Question 1

Match the following:
-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.

Question 2

There is a dynamic tension between leaders and managers that makes it difficult for each to understand the other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to the Michigan studies on leadership, a work environment characterized by constant influence attempts on the part of the leader through closer supervision or written rules and regulations is likely the result of:

Accepted Answer

A) autocratic style 
B) subordinate-centered style 
C) employee-centered style 
D) production-oriented style

Question 4

When the task is difficult and employees are highly trained, a directive style of leadership should be used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The theories of leadership concerned with identifying the specific leader behaviors that are most effective in specific leadership situations would be:

Accepted Answer

A) trait theories 
B) behavioral theories 
C) contingency theories 
D) transformational theories

Question 6

John Kotter suggests that leadership and management are two distinct, yet complementary systems of action in organizations.Specifically, he believes that effective leadership controls complexity in the organization and its environment while management produces useful change in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of the leadership theory categorization factors?

Accepted Answer

A) traits 
B) attitudes 
C) behavior 
D) contingency

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a behavior of initiating structure?

Accepted Answer

A) organizing the work environment 
B) establishing lines of communication and authority 
C) assigning employees to tasks 
D) encouraging mutual respect and interpersonal trust

Question 9

Follower motivational training would be LEAST successful with:

Accepted Answer

A) survivors 
B) sheep 
C) yes people 
D) alienated followers

Question 10

What are the basic differences between the trait, behavioral, and contingency types or categories of leadership theories?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the basic differences between the...

Question 11

With additional training and the development of a good supervisor-subordinate relationship, which of the following could most easily become a dynamic follower?

Accepted Answer

A) the alienated 
B) the survivor 
C) a sheep 
D) a yes person

Question 12

Match the following:
-Sheep

Accepted Answer

A) Followers who tend to be passive, lack initiative and independent judgment. 
B) Leader measuring device of Fiedler. 
C) Clarity of task procedures and production standards. 
D) Leadership based upon the circumstances at hand. 
E) Low-risk and non disruptive followers.

Question 13

Fiedler recommends that managers, in order to be effective, should:

Accepted Answer

A) change their leadership style to fit the situation 
B) carefully assess and diagnose the situation 
C) adjust their position power 
D) treat employees differently depending upon the task

Question 14

A recent study applied the Vroom-Yetton-Jago normative decision model to the battlefield behavior of ten commanding generals in six major battles of the American Civil War.When the commanders acted consistently with the prescriptions of the model, they were more successful in accomplishing their military goals.The findings also suggested that:

Accepted Answer

A) leaders were most effective when they adapted their behavior and style to fit the characteristics of the followers 
B) leaders who used visionary, transactional, and empowering behaviors while avoiding autocratic behaviors were most successful 
C) leaders that lacked information sharing and consensus building resulted in serious disadvantages 
D) similar to the conclusions of the leadership grid model of leadership, the one best approach to leadership is to balance the necessity to get work out while maintaining morale of people at a satisfactory level

Question 15

Compare and contrast the Ohio State leadership model with the Leadership Grid.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare and contrast the Ohio State leadership...

Question 16

Recent research on LMX theory has revealed the surprising result that:

Accepted Answer

A) increased communication between the supervisor and in-group members tends to lead to lower performance ratings 
B) decreased communication between the supervisor and out-group members tends to lead to higher performance ratings 
C) there was not any difference between in-group or out-group members on performance ratings when the communication between the supervisor and in/out-group members increased 
D) increased communication between the supervisor and out-group members leads to lower performance ratings

Question 17

Match the following:
-Survivors

Accepted Answer

A) Followers who tend to be passive, lack initiative and independent judgment. 
B) Leader measuring device of Fiedler. 
C) Clarity of task procedures and production standards. 
D) Leadership based upon the circumstances at hand. 
E) Low-risk and non disruptive followers.

Question 18

The Leadership Grid approach to leadership evaluates the (9,9) team manager as the very best style of managerial behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Transformational leaders:

Accepted Answer

A) inspire and stimulate followers to high performance levels 
B) use reward and punishment to shape employee behavior 
C) rely on contractual arrangements to manage employees 
D) use legitimate and reward power

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) follower characteristics 
B) the importance and characteristics of the situation as well as particular traits 
C) traits of the leader 
D) task characteristics and work schedules

Exam 12: Leadership and Followership

Match the following: -Leader

There is a dynamic tension between leaders and managers that makes it difficult for each to understand the other.

According to the Michigan studies on leadership, a work environment characterized by constant influence attempts on the part of the leader through closer supervision or written rules and regulations is likely the result of:

When the task is difficult and employees are highly trained, a directive style of leadership should be used.

The theories of leadership concerned with identifying the specific leader behaviors that are most effective in specific leadership situations would be:

John Kotter suggests that leadership and management are two distinct, yet complementary systems of action in organizations.Specifically, he believes that effective leadership controls complexity in the organization and its environment while management produces useful change in organizations.

Which of the following is NOT one of the leadership theory categorization factors?

Which of the following is NOT a behavior of initiating structure?

Follower motivational training would be LEAST successful with:

What are the basic differences between the trait, behavioral, and contingency types or categories of leadership theories?

With additional training and the development of a good supervisor-subordinate relationship, which of the following could most easily become a dynamic follower?

Match the following: -Sheep

Fiedler recommends that managers, in order to be effective, should:

Compare and contrast the Ohio State leadership model with the Leadership Grid.

Recent research on LMX theory has revealed the surprising result that:

Match the following: -Survivors

The Leadership Grid approach to leadership evaluates the (9,9) team manager as the very best style of managerial behavior.

Transformational leaders:

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