A and B 
A) leadership style and situational favorableness 
B) leadership style and employee favorableness 
C) employee and situational favorableness 
D) Both A and B

Question 7

An initiating structure with the UM studies and consideration within the OSU studies are equivalent terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How do the findings of the UM and OSU leadership studies account for employee preferences and other situational factors?

Accepted Answer

The simplicity of the initiating structu

Question 9

The directive and achievement-oriented behaviors with in the path-goal approach to leadership are two distinct dimensions of ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) task-oriented behavior 
B) person-oriented behavior 
C) situational-oriented behavior 
D) the consideration perspective 
A) task-oriented behavior 
B) person-oriented behavior 
C) situational-oriented behavior 
D) the consideration perspective

Question 10

While trait theory considers personality traits it generally does not consider abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe the leadership studies conducted at OSU.How do these studies relate to the UM studies? What are the major criticisms of the OSU studies?

Accepted Answer

Among the several large leadership resea

Question 12

John finds the situation does not his preferred leader style.He has called you for advice.Using the contingency theory of leadership,what would you suggest to John?

Accepted Answer

Fiedler recommends that organizations sh

Question 13

After thousands of studies,the experts have come to a consensus on exactly what leadership is and how it should be applied.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

By definition,all members of management,even if they do not influence their behavior of others are considered "leaders" as presented in the text.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Within Fiedler's contingency model,the leader-member relations factor refers to the degree of ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) confidence,trust,and respect that followers have in the leader 
B) task or employee orientation 
C) the "maturity" of the relationship between the parties 
D) None of the above. 
A) confidence,trust,and respect that followers have in the leader 
B) task or employee orientation 
C) the "maturity" of the relationship between the parties 
D) None of the above.

Question 16

The preponderance of leadership theory and research along behavioral lines has depended on the idea that leaders must cope with two separate but interrelated aspects,___________.

Accepted Answer

A) tasks and situation 
B) tasks and people 
C) situation and people 
D) None of the above 
A) tasks and situation 
B) tasks and people 
C) situation and people 
D) None of the above

Question 17

Fiedler's studies convinced him that individuals ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) can use his one best method of leadership regardless of situation 
B) cannot be both task-and relationship-oriented 
C) can change their leader style to fit the situation 
D) None of the above 
A) can use his one best method of leadership regardless of situation 
B) cannot be both task-and relationship-oriented 
C) can change their leader style to fit the situation 
D) None of the above

Question 18

Using the terms of the University of Michigan studies,the ___________ focuses on completing the task and uses close supervision so that subordinates perform their tasks using specified procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) job-centered leader 
B) employee-centered leader 
C) initiating leader 
D) theory X 
A) job-centered leader 
B) employee-centered leader 
C) initiating leader 
D) theory X

Question 19

The situational leadership model considers follower ___________ when determining follower maturity.

Accepted Answer

A) ability 
B) willingness 
C) goal clarity 
D) A and B 
A) ability 
B) willingness 
C) goal clarity 
D) A and B

Question 20

Pat has a weak need for affiliation.This most likely will preclude her from using and perfecting interpersonal skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The ___________ theory approach suggests that there is no such thing as consistant leader behavior across subordinates.

What is "leadership" and how does one determine if a leader has been effective?

Leadership traits don't operate singly to influence followers,but act in combination.

The path-goal approach suggests individuals have more flexibility in leader style than that suggested by Fiedler's contingency model.

Mike exhibits a relatively high need for power,but acts on that need in socially acceptable ways.This orientation to use power for constructive purposes has been termed ___________.

The contingency model of leadership effectiveness postulates that the performance of groups is dependent on the interaction between ___________.

An initiating structure with the UM studies and consideration within the OSU studies are equivalent terms.

How do the findings of the UM and OSU leadership studies account for employee preferences and other situational factors?

The directive and achievement-oriented behaviors with in the path-goal approach to leadership are two distinct dimensions of ___________.

While trait theory considers personality traits it generally does not consider abilities.

Describe the leadership studies conducted at OSU.How do these studies relate to the UM studies? What are the major criticisms of the OSU studies?

John finds the situation does not his preferred leader style.He has called you for advice.Using the contingency theory of leadership,what would you suggest to John?

After thousands of studies,the experts have come to a consensus on exactly what leadership is and how it should be applied.

By definition,all members of management,even if they do not influence their behavior of others are considered "leaders" as presented in the text.

Within Fiedler's contingency model,the leader-member relations factor refers to the degree of ___________.

The preponderance of leadership theory and research along behavioral lines has depended on the idea that leaders must cope with two separate but interrelated aspects,___________.

Fiedler's studies convinced him that individuals ___________.

Using the terms of the University of Michigan studies,the ___________ focuses on completing the task and uses close supervision so that subordinates perform their tasks using specified procedures.

The situational leadership model considers follower ___________ when determining follower maturity.

Pat has a weak need for affiliation.This most likely will preclude her from using and perfecting interpersonal skills.

Managing Effective Organizations

Organizational Culture

Managing Globally

Individual Behavior and Differences

Motivation: Background and Theories

Motivation: Organizational Applications

Managing Workplace Stress

Group and Team Behavior

Conflict and Negotiation

Power and Politics

Leadership: Emerging Perspectives

Work Design

Organization Structure

Managing Communication

Decision Making

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Exam 11: Leadership: Fundamentals

The ___________ theory approach suggests that there is no such thing as consistant leader behavior across subordinates.

What is "leadership" and how does one determine if a leader has been effective?

Leadership traits don't operate singly to influence followers,but act in combination.

The path-goal approach suggests individuals have more flexibility in leader style than that suggested by Fiedler's contingency model.

Mike exhibits a relatively high need for power,but acts on that need in socially acceptable ways.This orientation to use power for constructive purposes has been termed ___________.

The contingency model of leadership effectiveness postulates that the performance of groups is dependent on the interaction between ___________.

An initiating structure with the UM studies and consideration within the OSU studies are equivalent terms.

How do the findings of the UM and OSU leadership studies account for employee preferences and other situational factors?

The directive and achievement-oriented behaviors with in the path-goal approach to leadership are two distinct dimensions of ___________.

While trait theory considers personality traits it generally does not consider abilities.

Describe the leadership studies conducted at OSU.How do these studies relate to the UM studies? What are the major criticisms of the OSU studies?

John finds the situation does not his preferred leader style.He has called you for advice.Using the contingency theory of leadership,what would you suggest to John?

After thousands of studies,the experts have come to a consensus on exactly what leadership is and how it should be applied.

By definition,all members of management,even if they do not influence their behavior of others are considered "leaders" as presented in the text.

Within Fiedler's contingency model,the leader-member relations factor refers to the degree of ___________.

The preponderance of leadership theory and research along behavioral lines has depended on the idea that leaders must cope with two separate but interrelated aspects,___________.

Fiedler's studies convinced him that individuals ___________.

Using the terms of the University of Michigan studies,the ___________ focuses on completing the task and uses close supervision so that subordinates perform their tasks using specified procedures.

The situational leadership model considers follower ___________ when determining follower maturity.

Pat has a weak need for affiliation.This most likely will preclude her from using and perfecting interpersonal skills.

Managing Effective Organizations

Organizational Culture

Managing Globally

Individual Behavior and Differences

Motivation: Background and Theories

Motivation: Organizational Applications

Managing Workplace Stress

Group and Team Behavior

Conflict and Negotiation

Power and Politics

Leadership: Emerging Perspectives

Work Design

Organization Structure

Managing Communication

Decision Making

Managing Organizational Change and Learning

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