Question 1

Theory Z leadership is associated with the work of:

Accepted Answer

A) Robert Blake 
B) William Ouchi 
C) Sheila Puffer 
D) Douglas McGregor 
A) Robert Blake 
B) William Ouchi 
C) Sheila Puffer 
D) Douglas McGregor

Question 2

According to Bass, the active management-by-exception leader:

Accepted Answer

A) Is a visionary agent with a sense of mission, who is capable of motivating their followers to accept new goals and new ways of doing things 
B) Clarifies what needs to be done and provides both psychic and material rewards to those who comply with his or her directives 
C) Is an individual who exchanges rewards for effort and performance and works on a "something for something" basis with employees 
D) Monitors follower performance and takes corrective action when deviations from standards occur 
A) Is a visionary agent with a sense of mission, who is capable of motivating their followers to accept new goals and new ways of doing things 
B) Clarifies what needs to be done and provides both psychic and material rewards to those who comply with his or her directives 
C) Is an individual who exchanges rewards for effort and performance and works on a "something for something" basis with employees 
D) Monitors follower performance and takes corrective action when deviations from standards occur

Question 3

The leadership scholar that coined the terms "Theory X" and "Theory Y" management was:

Accepted Answer

A) Robert Blake 
B) William Ouchi 
C) Sheila Puffer 
D) Douglas McGregor 
A) Robert Blake 
B) William Ouchi 
C) Sheila Puffer 
D) Douglas McGregor

Question 4

A leader who monitors follower performance and takes corrective action when deviations from standards occur is referred to as a contingent reward leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss Theory X, Theory Y and Theory Z.

Accepted Answer

Douglas McGregor, the pioneering leaders

Question 6

Recent findings from a leadership study in India showed that participative leadership might be more common and more effective in developing countries than has been reported previously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Authoritarian leadership has all of the following characteristics except:

Accepted Answer

A) It typically involves the use of one-way communication from manager to subordinate 
B) The focus of attention usually is on work progress, work procedures and roadblocks that prevent goal attainment 
C) It is widely used by Theory Y managers 
D) It is often effective in handling a crisis 
A) It typically involves the use of one-way communication from manager to subordinate 
B) The focus of attention usually is on work progress, work procedures and roadblocks that prevent goal attainment 
C) It is widely used by Theory Y managers 
D) It is often effective in handling a crisis

Question 8

The creation of uncertainty and the analysis of many alternatives regarding future action is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) Variety expansion 
B) Variety subtraction 
C) Variety amplification 
D) Variety reduction 
A) Variety expansion 
B) Variety subtraction 
C) Variety amplification 
D) Variety reduction

Question 9

Describe the difference between transformational and transactional leadership.

Accepted Answer

Transformational leaders are visionary a

Question 10

As a general statement, most evidence indicates that European managers tend to use this approach to leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) Paternalistic 
B) Participative 
C) Autocratic 
D) Authoritarian 
A) Paternalistic 
B) Participative 
C) Autocratic 
D) Authoritarian

Question 11

The leadership process used by Japanese managers places a strong emphasis on _____ goals.

Accepted Answer

A) Distinct 
B) Indeterminate 
C) Ambiguous 
D) Specific 
A) Distinct 
B) Indeterminate 
C) Ambiguous 
D) Specific

Question 12

The focus of attention of this leadership style usually is on work progress, work procedures and roadblocks that are preventing goal attainment.

Accepted Answer

A) Participative 
B) Authoritarian 
C) Paternalistic 
D) Laissez-faire 
A) Participative 
B) Authoritarian 
C) Paternalistic 
D) Laissez-faire

Question 13

These leaders are visionary agents with a sense of mission, who are capable of motivating their followers to accept new goals and new ways of doing things.

Accepted Answer

A) Transactional 
B) Negotiable 
C) Transformational 
D) Formational 
A) Transactional 
B) Negotiable 
C) Transformational 
D) Formational

Question 14

This leader avoids intervening or accepting responsibility for follower actions.

Accepted Answer

A) Passive management-by-exception leader 
B) Laissez-faire leader 
C) Contingent reward leader 
D) Active management-by-exception leader 
A) Passive management-by-exception leader 
B) Laissez-faire leader 
C) Contingent reward leader 
D) Active management-by-exception leader

Question 15

Leader behavior can be translated into three commonly recognized styles: authoritarian, paternalistic and participative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Usually, this leadership behavior satisfies some employee needs and in turn subordinates tend to exhibit loyalty and compliance.

Accepted Answer

A) Participative 
B) Authoritarian 
C) Paternalistic 
D) Autocratic 
A) Participative 
B) Authoritarian 
C) Paternalistic 
D) Autocratic

Question 17

A Theory X manager believes that under the right conditions, people not only will work hard but seek increased responsibility and challenge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The limiting of uncertainty and the focusing of action on a limited number of alternatives is referred to as variety amplification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A Theory Y manager believes that under proper conditions, the average human being learns not only to accept but also to seek responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

U.S.managers believe that to motivate workers, it is necessary to satisfy their:

Accepted Answer

A) Higher-order needs 
B) Safety needs 
C) Lower-order needs 
D) Physiological needs 
A) Higher-order needs 
B) Safety needs 
C) Lower-order needs 
D) Physiological needs

Theory Z leadership is associated with the work of:

According to Bass, the active management-by-exception leader:

The leadership scholar that coined the terms "Theory X" and "Theory Y" management was:

A leader who monitors follower performance and takes corrective action when deviations from standards occur is referred to as a contingent reward leader.

Discuss Theory X, Theory Y and Theory Z.

Recent findings from a leadership study in India showed that participative leadership might be more common and more effective in developing countries than has been reported previously.

Authoritarian leadership has all of the following characteristics except:

The creation of uncertainty and the analysis of many alternatives regarding future action is referred to as:

Describe the difference between transformational and transactional leadership.

As a general statement, most evidence indicates that European managers tend to use this approach to leadership.

The leadership process used by Japanese managers places a strong emphasis on _____ goals.

The focus of attention of this leadership style usually is on work progress, work procedures and roadblocks that are preventing goal attainment.

These leaders are visionary agents with a sense of mission, who are capable of motivating their followers to accept new goals and new ways of doing things.

This leader avoids intervening or accepting responsibility for follower actions.

Leader behavior can be translated into three commonly recognized styles: authoritarian, paternalistic and participative.

Usually, this leadership behavior satisfies some employee needs and in turn subordinates tend to exhibit loyalty and compliance.

A Theory X manager believes that under the right conditions, people not only will work hard but seek increased responsibility and challenge.

The limiting of uncertainty and the focusing of action on a limited number of alternatives is referred to as variety amplification.

A Theory Y manager believes that under proper conditions, the average human being learns not only to accept but also to seek responsibility.

U.S.managers believe that to motivate workers, it is necessary to satisfy their:

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Ethics and Social Responsibility

The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Managing Across Cultures

Organizational Cultures and Diversity

Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Entry Strategies and Organizational Structures

Managing Political Risk, Government Relations, and Alliances

Management Decision and Control

Motivation Across Cultures

Human Resource Selection and Development Across Cultures

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Exam 13: Leadership Across Cultures

Theory Z leadership is associated with the work of:

According to Bass, the active management-by-exception leader:

The leadership scholar that coined the terms "Theory X" and "Theory Y" management was:

A leader who monitors follower performance and takes corrective action when deviations from standards occur is referred to as a contingent reward leader.

Discuss Theory X, Theory Y and Theory Z.

Recent findings from a leadership study in India showed that participative leadership might be more common and more effective in developing countries than has been reported previously.

Authoritarian leadership has all of the following characteristics except:

The creation of uncertainty and the analysis of many alternatives regarding future action is referred to as:

Describe the difference between transformational and transactional leadership.

As a general statement, most evidence indicates that European managers tend to use this approach to leadership.

The leadership process used by Japanese managers places a strong emphasis on _____ goals.

The focus of attention of this leadership style usually is on work progress, work procedures and roadblocks that are preventing goal attainment.

These leaders are visionary agents with a sense of mission, who are capable of motivating their followers to accept new goals and new ways of doing things.

This leader avoids intervening or accepting responsibility for follower actions.

Leader behavior can be translated into three commonly recognized styles: authoritarian, paternalistic and participative.

Usually, this leadership behavior satisfies some employee needs and in turn subordinates tend to exhibit loyalty and compliance.

A Theory X manager believes that under the right conditions, people not only will work hard but seek increased responsibility and challenge.

The limiting of uncertainty and the focusing of action on a limited number of alternatives is referred to as variety amplification.

A Theory Y manager believes that under proper conditions, the average human being learns not only to accept but also to seek responsibility.

U.S.managers believe that to motivate workers, it is necessary to satisfy their:

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Ethics and Social Responsibility

The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Managing Across Cultures

Organizational Cultures and Diversity

Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Entry Strategies and Organizational Structures

Managing Political Risk, Government Relations, and Alliances

Management Decision and Control

Motivation Across Cultures

Human Resource Selection and Development Across Cultures

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