Exam 12: Leadership in Management

Which theory explains why 20 percent of CEOs at the largest U.S. companies are replaced during a given year after stock prices fall or the company fails to meet its performance goals?

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According to Theory X as proposed by Douglas McGregor

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Describe the five power bases identified by French and Raven.

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Coercive power is based on fear that the leader may cause people harm unless they support him or her.Reward power is derived from the belief that the leader can provide something that other people value so that they trade their support for the rewards.Legitimate power is the legal or formal authority to make decisions subject to certain constraints.Expert power is derived from the leader's valued knowledge or skills, which other people recognize as worthy of respect.Referent power is derived from the satisfaction people receive from identifying themselves with the leader.

What are the three needs identified by David McClelland?

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Which reinforcement technique is Jennifer using if she refrains from laughing at Matt's jokes when they have important matters to discuss?

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The key point of the ________ approach is that leadership success depends on the fit between the leader's behavior and decision-making style and the requirements of the situation.

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Jessica is warm and friendly and shows concern about the problems and needs of subordinates. According to House's path-goal theory, which leadership style is Jessica using?

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Question 7

The ability to influence other people is agreed on by many as an essential part of being an effective leader.

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Question 8

The theory that suggests it is the leader's job to help followers achieve their goals and to influence followers to ensure that their goals are consistent with the overall objectives of the group is

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Question 9

Leadership by managers includes

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Which reinforcement technique is Matt using if he praises his subordinate for a job well done?

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Question 11

According to Fiedler, what are the determinants of a situation to identify which leader behavior is suitable?

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Describe the four reinforcement techniques. Provide an example of each.

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Question 13

What are hygienes and motivators as described by Herzberg's two-factor theory. Provide examples of each.

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Question 14

The view that having the strength to act in a particular way depends on people's beliefs that their actions will produce outcomes they find valuable and attractive is the basis of

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Question 15

Alderfer's ________ needs are aligned with Maslow's physiological and safety needs.

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If Mark is more focused on the feelings, needs and well being of followers, he would be rated high as a leader on which of the University of Michigan study dimensions?

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The two dimensions of leadership studied in the Ohio State research were

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How does a transformational leader differ from a transactional leader?

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A driver of motivational commitment is

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Which theory explains why 20 percent of CEOs at the largest U.S. companies are replaced during a given year after stock prices fall or the company fails to meet its performance goals?

According to Theory X as proposed by Douglas McGregor

Describe the five power bases identified by French and Raven.

What are the three needs identified by David McClelland?

Which reinforcement technique is Jennifer using if she refrains from laughing at Matt's jokes when they have important matters to discuss?

The key point of the ________ approach is that leadership success depends on the fit between the leader's behavior and decision-making style and the requirements of the situation.

Jessica is warm and friendly and shows concern about the problems and needs of subordinates. According to House's path-goal theory, which leadership style is Jessica using?

The ability to influence other people is agreed on by many as an essential part of being an effective leader.

The theory that suggests it is the leader's job to help followers achieve their goals and to influence followers to ensure that their goals are consistent with the overall objectives of the group is

Leadership by managers includes

Which reinforcement technique is Matt using if he praises his subordinate for a job well done?

According to Fiedler, what are the determinants of a situation to identify which leader behavior is suitable?

Describe the four reinforcement techniques. Provide an example of each.

What are hygienes and motivators as described by Herzberg's two-factor theory. Provide examples of each.

The view that having the strength to act in a particular way depends on people's beliefs that their actions will produce outcomes they find valuable and attractive is the basis of

Alderfer's ________ needs are aligned with Maslow's physiological and safety needs.

If Mark is more focused on the feelings, needs and well being of followers, he would be rated high as a leader on which of the University of Michigan study dimensions?

The two dimensions of leadership studied in the Ohio State research were

How does a transformational leader differ from a transactional leader?

A driver of motivational commitment is

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