Question 1

"I will vote for that man for any office because his father was the President." This statement indicates a belief in which theory of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  great man-great woman theory 
B)  trait theory 
C)  charismatic theory 
D)  contingency theory 
A)  great man-great woman theory 
B)  trait theory 
C)  charismatic theory 
D)  contingency theory A

Question 2

If leadership training is to be effective, the organization must support new behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The transformational and charismatic leadership theories consider whether or not a leader can __________ followers.

Accepted Answer

A)  inspire 
B)  attract 
C)  reward 
D)  communicate with 
A)  inspire 
B)  attract 
C)  reward 
D)  communicate with A

Question 4

A factor that must be considered to maximize the effectiveness of leadership training is

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of people to be trained. 
B)  whether new behaviors will be accepted in the organization. 
C)  which leadership theory to follow. 
D)  the time involved with the training program. 
A)  the number of people to be trained. 
B)  whether new behaviors will be accepted in the organization. 
C)  which leadership theory to follow. 
D)  the time involved with the training program.

Question 5

Terry, who owns a printing business, must decide whether or not to expand business hours from 12 to 24 hours a day. According to the decision-making model, Terry should answer a series of questions

Accepted Answer

A)  in response to the concerns of subordinates. 
B)  at each step of the decision making process. 
C)  before adopting a decision making strategy. 
D)  after getting input from customers and workers. 
A)  in response to the concerns of subordinates. 
B)  at each step of the decision making process. 
C)  before adopting a decision making strategy. 
D)  after getting input from customers and workers.

Question 6

The decision-making model holds that leaders make the most effective decisions using one specific strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The strategy for applying the leader-member exchange model to improving leader effectiveness is simply to improve the quality of relationships between a leader and each of his or her followers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The rationale behind the least preferred coworker (LPC) scoring system is that

Accepted Answer

A)  low scores indicate a poor leader. 
B)  low scores indicate an effective leader. 
C)  leaders who score high are task-oriented and, therefore, rate very harshly. 
D)  leaders who score low are task-oriented and, therefore, rate very harshly. 
A)  low scores indicate a poor leader. 
B)  low scores indicate an effective leader. 
C)  leaders who score high are task-oriented and, therefore, rate very harshly. 
D)  leaders who score low are task-oriented and, therefore, rate very harshly.

Question 9

By definition, a leader is

Accepted Answer

A)  any individual who has leadership traits and skills. 
B)  an individual who is formally elected or appointed to a position of power or authority. 
C)  any individual who has the ability to direct a group toward the attainment of goals. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  any individual who has leadership traits and skills. 
B)  an individual who is formally elected or appointed to a position of power or authority. 
C)  any individual who has the ability to direct a group toward the attainment of goals. 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Modern research

Accepted Answer

A)  refuses to consider the older trait theories. 
B)  focuses on simple but elusive traits. 
C)  focuses on sets of abilities rather than single traits. 
D)  has found no support at all for any leadership "traits." 
A)  refuses to consider the older trait theories. 
B)  focuses on simple but elusive traits. 
C)  focuses on sets of abilities rather than single traits. 
D)  has found no support at all for any leadership "traits."

Question 11

Charismatic leaders are likely to be most effective in situations where environmental conditions are very stable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Contingency theories of leadership

Accepted Answer

A)  examine the interaction of leader characteristics and the situation. 
B)  argue that there is usually one best leadership style. 
C)  are not based on behavioral theories of leadership. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  examine the interaction of leader characteristics and the situation. 
B)  argue that there is usually one best leadership style. 
C)  are not based on behavioral theories of leadership. 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

According to Fiedler, in situations that are very unfavorable for the leader, it would be wise to choose someone who

Accepted Answer

A)  is task oriented. 
B)  is likely to engage in behaviors that are classified as initiating structure behaviors. 
C)  has a low LPC score. 
D)  has a high LPC score. 
A)  is task oriented. 
B)  is likely to engage in behaviors that are classified as initiating structure behaviors. 
C)  has a low LPC score. 
D)  has a high LPC score.

Question 14

Explain the leader-member exchange model, and applications based on it.

Accepted Answer

The leader-member exchange (LMX) model i

Question 15

According to Fiedler's contingency model, task-oriented leaders are likely to be successful in most situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Researchers speculate that charismatic leaders may possess exceptionally high

Accepted Answer

A)  social skills. 
B)  intelligence. 
C)  chances of being President. 
D)  analytical abilities. 
A)  social skills. 
B)  intelligence. 
C)  chances of being President. 
D)  analytical abilities.

Question 17

Discuss leadership training and factors that must be considered in implementing such programs.

Accepted Answer

Leadership training is essential for dev

Question 18

The great man/great woman theory is a universalist theory of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

"I will vote for that man for any office because he is a born leader." This statement indicates a belief in which theory of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  great man-great woman theory 
B)  trait theory 
C)  charismatic theory 
D)  contingency theory 
A)  great man-great woman theory 
B)  trait theory 
C)  charismatic theory 
D)  contingency theory

Question 20

Behavioral theories of leadership

Accepted Answer

A)  focus on the particular behaviors related to effective leadership. 
B)  focus on learning of leadership and leadership behaviors. 
C)  focus on the interaction between leader behaviors and the situation. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  focus on the particular behaviors related to effective leadership. 
B)  focus on learning of leadership and leadership behaviors. 
C)  focus on the interaction between leader behaviors and the situation. 
D)  All of the above

"I will vote for that man for any office because his father was the President." This statement indicates a belief in which theory of leadership?

If leadership training is to be effective, the organization must support new behaviors.

The transformational and charismatic leadership theories consider whether or not a leader can __________ followers.

A factor that must be considered to maximize the effectiveness of leadership training is

Terry, who owns a printing business, must decide whether or not to expand business hours from 12 to 24 hours a day. According to the decision-making model, Terry should answer a series of questions

The decision-making model holds that leaders make the most effective decisions using one specific strategy.

The strategy for applying the leader-member exchange model to improving leader effectiveness is simply to improve the quality of relationships between a leader and each of his or her followers.

The rationale behind the least preferred coworker (LPC) scoring system is that

By definition, a leader is

Modern research

Charismatic leaders are likely to be most effective in situations where environmental conditions are very stable.

Contingency theories of leadership

According to Fiedler, in situations that are very unfavorable for the leader, it would be wise to choose someone who

Explain the leader-member exchange model, and applications based on it.

According to Fiedler's contingency model, task-oriented leaders are likely to be successful in most situations.

Researchers speculate that charismatic leaders may possess exceptionally high

Discuss leadership training and factors that must be considered in implementing such programs.

The great man/great woman theory is a universalist theory of leadership.

"I will vote for that man for any office because he is a born leader." This statement indicates a belief in which theory of leadership?

Behavioral theories of leadership

Introduction: Definitions and History

Research Methods in Industrialorganizational Psychology

Job Analysis

Employee Recruitment, Selection, and Placement

Methods for Assessing and Selecting Employees

Evaluating Employee Performance

Employee Training and Development

Motivation

Positive Employee Attitudes and Behaviors

Worker Stress and Negative Employee Attitudes Behaviors

Communication in the Work Place

Group Processes in Work Organizations

Influence, Power, and Politics

Organizational Structure, Culture, and Development

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Exam 13: Leadership

"I will vote for that man for any office because his father was the President." This statement indicates a belief in which theory of leadership?

If leadership training is to be effective, the organization must support new behaviors.

The transformational and charismatic leadership theories consider whether or not a leader can __________ followers.

A factor that must be considered to maximize the effectiveness of leadership training is

Terry, who owns a printing business, must decide whether or not to expand business hours from 12 to 24 hours a day. According to the decision-making model, Terry should answer a series of questions

The decision-making model holds that leaders make the most effective decisions using one specific strategy.

The strategy for applying the leader-member exchange model to improving leader effectiveness is simply to improve the quality of relationships between a leader and each of his or her followers.

The rationale behind the least preferred coworker (LPC) scoring system is that

By definition, a leader is

Modern research

Charismatic leaders are likely to be most effective in situations where environmental conditions are very stable.

Contingency theories of leadership

According to Fiedler, in situations that are very unfavorable for the leader, it would be wise to choose someone who

Explain the leader-member exchange model, and applications based on it.

According to Fiedler's contingency model, task-oriented leaders are likely to be successful in most situations.

Researchers speculate that charismatic leaders may possess exceptionally high

Discuss leadership training and factors that must be considered in implementing such programs.

The great man/great woman theory is a universalist theory of leadership.

"I will vote for that man for any office because he is a born leader." This statement indicates a belief in which theory of leadership?

Behavioral theories of leadership

Introduction: Definitions and History

Research Methods in Industrialorganizational Psychology

Job Analysis

Employee Recruitment, Selection, and Placement

Methods for Assessing and Selecting Employees

Evaluating Employee Performance

Employee Training and Development

Motivation

Positive Employee Attitudes and Behaviors

Worker Stress and Negative Employee Attitudes Behaviors

Communication in the Work Place

Group Processes in Work Organizations

Influence, Power, and Politics

Organizational Structure, Culture, and Development

Filters