Question 1

Extraversion refers to

Accepted Answer

A) being curious,original,intellectual,creative and open to new ideas. 
B) being organized,systematic,punctual,achievement oriented and dependable. 
C) being affable,tolerant,sensitive,trusting,kind and warm. 
D) being outgoing,talkative,sociable,and enjoying social situations. 
A) being curious,original,intellectual,creative and open to new ideas. 
B) being organized,systematic,punctual,achievement oriented and dependable. 
C) being affable,tolerant,sensitive,trusting,kind and warm. 
D) being outgoing,talkative,sociable,and enjoying social situations.

Question 2

According to the leadership decision tree,a leader who makes a decision alone using available information has an

Accepted Answer

A) autocratic decision-making style. 
B) consultative decision-making style. 
C) group decision-making style. 
D) laissez-faire decision-making style. 
A) autocratic decision-making style. 
B) consultative decision-making style. 
C) group decision-making style. 
D) laissez-faire decision-making style.

Question 3

The key factor in making transformational leadership more effective is extraversion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The global leadership and organizational behavior effectiveness project GLOBE) found,thus far,that there are no universal traits that are desirable or undesirable in a leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Openness refers to

Accepted Answer

A) being outgoing,talkative,sociable,and enjoying social situations. 
B) being affable,tolerant,sensitive,trusting,kind and warm. 
C) being curious,original,intellectual,creative and receptive to new ideas. 
D) being organized,systematic,punctual,achievement-oriented and dependable. 
A) being outgoing,talkative,sociable,and enjoying social situations. 
B) being affable,tolerant,sensitive,trusting,kind and warm. 
C) being curious,original,intellectual,creative and receptive to new ideas. 
D) being organized,systematic,punctual,achievement-oriented and dependable.

Question 6

In which scenario would directive leadership be most effective?

Accepted Answer

A) When employees have low role ambiguity. 
B) When employees have high abilities. 
C) When employees have an internal locus of control. 
D) When employees have an external locus of control. 
A) When employees have low role ambiguity. 
B) When employees have high abilities. 
C) When employees have an internal locus of control. 
D) When employees have an external locus of control.

Question 7

If leader-subordinate relations are good,position power is low and task structure is high,the situation would be categorized as

Accepted Answer

A) favorable. 
B) medium favorable. 
C) unfavorable. 
D) controlled. 
A) favorable. 
B) medium favorable. 
C) unfavorable. 
D) controlled.

Question 8

Nelson is the manager of a marketing department in a medium sized company.Nelson has six employees reporting to him.In deciding the goals for the department for next quarter,Nelson is holding a meeting for employee input and direction.Nelson uses an _________ style of decision making in the marketing department.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

How would you train an individual so as to increase his charisma?

Accepted Answer

There is some argument as to whether cha

Question 10

An achievement-oriented leader

Accepted Answer

A) makes sure employees are involved in decision making. 
B) provides directions for his employees. 
C) provides emotional support to employees. 
D) sets goals for employees and encourages them to reach their goals. 
A) makes sure employees are involved in decision making. 
B) provides directions for his employees. 
C) provides emotional support to employees. 
D) sets goals for employees and encourages them to reach their goals.

Question 11

Nina makes it a point to talk to her subordinates every day about what is going on in their personal lives.She always congratulates them when they share successes and has a kind word and "a shoulder to cry on" if necessary when things are not going well.Nina has a _____________ leadership style.

Accepted Answer

A) directive 
B) supportive 
C) participative 
D) achievement-oriented 
A) directive 
B) supportive 
C) participative 
D) achievement-oriented

Question 12

A ______ ______ score from Fiedler's contingency theory means that an individual has a people-oriented personality and can separate his liking of a person from his ability to work with that person.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ______ ______ score from Fiedler's contingency...

Question 13

Those leaders who lead employees by aligning employee goals with the leader's goals are _______________ leaders.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Those leaders who lead employees by aligning...

Question 14

If you have a low least preferred coworker LPC rating,it means that you have a people-oriented personality and are able to separate your liking of a person from your ability to work with that person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Path-goal theory predicts that the type of leader behavior effective under different circumstances will depend on the characteristics of the employee and the work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Being organized,systematic,punctual,achievement-oriented and dependable are characteristics of the personality trait

Accepted Answer

A) openness. 
B) agreeableness. 
C) extraversion. 
D) conscientiousness. 
A) openness. 
B) agreeableness. 
C) extraversion. 
D) conscientiousness.

Question 17

The information system department's employees are highly skilled individuals who possess a very internal locus of control.The firm is looking to hire a manager for the department to replace the retiring manager.What type of leadership style would likely be most effective with this group?

Accepted Answer

A) supportive 
B) achievement-oriented 
C) directive 
D) participative 
A) supportive 
B) achievement-oriented 
C) directive 
D) participative

Question 18

___________ leaders lead employees by aligning employee goals with the leader's goals.

Accepted Answer

A) Directive 
B) Transactional 
C) Transformational 
D) Achievement-oriented 
A) Directive 
B) Transactional 
C) Transformational 
D) Achievement-oriented

Question 19

Task-based leadership behaviors are also referred to as consideration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

On average,research suggests that decisions made using the leadership style recommended by Vroom and Yetton's decision tree model tend to be more effective compared to using a style not recommended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Extraversion refers to

According to the leadership decision tree,a leader who makes a decision alone using available information has an

The key factor in making transformational leadership more effective is extraversion.

The global leadership and organizational behavior effectiveness project GLOBE) found,thus far,that there are no universal traits that are desirable or undesirable in a leader.

Openness refers to

In which scenario would directive leadership be most effective?

If leader-subordinate relations are good,position power is low and task structure is high,the situation would be categorized as

How would you train an individual so as to increase his charisma?

An achievement-oriented leader

Nina makes it a point to talk to her subordinates every day about what is going on in their personal lives.She always congratulates them when they share successes and has a kind word and "a shoulder to cry on" if necessary when things are not going well.Nina has a _____________ leadership style.

A score from Fiedler's contingency theory means that an individual has a people-oriented personality and can separate his liking of a person from his ability to work with that person.

Those leaders who lead employees by aligning employee goals with the leader's goals are _______________ leaders.

If you have a low least preferred coworker LPC rating,it means that you have a people-oriented personality and are able to separate your liking of a person from your ability to work with that person.

Path-goal theory predicts that the type of leader behavior effective under different circumstances will depend on the characteristics of the employee and the work environment.

Being organized,systematic,punctual,achievement-oriented and dependable are characteristics of the personality trait

The information system department's employees are highly skilled individuals who possess a very internal locus of control.The firm is looking to hire a manager for the department to replace the retiring manager.What type of leadership style would likely be most effective with this group?

___________ leaders lead employees by aligning employee goals with the leader's goals.

Task-based leadership behaviors are also referred to as consideration.

On average,research suggests that decisions made using the leadership style recommended by Vroom and Yetton's decision tree model tend to be more effective compared to using a style not recommended.

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

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Exam 12: Leading People Within Organizations

Extraversion refers to

According to the leadership decision tree,a leader who makes a decision alone using available information has an

The key factor in making transformational leadership more effective is extraversion.

The global leadership and organizational behavior effectiveness project GLOBE) found,thus far,that there are no universal traits that are desirable or undesirable in a leader.

Openness refers to

In which scenario would directive leadership be most effective?

If leader-subordinate relations are good,position power is low and task structure is high,the situation would be categorized as

How would you train an individual so as to increase his charisma?

An achievement-oriented leader

Nina makes it a point to talk to her subordinates every day about what is going on in their personal lives.She always congratulates them when they share successes and has a kind word and "a shoulder to cry on" if necessary when things are not going well.Nina has a _____________ leadership style.

A ______ ______ score from Fiedler's contingency theory means that an individual has a people-oriented personality and can separate his liking of a person from his ability to work with that person.

Those leaders who lead employees by aligning employee goals with the leader's goals are _______________ leaders.

If you have a low least preferred coworker LPC rating,it means that you have a people-oriented personality and are able to separate your liking of a person from your ability to work with that person.

Path-goal theory predicts that the type of leader behavior effective under different circumstances will depend on the characteristics of the employee and the work environment.

Being organized,systematic,punctual,achievement-oriented and dependable are characteristics of the personality trait

The information system department's employees are highly skilled individuals who possess a very internal locus of control.The firm is looking to hire a manager for the department to replace the retiring manager.What type of leadership style would likely be most effective with this group?

___________ leaders lead employees by aligning employee goals with the leader's goals.

Task-based leadership behaviors are also referred to as consideration.

On average,research suggests that decisions made using the leadership style recommended by Vroom and Yetton's decision tree model tend to be more effective compared to using a style not recommended.

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

Filters

A score from Fiedler's contingency theory means that an individual has a people-oriented personality and can separate his liking of a person from his ability to work with that person.