Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a contingency theory of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) Leader behavior theory 
B) Fiedler's model 
C) Path-goal theory 
D) The Vroom-Yetton model

Question 2

Which theory gives supervisors advice about which approach to take when a decision must be made?

Accepted Answer

A) Leader-member exchange theory 
B) Vroom-Yetton model 
C) Charismatic leadership theory 
D) Leader behavior theory

Question 3

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 4

You think your teacher has a right to give assignments,so you always read the chapter by the assigned date.You are acknowledging your teacher's ___________ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Jason is an upper level manager at New Millennium Enterprises and he is concerned about his employees and interested in helping them develop.Which of the following characteristics is Amy demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

A) Inspirational motivation 
B) Individualized consideration 
C) Intellectual stimulation 
D) Idealized influence

Question 6

Project GLOBE focuses on what aspect of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) women in leadership positions 
B) the abuse of supervisor power 
C) cross-cultural issues in leadership 
D) bases of power

Question 7

What is the major weakness of Fiedler's contingency model?

Accepted Answer

A) It is not supported by empirical research. 
B) It is inconsistent internally. 
C) It is not clear what the LPC scale really measures. 
D) It is not clear what factors contribute to situational control.

Question 8

Fred tells Joyce he'll buy her a great meal if she'll help him with his project.Fred is using his _________ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

You believe that John is a born leader and will vote for him in any election that he chooses to participate in.What theory of leadership do you ascribe to?

Accepted Answer

A) Charismatic theory 
B) Trait theory 
C) Path goal theory 
D) Fiedler's Contingency theory

Question 10

Jim is employed at New Millennium Enterprises.He and his team are given highly structured tasks and supervised with a very directive style.They are never asked to offer input into departmental decisions.Sally,on the other hand is always treated with consideration and is consulted about many of the important decisions that effect the department.Leader exchange theory would argue that Jim is a member of the ___________ and Sally a member of the __________.

Accepted Answer

A) ingroup;cadre 
B) hired hands;outgroup 
C) cadre;hired hands 
D) outgroup;cadre

Question 11

Which of the following statements about sexual harassment is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) It interferes with a person's job performance. 
B) It creates a hostile and intimidating work environment. 
C) It includes use of offensive language even if not accompanied by contact or touching. 
D) Only men can be charged with sexual harassment.

Question 12

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 13

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 14

Which trait is universally considered to be a positive leader characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A) intelligence 
B) being individualistic 
C) willing to take risks 
D) None of the above

Question 15

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 16

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 17

Fiedler's major contribution is that he has shown us that

Accepted Answer

A) leaders must provide subordinates with proper guidance. 
B) some people are natural leaders. 
C) leadership involves the complex interaction of leader characteristics with the leadership situation. 
D) effective leadership is defined solely by what a leader does (i.e. ,behavior).

Question 18

Carol is an office manager for a branch of New Millennium Enterprises.She is considering changing to a new e-mail system.Before she decides what to do she asks a series of seven questions about the situation and follows decision trees in answering the questions to determine the best leadership approach.What theory (model)of leadership has she used?

Accepted Answer

A) Path-goal theory 
B) Leader exchange theory 
C) Vroom-Yetton model 
D) Fiedler's contingency model

Question 19

Which of the following statements about gender differences in leadership is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Laboratory research has found that men tend to be more autocratic than women. 
B) Field research has found that women tend to be more democratic than men. 
C) Laboratory research had found that men tend to be higher in initiating structure than women. 
D) Field research has found that women tend to be higher in consideration than men.

Question 20

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

Exam 13: Leadership and Power in Organizations