Question 1

One belief of is that work exists for the person as much as the person exists for work.

Accepted Answer

A)  transactional leadership 
B)  abusive leadership 
C)  servant leadership 
D)  charismatic leadership 
A)  transactional leadership 
B)  abusive leadership 
C)  servant leadership 
D)  charismatic leadership

Question 2

According to Blake and Mouton's Leadership Grid, an impoverished manager is one who:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoids taking sides and stays out of conflicts. 
B)  creates a happy, comfortable work environment. 
C)  emphasizes efficient production. 
D)  maintains the status quo. 
A)  avoids taking sides and stays out of conflicts. 
B)  creates a happy, comfortable work environment. 
C)  emphasizes efficient production. 
D)  maintains the status quo.

Question 3

Which of the following is a consequence of laissez-faire leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  High job satisfaction 
B)  The leader's high demand for authority 
C)  Lower interpersonal conflict at work 
D)  Role ambiguity for followers 
A)  High job satisfaction 
B)  The leader's high demand for authority 
C)  Lower interpersonal conflict at work 
D)  Role ambiguity for followers

Question 4

are followers who do not think independently or critically and are passive in their behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Survivors 
B)  Alienated followers 
C)  Yes people 
D)  Sheep 
A)  Survivors 
B)  Alienated followers 
C)  Yes people 
D)  Sheep

Question 5

Match the following:
-Charismatic 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 6

According to the contingency theory developed by Fiedler, what is the most appropriate action where it is found there is a misfit between the leader and the situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attempt to change the leader's behavior through training. 
B)  Remove the leader and replace him/her with someone that will result in a fit. 
C)  Reengineer the leader's situation to fit the leader's basic predisposition. 
D)  Develop better assessment techniques for leaders as well as group members. 
A)  Attempt to change the leader's behavior through training. 
B)  Remove the leader and replace him/her with someone that will result in a fit. 
C)  Reengineer the leader's situation to fit the leader's basic predisposition. 
D)  Develop better assessment techniques for leaders as well as group members.

Question 7

Match the following:
-Organization man manager

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 8

Effective followers:

Accepted Answer

A)  are courageous. 
B)  are self-aggrandizing. 
C)  uncritically reinforce leaders' ideas. 
D)  require close supervision. 
A)  are courageous. 
B)  are self-aggrandizing. 
C)  uncritically reinforce leaders' ideas. 
D)  require close supervision.

Question 9

"Better safe than sorry" is the motto of which type of followers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sheep 
B)  Survivors 
C)  Yes people 
D)  Alienated followers 
A)  Sheep 
B)  Survivors 
C)  Yes people 
D)  Alienated followers

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the leader behavior styles described in the path-goal theory of leader effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Directive 
B)  Participative 
C)  Relationship-oriented 
D)  Achievement-oriented 
A)  Directive 
B)  Participative 
C)  Relationship-oriented 
D)  Achievement-oriented

Question 11

refers to the willingness to be vulnerable to the actions of another and is an essential element in leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  Facilitation 
B)  Supervision 
C)  Followership 
D)  Trust 
A)  Facilitation 
B)  Supervision 
C)  Followership 
D)  Trust

Question 12

Contingency theories of leadership, in determining appropriate leader behavior and style, focus strongly on:

Accepted Answer

A)  follower characteristics. 
B)  situational factors. 
C)  physical traits of the leader. 
D)  how leaders behave. 
A)  follower characteristics. 
B)  situational factors. 
C)  physical traits of the leader. 
D)  how leaders behave.

Question 13

In the context of transformational leadership, the term convince even skeptics to support it.

Accepted Answer

A)  authentic leadership 
B)  reality-distortion field 
C)  out-group leadership persuasion d. selling style
Refers to the ability of a leader to create a vision and 
A)  authentic leadership 
B)  reality-distortion field 
C)  out-group leadership persuasion d. selling style
Refers to the ability of a leader to create a vision and

Question 14

Match the following:
-Survivors

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 15

Explain the role of emotional intelligence in leadership.

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence is the ability to

Question 16

Leadership is not the only factor that influences organizational performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match the following:
-Sheep

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 18

Briefly explain the five guidelines for leadership.

Accepted Answer

The five guidelines for leadership are a

One belief of is that work exists for the person as much as the person exists for work.

According to Blake and Mouton's Leadership Grid, an impoverished manager is one who:

Which of the following is a consequence of laissez-faire leadership?

are followers who do not think independently or critically and are passive in their behavior.

Match the following: -Charismatic Leader

According to the contingency theory developed by Fiedler, what is the most appropriate action where it is found there is a misfit between the leader and the situation?

Match the following: -Organization man manager

Effective followers:

"Better safe than sorry" is the motto of which type of followers?

Which of the following is NOT one of the leader behavior styles described in the path-goal theory of leader effectiveness?

refers to the willingness to be vulnerable to the actions of another and is an essential element in leadership.

Contingency theories of leadership, in determining appropriate leader behavior and style, focus strongly on:

In the context of transformational leadership, the term convince even skeptics to support it.

Match the following: -Survivors

Explain the role of emotional intelligence in leadership.

Leadership is not the only factor that influences organizational performance.

Match the following: -Sheep

Briefly explain the five guidelines for leadership.

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Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

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Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

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Exam 12: Leadership and Followership

One belief of is that work exists for the person as much as the person exists for work.

According to Blake and Mouton's Leadership Grid, an impoverished manager is one who:

Which of the following is a consequence of laissez-faire leadership?

are followers who do not think independently or critically and are passive in their behavior.

Match the following: -Charismatic Leader

According to the contingency theory developed by Fiedler, what is the most appropriate action where it is found there is a misfit between the leader and the situation?

Match the following: -Organization man manager

Effective followers:

"Better safe than sorry" is the motto of which type of followers?

Which of the following is NOT one of the leader behavior styles described in the path-goal theory of leader effectiveness?

refers to the willingness to be vulnerable to the actions of another and is an essential element in leadership.

Contingency theories of leadership, in determining appropriate leader behavior and style, focus strongly on:

In the context of transformational leadership, the term convince even skeptics to support it.

Match the following: -Survivors

Explain the role of emotional intelligence in leadership.

Leadership is not the only factor that influences organizational performance.

Match the following: -Sheep

Briefly explain the five guidelines for leadership.

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