Question 1

Fiedler's contingency model of leadership style proposed that effectiveness depends on the ability and willingness of the subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Eddie generally lets subordinates know what's expected of them,schedules work to be done,and gives specific guidance on how to accomplish tasks.He would be termed a(n)________ leader.

Accepted Answer

A) high-structure 
B) situational 
C) supportive 
D) directive 
A) high-structure 
B) situational 
C) supportive 
D) directive

Question 3

The evidence supporting the superiority of transformational leadership over the transactional style is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) inconclusive 
B) moderately supportive 
C) moderately negative 
D) overwhelmingly impressive 
A) inconclusive 
B) moderately supportive 
C) moderately negative 
D) overwhelmingly impressive

Question 4

Effective leaders do not need a high degree of knowledge about the company,industry,and technical matters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In working with his employees,Carlos involves them in decision making and encourages them to participate in deciding their work methods and goals.Carlos's leadership style can best be described as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) autocratic 
B) laissez-faire 
C) democratic 
D) participative 
A) autocratic 
B) laissez-faire 
C) democratic 
D) participative

Question 6

According to Hersey and Blanchard,a high task-low relationship situation calls for the ________ leadership style.

Accepted Answer

A) delegating 
B) telling 
C) participating 
D) selling 
A) delegating 
B) telling 
C) participating 
D) selling

Question 7

Credibility is the degree to which followers perceive someone as honest,competent,and able to inspire.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Reviews of the major studies undertaken to test the overall validity of Fiedler's model have shown ________.

Accepted Answer

A) considerable evidence to refute the model 
B) mixed results with some studies supporting the model and others refuting it. 
C) support for only part of the model 
D) considerable evidence to support the model 
A) considerable evidence to refute the model 
B) mixed results with some studies supporting the model and others refuting it. 
C) support for only part of the model 
D) considerable evidence to support the model

Question 9

According to Fiedler's research,task-oriented leaders tended to perform better in situations that are very favorable to them and in situations that were very unfavorable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Jill has tried hard to build a good rapport with her employees and knows each of their families.She encourages her employees to work hard,but to be certain to take time out for themselves and their families.Fiedler's contingency model would classify Jill as ________ oriented.

Accepted Answer

A) production 
B) consideration 
C) task 
D) relationship 
A) production 
B) consideration 
C) task 
D) relationship

Question 11

In her speech the previous day,the new CEO had discussed his experience in the industry and his education.Carrie thought that the new CEO would do a great job given these characteristics,coupled with his good oratory skills and the fact that he just looked like a CEO.Carrie realized that she had been judging the new CEO in a manner consistent with the ________ theories of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) trait 
B) behavioral 
C) contingency 
D) situational 
A) trait 
B) behavioral 
C) contingency 
D) situational

Question 12

The managerial grid used the behavioral dimensions "concern for people" and ________ and evaluated a leader's use of these behaviors,ranking them on a scale from 1 (low)to 9 (high).

Accepted Answer

A) "concern for integrity" 
B) "concern for profit" 
C) "concern for environment" 
D) "concern for production" 
A) "concern for integrity" 
B) "concern for profit" 
C) "concern for environment" 
D) "concern for production"

Question 13

Which of the following describes the leadership style in which the leader generally gives the group complete freedom to make decisions and complete the work in whatever way it sees fit?

Accepted Answer

A) facilitative style 
B) delegative style 
C) democratic style 
D) laissez-faire style 
A) facilitative style 
B) delegative style 
C) democratic style 
D) laissez-faire style

Fiedler's contingency model of leadership style proposed that effectiveness depends on the ability and willingness of the subordinates.

Eddie generally lets subordinates know what's expected of them,schedules work to be done,and gives specific guidance on how to accomplish tasks.He would be termed a(n)________ leader.

The evidence supporting the superiority of transformational leadership over the transactional style is ________.

Effective leaders do not need a high degree of knowledge about the company,industry,and technical matters.

In working with his employees,Carlos involves them in decision making and encourages them to participate in deciding their work methods and goals.Carlos's leadership style can best be described as ________.

According to Hersey and Blanchard,a high task-low relationship situation calls for the ________ leadership style.

Credibility is the degree to which followers perceive someone as honest,competent,and able to inspire.

Reviews of the major studies undertaken to test the overall validity of Fiedler's model have shown ________.

According to Fiedler's research,task-oriented leaders tended to perform better in situations that are very favorable to them and in situations that were very unfavorable.

Jill has tried hard to build a good rapport with her employees and knows each of their families.She encourages her employees to work hard,but to be certain to take time out for themselves and their families.Fiedler's contingency model would classify Jill as ________ oriented.

The managerial grid used the behavioral dimensions "concern for people" and ________ and evaluated a leader's use of these behaviors,ranking them on a scale from 1 (low)to 9 (high).

Which of the following describes the leadership style in which the leader generally gives the group complete freedom to make decisions and complete the work in whatever way it sees fit?

Managers in the Workplace

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing the External Environment and the Organizations Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Change and Innovation

Planning Work Activities

Managing Strategy

Designing Organizational Structure - Basic Designs

Designing Organizational - Structure Adaptive Design

Managing Human Resources

Creating and Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Monitoring and Controlling

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Exam 17: Being an Effective Leader

Fiedler's contingency model of leadership style proposed that effectiveness depends on the ability and willingness of the subordinates.

Eddie generally lets subordinates know what's expected of them,schedules work to be done,and gives specific guidance on how to accomplish tasks.He would be termed a(n)________ leader.

The evidence supporting the superiority of transformational leadership over the transactional style is ________.

Effective leaders do not need a high degree of knowledge about the company,industry,and technical matters.

In working with his employees,Carlos involves them in decision making and encourages them to participate in deciding their work methods and goals.Carlos's leadership style can best be described as ________.

According to Hersey and Blanchard,a high task-low relationship situation calls for the ________ leadership style.

Credibility is the degree to which followers perceive someone as honest,competent,and able to inspire.

Reviews of the major studies undertaken to test the overall validity of Fiedler's model have shown ________.

According to Fiedler's research,task-oriented leaders tended to perform better in situations that are very favorable to them and in situations that were very unfavorable.

Jill has tried hard to build a good rapport with her employees and knows each of their families.She encourages her employees to work hard,but to be certain to take time out for themselves and their families.Fiedler's contingency model would classify Jill as ________ oriented.

The managerial grid used the behavioral dimensions "concern for people" and ________ and evaluated a leader's use of these behaviors,ranking them on a scale from 1 (low)to 9 (high).

Which of the following describes the leadership style in which the leader generally gives the group complete freedom to make decisions and complete the work in whatever way it sees fit?

Managers in the Workplace

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing the External Environment and the Organizations Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Change and Innovation

Planning Work Activities

Managing Strategy

Designing Organizational Structure - Basic Designs

Designing Organizational - Structure Adaptive Design

Managing Human Resources

Creating and Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Monitoring and Controlling

Filters