Question 1

Choice of job assignment to a subordinate is a part of a tangible reward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Explain the leader substitutes model.What is the advice this model offers to managers?

Accepted Answer

The leader substitutes model proposes that leadership is sometimes unnecessary because other factors may act to motivate subordinates,thus making leadership redundant.Factors include subordinates' and situational characteristics.Managers are advised to be aware of the existence of these other factors and adapt their behavior accordingly.

Question 3

According to Fiedler,the extent to which the work of subordinates is clear so that they know what to do and how to do it is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  consideration structure. 
B)  task structure. 
C)  empowerment structure. 
D)  leader-member relations. 
E)  charismatic leadership. 
A)  consideration structure. 
B)  task structure. 
C)  empowerment structure. 
D)  leader-member relations. 
E)  charismatic leadership. B

Question 4

Leaders' moods and emotions influence their effectiveness as leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss the various ways a manager can take steps to ensure that they have an adequate amount of expert power to perform their leadership roles.

Accepted Answer

Expert power is based on the special kno

Question 6

An enthusiastic,self-confident leader who is able to clearly communicate his/her vision of how good things could be is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  transformational leader. 
B)  charismatic leader. 
C)  transactional leader. 
D)  path-goal leader. 
E)  considerate leader. 
A)  transformational leader. 
B)  charismatic leader. 
C)  transactional leader. 
D)  path-goal leader. 
E)  considerate leader.

Question 7

Servant leaders have a strong desire to serve and work for the benefit of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Emotional intelligence in a leader encourages followers to be creative because the followers are more likely to take risks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The ability of a manager to give outcomes to or withhold outcomes from subordinates is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  legitimate power. 
B)  reward power. 
C)  expert power. 
D)  referent power. 
E)  coercive power. 
A)  legitimate power. 
B)  reward power. 
C)  expert power. 
D)  referent power. 
E)  coercive power.

Question 10

Leaders are more likely to understand all the emotions surrounding creative endeavors when they are high on:

Accepted Answer

A)  creative thinking. 
B)  consideration. 
C)  emotional intelligence. 
D)  transactional thinking. 
E)  transformational intelligence. 
A)  creative thinking. 
B)  consideration. 
C)  emotional intelligence. 
D)  transactional thinking. 
E)  transformational intelligence.

Question 11

Path-goal theory identifies four types of behaviors in which leaders can engage in order to motivate their subordinates.Discuss these types of behaviors and give one specific management example of how a manager could act according to each of these.

Accepted Answer

The four types of behaviors are directiv

Question 12

Explain how the concept of "empowerment" can make a leader even more effective in dealing with subordinates.

Accepted Answer

Empowerment can contribute to effective

Question 13

According to Fiedler,the extent to which subordinates trust and are loyal to their superior is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  empowerment relations. 
B)  task-oriented relations. 
C)  leader-member relations. 
D)  initiating structure relations. 
E)  position power relations. 
A)  empowerment relations. 
B)  task-oriented relations. 
C)  leader-member relations. 
D)  initiating structure relations. 
E)  position power relations.

Question 14

The type of behavior that is similar to "consideration" of the behavior model is:

Accepted Answer

A)  initiating structure. 
B)  directive behavior. 
C)  supportive behavior. 
D)  participative behavior. 
E)  achievement-oriented behavior. 
A)  initiating structure. 
B)  directive behavior. 
C)  supportive behavior. 
D)  participative behavior. 
E)  achievement-oriented behavior.

Question 15

The transformational manager's intellectual stimulation leads subordinates to view problems as challenges that they can and will meet and conquer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to Fiedler,task-oriented leaders are primarily concerned with developing good working relationships with their subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to Fiedler,relationship-oriented leaders are primarily concerned with ensuring that subordinates perform their work activities at a high quality level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Discuss the three situational determinants in Fiedler's leadership theory that allow a leader to determine the favorableness or unfavorableness of a situation for leading.

Accepted Answer

Fiedler postulated that leader-member re

Question 19

When a manager goes out of his/her way to give subordinates opportunities to increase their skills and capabilities,he/she is engaging in:

Accepted Answer

A)  initiating structure. 
B)  developmental consideration. 
C)  charisma. 
D)  intellectual stimulation. 
E)  expert power. 
A)  initiating structure. 
B)  developmental consideration. 
C)  charisma. 
D)  intellectual stimulation. 
E)  expert power.

Question 20

When transformational leadership occurs,subordinates trust the managers,are highly motivated,and help the organization achieve its goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Choice of job assignment to a subordinate is a part of a tangible reward.

Explain the leader substitutes model.What is the advice this model offers to managers?

According to Fiedler,the extent to which the work of subordinates is clear so that they know what to do and how to do it is known as:

Leaders' moods and emotions influence their effectiveness as leaders.

Discuss the various ways a manager can take steps to ensure that they have an adequate amount of expert power to perform their leadership roles.

An enthusiastic,self-confident leader who is able to clearly communicate his/her vision of how good things could be is known as a:

Servant leaders have a strong desire to serve and work for the benefit of others.

Emotional intelligence in a leader encourages followers to be creative because the followers are more likely to take risks.

The ability of a manager to give outcomes to or withhold outcomes from subordinates is known as:

Leaders are more likely to understand all the emotions surrounding creative endeavors when they are high on:

Path-goal theory identifies four types of behaviors in which leaders can engage in order to motivate their subordinates.Discuss these types of behaviors and give one specific management example of how a manager could act according to each of these.

Explain how the concept of "empowerment" can make a leader even more effective in dealing with subordinates.

According to Fiedler,the extent to which subordinates trust and are loyal to their superior is known as:

The type of behavior that is similar to "consideration" of the behavior model is:

The transformational manager's intellectual stimulation leads subordinates to view problems as challenges that they can and will meet and conquer.

According to Fiedler,task-oriented leaders are primarily concerned with developing good working relationships with their subordinates.

According to Fiedler,relationship-oriented leaders are primarily concerned with ensuring that subordinates perform their work activities at a high quality level.

Discuss the three situational determinants in Fiedler's leadership theory that allow a leader to determine the favorableness or unfavorableness of a situation for leading.

When a manager goes out of his/her way to give subordinates opportunities to increase their skills and capabilities,he/she is engaging in:

When transformational leadership occurs,subordinates trust the managers,are highly motivated,and help the organization achieve its goals.

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Exam 10: Leaders and Leadership

Choice of job assignment to a subordinate is a part of a tangible reward.

Explain the leader substitutes model.What is the advice this model offers to managers?

According to Fiedler,the extent to which the work of subordinates is clear so that they know what to do and how to do it is known as:

Leaders' moods and emotions influence their effectiveness as leaders.

Discuss the various ways a manager can take steps to ensure that they have an adequate amount of expert power to perform their leadership roles.

An enthusiastic,self-confident leader who is able to clearly communicate his/her vision of how good things could be is known as a:

Servant leaders have a strong desire to serve and work for the benefit of others.

Emotional intelligence in a leader encourages followers to be creative because the followers are more likely to take risks.

The ability of a manager to give outcomes to or withhold outcomes from subordinates is known as:

Leaders are more likely to understand all the emotions surrounding creative endeavors when they are high on:

Path-goal theory identifies four types of behaviors in which leaders can engage in order to motivate their subordinates.Discuss these types of behaviors and give one specific management example of how a manager could act according to each of these.

Explain how the concept of "empowerment" can make a leader even more effective in dealing with subordinates.

According to Fiedler,the extent to which subordinates trust and are loyal to their superior is known as:

The type of behavior that is similar to "consideration" of the behavior model is:

The transformational manager's intellectual stimulation leads subordinates to view problems as challenges that they can and will meet and conquer.

According to Fiedler,task-oriented leaders are primarily concerned with developing good working relationships with their subordinates.

According to Fiedler,relationship-oriented leaders are primarily concerned with ensuring that subordinates perform their work activities at a high quality level.

Discuss the three situational determinants in Fiedler's leadership theory that allow a leader to determine the favorableness or unfavorableness of a situation for leading.

When a manager goes out of his/her way to give subordinates opportunities to increase their skills and capabilities,he/she is engaging in:

When transformational leadership occurs,subordinates trust the managers,are highly motivated,and help the organization achieve its goals.

The Management Process Today

Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: The Manager As a Person

Managing Ethics and Diversity

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

Planning, Strategy, and Competitive Advantage

Designing Organizational Structure

Control, Change, and Entrepreneurship

Motivation

Effective Team Management

Building and Managing Human Resources

Communication and Information Technology Management

Operations Management: Managing Vital Operations and Processes

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