Question 1

According to Fiedler's contingency model, ________ refers to the formal authority granted to the leader by the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  task structure 
B)  laissez-faire 
C)  locus of control 
D)  position power 
A)  task structure 
B)  laissez-faire 
C)  locus of control 
D)  position power D

Question 2

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, leaders should adjust their degree of task and relationship behavior in response to the growing maturity of their followers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

A(n) ________ refers to the belief that an individual is the primary cause of what happens to him or her.

Accepted Answer

A)  individualistic orientation 
B)  tolerance for ambiguity 
C)  polycentric notion 
D)  internal locus of control 
A)  individualistic orientation 
B)  tolerance for ambiguity 
C)  polycentric notion 
D)  internal locus of control D

Question 4

A characteristic feature of servant leaders is that they are ________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  directive 
B)  egocentric 
C)  empathic 
D)  authoritative 
A)  directive 
B)  egocentric 
C)  empathic 
D)  authoritative

Question 5

According to which theory should leaders adjust the degree of task and relationship behavior in response to the growing maturity of their followers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Life cycle theory of leadership 
B)  Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership 
C)  Path-goal theory of leadership 
D)  X and Y theory of leadership 
A)  Life cycle theory of leadership 
B)  Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership 
C)  Path-goal theory of leadership 
D)  X and Y theory of leadership

Question 6

When a supervisor listens carefully, shares pertinent information, and engages in fair, predictable behavior, he or she is most likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  be authoritative. 
B)  breach the code of secrecy. 
C)  be a patronizing leader. 
D)  build trust. 
A)  be authoritative. 
B)  breach the code of secrecy. 
C)  be a patronizing leader. 
D)  build trust.

Question 7

In the context of approaches to leadership, ethical leadership reflects the extent to which leaders

Accepted Answer

A)  address the spiritual developmental needs of followers. 
B)  stand by their values and provide true and accurate feedback to followers. 
C)  possess a moral code and abide by those moral standards. 
D)  focus on leading by influencing and developing their people. 
A)  address the spiritual developmental needs of followers. 
B)  stand by their values and provide true and accurate feedback to followers. 
C)  possess a moral code and abide by those moral standards. 
D)  focus on leading by influencing and developing their people.

Question 8

Corina supervises 12 cashiers at Prime Grocers. Lately, the cashiers have had several instances of substantial cash shortage because Corina has not been verifying their initial cash amount. When approached by her manager about this situation, Corina replied, "The cashiers are lazy and just do not care." Which of the following traits is Corina exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sense of humor 
B)  External locus of control 
C)  Empathy 
D)  Sense of responsibility 
A)  Sense of humor 
B)  External locus of control 
C)  Empathy 
D)  Sense of responsibility

Question 9

In the context of the characteristics of a successful leader, a supervisor who believes in his or her ability to get a job done is said to possess the trait of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-confidence 
B)  empathy 
C)  high energy level 
D)  internal locus of control 
A)  self-confidence 
B)  empathy 
C)  high energy level 
D)  internal locus of control

Question 10

Which of the following is a situational characteristics that influences the choice of leadership style for a supervisor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Need for independence 
B)  Tolerance for ambiguity 
C)  Interest in solving a problem 
D)  Time available 
A)  Need for independence 
B)  Tolerance for ambiguity 
C)  Interest in solving a problem 
D)  Time available

Question 11

A factor that differentiates leaders from managers is that leaders

Accepted Answer

A)  inspire achievement, whereas managers seek and follow direction. 
B)  implement ideas, whereas managers initiate ideas. 
C)  engage in tactical planning, whereas managers engage in strategic planning. 
D)  are authoritative, whereas managers are democratic. 
A)  inspire achievement, whereas managers seek and follow direction. 
B)  implement ideas, whereas managers initiate ideas. 
C)  engage in tactical planning, whereas managers engage in strategic planning. 
D)  are authoritative, whereas managers are democratic.

Question 12

Which of the following is a subordinate characteristic in choosing a leadership style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Knowledge and experience 
B)  Time available 
C)  Effectiveness of the group 
D)  Values 
A)  Knowledge and experience 
B)  Time available 
C)  Effectiveness of the group 
D)  Values

Question 13

Who among the following best exemplifies a democratic leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  Will, who blames his team members for his poor performance ratings 
B)  Violet, who believes that her hard work led to her promotion 
C)  George, a team lead who makes decisions himself and gives instructions to his team members 
D)  Hannah, who encourages her subordinates to come up with solutions to problems 
A)  Will, who blames his team members for his poor performance ratings 
B)  Violet, who believes that her hard work led to her promotion 
C)  George, a team lead who makes decisions himself and gives instructions to his team members 
D)  Hannah, who encourages her subordinates to come up with solutions to problems

Question 14

Which of the following traits is most likely to be a predictor of good leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  External locus of control 
B)  Self-confidence 
C)  Egocentrism 
D)  Self-righteousness 
A)  External locus of control 
B)  Self-confidence 
C)  Egocentrism 
D)  Self-righteousness

Question 15

In the context of supervisors' relationships with their managers, "cooperation" means

Accepted Answer

A)  a supervisor works with others in the organization to achieve organizational goals. 
B)  a supervisor says only positive things about company policies and about his or her manager. 
C)  a manager expects supervisors to keep him or her informed about the department's performance. 
D)  a manager should see that the department meets or exceeds its objectives. 
A)  a supervisor works with others in the organization to achieve organizational goals. 
B)  a supervisor says only positive things about company policies and about his or her manager. 
C)  a manager expects supervisors to keep him or her informed about the department's performance. 
D)  a manager should see that the department meets or exceeds its objectives.

Question 16

An entrepreneurial leader having a clear picture of how he or she would like to see the company grow in the future fits the role of a ________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  visionary 
B)  problem solver 
C)  decision maker 
D)  risk taker 
A)  visionary 
B)  problem solver 
C)  decision maker 
D)  risk taker

Question 17

Employees who are tolerant of ambiguity will most likely accept a(n) ________ style of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian 
B)  democratic 
C)  bureaucratic 
D)  dominant 
A)  authoritarian 
B)  democratic 
C)  bureaucratic 
D)  dominant

Question 18

Which style of leadership involves putting other people's needs, aspirations, and interests above one's own?

Accepted Answer

A)  Top-down hierarchical leadership 
B)  Authoritarian leadership 
C)  Entrepreneurial leadership 
D)  Servant leadership 
A)  Top-down hierarchical leadership 
B)  Authoritarian leadership 
C)  Entrepreneurial leadership 
D)  Servant leadership

Question 19

In the context of the various approaches to leadership, ________ reflects the extent to which leaders address the inner, non-material developmental needs of followers.

Accepted Answer

A)  authentic leadership 
B)  ethical leadership 
C)  spiritual leadership 
D)  transformational leadership 
A)  authentic leadership 
B)  ethical leadership 
C)  spiritual leadership 
D)  transformational leadership

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of a supervisor's relationship with his or her employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  A supervisor should be friends with employees and involve them in his or her personal life. 
B)  A supervisor should command rather than empower employees for better results. 
C)  A supervisor should consistently treat employees in a way that reflects his or her role as a part of management. 
D)  A supervisor who is feared by employees will inspire them to work harder and better and thereby yield faster results. 
A)  A supervisor should be friends with employees and involve them in his or her personal life. 
B)  A supervisor should command rather than empower employees for better results. 
C)  A supervisor should consistently treat employees in a way that reflects his or her role as a part of management. 
D)  A supervisor who is feared by employees will inspire them to work harder and better and thereby yield faster results.

According to Fiedler's contingency model, ________ refers to the formal authority granted to the leader by the organization.

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, leaders should adjust their degree of task and relationship behavior in response to the growing maturity of their followers.

A(n) ________ refers to the belief that an individual is the primary cause of what happens to him or her.

A characteristic feature of servant leaders is that they are ________ .

According to which theory should leaders adjust the degree of task and relationship behavior in response to the growing maturity of their followers?

When a supervisor listens carefully, shares pertinent information, and engages in fair, predictable behavior, he or she is most likely to

In the context of approaches to leadership, ethical leadership reflects the extent to which leaders

In the context of the characteristics of a successful leader, a supervisor who believes in his or her ability to get a job done is said to possess the trait of ________.

Which of the following is a situational characteristics that influences the choice of leadership style for a supervisor?

A factor that differentiates leaders from managers is that leaders

Which of the following is a subordinate characteristic in choosing a leadership style?

Who among the following best exemplifies a democratic leader?

Which of the following traits is most likely to be a predictor of good leadership?

In the context of supervisors' relationships with their managers, "cooperation" means

An entrepreneurial leader having a clear picture of how he or she would like to see the company grow in the future fits the role of a ________ .

Employees who are tolerant of ambiguity will most likely accept a(n) ________ style of leadership.

Which style of leadership involves putting other people's needs, aspirations, and interests above one's own?

In the context of the various approaches to leadership, ________ reflects the extent to which leaders address the inner, non-material developmental needs of followers.

Which of the following statements is true of a supervisor's relationship with his or her employees?

Supervision Tradition and Contemporary Trends

Groups, Teams, and Powerful Meetings

Corporate Social Responsibility, Ethics, and Sustainability

Managing Diversity

Reaching Goals Plans and Controls

Organizing and Authority

Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Creativity

Ensuring High Quality and Productivity

Communication Theory and Modern Media

Motivating Employees

Problem Employees Counseling and Discipline

Managing Time and Stress

Managing Conflict, Change, and Politics

Selecting Employees

Providing Orientation and Training

Appraising Performance

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Exam 2: The Supervisor As Leader

According to Fiedler's contingency model, ________ refers to the formal authority granted to the leader by the organization.

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, leaders should adjust their degree of task and relationship behavior in response to the growing maturity of their followers.

A(n) ________ refers to the belief that an individual is the primary cause of what happens to him or her.

A characteristic feature of servant leaders is that they are ________ .

According to which theory should leaders adjust the degree of task and relationship behavior in response to the growing maturity of their followers?

When a supervisor listens carefully, shares pertinent information, and engages in fair, predictable behavior, he or she is most likely to

In the context of approaches to leadership, ethical leadership reflects the extent to which leaders

In the context of the characteristics of a successful leader, a supervisor who believes in his or her ability to get a job done is said to possess the trait of ________.

Which of the following is a situational characteristics that influences the choice of leadership style for a supervisor?

A factor that differentiates leaders from managers is that leaders

Which of the following is a subordinate characteristic in choosing a leadership style?

Who among the following best exemplifies a democratic leader?

Which of the following traits is most likely to be a predictor of good leadership?

In the context of supervisors' relationships with their managers, "cooperation" means

An entrepreneurial leader having a clear picture of how he or she would like to see the company grow in the future fits the role of a ________ .

Employees who are tolerant of ambiguity will most likely accept a(n) ________ style of leadership.

Which style of leadership involves putting other people's needs, aspirations, and interests above one's own?

In the context of the various approaches to leadership, ________ reflects the extent to which leaders address the inner, non-material developmental needs of followers.

Which of the following statements is true of a supervisor's relationship with his or her employees?

Supervision Tradition and Contemporary Trends

Groups, Teams, and Powerful Meetings

Corporate Social Responsibility, Ethics, and Sustainability

Managing Diversity

Reaching Goals Plans and Controls

Organizing and Authority

Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Creativity

Ensuring High Quality and Productivity

Communication Theory and Modern Media

Motivating Employees

Problem Employees Counseling and Discipline

Managing Time and Stress

Managing Conflict, Change, and Politics

Selecting Employees

Providing Orientation and Training

Appraising Performance

Filters