Question 1

Sam is the best computer analyst you know.When she tells you to make adjustments in a specific program,you and everyone else does as she says.Sam has influence over your behavior through which of French and Raven's five bases of interpersonal power?

Accepted Answer

A) Legitimate 
B) Reward 
C) Expert 
D) Referent

Question 2

Which leadership theory emphasizes the relationship between the leader and individual group members rather than that between the leader and the group as a whole?

Accepted Answer

A) Leader-member exchange theory 
B) Vroom-Yetton model 
C) Leader behavior theory 
D) Path-goal theory

Question 3

Kyra treats all members of her group as equals.This behavior reflects what kind of leadership style?

Accepted Answer

A) participative. 
B) autocratic. 
C) achievement. 
D) supportive.

Question 4

Which leadership theory is logically based on expectancy theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Leader-member exchange theory 
B) Transformational leadership theory 
C) Leader behavior theory 
D) Path-goal theory

Question 5

Which type of power is most likely to result in resistance?

Accepted Answer

A) Legitimate 
B) Reward 
C) Expert 
D) Coercive

Question 6

Which leadership approach is concerned with leadership styles (such as participative)?

Accepted Answer

A) Leader-member exchange approach 
B) Leader behavior approach 
C) Trait approach 
D) Transformational approach

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a means by which political power is achieved and maintained in organizations,according to Yukl?

Accepted Answer

A) Control over decision processes. 
B) Forming coalitions. 
C) Co-optation. 
D) Hiring people who oppose you.

Question 8

The power that results from the admiration of an individual is

Accepted Answer

A) referent power. 
B) legitimate power. 
C) expert power. 
D) coercive power.

Question 9

____________ involves trying to diffuse another faction's opposition by allowing its members to participate in the decision.

Accepted Answer

A) Forming coalitions 
B) Co-optation 
C) Control over decision processes 
D) Use of referent power

Question 10

John wants to get a new policy approved for New Millennium Enterprises.He attends social gathering of other departments to meet people who are interested in supporting the new policy.Which dimension of political skill is John using?

Accepted Answer

A) Charisma 
B) Networking ability 
C) Apparent sincerity 
D) Interpersonal influence

Question 11

The characteristics of which leadership theory have been translated into a series of yes/no questions designed to indicate the best practice for managers?

Accepted Answer

A) Path-Goal Theory 
B) Vroom-Yetton Model 
C) Fielder's Contingency Theory 
D) LMX Theory

Question 12

Consideration is more strongly related to leadership effectiveness than initiating structure in

Accepted Answer

A) the U.S. 
B) the Middle East. 
C) Malaysia. 
D) the U.K.

Question 13

You obey the doctor's instructions because you think the doctor knows what is best for you.The doctor has ___________power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Amy is an upper level manager at New Millennium Enterprises and she often encourages her employees to challenge themselves and "think outside the box." Which of the following characteristics is Amy demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

A) Inspirational motivation 
B) Individualized consideration 
C) Intellectual stimulation 
D) None of the above

Question 15

A cluster of related behaviors that represent an approach to dealing with subordinates is called:

Accepted Answer

A) leadership trait 
B) leader emergence 
C) leadership style 
D) leader contingency

Question 16

The CEO of New Millennium Enterprises wants to consolidate the activities of various departments within the organization.She knows that this will lead to the loss of some jobs and if the decision "comes from the top" it will lead to opposition and a decrease in morale of her employees.To try to diffuse this opposition and decrease in morale she appoints a committee of employees and charges them with suggesting ways in which the functioning of the company can become more "efficient." By allowing her employees to participate in the decision to combine the departments,she has used which of Yukl's means of political power?

Accepted Answer

A) Control of decision processes 
B) Forming coalitions 
C) Co-optation 
D) Coercive power

Question 17

Which approach asks "Under a given condition,who will be a good leader and what behavior is likely to be effective?"

Accepted Answer

A) trait 
B) behavior 
C) contingency 
D) LMX

Question 18

According to path-goal theory,under some circumstances leaders should show concern for the needs and welfare of their subordinates.This is the ___________ leadership style.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Kevin allows his subordinates to have input into decisions that affect them.Such a style of asking advice and having discussions about issues is called

Accepted Answer

A) participative. 
B) autocratic. 
C) inclusive. 
D) supportive.

Question 20

According to leader-member exchange theory,certain subordinates will be supervised with a directive style,and will not be expected to do more than their jobs.These subordinates are called the

Accepted Answer

A) peons. 
B) hired hands. 
C) transformed subordinates. 
D) lower subordinates.

Exam 13: Leadership and Power in Organizations