Question 1

All of the following are contributing factors in effectively delegating tasks,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  dual accountability. 
B)  establishing controls. 
C)  only accepting finished work. 
D)  assessing skills. 
A)  dual accountability. 
B)  establishing controls. 
C)  only accepting finished work. 
D)  assessing skills. A

Question 2

During implementation of empowerment,setting the stage for generating and demonstrating organizational support is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  investigation. 
B)  implementation. 
C)  preparation. 
D)  maturation. 
A)  investigation. 
B)  implementation. 
C)  preparation. 
D)  maturation. C

Question 3

Modifying Maslow's theory,Clayton Alderfer tried to simplify the needs into three categories:

Accepted Answer

A)  safety,relatedness,and esteem. 
B)  existence,social,and esteem. 
C)  existence,relatedness,and growth. 
D)  social,safety,and growth. 
A)  safety,relatedness,and esteem. 
B)  existence,social,and esteem. 
C)  existence,relatedness,and growth. 
D)  social,safety,and growth. C

Question 4

Which of the following is a benefit of effective empowerment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Empowered employees can deal directly with customer demands. 
B)  Empowered employees use more time to personalize services for customers. 
C)  Empowered employees are required to work within boundaries. 
D)  Empowered employees are less responsible for their actions. 
A)  Empowered employees can deal directly with customer demands. 
B)  Empowered employees use more time to personalize services for customers. 
C)  Empowered employees are required to work within boundaries. 
D)  Empowered employees are less responsible for their actions.

Question 5

Leadership is limited to the person with a title.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following helps to facilitate an empowered environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  High role ambiguity 
B)  Narrow span of control 
C)  Sociopolitical support 
D)  Limited resources 
A)  High role ambiguity 
B)  Narrow span of control 
C)  Sociopolitical support 
D)  Limited resources

Question 7

Due to the high level of control possessed by empowered managers,they are less likely to empower their subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Delegation helps to push decision making downward in the organizational hierarchy leading to a more democratic and inclusive process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

By empowering his employees,Eric will make them less accountable for their decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A Theory Y manager believes subordinates dislike work and shirk responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Bennies' Model Jet Company encourages creative thinking.The company has also implemented a few,small changes in its day-to-day activities after analyzing the ideas put forth by employees.Bennies' is using suggestion involvement in its approach to incorporating empowerment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Since SuperTech,Inc.has a very complex environment and many employees perform nonroutine tasks,the company will benefit from a highly empowered workforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Ray Corp.is weighing the benefits of empowering its workforce against potential problems.One reason for avoiding empowerment is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a reduction in operational costs by elimination of hierarchical layers. 
B)  lower loyalty and trust. 
C)  lower and inconsistent product delivery. 
D)  reduction in turnover and higher retention. 
A)  a reduction in operational costs by elimination of hierarchical layers. 
B)  lower loyalty and trust. 
C)  lower and inconsistent product delivery. 
D)  reduction in turnover and higher retention.

Question 14

Candace has realized that for her department to be effective she needs to allow subordinates greater involvement and participation in decision making and in controlling certain aspects of their tasks.Candace is using the process known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  coaching. 
B)  empowerment. 
C)  mentoring. 
D)  negotiation. 
A)  coaching. 
B)  empowerment. 
C)  mentoring. 
D)  negotiation.

Question 15

Explain some of the steps leading to self-empowerment.

Accepted Answer

Some of the steps leading to self-empowe

Question 16

What is leadership? Explain the effective characteristics of a "leader".

Accepted Answer

Leadership is a process of social influe

Question 17

List the six social structural characteristics that create an empowering environment.

Accepted Answer

The six social structural char

Question 18

Empowered employees are more likely to offer ideas,exercise creativity,and develop more innovative processes and products than those who are not empowered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Simon has realized that he should take the first step and act on his own to ensure that the organization's goals are met.Simon is practicing:

Accepted Answer

A)  delegation. 
B)  self-leadership. 
C)  politicking. 
D)  self-actualization. 
A)  delegation. 
B)  self-leadership. 
C)  politicking. 
D)  self-actualization.

Question 20

Empowerment must always come from an external source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

All of the following are contributing factors in effectively delegating tasks,EXCEPT:

During implementation of empowerment,setting the stage for generating and demonstrating organizational support is referred to as:

Modifying Maslow's theory,Clayton Alderfer tried to simplify the needs into three categories:

Which of the following is a benefit of effective empowerment?

Leadership is limited to the person with a title.

Which of the following helps to facilitate an empowered environment?

Due to the high level of control possessed by empowered managers,they are less likely to empower their subordinates.

Delegation helps to push decision making downward in the organizational hierarchy leading to a more democratic and inclusive process.

By empowering his employees,Eric will make them less accountable for their decisions.

A Theory Y manager believes subordinates dislike work and shirk responsibility.

Bennies' Model Jet Company encourages creative thinking.The company has also implemented a few,small changes in its day-to-day activities after analyzing the ideas put forth by employees.Bennies' is using suggestion involvement in its approach to incorporating empowerment.

Since SuperTech,Inc.has a very complex environment and many employees perform nonroutine tasks,the company will benefit from a highly empowered workforce.

Ray Corp.is weighing the benefits of empowering its workforce against potential problems.One reason for avoiding empowerment is:

Candace has realized that for her department to be effective she needs to allow subordinates greater involvement and participation in decision making and in controlling certain aspects of their tasks.Candace is using the process known as:

Explain some of the steps leading to self-empowerment.

What is leadership? Explain the effective characteristics of a "leader".

List the six social structural characteristics that create an empowering environment.

Empowered employees are more likely to offer ideas,exercise creativity,and develop more innovative processes and products than those who are not empowered.

Simon has realized that he should take the first step and act on his own to ensure that the organization's goals are met.Simon is practicing:

Empowerment must always come from an external source.

Journey Into Self-Awareness

Self-Disclosure and Trust

Establishing Goals Consistent With Your Values and Ethics

Self-Management

Understanding and Working With Diverse Others

Listening and Nonverbal Communication

Communicating Effectively

Persuading Individuals and Audiences

Negotiation

Building Teams and Work Groups

Managing Conflict

Achieving Business Results Through Effective Meetings

Facilitating Team Success

Making Decisions and Solving Problems Creatively

Effective and Ethical Use of Power and Influence

Networking and Mentoring

Coaching and Providing Feedback for Improved Performance

Project Management

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Exam 18: Leading and Empowering Self and Others

All of the following are contributing factors in effectively delegating tasks,EXCEPT:

During implementation of empowerment,setting the stage for generating and demonstrating organizational support is referred to as:

Modifying Maslow's theory,Clayton Alderfer tried to simplify the needs into three categories:

Which of the following is a benefit of effective empowerment?

Leadership is limited to the person with a title.

Which of the following helps to facilitate an empowered environment?

Due to the high level of control possessed by empowered managers,they are less likely to empower their subordinates.

Delegation helps to push decision making downward in the organizational hierarchy leading to a more democratic and inclusive process.

By empowering his employees,Eric will make them less accountable for their decisions.

A Theory Y manager believes subordinates dislike work and shirk responsibility.

Bennies' Model Jet Company encourages creative thinking.The company has also implemented a few,small changes in its day-to-day activities after analyzing the ideas put forth by employees.Bennies' is using suggestion involvement in its approach to incorporating empowerment.

Since SuperTech,Inc.has a very complex environment and many employees perform nonroutine tasks,the company will benefit from a highly empowered workforce.

Ray Corp.is weighing the benefits of empowering its workforce against potential problems.One reason for avoiding empowerment is:

Candace has realized that for her department to be effective she needs to allow subordinates greater involvement and participation in decision making and in controlling certain aspects of their tasks.Candace is using the process known as:

Explain some of the steps leading to self-empowerment.

What is leadership? Explain the effective characteristics of a "leader".

List the six social structural characteristics that create an empowering environment.

Empowered employees are more likely to offer ideas,exercise creativity,and develop more innovative processes and products than those who are not empowered.

Simon has realized that he should take the first step and act on his own to ensure that the organization's goals are met.Simon is practicing:

Empowerment must always come from an external source.

Journey Into Self-Awareness

Self-Disclosure and Trust

Establishing Goals Consistent With Your Values and Ethics

Self-Management

Understanding and Working With Diverse Others

Listening and Nonverbal Communication

Communicating Effectively

Persuading Individuals and Audiences

Negotiation

Building Teams and Work Groups

Managing Conflict

Achieving Business Results Through Effective Meetings

Facilitating Team Success

Making Decisions and Solving Problems Creatively

Effective and Ethical Use of Power and Influence

Networking and Mentoring

Coaching and Providing Feedback for Improved Performance

Project Management

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