Question 1

Coercive power can be effective when group members are aware of the leader's expectations and are warned in advance about the penalties for failing to comply..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

According to the Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership Model,an effective leader should _______ when group members are able,willing,and confident.

Accepted Answer

A)  tell
B)  sell
C)  participate
D)  delegate
E)  tell and sell D

Question 3

Followership is more highly valued in collectivist cultures than in more individualistic cultures..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

If you want to become the leader of a group,you should talk first and more often than other members..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which category of power is operating when a group member nominates someone as a leader by saying,"I recommend Romero be appointed chair of the building committee given his extensive experience as a successful contractor"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Referent power
B)  Persuasive power
C)  Reward power
D)  Legitimate power
E)  Expert power

Question 6

Alexander uses power and authority to strictly control the direction and outcome of his group's work on the next waste water management system for the town.What type of leader is Alexander?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autocratic leader
B)  Diplomatic leader
C)  Democratic leader
D)  Laissez-faire leader
E)  Independent leader

Question 7

Fred Fiedler's Contingency Model of Leadership Effectiveness claims that relationship-motivated leaders are more likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  be efficient and assertive.
B)  confront disruptive behavior by members.
C)  do the work of other members because they are dissatisfied with the quality of their work.
D)  do the work of other members because they are dissatisfied with the quantity of their work.
E)  do the work of others as a way of avoiding asking them to do more.

Question 8

Even though Wayne is chairperson of the finance committee,he does little or nothing to help the group.He tends to let the group take charge of its decisions and actions.Which leadership style is Wayne using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Democratic
B)  Autocratic
C)  Situational
D)  Laissez-faire
E)  Functional

Question 9

Laissez-faire leaders

Accepted Answer

A)  let the group take charge of decisions and actions.
B)  are always counterproductive.
C)  make many of the group's decisions.
D)  do not expect followers to obey orders.
E)  generate a climate of open communication.

Question 10

Which of the following leadership theories relies on a leader's personal energy,persuasiveness,and integrity means of inspiring group members,embracing change,and achieving vision-based goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Servant leadership
B)  Charismatic leadership
C)  Transformational leadership
D)  Functional leadership
E)  Mindful leadership

Question 11

In the 5M Model of Leadership Effectiveness,leaders manage group process by organizing and fully preparing for group meetings and work sessions..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Fred Fiedler's Contingency Model of Leadership Effectiveness contends that the three important dimensions in every leadership situation are

Accepted Answer

A)  leader-member relations,task structure,and the leader's amount of power and control.
B)  the leader's style,the leadership situation,and the leader's character.
C)  the leader's charisma,vision,and creativity.
D)  the leader's ability to model leadership behavior,to motivate group members,and to make decisions.
E)  the leader's use of autocratic,democratic,and laissez-faire styles.

Question 13

According to the Center for Business Ethics,an ethical leader would bypass a competent person in order to promote a less competent relative or close friend..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Multiple leaders are the exception rather than the rule in virtual teams..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

As the group's leader,Grace makes sure everyone in her group is committed to the group's common goal.She also helps solve interpersonal problems and conflicts,recognizing outstanding group work.Which of the following leadership functions in the 5M Model of Leadership Effectiveness does Grace's behavior exemplify?

Accepted Answer

A)  Modeling leadership behavior
B)  Motivating members
C)  Managing group process
D)  Making decisions
E)  Mentoring members

Question 16

Bennis and Nanus claim that power is the quality without which leaders cannot lead..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The class cliff describes a seemingly invisible barrier that prevents women from moving up into senior management and leadership positions..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Vu tries to maintain strict control over the Spring Festival Planning Committee.He insists on determining the direction and outcome of the committee's discussion.According to Styles Leadership Theory,which leadership style is Vu using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Democratic
B)  Autocratic
C)  Situational
D)  Laissez-faire
E)  Functional

Question 19

The 5M Model of Leadership Effectiveness divides leadership tasks into five interdependent leadership functions: (1)Model leadership behavior; (2)Motivate members; (3)Manage the group process; (4)Make decisions; and (5)Mentor members..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

At the end of every month,a sales manager offers a cash bonus to the most successful salesperson.What type of power is this leader using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Informational power
B)  Coercive power
C)  Reward power
D)  Legitimate power
E)  Expert power

Exam 8: Conflict and Cohesion in Groups

Coercive power can be effective when group members are aware of the leader's expectations and are warned in advance about the penalties for failing to comply..

According to the Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership Model,an effective leader should _______ when group members are able,willing,and confident.

Followership is more highly valued in collectivist cultures than in more individualistic cultures..

If you want to become the leader of a group,you should talk first and more often than other members..

Which category of power is operating when a group member nominates someone as a leader by saying,"I recommend Romero be appointed chair of the building committee given his extensive experience as a successful contractor"?

Alexander uses power and authority to strictly control the direction and outcome of his group's work on the next waste water management system for the town.What type of leader is Alexander?

Fred Fiedler's Contingency Model of Leadership Effectiveness claims that relationship-motivated leaders are more likely to

Even though Wayne is chairperson of the finance committee,he does little or nothing to help the group.He tends to let the group take charge of its decisions and actions.Which leadership style is Wayne using?

Laissez-faire leaders

Which of the following leadership theories relies on a leader's personal energy,persuasiveness,and integrity means of inspiring group members,embracing change,and achieving vision-based goals?

In the 5M Model of Leadership Effectiveness,leaders manage group process by organizing and fully preparing for group meetings and work sessions..

Fred Fiedler's Contingency Model of Leadership Effectiveness contends that the three important dimensions in every leadership situation are

According to the Center for Business Ethics,an ethical leader would bypass a competent person in order to promote a less competent relative or close friend..

Multiple leaders are the exception rather than the rule in virtual teams..

Bennis and Nanus claim that power is the quality without which leaders cannot lead..

The class cliff describes a seemingly invisible barrier that prevents women from moving up into senior management and leadership positions..

Vu tries to maintain strict control over the Spring Festival Planning Committee.He insists on determining the direction and outcome of the committee's discussion.According to Styles Leadership Theory,which leadership style is Vu using?

The 5M Model of Leadership Effectiveness divides leadership tasks into five interdependent leadership functions: (1)Model leadership behavior; (2)Motivate members; (3)Manage the group process; (4)Make decisions; and (5)Mentor members..

At the end of every month,a sales manager offers a cash bonus to the most successful salesperson.What type of power is this leader using?