Question 1

Robert House assumed that leaders can change leadership styles depending on the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The degree to which the job assignments are formalized and proceduralized is the ________ contingency dimension identified by Fiedler.

Accepted Answer

A)  production orientation 
B)  initiating structure 
C)  task structure 
D)  organizational structure 
A)  production orientation 
B)  initiating structure 
C)  task structure 
D)  organizational structure

Question 3

Joanna has a very clear idea of what she wants her team to accomplish and often works that idea into conversations with her subordinates. She uses unconventional and sometimes controversial means to achieve her ends, but her subordinates know she has their backs. Joanna can be described as a(n) ________ leader.

Accepted Answer

A)  telling 
B)  charismatic 
C)  authoritative 
D)  participative 
A)  telling 
B)  charismatic 
C)  authoritative 
D)  participative

Question 4

Connie sees her role as someone who provides direction and resources for her team then gets out of their way and lets them do their work however they think best. Connie uses the ________ style of leadership.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Leadership training works best with individuals who are high self-monitors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An important aspect of leadership is influencing a group to achieve its goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Marsha is the manager at a bank, with 30 employees reporting to her. Many of her staff are extremely impressed with the way she handles her work and the people at the bank. They take pride in being associated with her team. She is not only fair and understanding, but ensures that the deserving employees are compensated well. Which two sources of power does Marsha use in this example?

Accepted Answer

A)  reward and referent power 
B)  referent and coercive power 
C)  expert and reward power 
D)  referent and expert power 
A)  reward and referent power 
B)  referent and coercive power 
C)  expert and reward power 
D)  referent and expert power

Question 8

According to the path-goal model, when Greg consults with the employees for suggestions prior to making a decision, he displays which one of the following leadership styles?

Accepted Answer

A)  considerate 
B)  supportive 
C)  participative 
D)  democratic 
A)  considerate 
B)  supportive 
C)  participative 
D)  democratic

Question 9

According to the University of Iowa behavioral studies, group members' satisfaction levels were generally ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  higher under a supportive leader in the long run 
B)  improved when the leader was production oriented 
C)  maintained when the leader was directive in the short run 
D)  higher under a democratic leader than under an autocratic one 
A)  higher under a supportive leader in the long run 
B)  improved when the leader was production oriented 
C)  maintained when the leader was directive in the short run 
D)  higher under a democratic leader than under an autocratic one

Question 10

Trait theory ignores ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical traits of leaders 
B)  the aspects of honesty and integrity 
C)  the interactions of leaders and their group members as well as situational factors 
D)  the fact that leaders should be able to create visions and solve problems 
A)  physical traits of leaders 
B)  the aspects of honesty and integrity 
C)  the interactions of leaders and their group members as well as situational factors 
D)  the fact that leaders should be able to create visions and solve problems

Question 11

Chuck manages the front-end crew at a fast food restaurant. For most of his crew, this is their first job so they have very few job skills but also seem reluctant to perform. In this situation, Chuck should use the ________ style.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

In a short essay, identify four traits associated with leadership and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

a. Drive-leaders exhibit a high effort l

Robert House assumed that leaders can change leadership styles depending on the situation.

The degree to which the job assignments are formalized and proceduralized is the ________ contingency dimension identified by Fiedler.

Connie sees her role as someone who provides direction and resources for her team then gets out of their way and lets them do their work however they think best. Connie uses the ________ style of leadership.

Leadership training works best with individuals who are high self-monitors.

An important aspect of leadership is influencing a group to achieve its goals.

According to the path-goal model, when Greg consults with the employees for suggestions prior to making a decision, he displays which one of the following leadership styles?

According to the University of Iowa behavioral studies, group members' satisfaction levels were generally ________.

Trait theory ignores ________.

Chuck manages the front-end crew at a fast food restaurant. For most of his crew, this is their first job so they have very few job skills but also seem reluctant to perform. In this situation, Chuck should use the ________ style.

In a short essay, identify four traits associated with leadership and give an example of each.

Managers and You in the Workplace

Making Decisions

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

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Designing Organizational Structure

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

Robert House assumed that leaders can change leadership styles depending on the situation.

The degree to which the job assignments are formalized and proceduralized is the ________ contingency dimension identified by Fiedler.

Connie sees her role as someone who provides direction and resources for her team then gets out of their way and lets them do their work however they think best. Connie uses the ________ style of leadership.

Leadership training works best with individuals who are high self-monitors.

An important aspect of leadership is influencing a group to achieve its goals.

According to the path-goal model, when Greg consults with the employees for suggestions prior to making a decision, he displays which one of the following leadership styles?

According to the University of Iowa behavioral studies, group members' satisfaction levels were generally ________.

Trait theory ignores ________.

Chuck manages the front-end crew at a fast food restaurant. For most of his crew, this is their first job so they have very few job skills but also seem reluctant to perform. In this situation, Chuck should use the ________ style.

In a short essay, identify four traits associated with leadership and give an example of each.

Managers and You in the Workplace

Making Decisions

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

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Designing Organizational Structure

Managing Human Resources

Creating and Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Monitoring and Controlling

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