Question 1

Do you want others to consider you a manager or leader? Why?

Accepted Answer

I would prefer others to consider me a l

Question 2

Workplace bullies use sarcasm,humiliation,and fear to influence others.This is a form of ____ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Tennenbaum and Schmidt's leadership continuum

Accepted Answer

A) Leader behavior model 
B) Situational model 
C) Trait model 
A) Leader behavior model 
B) Situational model 
C) Trait model

Question 4

Aligning the organization with its environment requires ____________________ leadership.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Aligning the organization with its environment requires...

Question 5

When a government is overthrown and a tyrant takes control,the tyrant has legitimate power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Ohio studies found that when using consideration behavior,the leader clearly defines the leader-subordinate role so that everyone knows what is expected,establishes formal lines of communication,and determines how tasks will be performed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Military leaders have no control over pay or bonuses.They rely on praise,public recognition,and evaluations for ____ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The group makes the decision in all but one of the decision styles used in the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Fiedler's ____________________ model assumed that an individual's leadership style was fixed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fiedler's ____________________ model assumed that an individual's...

Question 10

Shevonda has a great sense of humor.She does not use sarcasm.People love to listen to her tell great stories with dramatic expressions.She has ____ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The power that generally sets leaders apart from nonleaders is ____ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

A wealthy Brazilian family bought an American company for their son to run.While in the cafeteria with coworkers,he said,"There are a lot of fat women who work here.We should have two lines,one for women and one for men,so that the women get less food." He is in need of some ____ leadership training.

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic 
B)  substitute 
C)  transformational 
D)  cross-cultural 
E)  task-oriented 
A)  strategic 
B)  substitute 
C)  transformational 
D)  cross-cultural 
E)  task-oriented

Question 13

Special Exercises
The following matching questions have to do with the leadership styles of five CEOs of Intel,the largest maker of semiconductor chips in the world.Intel has a history of affective leadership.Bob Noyce began Intel in 1969.He was a brilliant inventor and a technological genius.As a leader he was a "nice guy" who put technical proficiency over profits.He inspired loyalty and often said "Do something great" to his employees.Then came Gordon Moore of Moore's law fame.His leadership was even more hands off.He let others make decisions while mentoring them.He mentored Andy Grove into the CEO office.Grove was competitive,blunt,arrogant,and decisive.He was a leader of action and production.After Grove came Craig Barrett.Barrett implemented a big shift toward greater emphasis on the customers.He was quiet,more disciplined,and more approachable than Grove.After Barrett came Paul Otellini.His background was in finance.He developed chips with different price points,creating the Pentium and Celeron brands.He continued the customer-focus and is less egotistical than Barrett.Otellini directed the company into new technologies.Match the following trait with the CEO who best exemplifies it.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Charismatic leadership

Accepted Answer

A) Noyce 
B) Moore 
C) Grove 
D) Barrett 
E) Otellini
F)All five CEOs
G)None of the CEOs
H)Noyce and Moore
I)Grove and Barrett 
A) Noyce 
B) Moore 
C) Grove 
D) Barrett 
E) Otellini
F)All five CEOs
G)None of the CEOs
H)Noyce and Moore
I)Grove and Barrett

Question 14

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Michigan studies

Accepted Answer

A) Leader behavior model 
B) Situational model 
C) Trait model 
A) Leader behavior model 
B) Situational model 
C) Trait model

Question 15

Jason uses reprimands,fines,and demotion.These are forms of ____ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Matt is fresh out of college.He is feeling a bit overwhelmed at work and appreciates his boss's ____ leadership because he needs help at this point.

Accepted Answer

A)  directive 
B)  supportive 
C)  participative 
D)  achievement-oriented 
E)  relationship-oriented 
A)  directive 
B)  supportive 
C)  participative 
D)  achievement-oriented 
E)  relationship-oriented

Question 17

Two general categories of situational factors that receive special attention in path-goal theory are the

Accepted Answer

A)  personal characteristics of the leader and the stability of the work environment. 
B)  personal characteristics of subordinates and the environmental characteristics of the workplace. 
C)  personal characteristics of the leader and those of the subordinates. 
D)  stability of the work environment and the type of work being done. 
E)  type of work being done and the personal characteristics of the leader. 
A)  personal characteristics of the leader and the stability of the work environment. 
B)  personal characteristics of subordinates and the environmental characteristics of the workplace. 
C)  personal characteristics of the leader and those of the subordinates. 
D)  stability of the work environment and the type of work being done. 
E)  type of work being done and the personal characteristics of the leader.

Question 18

Looking at environmental issues,the strategic leader works to improve both the current alignment and the past alignment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

You know from this course that research suggests leaders exhibit traits after attaining certain positions.If you were voting in a primary election and the candidates were essentially the same on the issues,what abilities would you look for in your leader? Why?

Accepted Answer

If the candidates were essentially the s

Question 20

Working Mother magazine ranked Bon Secours Richmond Health System as one of the top ten companies for working families.CEO Peter Bernard says "We expect our managers to support flexible schedules,promote education,push job development and encourage a healthy work/life balance." According to Fiedler's research,what is the most effective form of leader behavior for Bernard to adopt?

Accepted Answer

A)  Task-oriented 
B)  Relationship-oriented 
C)  Participative 
D)  Achievement-oriented 
E)  Employee-centered 
A)  Task-oriented 
B)  Relationship-oriented 
C)  Participative 
D)  Achievement-oriented 
E)  Employee-centered

Do you want others to consider you a manager or leader? Why?

Workplace bullies use sarcasm,humiliation,and fear to influence others.This is a form of ____ power.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Tennenbaum and Schmidt's leadership continuum

Aligning the organization with its environment requires ____________________ leadership.

When a government is overthrown and a tyrant takes control,the tyrant has legitimate power.

The Ohio studies found that when using consideration behavior,the leader clearly defines the leader-subordinate role so that everyone knows what is expected,establishes formal lines of communication,and determines how tasks will be performed.

Military leaders have no control over pay or bonuses.They rely on praise,public recognition,and evaluations for ____ power.

The group makes the decision in all but one of the decision styles used in the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model.

Fiedler's ____________________ model assumed that an individual's leadership style was fixed.

Shevonda has a great sense of humor.She does not use sarcasm.People love to listen to her tell great stories with dramatic expressions.She has ____ power.

The power that generally sets leaders apart from nonleaders is ____ power.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Michigan studies

Jason uses reprimands,fines,and demotion.These are forms of ____ power.

Matt is fresh out of college.He is feeling a bit overwhelmed at work and appreciates his boss's ____ leadership because he needs help at this point.

Two general categories of situational factors that receive special attention in path-goal theory are the

Looking at environmental issues,the strategic leader works to improve both the current alignment and the past alignment.

You know from this course that research suggests leaders exhibit traits after attaining certain positions.If you were voting in a primary election and the candidates were essentially the same on the issues,what abilities would you look for in your leader? Why?

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunities and Challenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, quality, and Productivity

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Exam 16: Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Do you want others to consider you a manager or leader? Why?

Workplace bullies use sarcasm,humiliation,and fear to influence others.This is a form of ____ power.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Tennenbaum and Schmidt's leadership continuum

Aligning the organization with its environment requires ____________________ leadership.

When a government is overthrown and a tyrant takes control,the tyrant has legitimate power.

The Ohio studies found that when using consideration behavior,the leader clearly defines the leader-subordinate role so that everyone knows what is expected,establishes formal lines of communication,and determines how tasks will be performed.

Military leaders have no control over pay or bonuses.They rely on praise,public recognition,and evaluations for ____ power.

The group makes the decision in all but one of the decision styles used in the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model.

Fiedler's ____________________ model assumed that an individual's leadership style was fixed.

Shevonda has a great sense of humor.She does not use sarcasm.People love to listen to her tell great stories with dramatic expressions.She has ____ power.

The power that generally sets leaders apart from nonleaders is ____ power.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Michigan studies

Jason uses reprimands,fines,and demotion.These are forms of ____ power.

Matt is fresh out of college.He is feeling a bit overwhelmed at work and appreciates his boss's ____ leadership because he needs help at this point.

Two general categories of situational factors that receive special attention in path-goal theory are the

Looking at environmental issues,the strategic leader works to improve both the current alignment and the past alignment.

You know from this course that research suggests leaders exhibit traits after attaining certain positions.If you were voting in a primary election and the candidates were essentially the same on the issues,what abilities would you look for in your leader? Why?

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunities and Challenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, quality, and Productivity

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