Question 1

Transactional leaders inspire and excite followers to high levels of performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Vroom-Yetton-Jago normative decision model helps leaders and managers determine:

Accepted Answer

A)  when to change the decision situation or style of the leader. 
B)  how to identify what leadership style is most appropriate through the administration of the LBDQ. 
C)  the appropriate level of employee participation in decision making. 
D)  how to focus on task characteristics, leader-member relations, or the position power of the leader. 
A)  when to change the decision situation or style of the leader. 
B)  how to identify what leadership style is most appropriate through the administration of the LBDQ. 
C)  the appropriate level of employee participation in decision making. 
D)  how to focus on task characteristics, leader-member relations, or the position power of the leader.

Question 3

The situational leadership model by Hersey and Blanchard suggest that a leader's behavior should be adjusted to the maturity level of the followers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT included in the guidelines for leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Different situations call for different leadership styles and behavior. 
B)  No two leaders are the same. 
C)  There is no one best leadership style but there are organizational preferences in terms of style. 
D)  Good leaders are not likely to be good followers. 
A)  Different situations call for different leadership styles and behavior. 
B)  No two leaders are the same. 
C)  There is no one best leadership style but there are organizational preferences in terms of style. 
D)  Good leaders are not likely to be good followers.

Question 5

Which of the following is a new leadership style that has been added to the leadership grid?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Middle of the road" 
B)  "If it isn't broke, don't fix it" 
C)  "Father knows best" 
D)  "If you aren't making mistakes, you aren't learning" 
A)  "Middle of the road" 
B)  "If it isn't broke, don't fix it" 
C)  "Father knows best" 
D)  "If you aren't making mistakes, you aren't learning"

Question 6

Match the following:
-Autocratic

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 7

Match the following:
-Formal Leader

Accepted Answer

A) One who is designated to lead by the organization 
B) Process of being guided and directed in the accomplishment of a task 
C) A leader without authority 
D) One who has great concern for people and little concern for production 
E) Someone who plans, organizes, and controls the organization 
A) One who is designated to lead by the organization 
B) Process of being guided and directed in the accomplishment of a task 
C) A leader without authority 
D) One who has great concern for people and little concern for production 
E) Someone who plans, organizes, and controls the organization

Question 8

In the context of leadership theories, the with followers.

Accepted Answer

A)  positional power 
B)  followership 
C)  LMX 
D)  transactional 
A)  positional power 
B)  followership 
C)  LMX 
D)  transactional

Question 9

According to Blake and Mouton's Leadership Grid, a manager with a high concern for production and low concern for people would be in what position on the grid?

Accepted Answer

A)  1,1 
B)  1,9 
C)  9,1 
D)  9,9 
A)  1,1 
B)  1,9 
C)  9,1 
D)  9,9

Question 10

Compare and contrast transformational and transactional leadership.

Accepted Answer

Transformational and transactional leade

Question 11

Match the following:
-Followership

Accepted Answer

A) One who is designated to lead by the organization 
B) Process of being guided and directed in the accomplishment of a task 
C) A leader without authority 
D) One who has great concern for people and little concern for production 
E) Someone who plans, organizes, and controls the organization 
A) One who is designated to lead by the organization 
B) Process of being guided and directed in the accomplishment of a task 
C) A leader without authority 
D) One who has great concern for people and little concern for production 
E) Someone who plans, organizes, and controls the organization

Question 12

According to Kotter, effective leadership produces useful change in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Emotional intelligence is made up of all of the following competencies except:

Accepted Answer

A)  higher technical skills. 
B)  higher self-awareness. 
C)  adaptability. 
D)  empathy. 
A)  higher technical skills. 
B)  higher self-awareness. 
C)  adaptability. 
D)  empathy.

Question 14

Match the following:
-Transformational 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 15

Match the following:
-Manager

Accepted Answer

A) One who is designated to lead by the organization 
B) Process of being guided and directed in the accomplishment of a task 
C) A leader without authority 
D) One who has great concern for people and little concern for production 
E) Someone who plans, organizes, and controls the organization 
A) One who is designated to lead by the organization 
B) Process of being guided and directed in the accomplishment of a task 
C) A leader without authority 
D) One who has great concern for people and little concern for production 
E) Someone who plans, organizes, and controls the organization

Question 16

Match the following:
-Consideration

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 17

Fiedler recommends that managers, in order to be effective, should:

Accepted Answer

A)  adjust the task structure to fit the situation. 
B)  change the situation to fit their leadership style. 
C)  adjust their position power. 
D)  treat employees differently depending upon the task. 
A)  adjust the task structure to fit the situation. 
B)  change the situation to fit their leadership style. 
C)  adjust their position power. 
D)  treat employees differently depending upon the task.

Question 18

A multidimensional construct that includes transformational, charismatic, or transactional leadership as the situation might demand is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  contingency leadership. 
B)  authentic leadership. 
C)  inspirational leadership. 
D)  leadership grid approach. 
A)  contingency leadership. 
B)  authentic leadership. 
C)  inspirational leadership. 
D)  leadership grid approach.

Question 19

Match the following:
-Least Preferred Coworker

Accepted Answer

A) Followers who tend to be passive, lack initiative and independent judgment 
B) Fiedler's scale for classifying leaders 
C) Middle-of-the-road leader 
D) Leadership based upon the circumstances at hand 
E) Low-risk and non disruptive followers 
A) Followers who tend to be passive, lack initiative and independent judgment 
B) Fiedler's scale for classifying leaders 
C) Middle-of-the-road leader 
D) Leadership based upon the circumstances at hand 
E) Low-risk and non disruptive followers

Question 20

There is a dynamic tension between leaders and managers that makes it difficult for each to understand the other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Transactional leaders inspire and excite followers to high levels of performance.

The Vroom-Yetton-Jago normative decision model helps leaders and managers determine:

The situational leadership model by Hersey and Blanchard suggest that a leader's behavior should be adjusted to the maturity level of the followers.

Which of the following is NOT included in the guidelines for leadership?

Which of the following is a new leadership style that has been added to the leadership grid?

Match the following: -Autocratic

Match the following: -Formal Leader

In the context of leadership theories, the with followers.

According to Blake and Mouton's Leadership Grid, a manager with a high concern for production and low concern for people would be in what position on the grid?

Compare and contrast transformational and transactional leadership.

Match the following: -Followership

According to Kotter, effective leadership produces useful change in an organization.

Emotional intelligence is made up of all of the following competencies except:

Match the following: -Transformational Leader

Match the following: -Manager

Match the following: -Consideration

Fiedler recommends that managers, in order to be effective, should:

A multidimensional construct that includes transformational, charismatic, or transactional leadership as the situation might demand is known as:

Match the following: -Least Preferred Coworker

There is a dynamic tension between leaders and managers that makes it difficult for each to understand the other.

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

Transactional leaders inspire and excite followers to high levels of performance.

The Vroom-Yetton-Jago normative decision model helps leaders and managers determine:

The situational leadership model by Hersey and Blanchard suggest that a leader's behavior should be adjusted to the maturity level of the followers.

Which of the following is NOT included in the guidelines for leadership?

Which of the following is a new leadership style that has been added to the leadership grid?

Match the following: -Autocratic

Match the following: -Formal Leader

In the context of leadership theories, the with followers.

According to Blake and Mouton's Leadership Grid, a manager with a high concern for production and low concern for people would be in what position on the grid?

Compare and contrast transformational and transactional leadership.

Match the following: -Followership

According to Kotter, effective leadership produces useful change in an organization.

Emotional intelligence is made up of all of the following competencies except:

Match the following: -Transformational Leader

Match the following: -Manager

Match the following: -Consideration

Fiedler recommends that managers, in order to be effective, should:

A multidimensional construct that includes transformational, charismatic, or transactional leadership as the situation might demand is known as:

Match the following: -Least Preferred Coworker

There is a dynamic tension between leaders and managers that makes it difficult for each to understand the other.

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

Filters