Question 1

Effective leader?follower feedback for poor performance will have the effect of:

Accepted Answer

A) getting the follower to better understand LMX and how it can boost performance. 
B) making the leader and follower have greater mutual affection for one another than they did before. 
C) pinpointing the undesired behavior while sustaining the follower's self-confidence. 
D) disrupting the team and the undesired behavior.

Question 2

Possibilities of what to delegate include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) reports. 
B) scheduling. 
C) letters. 
D) disciplining.

Question 3

The conformist follower is someone who is low on involvement yet is high on critical thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Because your leader is an authoritarian leader,you know that he prefers ____ followers.

Accepted Answer

A) passive 
B) pragmatic 
C) alienated 
D) conformist

Question 5

Define the two kinds of relationships that can occur between a leader and followers under Leader-Member Exchange Theory.

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Question 6

How do education and experience,described as followerinfluencing characteristics,affect effective followership?

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Question 7

I make a point to internally question the wisdom of the leader's decision rather than just doing what I am told. This statement best identifies which of the following guidelines to becoming an effective follower?

Accepted Answer

A) Offer support to leader. 
B) Take initiative. 
C) Play counseling and coaching roles to leader when appropriate. 
D) Raise issues and/or concerns when necessary. 
E) Seek and encourage honest feedback from the leader.
F)Clarify your role and expectations.
G)Show appreciation.
H)Keep the leader informed.
I)Resist inappropriate influence of leader.

Question 8

Effective followers:

Accepted Answer

A) resist inappropriate influence from the leader. 
B) have external locus of control. 
C) need only clarity of expectations, not influence, from their leaders. 
D) are conscientious to respond positively to their leader's influence.

Question 9

Proactive followers use ingratiation,self-efficacy,and impression management to form positive relationships with their leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When challenging a leader's flawed plans and proposals,it is important for the follower to:

Accepted Answer

A) pinpoint specifics. 
B) personalize the critique. 
C) provide both positive and negative feedback. 
D) ask for suggestions.

Question 11

Two factors influence LMX relationships: the role of the leader and the role of the follower.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe the two subgroups that can form under Vertical Dyadic Linkage Theory.

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Question 13

The basis of LMX theory is that leaders or superiors interact with all followers equally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The behavior of followers that result from the leader-follower mutual influencing relationship is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) impressions management. 
B) followship. 
C) ingratiation. 
D) social capital.

Question 15

Ingratiation is the effort to appear supportive,appreciative,and respectful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Give examples of how you or someone you worked with employed some of the suggested guidelines to becoming an effective follower.

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Question 17

As workers' education and experience increases,leaders have to shift to a more top-down directive style of leading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

We only have performance reviews once a year.But I wanted to know what my boss thinks of my work sooner,so we had a meeting to discuss my performance. This statement best identifies which of the following guidelines to becoming an effective follower?

Accepted Answer

A) Offer support to leader. 
B) Take initiative. 
C) Play counseling and coaching roles to leader when appropriate. 
D) Raise issues and/or concerns when necessary. 
E) Seek and encourage honest feedback from the leader.
F)Clarify your role and expectations.
G)Show appreciation.
H)Keep the leader informed.
I)Resist inappropriate influence of leader.

Question 19

People with a(n)____ locus of control believe that they are "masters of their own destiny" and can influence people and events in their workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) internal 
B) external 
C) neutral 
D) optimal

Question 20

People who believe they are "pawns of fate" have an internal locus of control and believe they have no influence or control at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Leader-Member Exchange and Followership

Effective leader?follower feedback for poor performance will have the effect of:

Possibilities of what to delegate include all of the following EXCEPT:

The conformist follower is someone who is low on involvement yet is high on critical thinking.

Because your leader is an authoritarian leader,you know that he prefers ____ followers.

Define the two kinds of relationships that can occur between a leader and followers under Leader-Member Exchange Theory.

How do education and experience,described as followerinfluencing characteristics,affect effective followership?

I make a point to internally question the wisdom of the leader's decision rather than just doing what I am told. This statement best identifies which of the following guidelines to becoming an effective follower?

Effective followers:

Proactive followers use ingratiation,self-efficacy,and impression management to form positive relationships with their leaders.

When challenging a leader's flawed plans and proposals,it is important for the follower to:

Two factors influence LMX relationships: the role of the leader and the role of the follower.

Describe the two subgroups that can form under Vertical Dyadic Linkage Theory.

The basis of LMX theory is that leaders or superiors interact with all followers equally.

The behavior of followers that result from the leader-follower mutual influencing relationship is known as:

Ingratiation is the effort to appear supportive,appreciative,and respectful.

Give examples of how you or someone you worked with employed some of the suggested guidelines to becoming an effective follower.

As workers' education and experience increases,leaders have to shift to a more top-down directive style of leading.

We only have performance reviews once a year.But I wanted to know what my boss thinks of my work sooner,so we had a meeting to discuss my performance. This statement best identifies which of the following guidelines to becoming an effective follower?

People with a(n) ____ locus of control believe that they are "masters of their own destiny" and can influence people and events in their workplace.

People who believe they are "pawns of fate" have an internal locus of control and believe they have no influence or control at work.