Question 1

A substitute counteracts the leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Andy's subordinates say that they love working for Andy because he inspires them to not only believe in the organization but to believe in their own potential as well. Based on this example,Andy can best be described as what type of leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transformational 
B)  Servant 
C)  Authentic 
D)  Transactional 
E)  Interactive

Question 3

Ian does not have much of a relationship with his subordinates.They feel obligated to do as he says because he's the boss.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

In a recent study,it was found that men were more capable in motivating others and producing high-quality work than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Three distinguishing personal characteristics associated with successful leaders are intelligence,honesty,and self-confidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

____________________ are the distinguishing personal characteristics of a leader,such as intelligence,values,and appearance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are the distinguishing personal characteristics of...

Question 7

A transformational leader is a leader distinguished by a special ability to bring about innovation and change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

__________ leaders know and understand themselves,act consistently with high order ethical values,and empower and inspire others.

Accepted Answer

A)  Level 5 
B)  Servant 
C)  Authentic 
D)  Transformational 
E)  Interactive

Question 9

Self-confidence,honesty and integrity,enthusiasm,and the desire to lead,are all intelligence and ability components of personal characteristics of leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A situational variable that counteracts a leadership style is known as a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A situational variable that counteracts a leadership...

Question 11

Hersey and Blanchard's situational theory focuses a great deal of attention on the characteristics of employees in determining appropriate leadership behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Power resulting from a leader's special knowledge or skill regarding the tasks performed by followers is referred to as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Power resulting from a leader's special knowledge...

Question 13

A(n)____________________ for leadership makes the leadership style unnecessary or redundant.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ for leadership makes the leadership style...

Question 14

____________________ is the extent to which the leader is task oriented and directs subordinates' work activities toward goal attainment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the extent to which the...

Question 15

Referent power depends on the leader's

Accepted Answer

A)  formal title. 
B)  position in the hierarchy. 
C)  personal characteristics. 
D)  salary. 
E)  reward power.

Question 16

Influence is the effect a person's actions have on the attitudes,values,beliefs,or behavior of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Leader-member relations,task structure and task consideration,according to Fiedler,are the three factors that combine to determine the leadership situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The type of power that results from political referrals is referent power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Leadership Grid used the two leader behaviors which were called

Accepted Answer

A)  employee-centered and job centered. 
B)  consideration and initiating structure. 
C)  concern for people and concern for production. 
D)  relationship-oriented and task-oriented. 
E)  employee-oriented and relationship oriented.

Question 20

Fiedler used all of the following to describe how leaders fit the situation EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  leader-member relations. 
B)  task structure. 
C)  personal power. 
D)  leader position power. 
E)  all of these were used by Fiedler to describe the situation.

Exam 11: Leadership

A substitute counteracts the leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors.

Andy's subordinates say that they love working for Andy because he inspires them to not only believe in the organization but to believe in their own potential as well. Based on this example,Andy can best be described as what type of leader?

Ian does not have much of a relationship with his subordinates.They feel obligated to do as he says because he's the boss.This is an example of

In a recent study,it was found that men were more capable in motivating others and producing high-quality work than women.

Three distinguishing personal characteristics associated with successful leaders are intelligence,honesty,and self-confidence.

____________________ are the distinguishing personal characteristics of a leader,such as intelligence,values,and appearance.

A transformational leader is a leader distinguished by a special ability to bring about innovation and change.

__________ leaders know and understand themselves,act consistently with high order ethical values,and empower and inspire others.

Self-confidence,honesty and integrity,enthusiasm,and the desire to lead,are all intelligence and ability components of personal characteristics of leaders.

A situational variable that counteracts a leadership style is known as a(n)____________________.

Hersey and Blanchard's situational theory focuses a great deal of attention on the characteristics of employees in determining appropriate leadership behavior.

Power resulting from a leader's special knowledge or skill regarding the tasks performed by followers is referred to as ____________________.

A(n)____________________ for leadership makes the leadership style unnecessary or redundant.

____________________ is the extent to which the leader is task oriented and directs subordinates' work activities toward goal attainment.

Referent power depends on the leader's

Influence is the effect a person's actions have on the attitudes,values,beliefs,or behavior of others.

Leader-member relations,task structure and task consideration,according to Fiedler,are the three factors that combine to determine the leadership situation.

The type of power that results from political referrals is referent power.

The Leadership Grid used the two leader behaviors which were called

Fiedler used all of the following to describe how leaders fit the situation EXCEPT