Question 1

The "one best way" approach to leadership research was replaced by

Accepted Answer

A)  the behavioral approach. 
B)  the trait approach. 
C)  the contingency approach. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the behavioral approach. 
B)  the trait approach. 
C)  the contingency approach. 
D)  all of the above

Question 2

Discuss in-groups and out-groups according to leader-member exchange.

Accepted Answer

The relationship between each follower a

Question 3

Which of the following is true of path-goal theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subordinates who are highly authoritarian prefer a directive leadership style. 
B)  Directive leadership improves followers' satisfaction when the tasks are ambiguous and stressful. 
C)  Achievement-oriented leadership increases subordinates' satisfaction and group productivity when the organization can provide rewards contingent on the performance of the group. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Subordinates who are highly authoritarian prefer a directive leadership style. 
B)  Directive leadership improves followers' satisfaction when the tasks are ambiguous and stressful. 
C)  Achievement-oriented leadership increases subordinates' satisfaction and group productivity when the organization can provide rewards contingent on the performance of the group. 
D)  all of the above

Question 4

According to House's path-goal theory, what are the four leadership behaviors?

Accepted Answer

The four leadership behaviors according

Question 5

Charisma is a personal characteristic of strong leadership that was attributed to

Accepted Answer

A)  John F. Kennedy. 
B)  Lee Iacocca. 
C)  Anne Mulcahy. 
D)  Stephen M. Case. 
A)  John F. Kennedy. 
B)  Lee Iacocca. 
C)  Anne Mulcahy. 
D)  Stephen M. Case.

Question 6

If Joe criticizes his subordinate for a poorly written report, he is using negative reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to Herzberg, a raise is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  motivator. 
B)  intrinsic reward. 
C)  hygiene. 
D)  reinforcer. 
A)  motivator. 
B)  intrinsic reward. 
C)  hygiene. 
D)  reinforcer.

Question 8

The key difference between Maslow's and Alderfer's theories is

Accepted Answer

A)  Alderfer collapses five needs to three. 
B)  according to Alderfer, all three need categories can operate simultaneously. 
C)  Alderfer's view of needs is less universally valid than Maslow's. 
D)  Alderfer assumes a rigid hierarchy whereas Maslow does not. 
A)  Alderfer collapses five needs to three. 
B)  according to Alderfer, all three need categories can operate simultaneously. 
C)  Alderfer's view of needs is less universally valid than Maslow's. 
D)  Alderfer assumes a rigid hierarchy whereas Maslow does not.

Question 9

________ exercise influence in a more informal manner while ________ occupy formal decision-making positions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Managers; supervisors 
B)  Leaders; managers 
C)  Managers; leaders 
D)  Top executives; managers 
A)  Managers; supervisors 
B)  Leaders; managers 
C)  Managers; leaders 
D)  Top executives; managers

Question 10

Which is not one of the major traditional approaches to understanding leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Production-centered leadership 
B)  Trait approach 
C)  Behavioral approach 
D)  Situational approach 
A)  Production-centered leadership 
B)  Trait approach 
C)  Behavioral approach 
D)  Situational approach

Question 11

An approach to goal setting that allows the firm to implement overall organizational objectives by breaking them down into specific objectives assigned to different units and individuals in the firm in a cascading fashion is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  reinforcement theory. 
B)  path-goal theory. 
C)  MBO. 
D)  attribution theory. 
A)  reinforcement theory. 
B)  path-goal theory. 
C)  MBO. 
D)  attribution theory.

Question 12

The Ohio State University and the University of Michigan studies took which approach to understanding leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  The behavioral approach 
B)  The trait approach 
C)  The situational approach 
D)  The managerial grid 
A)  The behavioral approach 
B)  The trait approach 
C)  The situational approach 
D)  The managerial grid

Question 13

The view of leadership that most top executives, no matter how good they are, are limited in what they can do to solve problems, so that leadership responsibilities are spread throughout the firm, is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  self-leadership. 
B)  transactional leadership. 
C)  leadership substitutes. 
D)  postheoric leadership. 
A)  self-leadership. 
B)  transactional leadership. 
C)  leadership substitutes. 
D)  postheoric leadership.

Question 14

Often when people who are promoted on the basis of technical ability fail in their new jobs, it is because they lack emotional competencies that are crucial at the higher level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Distinguish between management and leadership.

Accepted Answer

While leaders exercise influen

Question 16

According to Fiedler, the better the leader-member relations, the more highly structured the job, and the stronger the position power, the more control or influence a leader enjoys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Transactional leaders revitalize organizations by instilling in followers the ability to question standard modes of operation and tap people's creativity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When others derive satisfaction by identifying with Mary, she has which type of power?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coercive 
B)  Legitimate 
C)  Referent 
D)  Expert 
A)  Coercive 
B)  Legitimate 
C)  Referent 
D)  Expert

Question 19

The approach to understanding leadership that attempts to find a personality profile that distinguishes leaders from non-leaders is

Accepted Answer

A)  the behavioral approach. 
B)  the trait approach. 
C)  the situational approach. 
D)  the production-centered approach. 
A)  the behavioral approach. 
B)  the trait approach. 
C)  the situational approach. 
D)  the production-centered approach.

Question 20

Transactional leaders

Accepted Answer

A)  attempt to instill in followers the ability to question standard modes of operation. 
B)  are capable of tapping people's reservoir of creativity. 
C)  generate passion and excitement. 
D)  use legitimate, coercive, or reward power to elicit obedience. 
A)  attempt to instill in followers the ability to question standard modes of operation. 
B)  are capable of tapping people's reservoir of creativity. 
C)  generate passion and excitement. 
D)  use legitimate, coercive, or reward power to elicit obedience.

The "one best way" approach to leadership research was replaced by

Discuss in-groups and out-groups according to leader-member exchange.

Which of the following is true of path-goal theory?

According to House's path-goal theory, what are the four leadership behaviors?

Charisma is a personal characteristic of strong leadership that was attributed to

If Joe criticizes his subordinate for a poorly written report, he is using negative reinforcement.

According to Herzberg, a raise is a(n)

The key difference between Maslow's and Alderfer's theories is

exercise influence in a more informal manner while occupy formal decision-making positions.

Which is not one of the major traditional approaches to understanding leadership?

An approach to goal setting that allows the firm to implement overall organizational objectives by breaking them down into specific objectives assigned to different units and individuals in the firm in a cascading fashion is referred to as

The Ohio State University and the University of Michigan studies took which approach to understanding leadership?

The view of leadership that most top executives, no matter how good they are, are limited in what they can do to solve problems, so that leadership responsibilities are spread throughout the firm, is known as

Often when people who are promoted on the basis of technical ability fail in their new jobs, it is because they lack emotional competencies that are crucial at the higher level.

Distinguish between management and leadership.

According to Fiedler, the better the leader-member relations, the more highly structured the job, and the stronger the position power, the more control or influence a leader enjoys.

Transactional leaders revitalize organizations by instilling in followers the ability to question standard modes of operation and tap people's creativity.

When others derive satisfaction by identifying with Mary, she has which type of power?

The approach to understanding leadership that attempts to find a personality profile that distinguishes leaders from non-leaders is

Transactional leaders

Management and Its Evolution

The Culture of Management

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Organizational Culture and Change

Managing the Planning Process

Decision Making

Strategic Management

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Managing the Structure and Design of Organizations

Human Resource Management

Managing Employee Diversity

Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Operation and Information System Management

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Exam 12: Leadership in Management

The "one best way" approach to leadership research was replaced by

Discuss in-groups and out-groups according to leader-member exchange.

Which of the following is true of path-goal theory?

According to House's path-goal theory, what are the four leadership behaviors?

Charisma is a personal characteristic of strong leadership that was attributed to

If Joe criticizes his subordinate for a poorly written report, he is using negative reinforcement.

According to Herzberg, a raise is a(n)

The key difference between Maslow's and Alderfer's theories is

________ exercise influence in a more informal manner while ________ occupy formal decision-making positions.

Which is not one of the major traditional approaches to understanding leadership?

An approach to goal setting that allows the firm to implement overall organizational objectives by breaking them down into specific objectives assigned to different units and individuals in the firm in a cascading fashion is referred to as

The Ohio State University and the University of Michigan studies took which approach to understanding leadership?

The view of leadership that most top executives, no matter how good they are, are limited in what they can do to solve problems, so that leadership responsibilities are spread throughout the firm, is known as

Often when people who are promoted on the basis of technical ability fail in their new jobs, it is because they lack emotional competencies that are crucial at the higher level.

Distinguish between management and leadership.

According to Fiedler, the better the leader-member relations, the more highly structured the job, and the stronger the position power, the more control or influence a leader enjoys.

Transactional leaders revitalize organizations by instilling in followers the ability to question standard modes of operation and tap people's creativity.

When others derive satisfaction by identifying with Mary, she has which type of power?

The approach to understanding leadership that attempts to find a personality profile that distinguishes leaders from non-leaders is

Transactional leaders

Management and Its Evolution

The Culture of Management

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Organizational Culture and Change

Managing the Planning Process

Decision Making

Strategic Management

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Managing the Structure and Design of Organizations

Human Resource Management

Managing Employee Diversity

Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Operation and Information System Management

Filters

exercise influence in a more informal manner while occupy formal decision-making positions.