Question 1

The six interpersonal influence tactics for leaders include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  use rational persuasion. 
B)  rely on the rule of reciprocity. 
C)  develop allies. 
D)  do not worry about people liking you. 
E)  reward the behaviors you want.

Question 2

_____ is the ability to influence people toward the attainment of organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Motivation 
B)  Leadership 
C)  Persuasion 
D)  Commitment 
E)  Organizational citizenship

Question 3

The task-oriented leader, according to Fiedler, excels in the favorable situation whereas relationship-oriented leaders are most effective in situations of moderate favorability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following refers to group atmosphere and members' attitude toward and acceptance of the leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  Task structure 
B)  Leader relations 
C)  Contingency 
D)  Position power 
E)  Leader-member relations

Question 5

The extent to which the leader is mindful of subordinates, respects their ideas and feelings, and establishes mutual trust refers to initiating structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following types of power stems from a leader's special knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reward power 
B)  Referent power 
C)  Legitimate power 
D)  Coercive power 
E)  None of these

Question 7

Describe the five bases of power typical in organizations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the five bases of power typical...

Question 8

The early research on leadership traits was referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  contingency theory of leadership. 
B)  path-goal theory of leadership. 
C)  great man approach. 
D)  situational theory of leadership. 
E)  behavioral approach.

Question 9

In _____, the leader favors a consensual and collaborative process, and influence derives from relationships rather than position power and formal authority.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In _____, the leader favors a consensual...

Question 10

Though most emphasis is placed on organizational leadership, leaders cannot achieve goals without followers. Compile a list that summarizes the five follower styles and how those styles contribute to effective leadership. Then determine which type of follower you are, and explain why.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Though most emphasis is placed on organizational...

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a valid component of authentic leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pursues purpose with passion 
B)  Isolates self from others 
C)  Leads with the heart as well as the head 
D)  Demonstrates self-discipline 
E)  Practices solid values

Question 12

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Power that results from characteristics that command subordinates' identification with, respect and admiration for and desire to emulate the leader is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Power that results from characteristics that command...

Question 15

An inspirational leader who has the ability to motivate subordinates, through personal transactions, to transcend their normal performance refers to a transactional leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

_____ power is based in the ability of the leader to do such things as recommend promotions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Coercive 
B)  Expert 
C)  Reward 
D)  Referent 
E)  Personal

Question 17

A situation would be considered highly favorable to the leader when tasks are highly unstructured and the leader has little formal authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What three factors combine to create the situation in Fiedler's Leadership Contingency Theory? Explain each.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What three factors combine to create the...

Question 19

Which of the following types of leader is one who has the ability to motivate subordinates to transcend their expected performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transactional 
B)  Charismatic 
C)  Traditional 
D)  Supportive 
E)  Team

Question 20

According to Hersey and Blanchard, _____ and _____ works best for employees with moderate readiness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Hersey and Blanchard, _____ and...

Exam 15: Leadership

The six interpersonal influence tactics for leaders include all of the following EXCEPT:

_____ is the ability to influence people toward the attainment of organizational goals.

The task-oriented leader, according to Fiedler, excels in the favorable situation whereas relationship-oriented leaders are most effective in situations of moderate favorability.

Which of the following refers to group atmosphere and members' attitude toward and acceptance of the leader?

The extent to which the leader is mindful of subordinates, respects their ideas and feelings, and establishes mutual trust refers to initiating structure.

Which of the following types of power stems from a leader's special knowledge?

Describe the five bases of power typical in organizations.

The early research on leadership traits was referred to as the:

In _____, the leader favors a consensual and collaborative process, and influence derives from relationships rather than position power and formal authority.

Though most emphasis is placed on organizational leadership, leaders cannot achieve goals without followers. Compile a list that summarizes the five follower styles and how those styles contribute to effective leadership. Then determine which type of follower you are, and explain why.

Which of the following is NOT a valid component of authentic leadership?

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?

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

Power that results from characteristics that command subordinates' identification with, respect and admiration for and desire to emulate the leader is called _____.

An inspirational leader who has the ability to motivate subordinates, through personal transactions, to transcend their normal performance refers to a transactional leader.

_____ power is based in the ability of the leader to do such things as recommend promotions.

A situation would be considered highly favorable to the leader when tasks are highly unstructured and the leader has little formal authority.

What three factors combine to create the situation in Fiedler's Leadership Contingency Theory? Explain each.

Which of the following types of leader is one who has the ability to motivate subordinates to transcend their expected performance?

According to Hersey and Blanchard, _ and _ works best for employees with moderate readiness.