Question 1

Great leaders are known as great communicators and impeccably credible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

According to Warren Bennis, what do employees typically want from their leader?

Accepted Answer

Employees typically want a leader who provides clear direction, is trustworthy, provides a sense of hope, and can deliver results.

Question 3

Research has indicated that most people want all of the following from their leaders EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Direction. 
B)  Trust. 
C)  Dominance. 
D)  Results. 
A)  Direction. 
B)  Trust. 
C)  Dominance. 
D)  Results. C

Question 4

Brynne has always been an advocate of the autocratic approach to management. As such, she has had to make several assumptions about her employees. Which of the following is NOT one of those assumptions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most employees only work to earn money. 
B)  Most employees are motivated by a feeling of accomplishment. 
C)  Most employees will work hard only if they are in fear of losing their job. 
D)  Most employees are lazy. 
A)  Most employees only work to earn money. 
B)  Most employees are motivated by a feeling of accomplishment. 
C)  Most employees will work hard only if they are in fear of losing their job. 
D)  Most employees are lazy.

Question 5

When supervisors delegate work they are no longer responsible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Survival of a company may depend on the abilities of its managers to make fundamental changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Supervisors who practice participative management do not issue directives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When making a change, what should the supervisor be sure to do?

Accepted Answer

The supervisor should provide

Question 9

Delegation is the process of entrusting duties and related authority to peers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The ability to trust a leader was much more important in the past, when people were not as independent as they are today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A directive is the communication approach by which a supervisor tells employees what, how, and why something is to be done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Free-reign supervision is usually the best approach because it allows the subordinates to make the decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All employees eagerly anticipate and want their supervisors to delegate some responsibilities to them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Members of a work group do not assume leadership roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Participative management style is similar to the Theory X style of management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The acceptance of change is more likely if there is a relationship of confidence and trust between the employees and the supervisor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If a supervisor believes he/she has a really great idea, he/she should schedule a meeting with top management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Principles of empowerment are more conducive to the general supervisory style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Waiting until the supervisor is certain failure will not occur is necessary when delegating work assignments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Employee resistance to change is based upon the change itself rather than the manner in which the change is introduced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Great leaders are known as great communicators and impeccably credible.

According to Warren Bennis, what do employees typically want from their leader?

Research has indicated that most people want all of the following from their leaders EXCEPT:

Brynne has always been an advocate of the autocratic approach to management. As such, she has had to make several assumptions about her employees. Which of the following is NOT one of those assumptions?

When supervisors delegate work they are no longer responsible.

Survival of a company may depend on the abilities of its managers to make fundamental changes.

Supervisors who practice participative management do not issue directives.

When making a change, what should the supervisor be sure to do?

Delegation is the process of entrusting duties and related authority to peers.

The ability to trust a leader was much more important in the past, when people were not as independent as they are today.

A directive is the communication approach by which a supervisor tells employees what, how, and why something is to be done.

Free-reign supervision is usually the best approach because it allows the subordinates to make the decisions.

All employees eagerly anticipate and want their supervisors to delegate some responsibilities to them.

Members of a work group do not assume leadership roles.

Participative management style is similar to the Theory X style of management.

The acceptance of change is more likely if there is a relationship of confidence and trust between the employees and the supervisor.

If a supervisor believes he/she has a really great idea, he/she should schedule a meeting with top management.

Principles of empowerment are more conducive to the general supervisory style.

Waiting until the supervisor is certain failure will not occur is necessary when delegating work assignments.

Employee resistance to change is based upon the change itself rather than the manner in which the change is introduced.

Supervising in Uncertain Times

The Managerial Functions

Communication: the Vital Link in Supervisory Management

Motivational Principles As Applied to Supervision

Solving Problems: Decision Making and the Supervisor

Positive Discipline

Supervisory Planning

Supervisory Organizing at the Departmental Level

The Supervisor and Employee Recruitment, Selection, Orientation and Training

Performance Management: Appraising, Coaching, Promoting, and Compensating

Managing Work Groups: Teamwork, Morale and Counseling

Supervising a Diverse Workforce

Fundamentals of Controlling

Resolving Conflicts in the Workplace

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Exam 11: Supervisory Leadership and the Management of Change

Great leaders are known as great communicators and impeccably credible.

According to Warren Bennis, what do employees typically want from their leader?

Research has indicated that most people want all of the following from their leaders EXCEPT:

Brynne has always been an advocate of the autocratic approach to management. As such, she has had to make several assumptions about her employees. Which of the following is NOT one of those assumptions?

When supervisors delegate work they are no longer responsible.

Survival of a company may depend on the abilities of its managers to make fundamental changes.

Supervisors who practice participative management do not issue directives.

When making a change, what should the supervisor be sure to do?

Delegation is the process of entrusting duties and related authority to peers.

The ability to trust a leader was much more important in the past, when people were not as independent as they are today.

A directive is the communication approach by which a supervisor tells employees what, how, and why something is to be done.

Free-reign supervision is usually the best approach because it allows the subordinates to make the decisions.

All employees eagerly anticipate and want their supervisors to delegate some responsibilities to them.

Members of a work group do not assume leadership roles.

Participative management style is similar to the Theory X style of management.

The acceptance of change is more likely if there is a relationship of confidence and trust between the employees and the supervisor.

If a supervisor believes he/she has a really great idea, he/she should schedule a meeting with top management.

Principles of empowerment are more conducive to the general supervisory style.

Waiting until the supervisor is certain failure will not occur is necessary when delegating work assignments.

Employee resistance to change is based upon the change itself rather than the manner in which the change is introduced.

Supervising in Uncertain Times

The Managerial Functions

Communication: the Vital Link in Supervisory Management

Motivational Principles As Applied to Supervision

Solving Problems: Decision Making and the Supervisor

Positive Discipline

Supervisory Planning

Supervisory Organizing at the Departmental Level

The Supervisor and Employee Recruitment, Selection, Orientation and Training

Performance Management: Appraising, Coaching, Promoting, and Compensating

Managing Work Groups: Teamwork, Morale and Counseling

Supervising a Diverse Workforce

Fundamentals of Controlling

Resolving Conflicts in the Workplace

Filters