Question 1

Hofstede model as,discussed in the text,contains ________ cultural dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A)  three 
B)  four 
C)  five 
D)  seven 
A)  three 
B)  four 
C)  five 
D)  seven C

Question 2

The Likert-inspired team at the University of Michigan identified two distinct styles of leadership.What are these two behavior approaches to leadership?

Accepted Answer

Through interviewing leaders and followers,researchers identified two distinct styles of leadership,referred to as job-centered and employee-centered.

Question 3

When using management by exception,the leader is not involved unless objectives aren't being accomplished.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Define the term leadership.

Accepted Answer

Some definitions of leadership are based

Question 5

All of the following leaders were considered charismatic except:

Accepted Answer

A)  President John 
B)  President George W. Bush 
C)  Adolf Hitler 
D)  Winston Churchill 
A)  President John 
B)  President George W. Bush 
C)  Adolf Hitler 
D)  Winston Churchill

Question 6

As a rule,being given greater authority lessens one's position power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Every successful team has _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a problem oriented culture 
B)  an innovative mindset 
C)  an external incentive 
D)  a leader 
A)  a problem oriented culture 
B)  an innovative mindset 
C)  an external incentive 
D)  a leader

Question 8

Explain what situational approaches to leadership are and describe the most significant approaches within this perspective.

Accepted Answer

Situational approaches emphasize the imp

Question 9

Employees who rank high on power distance are more likely to prefer an autocratic style of leadership.Why?

Accepted Answer

Because they are mor

Question 10

The thinking and discussion of leadership has evolved over the years from a trait-based approach to the concept of _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  leaders without borders 
B)  workers without leaders 
C)  teams without bosses 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  leaders without borders 
B)  workers without leaders 
C)  teams without bosses 
D)  None of the above.

Question 11

________________ suggested that some leaders have a gift of exceptional qualities-a charisma-that enables them to motivate followers to achieve outstanding performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  Arthur Fiedler 
B)  Hersey and Blanchard 
C)  Victor Vroom 
D)  Max Weber 
A)  Arthur Fiedler 
B)  Hersey and Blanchard 
C)  Victor Vroom 
D)  Max Weber

Question 12

What leadership theory uses the expectancy motivation theory as its foundation?

Accepted Answer

The foundation of pa

Question 13

Based upon your performance in this class you have been recruited to be VP of organizational development at MajorGlobal Industries! Your CEO is a firm believer in participative leadership and pronounces it should be rolled out to all global subsidiaries "with due haste." Turning to you the CEO asks "Do you see any issues?" How do you respond regarding the potential of participative management working equally well around the world?

Accepted Answer

A study by Bass et al.found that leaders

Question 14

Asking an insecure follower to participate will typically lessen their insecurity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Within SLT,there are two types of follower readiness: psychological and _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  individual 
B)  physiological 
C)  group 
D)  job 
A)  individual 
B)  physiological 
C)  group 
D)  job

Question 16

Two types of situational or contingency variables are considered in the path-goal theory: the personal characteristics of subordinates and _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  financial pressures and demands 
B)  availability of resources 
C)  environmental pressures and demands 
D)  time constraints 
A)  financial pressures and demands 
B)  availability of resources 
C)  environmental pressures and demands 
D)  time constraints

Question 17

Linking followers with an organization's new direction,mission,and goals is easier if they're satisfied or unchallenged by the current situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The complexity of global joint ventures or of leading a foreign subsidiary requires the careful study of the _______________ that face the leader.

Accepted Answer

A)  culture and history 
B)  expectations 
C)  work environment 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  culture and history 
B)  expectations 
C)  work environment 
D)  All of the above.

Question 19

If an employee has a high the degree of perceived ability relative to the task demands,he or she would be the least likely to accept a(n)_______________ leadership style.

Accepted Answer

A)  consultative 
B)  directive 
C)  participative 
D)  selling 
A)  consultative 
B)  directive 
C)  participative 
D)  selling

Question 20

Identify five or more of the questions that Vroom indicates should be asked when performing a situational diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

Any five of the following: 
(a)How impor

Hofstede model as,discussed in the text,contains ________ cultural dimensions.

The Likert-inspired team at the University of Michigan identified two distinct styles of leadership.What are these two behavior approaches to leadership?

When using management by exception,the leader is not involved unless objectives aren't being accomplished.

Define the term leadership.

All of the following leaders were considered charismatic except:

As a rule,being given greater authority lessens one's position power.

Every successful team has _______________.

Explain what situational approaches to leadership are and describe the most significant approaches within this perspective.

Employees who rank high on power distance are more likely to prefer an autocratic style of leadership.Why?

The thinking and discussion of leadership has evolved over the years from a trait-based approach to the concept of _______________.

________________ suggested that some leaders have a gift of exceptional qualities-a charisma-that enables them to motivate followers to achieve outstanding performance.

What leadership theory uses the expectancy motivation theory as its foundation?

Asking an insecure follower to participate will typically lessen their insecurity.

Within SLT,there are two types of follower readiness: psychological and _______________.

Two types of situational or contingency variables are considered in the path-goal theory: the personal characteristics of subordinates and _______________.

Linking followers with an organization's new direction,mission,and goals is easier if they're satisfied or unchallenged by the current situation.

The complexity of global joint ventures or of leading a foreign subsidiary requires the careful study of the _______________ that face the leader.

If an employee has a high the degree of perceived ability relative to the task demands,he or she would be the least likely to accept a(n)_______________ leadership style.

Identify five or more of the questions that Vroom indicates should be asked when performing a situational diagnosis.

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Exam 15: Leadership

Hofstede model as,discussed in the text,contains ________ cultural dimensions.

The Likert-inspired team at the University of Michigan identified two distinct styles of leadership.What are these two behavior approaches to leadership?

When using management by exception,the leader is not involved unless objectives aren't being accomplished.

Define the term leadership.

All of the following leaders were considered charismatic except:

As a rule,being given greater authority lessens one's position power.

Every successful team has _______________.

Explain what situational approaches to leadership are and describe the most significant approaches within this perspective.

Employees who rank high on power distance are more likely to prefer an autocratic style of leadership.Why?

The thinking and discussion of leadership has evolved over the years from a trait-based approach to the concept of _______________.

________________ suggested that some leaders have a gift of exceptional qualities-a charisma-that enables them to motivate followers to achieve outstanding performance.

What leadership theory uses the expectancy motivation theory as its foundation?

Asking an insecure follower to participate will typically lessen their insecurity.

Within SLT,there are two types of follower readiness: psychological and _______________.

Two types of situational or contingency variables are considered in the path-goal theory: the personal characteristics of subordinates and _______________.

Linking followers with an organization's new direction,mission,and goals is easier if they're satisfied or unchallenged by the current situation.

The complexity of global joint ventures or of leading a foreign subsidiary requires the careful study of the _______________ that face the leader.

If an employee has a high the degree of perceived ability relative to the task demands,he or she would be the least likely to accept a(n)_______________ leadership style.

Identify five or more of the questions that Vroom indicates should be asked when performing a situational diagnosis.

Effective Managers Understand Organizational Behavior

International and Organizational Culture

Individual Differences at Work

Perceptions and Attributions

Motivation

Job Design and Performance

Evaluation and Rewards Influence Behavior

Managing Employee Behavior

Managing Individual Stress

Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiations

Power and Politics

Communicating Effectively

Decision Making

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Organizational Change

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