Question 1

What theory asserts that workers want to be taken care of and protected by their leaders?

Accepted Answer

A) Theory X 
B) Theory Y 
C) Authoritarian 
D) Democratic 
E) None of the above 
A) Theory X 
B) Theory Y 
C) Authoritarian 
D) Democratic 
E) None of the above A

Question 2

Democratic leadership most closely resembles the assumptions of Theory Y.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Outcomes of authoritarian leadership include:

Accepted Answer

A) Efficiency and productivity 
B) Fostering dependence, submissiveness, and less individuality 
C) Creating discontent, hostility, and aggression 
D) All of the above 
E) B and C only 
A) Efficiency and productivity 
B) Fostering dependence, submissiveness, and less individuality 
C) Creating discontent, hostility, and aggression 
D) All of the above 
E) B and C only D

Question 4

The outcomes of laissez-faire leadership include:

Accepted Answer

A) Accomplishing little 
B) People become unmotivated and disheartened 
C) People are able to exercise creativity and self-control 
D) All of the above 
E) A and B only 
A) Accomplishing little 
B) People become unmotivated and disheartened 
C) People are able to exercise creativity and self-control 
D) All of the above 
E) A and B only

Question 5

Theory Y asserts that employees need external guidelines and incentives to do work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Leadership style refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A) Attitudes leaders have about the nature of people 
B) Beliefs leaders have about the nature of work 
C) Behaviors of leaders 
D) Motivation of leaders 
E) Effectiveness of leaders 
A) Attitudes leaders have about the nature of people 
B) Beliefs leaders have about the nature of work 
C) Behaviors of leaders 
D) Motivation of leaders 
E) Effectiveness of leaders

Question 7

Democratic leadership results in stronger motivation and greater originality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Under a democratic leader, group members participate more and are more committed to group decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Laissez-faire leadership can also be thought of as non-leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The outcomes of democratic leadership include:

Accepted Answer

A) Greater group satisfaction, commitment, and cohesiveness 
B) More friendliness, mutual praise, and group-mindedness 
C) Inefficiency and lower productivity 
D) All of the above 
E) A and B only 
A) Greater group satisfaction, commitment, and cohesiveness 
B) More friendliness, mutual praise, and group-mindedness 
C) Inefficiency and lower productivity 
D) All of the above 
E) A and B only

Question 11

Democratic leaders give objective praise and criticism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire are all distinct styles that do not overlap.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

From the perspective of Theory X, leaders play a significant role in getting others to accomplish their work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to authoritarian leadership:

Accepted Answer

A) Leaders should encourage communication among group members. 
B) Leaders need to exert influence and control over group members. 
C) Subordinates need direction. 
D) All of the above. 
E) B and C only. 
A) Leaders should encourage communication among group members. 
B) Leaders need to exert influence and control over group members. 
C) Subordinates need direction. 
D) All of the above. 
E) B and C only.

Question 15

According to Theory X:

Accepted Answer

A) People dislike work 
B) People need to be directed and controlled 
C) People want responsibility, not security 
D) All of the above 
E) A and B only 
A) People dislike work 
B) People need to be directed and controlled 
C) People want responsibility, not security 
D) All of the above 
E) A and B only

Question 16

Laissez-faire leaders:

Accepted Answer

A) Are impervious toward workers and their motivations to work 
B) Encourage communication between group members and with the leader 
C) Give objective praise and criticism of workers 
D) All of the above 
E) B and C only 
A) Are impervious toward workers and their motivations to work 
B) Encourage communication between group members and with the leader 
C) Give objective praise and criticism of workers 
D) All of the above 
E) B and C only

Question 17

The primary work on styles of leadership (authoritarian, democratic, laissez-faire)was done by ______.

Accepted Answer

A) McGregor 
B) Lewin, Lippitt, and White 
C) Graen and Uhl-Bien 
D) Burns 
E) None of the above 
A) McGregor 
B) Lewin, Lippitt, and White 
C) Graen and Uhl-Bien 
D) Burns 
E) None of the above

Question 18

A Theory X manager uses rewards and punishments to get employees to do work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The worker who says "If I didn't need to pay my bills, I would never work" is an example of the Theory Y assumption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Democratic leaders:

Accepted Answer

A) Treat subordinates as fully capable of doing work on their own 
B) Work with subordinates, treating them in an egalitarian manner 
C) Use "top-down" communication to speak with subordinates 
D) All of the above 
E) A and B only 
A) Treat subordinates as fully capable of doing work on their own 
B) Work with subordinates, treating them in an egalitarian manner 
C) Use "top-down" communication to speak with subordinates 
D) All of the above 
E) A and B only

What theory asserts that workers want to be taken care of and protected by their leaders?

Democratic leadership most closely resembles the assumptions of Theory Y.

Outcomes of authoritarian leadership include:

The outcomes of laissez-faire leadership include:

Theory Y asserts that employees need external guidelines and incentives to do work.

Leadership style refers to the:

Democratic leadership results in stronger motivation and greater originality.

Under a democratic leader, group members participate more and are more committed to group decisions.

Laissez-faire leadership can also be thought of as non-leadership.

The outcomes of democratic leadership include:

Democratic leaders give objective praise and criticism.

Authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire are all distinct styles that do not overlap.

From the perspective of Theory X, leaders play a significant role in getting others to accomplish their work.

According to authoritarian leadership:

According to Theory X:

Laissez-faire leaders:

The primary work on styles of leadership (authoritarian, democratic, laissez-faire)was done by ______.

A Theory X manager uses rewards and punishments to get employees to do work.

The worker who says "If I didn't need to pay my bills, I would never work" is an example of the Theory Y assumption.

Democratic leaders:

Being a Leader

Recognizing Your Traits

Attending to Tasks and Relationships

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 3: Recognizing Your Philosophy and Style of Leadership

What theory asserts that workers want to be taken care of and protected by their leaders?

Democratic leadership most closely resembles the assumptions of Theory Y.

Outcomes of authoritarian leadership include:

The outcomes of laissez-faire leadership include:

Theory Y asserts that employees need external guidelines and incentives to do work.

Leadership style refers to the:

Democratic leadership results in stronger motivation and greater originality.

Under a democratic leader, group members participate more and are more committed to group decisions.

Laissez-faire leadership can also be thought of as non-leadership.

The outcomes of democratic leadership include:

Democratic leaders give objective praise and criticism.

Authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire are all distinct styles that do not overlap.

From the perspective of Theory X, leaders play a significant role in getting others to accomplish their work.

According to authoritarian leadership:

According to Theory X:

Laissez-faire leaders:

The primary work on styles of leadership (authoritarian, democratic, laissez-faire)was done by ______.

A Theory X manager uses rewards and punishments to get employees to do work.

The worker who says "If I didn't need to pay my bills, I would never work" is an example of the Theory Y assumption.

Democratic leaders:

Being a Leader

Recognizing Your Traits

Attending to Tasks and Relationships

Developing Leadership Skills

Creating a Vision

Setting the Tone

Listening to Out-Group Members

Handling Conflict

Overcoming Obstacles

Addressing Ethics in Leadership

Filters