Question 1

A supervisor who was concerned with building trust, providing good working conditions, and maintaining a fair salary structure would be exhibiting:

Accepted Answer

A) Naiveté 
B) Concern for people 
C) Consideration behavior 
D) Altruism 
E) All of the above 
A) Naiveté 
B) Concern for people 
C) Consideration behavior 
D) Altruism 
E) All of the above B

Question 2

Taking an interest in workers as human beings, valuing their uniqueness, and giving special attention to their personal needs are consistent with consideration behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

A leader who views leadership as production orientation pays attention to new product development, workload matters, and sales volume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Your boss keeps talking to you about the technical aspects of your job and how to do them properly.She is probably taking a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) Production orientation 
B) Employee orientation 
C) Consideration behavior perspective 
D) Overly cautious approach 
E) None of the above 
A) Production orientation 
B) Employee orientation 
C) Consideration behavior perspective 
D) Overly cautious approach 
E) None of the above

Question 5

Personal style influences the degree to which one exhibits task or relationship leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In which of the following ways has relationship-oriented leadership been characterized?

Accepted Answer

A) Consideration behavior 
B) Concerned for people 
C) Employee orientation 
D) All of the above 
E) Only A and B 
A) Consideration behavior 
B) Concerned for people 
C) Employee orientation 
D) All of the above 
E) Only A and B

Question 7

At its core, relationship orientation is about what?

Accepted Answer

A) Treating followers with dignity and respect 
B) Making the work setting a pleasant place to be 
C) Building relationships and helping people get along 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above 
A) Treating followers with dignity and respect 
B) Making the work setting a pleasant place to be 
C) Building relationships and helping people get along 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above

Question 8

According to research, which of the following is not a behavior found to be part of consideration behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Camaraderie 
B) Trust 
C) Organization 
D) Mutual regard 
E) None of the above 
A) Camaraderie 
B) Trust 
C) Organization 
D) Mutual regard 
E) None of the above

Question 9

A professor describing the roles of students and teaching assistants the first day of class would be an example of initiating structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to the text, what affects the balance of task- to relationship-oriented leadership behaviors that one employs?

Accepted Answer

A) Personal style 
B) Personal traits 
C) Genetic predisposition 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above 
A) Personal style 
B) Personal traits 
C) Genetic predisposition 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above

Question 11

A focus on quality control initiatives would be consistent with what?

Accepted Answer

A) Employee orientation 
B) Production orientation 
C) Initiating structure 
D) Positive attitude 
E) All of the above 
A) Employee orientation 
B) Production orientation 
C) Initiating structure 
D) Positive attitude 
E) All of the above

Question 12

Task leadership can be thought of as any behavior that influences people toward goal achievement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Showing genuine concern for an employee taking sick leave is an example of initiating structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Whether or not a leader has a task-oriented style, some task leadership is always required.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Building camaraderie is part of initiating structure in a group or organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A teacher introducing herself to the class is an example of what?

Accepted Answer

A) Production orientation 
B) Task leadership 
C) Initiating structure 
D) Relationship leadership 
E) All of the above 
A) Production orientation 
B) Task leadership 
C) Initiating structure 
D) Relationship leadership 
E) All of the above

Question 17

Defining roles, organizing work, and scheduling work activities would be consistent with:

Accepted Answer

A) Initiating structure 
B) Overcompensation 
C) Employee orientation 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above 
A) Initiating structure 
B) Overcompensation 
C) Employee orientation 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above

Question 18

When would be an appropriate time to use more of a task-oriented leadership style?

Accepted Answer

A) You have an experienced team 
B) Your team is immature 
C) Your team is confused about the task 
D) All of the above 
E) B and C only 
A) You have an experienced team 
B) Your team is immature 
C) Your team is confused about the task 
D) All of the above 
E) B and C only

Question 19

The amount of task or relationship orientation a leader should use will not change with the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Employee orientation means the leader organizes work, defines role responsibilities, and schedules work activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A supervisor who was concerned with building trust, providing good working conditions, and maintaining a fair salary structure would be exhibiting:

Taking an interest in workers as human beings, valuing their uniqueness, and giving special attention to their personal needs are consistent with consideration behavior.

A leader who views leadership as production orientation pays attention to new product development, workload matters, and sales volume.

Your boss keeps talking to you about the technical aspects of your job and how to do them properly.She is probably taking a(n):

Personal style influences the degree to which one exhibits task or relationship leadership.

In which of the following ways has relationship-oriented leadership been characterized?

At its core, relationship orientation is about what?

According to research, which of the following is not a behavior found to be part of consideration behavior?

A professor describing the roles of students and teaching assistants the first day of class would be an example of initiating structure.

According to the text, what affects the balance of task- to relationship-oriented leadership behaviors that one employs?

A focus on quality control initiatives would be consistent with what?

Task leadership can be thought of as any behavior that influences people toward goal achievement.

Showing genuine concern for an employee taking sick leave is an example of initiating structure.

Whether or not a leader has a task-oriented style, some task leadership is always required.

Building camaraderie is part of initiating structure in a group or organization.

A teacher introducing herself to the class is an example of what?

Defining roles, organizing work, and scheduling work activities would be consistent with:

When would be an appropriate time to use more of a task-oriented leadership style?

The amount of task or relationship orientation a leader should use will not change with the situation.

Employee orientation means the leader organizes work, defines role responsibilities, and schedules work activities.

Being a Leader

Recognizing Your Traits

Recognizing Your Philosophy and Style of Leadership

Developing Leadership Skills

Creating a Vision

Setting the Tone

Listening to Out-Group Members

Handling Conflict

Overcoming Obstacles

Addressing Ethics in Leadership

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Exam 4: Attending to Tasks and Relationships

A supervisor who was concerned with building trust, providing good working conditions, and maintaining a fair salary structure would be exhibiting:

Taking an interest in workers as human beings, valuing their uniqueness, and giving special attention to their personal needs are consistent with consideration behavior.

A leader who views leadership as production orientation pays attention to new product development, workload matters, and sales volume.

Your boss keeps talking to you about the technical aspects of your job and how to do them properly.She is probably taking a(n):

Personal style influences the degree to which one exhibits task or relationship leadership.

In which of the following ways has relationship-oriented leadership been characterized?

At its core, relationship orientation is about what?

According to research, which of the following is not a behavior found to be part of consideration behavior?

A professor describing the roles of students and teaching assistants the first day of class would be an example of initiating structure.

According to the text, what affects the balance of task- to relationship-oriented leadership behaviors that one employs?

A focus on quality control initiatives would be consistent with what?

Task leadership can be thought of as any behavior that influences people toward goal achievement.

Showing genuine concern for an employee taking sick leave is an example of initiating structure.

Whether or not a leader has a task-oriented style, some task leadership is always required.

Building camaraderie is part of initiating structure in a group or organization.

A teacher introducing herself to the class is an example of what?

Defining roles, organizing work, and scheduling work activities would be consistent with:

When would be an appropriate time to use more of a task-oriented leadership style?

The amount of task or relationship orientation a leader should use will not change with the situation.

Employee orientation means the leader organizes work, defines role responsibilities, and schedules work activities.

Being a Leader

Recognizing Your Traits

Recognizing Your Philosophy and Style of Leadership

Developing Leadership Skills

Creating a Vision

Setting the Tone

Listening to Out-Group Members

Handling Conflict

Overcoming Obstacles

Addressing Ethics in Leadership

Filters