Question 1

Which of the following is true about employees with high task ability?

Accepted Answer

A) They are less likely to be motivated and satisfied by participative and achievement-oriented leadership. 
B) They find achievement-oriented leadership overwhelming as they confront challenges associated with learning a new job. 
C) They view the environment as uncontrollable, thereby preferring the structure provided by supportive leadership. 
D) They work well under supportive and directive leadership. 
E) They are less apt to need additional direction and thus would respond negatively to directive leadership. 
A) They are less likely to be motivated and satisfied by participative and achievement-oriented leadership. 
B) They find achievement-oriented leadership overwhelming as they confront challenges associated with learning a new job. 
C) They view the environment as uncontrollable, thereby preferring the structure provided by supportive leadership. 
D) They work well under supportive and directive leadership. 
E) They are less apt to need additional direction and thus would respond negatively to directive leadership.

Question 2

The path-goal theory is based on the equity theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Leader-member relations, task structure, and position power are concepts associated with _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Stogdill's Trait Theory 
B) Fiedler's Contingency Model 
C) House's Path-Goal Theory 
D) Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Theory 
E) the Leader-Member Exchange Model 
A) Stogdill's Trait Theory 
B) Fiedler's Contingency Model 
C) House's Path-Goal Theory 
D) Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Theory 
E) the Leader-Member Exchange Model

Question 4

According to _____, leader behavior is acceptable when employees view it as a source of satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) Graen's leader-member exchange model 
B) Hersey and Blanchard's situational leadership theory 
C) House's path-goal theory 
D) Fiedler's contingency model 
E) Stogdill's trait theory 
A) Graen's leader-member exchange model 
B) Hersey and Blanchard's situational leadership theory 
C) House's path-goal theory 
D) Fiedler's contingency model 
E) Stogdill's trait theory

Question 5

Consideration involves leader behavior associated with creating mutual respect or trust and focuses on a concern for group members' needs and desires.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to situational theories, there is one best leadership style that suites every situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to Peter Drucker, which of the following should be taken into consideration when improving leadership effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

A) Managers can help cultivate leadership if they start with the newest employees. 
B) There is only one best style of leadership. 
C) The difference between how frequently and how effectively managers exhibit various leadership behaviors has no effect on employees. 
D) Effective leaders should take responsibility for decision. 
E) Leaders share their ideas first and then take suggestions from their subordinates. 
A) Managers can help cultivate leadership if they start with the newest employees. 
B) There is only one best style of leadership. 
C) The difference between how frequently and how effectively managers exhibit various leadership behaviors has no effect on employees. 
D) Effective leaders should take responsibility for decision. 
E) Leaders share their ideas first and then take suggestions from their subordinates.

Question 8

A takeaway message of House's path-goal theory is that leaders are encouraged to clarify the paths to goal accomplishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to the Behavioral Styles theory, leaders are born, not made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Jim is the daytime supervisor for an automobile assembly line. He supervises forty-five workers who perform routine jobs that require minimal training. Which of the following suggests that Jim follows the servant-leadership model of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) Jim seeks to develop leadership in others and focuses on objectives that surpass the immediate needs of the group. 
B) Jim sets goals, monitors progress toward goal achievement, and rewards and punishes people for their level of goal accomplishment. 
C) Jim refrains from engaging in self-serving behaviors that hurt others and focuses on increased service to others rather than to himself. 
D) Jim wants to develop a partnership with his team illustrated by reciprocal influence, mutual trust, respect and liking, and a sense of common fates. 
E) Jim likes to provide the guidance and support needed by employees and ties meaningful rewards to completion of objectives. 
A) Jim seeks to develop leadership in others and focuses on objectives that surpass the immediate needs of the group. 
B) Jim sets goals, monitors progress toward goal achievement, and rewards and punishes people for their level of goal accomplishment. 
C) Jim refrains from engaging in self-serving behaviors that hurt others and focuses on increased service to others rather than to himself. 
D) Jim wants to develop a partnership with his team illustrated by reciprocal influence, mutual trust, respect and liking, and a sense of common fates. 
E) Jim likes to provide the guidance and support needed by employees and ties meaningful rewards to completion of objectives.

Question 11

According to Fiedler's contingency model, _____ is the most important component of situational control.

Accepted Answer

A) task structure 
B) follower's ability 
C) leader-member relations 
D) position power 
E) follower's motivation 
A) task structure 
B) follower's ability 
C) leader-member relations 
D) position power 
E) follower's motivation

Which of the following is true about employees with high task ability?

The path-goal theory is based on the equity theory.

Leader-member relations, task structure, and position power are concepts associated with _____.

According to _____, leader behavior is acceptable when employees view it as a source of satisfaction.

Consideration involves leader behavior associated with creating mutual respect or trust and focuses on a concern for group members' needs and desires.

According to situational theories, there is one best leadership style that suites every situation.

According to Peter Drucker, which of the following should be taken into consideration when improving leadership effectiveness?

A takeaway message of House's path-goal theory is that leaders are encouraged to clarify the paths to goal accomplishment.

According to the Behavioral Styles theory, leaders are born, not made.

Jim is the daytime supervisor for an automobile assembly line. He supervises forty-five workers who perform routine jobs that require minimal training. Which of the following suggests that Jim follows the servant-leadership model of leadership?

According to Fiedler's contingency model, _____ is the most important component of situational control.

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Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

International OB: Managing Across Cultures

Key Individual Differences and the Road to Success

Values, Attitudes, Job Satisfaction, and Counter-Productive Work Behaviors

Social Perception and Attributions

Foundations of Motivation

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Group Dynamics

Developing and Leading Effective Teams

Individual and Group Decision Making

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Communicating in the Digital Age

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Exam 16: Leadership

Which of the following is true about employees with high task ability?

The path-goal theory is based on the equity theory.

Leader-member relations, task structure, and position power are concepts associated with _____.

According to _____, leader behavior is acceptable when employees view it as a source of satisfaction.

Consideration involves leader behavior associated with creating mutual respect or trust and focuses on a concern for group members' needs and desires.

According to situational theories, there is one best leadership style that suites every situation.

According to Peter Drucker, which of the following should be taken into consideration when improving leadership effectiveness?

A takeaway message of House's path-goal theory is that leaders are encouraged to clarify the paths to goal accomplishment.

According to the Behavioral Styles theory, leaders are born, not made.

Jim is the daytime supervisor for an automobile assembly line. He supervises forty-five workers who perform routine jobs that require minimal training. Which of the following suggests that Jim follows the servant-leadership model of leadership?

According to Fiedler's contingency model, _____ is the most important component of situational control.

Organizational Behavior: The Quest for People-Centered Organizations and Ethical Conduct

Managing Diversity: Releasing Every Employees Potential

Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

International OB: Managing Across Cultures

Key Individual Differences and the Road to Success

Values, Attitudes, Job Satisfaction, and Counter-Productive Work Behaviors

Social Perception and Attributions

Foundations of Motivation

Improving Job Performance With Goals, Feedback, Rewards, and Positive Reinforcement

Group Dynamics

Developing and Leading Effective Teams

Individual and Group Decision Making

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Communicating in the Digital Age

Influence, Empowerment, and Politics

Organizational Design, Effectiveness, and Innovation

Managing Change and Stress

Filters