Question 1

According to path-goal theory, obstacles will always be present so leaders need to:

Accepted Answer

A) Help subordinates ignore obstacles to focus on the task at hand 
B) Encourage subordinates to complain or vent about obstacles to get their frustrations out 
C) Help subordinates overcome these obstacles 
D) All of the above 
E) A and C only 
A) Help subordinates ignore obstacles to focus on the task at hand 
B) Encourage subordinates to complain or vent about obstacles to get their frustrations out 
C) Help subordinates overcome these obstacles 
D) All of the above 
E) A and C only C

Question 2

When individuals feel like they are not being heard they tend to participate more.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Subordinates must adapt their needs to the leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

When a task is complex the leader needs to be:

Accepted Answer

A) Empathetic 
B) Directive 
C) Democratic 
D) Participative 
E) None of the above 
A) Empathetic 
B) Directive 
C) Democratic 
D) Participative 
E) None of the above

Question 5

Subordinates want direction from a calm leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Leaders need to define the path to the goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When the goal is vague, the leader needs to _____________ it.

Accepted Answer

A) change 
B) clarify 
C) remove 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above 
A) change 
B) clarify 
C) remove 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above

Question 8

When obstacles arise, the leader needs to help individuals avoid them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

People want to have a unique identity, more than they want to fit in with others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Achievement-oriented leaders:

Accepted Answer

A) Challenge individuals to perform at the highest level possible 
B) Seek continuous improvement 
C) Show a high degree of confidence that people can reach challenging goals 
D) All of the above 
E) A and B only 
A) Challenge individuals to perform at the highest level possible 
B) Seek continuous improvement 
C) Show a high degree of confidence that people can reach challenging goals 
D) All of the above 
E) A and B only

Question 11

Path-goal leadership suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A) There is one correct path and one correct goal for every situation 
B) Leaders need to choose a style that best fits the needs of individuals and the work they are doing 
C) Leaders should allow subordinates to choose the path to take toward the goals that the leader chooses 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above 
A) There is one correct path and one correct goal for every situation 
B) Leaders need to choose a style that best fits the needs of individuals and the work they are doing 
C) Leaders should allow subordinates to choose the path to take toward the goals that the leader chooses 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above

Question 12

Confronting obstacles can mean:

Accepted Answer

A) Helping subordinates around obstacles 
B) Removing the obstacles for the subordinate 
C) Recognizing that the obstacles exist, but not changing the situation 
D) All of the above 
E) A and B only 
A) Helping subordinates around obstacles 
B) Removing the obstacles for the subordinate 
C) Recognizing that the obstacles exist, but not changing the situation 
D) All of the above 
E) A and B only

Question 13

Achievement-oriented leadership generally works well for everyone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Bad directions lead to ineffective performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

People feel a sense of threat when confronted with complex tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When people do not feel involved in a group, their productivity goes down.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When individuals' goals are unclear, they are:

Accepted Answer

A) Less likely to be successful 
B) Less excited about their work 
C) Less gratified about their accomplishments 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above 
A) Less likely to be successful 
B) Less excited about their work 
C) Less gratified about their accomplishments 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above

Question 18

In groups where everyone feels involved:

Accepted Answer

A) Individual commitment goes up 
B) Group cohesiveness grows 
C) There are synergistic effects 
D) All of the above 
E) A and B only 
A) Individual commitment goes up 
B) Group cohesiveness grows 
C) There are synergistic effects 
D) All of the above 
E) A and B only

Question 19

In expectancy theory, individuals distrust the way the system works when they achieve the result they expect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In expectancy theory, finding the value in work can include:

Accepted Answer

A) Monetary rewards 
B) Positive personal feedback 
C) Special achievement awards 
D) All of the above 
E) B and C only 
A) Monetary rewards 
B) Positive personal feedback 
C) Special achievement awards 
D) All of the above 
E) B and C only

According to path-goal theory, obstacles will always be present so leaders need to:

When individuals feel like they are not being heard they tend to participate more.

Subordinates must adapt their needs to the leader.

When a task is complex the leader needs to be:

Subordinates want direction from a calm leader.

Leaders need to define the path to the goal.

When the goal is vague, the leader needs to _____________ it.

When obstacles arise, the leader needs to help individuals avoid them.

People want to have a unique identity, more than they want to fit in with others.

Achievement-oriented leaders:

Path-goal leadership suggests that:

Confronting obstacles can mean:

Achievement-oriented leadership generally works well for everyone.

Bad directions lead to ineffective performance.

People feel a sense of threat when confronted with complex tasks.

When people do not feel involved in a group, their productivity goes down.

When individuals' goals are unclear, they are:

In groups where everyone feels involved:

In expectancy theory, individuals distrust the way the system works when they achieve the result they expect.

In expectancy theory, finding the value in work can include:

Being a Leader

Recognizing Your Traits

Recognizing Your Philosophy and Style of Leadership

Attending to Tasks and Relationships

Developing Leadership Skills

Creating a Vision

Setting the Tone

Listening to Out-Group Members

Handling Conflict

Addressing Ethics in Leadership

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Exam 10: Overcoming Obstacles

According to path-goal theory, obstacles will always be present so leaders need to:

When individuals feel like they are not being heard they tend to participate more.

Subordinates must adapt their needs to the leader.

When a task is complex the leader needs to be:

Subordinates want direction from a calm leader.

Leaders need to define the path to the goal.

When the goal is vague, the leader needs to _____________ it.

When obstacles arise, the leader needs to help individuals avoid them.

People want to have a unique identity, more than they want to fit in with others.

Achievement-oriented leaders:

Path-goal leadership suggests that:

Confronting obstacles can mean:

Achievement-oriented leadership generally works well for everyone.

Bad directions lead to ineffective performance.

People feel a sense of threat when confronted with complex tasks.

When people do not feel involved in a group, their productivity goes down.

When individuals' goals are unclear, they are:

In groups where everyone feels involved:

In expectancy theory, individuals distrust the way the system works when they achieve the result they expect.

In expectancy theory, finding the value in work can include:

Being a Leader

Recognizing Your Traits

Recognizing Your Philosophy and Style of Leadership

Attending to Tasks and Relationships

Developing Leadership Skills

Creating a Vision

Setting the Tone

Listening to Out-Group Members

Handling Conflict

Addressing Ethics in Leadership

Filters