Question 1

Briefly describe the different types of leadership theories.

Accepted Answer

- Trait theories focus on personality traits and physical attributes of the leader, including aggressiveness, cooperativeness, adaptability, emotionality, height, intelligence, and general appearance. Trait theorists have attempted to identify traits most closely associated with effective leadership. No standard list of traits has emerged after decades of trait research.
- Behavioral theories emphasize leader behaviors and styles of leadership, including autocratic, democratic, free-reign, and others. Many of these theories have focused on two dimensions of leader behavior, task orientation, and employee concern.
- Contingency theories attempt to classify situations in which leaders with particular behaviors can be successful. Fiedler focuses on the situational characteristics of position power, task structure, and leader-member relations. A leader with weak position power, good relations with employees, but an unstructured task will tend to be successful if he/she has a more considerate and participatory leadership style. By
their nature, contingency theories are "if-then" theories. Contingency theories examine the situation and leader behaviors in their approaches to leader effectiveness.

Question 2

In the context of Situational Leadership model, the telling style entails:

Accepted Answer

A)  considerable task and relationship behaviors. 
B)  considerable task behavior and low relationship behavior. 
C)  low task behavior and considerable relationship behavior. 
D)  low task and relationship behaviors. 
A)  considerable task and relationship behaviors. 
B)  considerable task behavior and low relationship behavior. 
C)  low task behavior and considerable relationship behavior. 
D)  low task and relationship behaviors. B

Question 3

Which of the following statements best reflects the support for trait theories to identify universal distinguishing attributes of leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trait studies have identified physical attributes as being more important to leadership than personality or intelligence. 
B)  When looking at physical attributes, height has been the leader attribute with universal generalizability. 
C)  Findings on traits as a basis for explaining leader effectiveness are neither strong nor uniform. 
D)  Trait theory studies have tended to conclude that there are strong implications for training and development rather than selection. 
A)  Trait studies have identified physical attributes as being more important to leadership than personality or intelligence. 
B)  When looking at physical attributes, height has been the leader attribute with universal generalizability. 
C)  Findings on traits as a basis for explaining leader effectiveness are neither strong nor uniform. 
D)  Trait theory studies have tended to conclude that there are strong implications for training and development rather than selection. C

Question 4

Compare and contrast the Ohio State leadership model with the Leadership Grid.

Accepted Answer

These approaches to leadership are simil

Question 5

Match the following:
-Authority-compliance manager

Accepted Answer

A) A style of leadership based on directive, enforcing, and controlling behavior 
B) A laid-back, minimal involvement leadership style 
C) Leader behavior that encourages good interpersonal relations between manager and employees 
D) A leader who emphasizes efficient production 
E) A participatory leadership style 
A) A style of leadership based on directive, enforcing, and controlling behavior 
B) A laid-back, minimal involvement leadership style 
C) Leader behavior that encourages good interpersonal relations between manager and employees 
D) A leader who emphasizes efficient production 
E) A participatory leadership style

Question 6

In the context of transformational leadership, follower's needs and acts as a coach or a mentor.

Accepted Answer

A)  intellectual stimulation 
B)  individualized consideration 
C)  individual consultation d. facilitation
Refers to how much concern the leader displays for each 
A)  intellectual stimulation 
B)  individualized consideration 
C)  individual consultation d. facilitation
Refers to how much concern the leader displays for each

Question 7

Match the following:
-Democratic

Accepted Answer

A) A style of leadership based on directive, enforcing, and controlling behavior 
B) A laid-back, minimal involvement leadership style 
C) Leader behavior that encourages good interpersonal relations between manager and employees 
D) A leader who emphasizes efficient production 
E) A participatory leadership style 
A) A style of leadership based on directive, enforcing, and controlling behavior 
B) A laid-back, minimal involvement leadership style 
C) Leader behavior that encourages good interpersonal relations between manager and employees 
D) A leader who emphasizes efficient production 
E) A participatory leadership style

Question 8

Kotter suggests that leadership and management:

Accepted Answer

A)  consist of very similar activities. 
B)  cannot be combined in a synergistic way. 
C)  involve the management of major change efforts within the organization. 
D)  are two distinct, yet complementary systems of action in organizations. 
A)  consist of very similar activities. 
B)  cannot be combined in a synergistic way. 
C)  involve the management of major change efforts within the organization. 
D)  are two distinct, yet complementary systems of action in organizations.

Question 9

Charismatic leadership relies heavily on power.

Accepted Answer

A)  legitimate 
B)  reward 
C)  referent 
D)  expert 
A)  legitimate 
B)  reward 
C)  referent 
D)  expert

Question 10

Match the following:
-Transactional Leader

Accepted Answer

A) One who can inspire others and initiate change and development 
B) A leader who relies on coercive and reward power 
C) A leader who can inspire and excite followers to high levels of performance 
D) A leader with extreme referent power 
E) Emphasis on physical attributes or personality characteristics 
A) One who can inspire others and initiate change and development 
B) A leader who relies on coercive and reward power 
C) A leader who can inspire and excite followers to high levels of performance 
D) A leader with extreme referent power 
E) Emphasis on physical attributes or personality characteristics

Question 11

According to Fiedler, the effectiveness of leaders is dependent on:

Accepted Answer

A)  the favorableness of their situation. 
B)  the least preferred coworker. 
C)  task structure. 
D)  position power. 
A)  the favorableness of their situation. 
B)  the least preferred coworker. 
C)  task structure. 
D)  position power.

Question 12

Trait leader theories focus on all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  abilities. 
B)  personality characteristics. 
C)  physical attributes. 
D)  situational characteristics. 
A)  abilities. 
B)  personality characteristics. 
C)  physical attributes. 
D)  situational characteristics.

Question 13

When the task is difficult and employees are highly trained, a directive style of leadership should be used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is true of women managers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women are less suited to difficult leadership positions because they lack decision-making skills. 
B)  Women have to rely on position power to be effective leaders. 
C)  Women tend to be personally power-driven rather than socially power-driven. 
D)  Women tend to use a more people-oriented style that is more inclusive and empowering. 
A)  Women are less suited to difficult leadership positions because they lack decision-making skills. 
B)  Women have to rely on position power to be effective leaders. 
C)  Women tend to be personally power-driven rather than socially power-driven. 
D)  Women tend to use a more people-oriented style that is more inclusive and empowering.

Question 15

The path-goal theory of leader effectiveness by Robert House is based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  an equity theory of motivation. 
B)  a goal setting theory of motivation. 
C)  an expectancy theory of motivation. 
D)  McGregor's Theory Y approach to motivation. 
A)  an equity theory of motivation. 
B)  a goal setting theory of motivation. 
C)  an expectancy theory of motivation. 
D)  McGregor's Theory Y approach to motivation.

Question 16

All of the following are characteristics of autocratic leadership style except:

Accepted Answer

A)  strongly controlled work relationships. 
B)  explicit work orders and minimal follower flexibility in application of work rules. 
C)  highly structured work situation and close supervision. 
D)  discretionary influence over work environment granted to followers. 
A)  strongly controlled work relationships. 
B)  explicit work orders and minimal follower flexibility in application of work rules. 
C)  highly structured work situation and close supervision. 
D)  discretionary influence over work environment granted to followers.

Question 17

Charismatic leadership:

Accepted Answer

A)  is based on coercive power. 
B)  is very different from transformational leadership. 
C)  becomes a very effective leadership approach in times of stability. 
D)  carries risks of destructive courses of action that might harm followers. 
A)  is based on coercive power. 
B)  is very different from transformational leadership. 
C)  becomes a very effective leadership approach in times of stability. 
D)  carries risks of destructive courses of action that might harm followers.

Question 18

Servant leaders try to determine their own personal needs, as well as the needs of the group, and then lead based on the joint outcomes determined by this process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When a leader has strong position power, the task is moderately structured, and leader-member relations are good, a laissez-faire leadership style is appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

As a supervisor, you find yourself in a situation where you have good relationships with employees, the task is structured, and you have and can exercise strong position power. Your leadership behavior and style should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  employee-centered. 
B)  very controlling. 
C)  task-oriented. 
D)  autocratic. 
A)  employee-centered. 
B)  very controlling. 
C)  task-oriented. 
D)  autocratic.

Briefly describe the different types of leadership theories.

In the context of Situational Leadership model, the telling style entails:

Which of the following statements best reflects the support for trait theories to identify universal distinguishing attributes of leaders?

Compare and contrast the Ohio State leadership model with the Leadership Grid.

Match the following: -Authority-compliance manager

In the context of transformational leadership, follower's needs and acts as a coach or a mentor.

Match the following: -Democratic

Kotter suggests that leadership and management:

Charismatic leadership relies heavily on power.

Match the following: -Transactional Leader

According to Fiedler, the effectiveness of leaders is dependent on:

Trait leader theories focus on all of the following except:

When the task is difficult and employees are highly trained, a directive style of leadership should be used.

Which of the following is true of women managers?

The path-goal theory of leader effectiveness by Robert House is based on:

All of the following are characteristics of autocratic leadership style except:

Charismatic leadership:

Servant leaders try to determine their own personal needs, as well as the needs of the group, and then lead based on the joint outcomes determined by this process.

When a leader has strong position power, the task is moderately structured, and leader-member relations are good, a laissez-faire leadership style is appropriate.

As a supervisor, you find yourself in a situation where you have good relationships with employees, the task is structured, and you have and can exercise strong position power. Your leadership behavior and style should be:

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

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Exam 12: Leadership and Followership

Briefly describe the different types of leadership theories.

In the context of Situational Leadership model, the telling style entails:

Which of the following statements best reflects the support for trait theories to identify universal distinguishing attributes of leaders?

Compare and contrast the Ohio State leadership model with the Leadership Grid.

Match the following: -Authority-compliance manager

In the context of transformational leadership, follower's needs and acts as a coach or a mentor.

Match the following: -Democratic

Kotter suggests that leadership and management:

Charismatic leadership relies heavily on power.

Match the following: -Transactional Leader

According to Fiedler, the effectiveness of leaders is dependent on:

Trait leader theories focus on all of the following except:

When the task is difficult and employees are highly trained, a directive style of leadership should be used.

Which of the following is true of women managers?

The path-goal theory of leader effectiveness by Robert House is based on:

All of the following are characteristics of autocratic leadership style except:

Charismatic leadership:

Servant leaders try to determine their own personal needs, as well as the needs of the group, and then lead based on the joint outcomes determined by this process.

When a leader has strong position power, the task is moderately structured, and leader-member relations are good, a laissez-faire leadership style is appropriate.

As a supervisor, you find yourself in a situation where you have good relationships with employees, the task is structured, and you have and can exercise strong position power. Your leadership behavior and style should be:

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

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