Question 1

Choose one contemporary theory of leadership, define the theory, and discuss one major research finding related to the theory.

Accepted Answer

Implicit leadership theory views leaders

Question 2

In research on the subject, what differences have been found when leadership is compared across cultures?

Accepted Answer

The dark triad is composed of psychopath

Question 3

According to Fiedler, relationship-oriented leaders are best in situations of:

Accepted Answer

A) very high control. 
B) moderate control. 
C) very low control. 
D) either very high or very low control. 
A) very high control. 
B) moderate control. 
C) very low control. 
D) either very high or very low control.

Question 4

"Good leaders should avoid transactional leadership and should focus on transformational leadership." Provide a critique of this statement-does research support it?

Accepted Answer

Research does not support this statement

Question 5

Marta believes that a leader is someone who is charismatic, encouraging, and forceful. In this case, one might call this concept of a leader a:

Accepted Answer

A) role model. 
B) falsehood. 
C) prototype. 
D) prejudice. 
A) role model. 
B) falsehood. 
C) prototype. 
D) prejudice.

Question 6

An ongoing study on culture and leadership is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Project Lead. 
B) the CULTR commission. 
C) the EARTH report. 
D) the GLOBE project. 
A) Project Lead. 
B) the CULTR commission. 
C) the EARTH report. 
D) the GLOBE project.

Question 7

The facet of transformational leadership where a leader encourages followers to consider problems from a new perspective is:

Accepted Answer

A) individualized consideration. 
B) idealized influence. 
C) inspirational motivation. 
D) intellectual stimulation. 
A) individualized consideration. 
B) idealized influence. 
C) inspirational motivation. 
D) intellectual stimulation.

Question 8

According to French and Raven (1958), which of these is NOT a base of power?

Accepted Answer

A) coercive power 
B) authoritarian power 
C) reward power 
D) legitimate power 
A) coercive power 
B) authoritarian power 
C) reward power 
D) legitimate power

Question 9

One common characteristic among the new leadership theories is that they:

Accepted Answer

A) explain how leaders adapt their behaviors to new situations. 
B) emphasize organization and task completion. 
C) make use of cutting-edge technologies. 
D) encourage subordinates to identify with the leader's values. 
A) explain how leaders adapt their behaviors to new situations. 
B) emphasize organization and task completion. 
C) make use of cutting-edge technologies. 
D) encourage subordinates to identify with the leader's values.

Question 10

_____ focuses on the reciprocal relationships between subordinates and leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) Path-goal theory 
B) Leader-member exchange theory 
C) Contingency theory 
D) Transactional leadership theory 
A) Path-goal theory 
B) Leader-member exchange theory 
C) Contingency theory 
D) Transactional leadership theory

Question 11

_____ is an example of a leader behavior that would be characterized as consideration.

Accepted Answer

A) Planning ahead for future assignments 
B) Emphasizing participative decision-making 
C) Assigning specific tasks to subordinates 
D) Defining work procedures 
A) Planning ahead for future assignments 
B) Emphasizing participative decision-making 
C) Assigning specific tasks to subordinates 
D) Defining work procedures

Question 12

One of the main differences between leader-member exchange (LMX) theory and behavior-based theories is that LMX theory:

Accepted Answer

A) suggests that leaders treat subordinates differently from one another. 
B) suggests that playing favorites can improve group performance. 
C) is not concerned with task-related behaviors. 
D) appears to be unrelated to any meaningful outcomes. 
A) suggests that leaders treat subordinates differently from one another. 
B) suggests that playing favorites can improve group performance. 
C) is not concerned with task-related behaviors. 
D) appears to be unrelated to any meaningful outcomes.

Question 13

Research in South Korea suggests that leaders high in emotional intelligence are effective because they:

Accepted Answer

A) are better at gaining power and influence through coercion. 
B) can train their followers to be more empathetic and relationship-oriented. 
C) engage in more transformational behaviors. 
D) demonstrate a better balance of task-oriented and relationship-oriented behaviors. 
A) are better at gaining power and influence through coercion. 
B) can train their followers to be more empathetic and relationship-oriented. 
C) engage in more transformational behaviors. 
D) demonstrate a better balance of task-oriented and relationship-oriented behaviors.

Question 14

Describe two major findings from Eagly's research on gender and leadership.

Accepted Answer

Eagly has found that women are more part

Question 15

Using the Leader Behavior Description Questionnaire (LBDQ) as a guide, identify two behaviors that represent consideration and two behaviors that represent initiating structure.

Accepted Answer

Examples will vary. Possible initiating

Question 16

Which leadership theory focuses on identifying the individual characteristics that make people good leaders?

Accepted Answer

A) contemporary 
B) behavioral 
C) trait 
D) contingency 
A) contemporary 
B) behavioral 
C) trait 
D) contingency

Question 17

If someone described Bonita as an "effective leader," they would probably mean that she:

Accepted Answer

A) has elicited successful performances from her team members. 
B) has a high degree of reward power. 
C) is disliked by her followers. 
D) forces her team members to do things they don't want to do. 
A) has elicited successful performances from her team members. 
B) has a high degree of reward power. 
C) is disliked by her followers. 
D) forces her team members to do things they don't want to do.

Question 18

Based on the Ohio State studies, the dimension of leadership behavior that relates to the extent to which leaders act in a supportive way and show respect for their subordinates is:

Accepted Answer

A) initiating-structure behavior. 
B) consideration behavior. 
C) control behavior. 
D) contingency behavior. 
A) initiating-structure behavior. 
B) consideration behavior. 
C) control behavior. 
D) contingency behavior.

Question 19

Which of these is a common characteristic among the new leadership theories?

Accepted Answer

A) They explain why so many businesses are struggling. 
B) They stress emotionally distant behaviors such as coercion. 
C) They encourage an increase in subordinates' self-esteem and satisfaction. 
D) They account for the leader's perceived situational control. 
A) They explain why so many businesses are struggling. 
B) They stress emotionally distant behaviors such as coercion. 
C) They encourage an increase in subordinates' self-esteem and satisfaction. 
D) They account for the leader's perceived situational control.

Question 20

According to House's (1971) path-goal theory, leader behaviors that stress subordinates' personal accomplishments and encourage excellent performance are known as:

Accepted Answer

A) supportive leader behaviors. 
B) directive leader behaviors. 
C) participative leader behaviors. 
D) achievement-oriented leader behaviors. 
A) supportive leader behaviors. 
B) directive leader behaviors. 
C) participative leader behaviors. 
D) achievement-oriented leader behaviors.

Choose one contemporary theory of leadership, define the theory, and discuss one major research finding related to the theory.

In research on the subject, what differences have been found when leadership is compared across cultures?

According to Fiedler, relationship-oriented leaders are best in situations of:

"Good leaders should avoid transactional leadership and should focus on transformational leadership." Provide a critique of this statement-does research support it?

Marta believes that a leader is someone who is charismatic, encouraging, and forceful. In this case, one might call this concept of a leader a:

An ongoing study on culture and leadership is known as:

The facet of transformational leadership where a leader encourages followers to consider problems from a new perspective is:

According to French and Raven (1958), which of these is NOT a base of power?

One common characteristic among the new leadership theories is that they:

_____ focuses on the reciprocal relationships between subordinates and leaders.

_____ is an example of a leader behavior that would be characterized as consideration.

One of the main differences between leader-member exchange (LMX) theory and behavior-based theories is that LMX theory:

Research in South Korea suggests that leaders high in emotional intelligence are effective because they:

Describe two major findings from Eagly's research on gender and leadership.

Using the Leader Behavior Description Questionnaire (LBDQ) as a guide, identify two behaviors that represent consideration and two behaviors that represent initiating structure.

Which leadership theory focuses on identifying the individual characteristics that make people good leaders?

If someone described Bonita as an "effective leader," they would probably mean that she:

Based on the Ohio State studies, the dimension of leadership behavior that relates to the extent to which leaders act in a supportive way and show respect for their subordinates is:

Which of these is a common characteristic among the new leadership theories?

According to House's (1971) path-goal theory, leader behaviors that stress subordinates' personal accomplishments and encourage excellent performance are known as:

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Exam 13: Leadership

Choose one contemporary theory of leadership, define the theory, and discuss one major research finding related to the theory.

In research on the subject, what differences have been found when leadership is compared across cultures?

According to Fiedler, relationship-oriented leaders are best in situations of:

"Good leaders should avoid transactional leadership and should focus on transformational leadership." Provide a critique of this statement-does research support it?

Marta believes that a leader is someone who is charismatic, encouraging, and forceful. In this case, one might call this concept of a leader a:

An ongoing study on culture and leadership is known as:

The facet of transformational leadership where a leader encourages followers to consider problems from a new perspective is:

According to French and Raven (1958), which of these is NOT a base of power?

One common characteristic among the new leadership theories is that they:

_____ focuses on the reciprocal relationships between subordinates and leaders.

_____ is an example of a leader behavior that would be characterized as consideration.

One of the main differences between leader-member exchange (LMX) theory and behavior-based theories is that LMX theory:

Research in South Korea suggests that leaders high in emotional intelligence are effective because they:

Describe two major findings from Eagly's research on gender and leadership.

Using the Leader Behavior Description Questionnaire (LBDQ) as a guide, identify two behaviors that represent consideration and two behaviors that represent initiating structure.

Which leadership theory focuses on identifying the individual characteristics that make people good leaders?

If someone described Bonita as an "effective leader," they would probably mean that she:

Based on the Ohio State studies, the dimension of leadership behavior that relates to the extent to which leaders act in a supportive way and show respect for their subordinates is:

Which of these is a common characteristic among the new leadership theories?

According to House's (1971) path-goal theory, leader behaviors that stress subordinates' personal accomplishments and encourage excellent performance are known as:

Io Psychology: Then and Now

Research Methods in Io Psychology

Job Analysis

Criterion Measurement

Performance Appraisal

Predictors

Selection Decisions and Personnel Law

Training and Development

Motivation

Job Attitudes: Antecedents and Consequences

Stress and Worker Well-Being

Group Processes and Work Teams

Organizational Theory and Development

Filters