Question 1

A senior level employee who sponsors and supports a less-experienced employee is a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  protégé 
B)  mentor 
C)  guardian angel 
D)  colleague 
E)  protectorate 
A)  protégé 
B)  mentor 
C)  guardian angel 
D)  colleague 
E)  protectorate

Question 2

How do charismatic leaders reduce stress for their employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  They show their ability to leverage higher salaries even with mediocre performance. 
B)  They advise a larger-than-life attitude that does not act in the best interest of the organization. 
C)  They convince their followers to pursue a vision that can be ruinous. 
D)  They help make work seem more meaningful and interesting. 
E)  They encourage those who follow them to be more creative. 
A)  They show their ability to leverage higher salaries even with mediocre performance. 
B)  They advise a larger-than-life attitude that does not act in the best interest of the organization. 
C)  They convince their followers to pursue a vision that can be ruinous. 
D)  They help make work seem more meaningful and interesting. 
E)  They encourage those who follow them to be more creative.

Question 3

If you were using the Fiedler contingency model of leadership to establish a scenario in your company which gives managers maximum control, which of the following combinations of situational dimensions would you seek to achieve?

Accepted Answer

A)  high task structure, good leader-member relations, and strong position power 
B)  limited position power, good leader-member relations, and low task structure 
C)  less structured jobs, strong position power, and moderate leader-member relations 
D)  broad employee responsibilities, low position power, and moderate leader-member relations 
E)  good leader-member relations, low position power, and unstructured jobs 
A)  high task structure, good leader-member relations, and strong position power 
B)  limited position power, good leader-member relations, and low task structure 
C)  less structured jobs, strong position power, and moderate leader-member relations 
D)  broad employee responsibilities, low position power, and moderate leader-member relations 
E)  good leader-member relations, low position power, and unstructured jobs

Question 4

Leaders who effectively display and manage emotions will ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  not express genuine enthusiasm 
B)  keep the commitments they make 
C)  find it easier to influence the feelings of followers 
D)  focus on their own self-interest 
E)  use sympathy for those who fail to perform 
A)  not express genuine enthusiasm 
B)  keep the commitments they make 
C)  find it easier to influence the feelings of followers 
D)  focus on their own self-interest 
E)  use sympathy for those who fail to perform

Question 5

According to the Fiedler contingency model of leadership, task-oriented leaders perform best in situations of ________, while relationship-oriented leaders perform best in ________ situations.

Accepted Answer

A)  moderate control; high and low control 
B)  high control; low and moderate control 
C)  high and moderate control; low control 
D)  high and low control; moderate control 
E)  moderate and low control; high control 
A)  moderate control; high and low control 
B)  high control; low and moderate control 
C)  high and moderate control; low control 
D)  high and low control; moderate control 
E)  moderate and low control; high control

Question 6

According to the GLOBE study, which of the following elements is not universal in transformational leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  encouragement 
B)  trustworthiness 
C)  vision 
D)  hindsight 
E)  dynamism 
A)  encouragement 
B)  trustworthiness 
C)  vision 
D)  hindsight 
E)  dynamism

Question 7

According to evidence, what is the first step a charismatic leader takes to influence followers?

Accepted Answer

A)  developing a formal vision statement 
B)  engaging in emotion-inducing and often unconventional behavior 
C)  setting an example for followers through actions and words 
D)  articulating an appealing vision 
E)  communicating high performance expectations 
A)  developing a formal vision statement 
B)  engaging in emotion-inducing and often unconventional behavior 
C)  setting an example for followers through actions and words 
D)  articulating an appealing vision 
E)  communicating high performance expectations

Question 8

A leader who emerges from outside of the formal structures of the organization are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nonsanctioned leaders 
B)  transformational leaders 
C)  transactional leaders 
D)  managers 
E)  mentors 
A)  nonsanctioned leaders 
B)  transformational leaders 
C)  transactional leaders 
D)  managers 
E)  mentors

Question 9

Socialized charismatic leadership conveys self-centered values by leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of a servant leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  one who uses power to achieve ends 
B)  one who focuses on self-interest 
C)  one who reduces team potency 
D)  one who gives orders to followers 
E)  one who serves the needs of others 
A)  one who uses power to achieve ends 
B)  one who focuses on self-interest 
C)  one who reduces team potency 
D)  one who gives orders to followers 
E)  one who serves the needs of others

Question 11

In light of the findings of the GLOBE project, what elements of transformational leadership appear universal?

Accepted Answer

The GLOBE study has revealed t

Question 12

The behavioral dimensions identified by the University of Michigan's Survey Research Center are closely related to those identified in the Ohio State Study. Employee-oriented leadership is similar to ________, and production-oriented leadership is similar to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  initiating structure; consideration 
B)  task-orientation; relationship-orientation 
C)  transformational leadership; authentic leadership 
D)  authentic leadership; transformational leadership 
E)  consideration; initiating structure 
A)  initiating structure; consideration 
B)  task-orientation; relationship-orientation 
C)  transformational leadership; authentic leadership 
D)  authentic leadership; transformational leadership 
E)  consideration; initiating structure

Question 13

Leadership is best defined as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals 
B)  the process of drawing up formal plans and monitoring their implementation 
C)  the process of carrying out the vision and strategy provided by management 
D)  the process of coordinating and staffing the organization and handling day-to-day problems 
E)  the proper use of the influence gained exclusively as a result of one's organizational position 
A)  the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals 
B)  the process of drawing up formal plans and monitoring their implementation 
C)  the process of carrying out the vision and strategy provided by management 
D)  the process of coordinating and staffing the organization and handling day-to-day problems 
E)  the proper use of the influence gained exclusively as a result of one's organizational position

Question 14

Are charismatic leaders born or made?

Accepted Answer

Individuals are born with traits that ma

Question 15

In the context of behavioral dimensions of leadership identified in the Ohio State Studies, initiating structure refers to the extent to which ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a person's job relationships are characterized by mutual trust, respect for employees' ideas, and regard for their feelings 
B)  a leader engages in participative management 
C)  a leader is accepting of and respects individual differences among various team members 
D)  a leader is likely to define and structure his or her role and those of employees in the search for goal attainment 
E)  a leader initiates efforts to communicate personally with employees 
A)  a person's job relationships are characterized by mutual trust, respect for employees' ideas, and regard for their feelings 
B)  a leader engages in participative management 
C)  a leader is accepting of and respects individual differences among various team members 
D)  a leader is likely to define and structure his or her role and those of employees in the search for goal attainment 
E)  a leader initiates efforts to communicate personally with employees

Question 16

In terms of the full range of leadership model, which leader behavior is the least effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  management by exception (active) 
B)  contingent reward 
C)  management by exception (passive) 
D)  individualized consideration 
E)  laissez-faire 
A)  management by exception (active) 
B)  contingent reward 
C)  management by exception (passive) 
D)  individualized consideration 
E)  laissez-faire

Question 17

You recently earned your real estate sales license and are looking to find a good local real estate brokerage to begin your career. While you are particularly adept at real estate rules and regulations, you are not confident in your sales abilities or in your ability to make "cold calls" to perspective clients. You feel that you need a good mentor at this stage of your career as you look to the future. What factors should you consider as you make this decision?

Accepted Answer

Responses will certainly vary;

Question 18

According to Fiedler's contingency model, task-oriented leaders are most effective in situations of high or low control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Research has narrowed the thousands of leadership behaviors into two primary dimensions. Please list and describe these two behaviors.

Accepted Answer

The two behaviors are initiating structu

A senior level employee who sponsors and supports a less-experienced employee is a ________.

How do charismatic leaders reduce stress for their employees?

If you were using the Fiedler contingency model of leadership to establish a scenario in your company which gives managers maximum control, which of the following combinations of situational dimensions would you seek to achieve?

Leaders who effectively display and manage emotions will ________.

According to the Fiedler contingency model of leadership, task-oriented leaders perform best in situations of , while relationship-oriented leaders perform best in situations.

According to the GLOBE study, which of the following elements is not universal in transformational leadership?

According to evidence, what is the first step a charismatic leader takes to influence followers?

A leader who emerges from outside of the formal structures of the organization are called ________.

Socialized charismatic leadership conveys self-centered values by leaders.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a servant leader?

In light of the findings of the GLOBE project, what elements of transformational leadership appear universal?

The behavioral dimensions identified by the University of Michigan's Survey Research Center are closely related to those identified in the Ohio State Study. Employee-oriented leadership is similar to , and production-oriented leadership is similar to .

Leadership is best defined as ________.

Are charismatic leaders born or made?

In the context of behavioral dimensions of leadership identified in the Ohio State Studies, initiating structure refers to the extent to which ________.

In terms of the full range of leadership model, which leader behavior is the least effective?

According to Fiedler's contingency model, task-oriented leaders are most effective in situations of high or low control.

Research has narrowed the thousands of leadership behaviors into two primary dimensions. Please list and describe these two behaviors.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 12: Leadership

A senior level employee who sponsors and supports a less-experienced employee is a ________.

How do charismatic leaders reduce stress for their employees?

If you were using the Fiedler contingency model of leadership to establish a scenario in your company which gives managers maximum control, which of the following combinations of situational dimensions would you seek to achieve?

Leaders who effectively display and manage emotions will ________.

According to the Fiedler contingency model of leadership, task-oriented leaders perform best in situations of ________, while relationship-oriented leaders perform best in ________ situations.

According to the GLOBE study, which of the following elements is not universal in transformational leadership?

According to evidence, what is the first step a charismatic leader takes to influence followers?

A leader who emerges from outside of the formal structures of the organization are called ________.

Socialized charismatic leadership conveys self-centered values by leaders.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a servant leader?

In light of the findings of the GLOBE project, what elements of transformational leadership appear universal?

The behavioral dimensions identified by the University of Michigan's Survey Research Center are closely related to those identified in the Ohio State Study. Employee-oriented leadership is similar to ________, and production-oriented leadership is similar to ________.

Leadership is best defined as ________.

Are charismatic leaders born or made?

In the context of behavioral dimensions of leadership identified in the Ohio State Studies, initiating structure refers to the extent to which ________.

In terms of the full range of leadership model, which leader behavior is the least effective?

According to Fiedler's contingency model, task-oriented leaders are most effective in situations of high or low control.

Research has narrowed the thousands of leadership behaviors into two primary dimensions. Please list and describe these two behaviors.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters

According to the Fiedler contingency model of leadership, task-oriented leaders perform best in situations of , while relationship-oriented leaders perform best in situations.

The behavioral dimensions identified by the University of Michigan's Survey Research Center are closely related to those identified in the Ohio State Study. Employee-oriented leadership is similar to , and production-oriented leadership is similar to .