Question 1

_____ behavior includes a focus on people's feelings and comfort, appreciation of them, and stress reduction.

Accepted Answer

A)   Participative
B)   Directive
C)   Trait
D)   Group maintenance
E)   Task performanceF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 2

The focus in the original leader-member exchange theory formulation is

Accepted Answer

A)   primarily on quantity of output.
B)   primarily on quality and accuracy.
C)   primarily on work speed.
D)   primarily on the leader behaviors.
E)   primarily on the quality of input.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Based on the trait approach to leadership, briefly describe the traits that distinguish effective leaders from others.

Accepted Answer

According to the trait approach to leade...

Question 4

Even though leaders know what they want, they still have to be able to communicate it to

Accepted Answer

A)   other people in the organization.
B)   other people outside the organization.
C)   the media.
D)   customers.
E)   stakeholders.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following questions can be used to identify one's boss's level of group maintenance leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)   Does your superior ask you for reports about the progress of your work?
B)   How precisely does your superior work out plans for goal achievement each month?
C)   When you do an adequate job, does your superior focus on the inadequate way the job is done?
D)   To what extent does your superior give you instructions and orders?
E)   Does your superior give credit to team members for helping with projects and problem solving?F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 6

According to the trait approach to leadership, which of the following is a characteristic of effective leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)   They prefer to be followers.
B)   They are often introspective.
C)   They make decisions only in times of certainty.
D)   They are self-confident to the point of arrogance.
E)   They have a high need for power.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

The _____ model of leadership uses the basic situational approach of assessing the situation before determining the best leadership style.

Accepted Answer

A)   laissez-faire
B)   traits
C)   contingency
D)   task-motivated
E)   VroomF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

In the context of the behavioral approach to leadership, _____ behavior is variously referred to as concern for production, directive leadership, initiating structure, or closeness of supervision.

Accepted Answer

A)   group maintenance
B)   shared
C)   task performance
D)   bridge
E)   lateralF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

According to the proponents of the _____, universally important traits and behaviors do not exist.

Accepted Answer

A)   task performance approach to leadership
B)   group maintenance approach to leadership
C)   situational approach to leadership
D)   laissez-faire approach to leadership
E)   path-goal approach to leadershipF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

Which of the following theories is concerned with how leaders influence followers' perceptions of their work aims and the courses they follow toward attaining that end?

Accepted Answer

A)   the Vroom model
B)   Fiedler's contingency model
C)   the path-goal theory
D)   the task performance behaviors approach
E)   the group maintenance behaviors approachF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

_________ are actions taken to ensure that a work group or organization reaches its goals.

Accepted Answer

A)   Task performance behaviors
B)   Organizational structures
C)   Group maintenance behaviors
D)   Situational approaches
E)   Decision stylesF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

Organizations that understand the need for _____ will have a competitive advantage in the modern business environment.

Accepted Answer

A)   one best way to lead
B)   diverse leadership
C)   task-oriented behavior
D)   relationship-oriented behavior
E)   maintenance behaviorF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Compare and contrast the different types of leaders.

Accepted Answer

The servant-leader relationship with emp...

Question 14

According to the trait approach to leadership, need for achievement predicts success for division heads in larger and more bureaucratic firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the context of the path-goal theory, what are the three important environmental factors that determine appropriate leadership style?

Accepted Answer

Appropriate leadersh...

Question 16

In the context of the trait approach to leadership, _____ refers to a set of characteristics that reflect a high level of effort, including high need for achievement, constant striving for improvement, ambition, energy, tenacity, and initiative.

Accepted Answer

A)   drive
B)   integrity
C)   self-confidence
D)   leadership motivation
E)   knowledge of the businessF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

In the context of the path-goal theory, _____ is the extent to which individuals see events as being under their influence.

Accepted Answer

A)   drive
B)   ability
C)   participation
D)   task orientation
E)   locus of controlF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

Managing requires _____, while leading includes setting the direction.

Accepted Answer

A)   creating a vision
B)   inspiring people
C)   orchestrating change
D)   planning and budgeting routines
E)   creating followersF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 19

True leadership involves dealing with the ongoing, day-to-day complexities of organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A _______ leader manages through activities, using his or her legitimate, reward, and coercive powers to give commands and exchange rewards for services rendered.

Accepted Answer

A)   transformational
B)   situational
C)   transactional
D)   charismatic
E)   naturalF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Exam 10: Leadership

The _____ model of leadership uses the basic situational approach of assessing the situation before determining the best leadership style.

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Compare and contrast the different types of leaders.

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Which of the following theories is concerned with how leaders influence followers' perceptions of their work aims and the courses they follow toward attaining that end?

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_________ are actions taken to ensure that a work group or organization reaches its goals.

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In the context of the behavioral approach to leadership, _____ behavior is variously referred to as concern for production, directive leadership, initiating structure, or closeness of supervision.

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The focus in the original leader-member exchange theory formulation is

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_____ behavior includes a focus on people's feelings and comfort, appreciation of them, and stress reduction.

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Which of the following questions can be used to identify one's boss's level of group maintenance leadership?

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In the context of the trait approach to leadership, _____ refers to a set of characteristics that reflect a high level of effort, including high need for achievement, constant striving for improvement, ambition, energy, tenacity, and initiative.

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Organizations that understand the need for _____ will have a competitive advantage in the modern business environment.

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True leadership involves dealing with the ongoing, day-to-day complexities of organizations.

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Even though leaders know what they want, they still have to be able to communicate it to

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According to the proponents of the _____, universally important traits and behaviors do not exist.

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In the context of the path-goal theory, what are the three important environmental factors that determine appropriate leadership style?

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According to the trait approach to leadership, which of the following is a characteristic of effective leaders?

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