Question 1

Contingency models of leadership take into account the situation or context within which leadership occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The European culture tends to have a profit horizon similar to the U.S.and Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An individual who is able to exert influence over other people to help achieve group or organizational goals is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) Leader 
B) Expert power 
C) Follower 
D) Coercive leader 
E) Leader substitute 
A) Leader 
B) Expert power 
C) Follower 
D) Coercive leader 
E) Leader substitute

Question 4

According to the path-goal theory, behaviours are similar to initiating structure and include setting goals, assigning tasks, and taking concrete steps to improve performance.

Accepted Answer

A) participative 
B) supportive 
C) directive 
D) achievement-oriented 
E) all of these choices are incorrect 
A) participative 
B) supportive 
C) directive 
D) achievement-oriented 
E) all of these choices are incorrect

Question 5

A manager's personal leadership style is the specific ways in which the manager chooses to plan, organize, control, and influence others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Discuss the trait and behavioural models of leadership.What are the limitations to these perspectives?

Accepted Answer

Certain traits have been associated with

Question 7

Reward power is the ability of a manager to punish others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following does NOT describe a transformational leader?

Accepted Answer

A) A leader who makes subordinates aware of the importance of their jobs to the organization 
B) A leader who makes subordinates aware of their own needs for personal growth 
C) A leader who emphasizes correction and punishment 
D) A leader who inspires subordinates 
E) A leader who motivates subordinates to work for the good of the whole organization 
A) A leader who makes subordinates aware of the importance of their jobs to the organization 
B) A leader who makes subordinates aware of their own needs for personal growth 
C) A leader who emphasizes correction and punishment 
D) A leader who inspires subordinates 
E) A leader who motivates subordinates to work for the good of the whole organization

Question 9

The process by which an individual exerts influence over other people and inspires, motivates, and directs their activities to help achieve group or organizational goals is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Expert power 
B) Leadership 
C) The trait model 
D) Empowerment 
E) Reward power 
A) Expert power 
B) Leadership 
C) The trait model 
D) Empowerment 
E) Reward power

Question 10

According to Fiedler, leaders whose primary concern is to ensure that subordinates perform at a high level are relationship-oriented leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Steve Jobs of Apple and Jack Welch of General Electric were visionary leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Leadership is the process by which an individual exerts influence over other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Managers who tend to rely on coercive forms of power tend to be effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When Bill Gates of Microsoft, who has a great deal of experience in software programming design, advises an R&D manager about how to design a new type of software for personal computers, we say that he has which type of power?

Accepted Answer

A) Expert power 
B) Referent power 
C) Empowerment power 
D) Consideration power 
E) Relationship-oriented power 
A) Expert power 
B) Referent power 
C) Empowerment power 
D) Consideration power 
E) Relationship-oriented power

Question 15

The following is an example of a tangible reward, which can be given by a manager to a subordinate:

Accepted Answer

A) Stock options 
B) A choice job assignment 
C) A cash bonus 
D) A pay raise 
E) All of these choices are correct 
A) Stock options 
B) A choice job assignment 
C) A cash bonus 
D) A pay raise 
E) All of these choices are correct

Question 16

According to Fiedler, leader-member relations describe the extent to which work to be performed is clear-cut.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When a manager degrades a subordinate, this is an example of expert power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When a manager is called upon to give advice in a situation because he or she has many years of experience in handling similar circumstances, we are using:

Accepted Answer

A) Referent power 
B) Expert power 
C) Coercive power 
D) Reward power 
E) Legitimate power 
A) Referent power 
B) Expert power 
C) Coercive power 
D) Reward power 
E) Legitimate power

Question 19

A contingency model of leadership, which focuses on the followers' readiness, is known as path-goal theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The level of emotional intelligence of a leader is likely to determine all but one of the following:

Accepted Answer

A) To what degree the organization will be effective. 
B) The development of a vision for the organization. 
C) To what degree subordinates will be motivated and committed. 
D) To what degree global aspects affect the leadership experience. 
E) To what degree the leader develops an identity for the organization. 
A) To what degree the organization will be effective. 
B) The development of a vision for the organization. 
C) To what degree subordinates will be motivated and committed. 
D) To what degree global aspects affect the leadership experience. 
E) To what degree the leader develops an identity for the organization.

Contingency models of leadership take into account the situation or context within which leadership occurs.

The European culture tends to have a profit horizon similar to the U.S.and Canada.

An individual who is able to exert influence over other people to help achieve group or organizational goals is known as a(n):

According to the path-goal theory, behaviours are similar to initiating structure and include setting goals, assigning tasks, and taking concrete steps to improve performance.

A manager's personal leadership style is the specific ways in which the manager chooses to plan, organize, control, and influence others.

Discuss the trait and behavioural models of leadership.What are the limitations to these perspectives?

Reward power is the ability of a manager to punish others.

Which of the following does NOT describe a transformational leader?

The process by which an individual exerts influence over other people and inspires, motivates, and directs their activities to help achieve group or organizational goals is known as:

According to Fiedler, leaders whose primary concern is to ensure that subordinates perform at a high level are relationship-oriented leaders.

Steve Jobs of Apple and Jack Welch of General Electric were visionary leaders.

Leadership is the process by which an individual exerts influence over other people.

Managers who tend to rely on coercive forms of power tend to be effective.

When Bill Gates of Microsoft, who has a great deal of experience in software programming design, advises an R&D manager about how to design a new type of software for personal computers, we say that he has which type of power?

The following is an example of a tangible reward, which can be given by a manager to a subordinate:

According to Fiedler, leader-member relations describe the extent to which work to be performed is clear-cut.

When a manager degrades a subordinate, this is an example of expert power.

When a manager is called upon to give advice in a situation because he or she has many years of experience in handling similar circumstances, we are using:

A contingency model of leadership, which focuses on the followers' readiness, is known as path-goal theory.

The level of emotional intelligence of a leader is likely to determine all but one of the following:

Managers and Managing

Managing the Organizational Environment

Managing Decision Making

Managing Planning and Strategy

Managing Organizational Structure

Managing Communication and Information Technology It

Managing Human Resources

Managing Motivation

Managing Teams

Managing Control and Operations

Managing Change

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Exam 9: Managing Leadership

Contingency models of leadership take into account the situation or context within which leadership occurs.

The European culture tends to have a profit horizon similar to the U.S.and Canada.

An individual who is able to exert influence over other people to help achieve group or organizational goals is known as a(n):

According to the path-goal theory, behaviours are similar to initiating structure and include setting goals, assigning tasks, and taking concrete steps to improve performance.

A manager's personal leadership style is the specific ways in which the manager chooses to plan, organize, control, and influence others.

Discuss the trait and behavioural models of leadership.What are the limitations to these perspectives?

Reward power is the ability of a manager to punish others.

Which of the following does NOT describe a transformational leader?

The process by which an individual exerts influence over other people and inspires, motivates, and directs their activities to help achieve group or organizational goals is known as:

According to Fiedler, leaders whose primary concern is to ensure that subordinates perform at a high level are relationship-oriented leaders.

Steve Jobs of Apple and Jack Welch of General Electric were visionary leaders.

Leadership is the process by which an individual exerts influence over other people.

Managers who tend to rely on coercive forms of power tend to be effective.

When Bill Gates of Microsoft, who has a great deal of experience in software programming design, advises an R&D manager about how to design a new type of software for personal computers, we say that he has which type of power?

The following is an example of a tangible reward, which can be given by a manager to a subordinate:

According to Fiedler, leader-member relations describe the extent to which work to be performed is clear-cut.

When a manager degrades a subordinate, this is an example of expert power.

When a manager is called upon to give advice in a situation because he or she has many years of experience in handling similar circumstances, we are using:

A contingency model of leadership, which focuses on the followers' readiness, is known as path-goal theory.

The level of emotional intelligence of a leader is likely to determine all but one of the following:

Managers and Managing

Managing the Organizational Environment

Managing Decision Making

Managing Planning and Strategy

Managing Organizational Structure

Managing Communication and Information Technology It

Managing Human Resources

Managing Motivation

Managing Teams

Managing Control and Operations

Managing Change

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