Question 1

Explain how LMX relationships can lead to unintended bias in HR practices.

Accepted Answer

In LMX relationships, leaders develop st

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes the vertical dyadic linkage theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  The focus is on the quality of each dyad. 
B)  Leaders aspire to build positive relationships with all followers. 
C)  Linkages among peers are disavowed. 
D)  Leader-follower interactions create in-groups and out-groups. 
A)  The focus is on the quality of each dyad. 
B)  Leaders aspire to build positive relationships with all followers. 
C)  Linkages among peers are disavowed. 
D)  Leader-follower interactions create in-groups and out-groups.

Question 3

When leaders are trained to develop and nurture high-quality relationships with all of their followers, the results on follower performance are dramatic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Followers, who feel that they have a positive one-on-one relationship with the leader, tend to display more organizational citizenship behavior and creativity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps of the delegation model?

Accepted Answer

A)  develop a plan 
B)  explain the need for delegating and the reasons for selecting the employee 
C)  seek feedback from employees 
D)  establish control checkpoints and hold employees accountable 
A)  develop a plan 
B)  explain the need for delegating and the reasons for selecting the employee 
C)  seek feedback from employees 
D)  establish control checkpoints and hold employees accountable

Question 6

What are the three stages of the life-cycle model of LMX theory?

Accepted Answer

In the first stage, the leader and follo

Question 7

What is the presence of bias in the LMX relationship? What is its potential impact on out-group and in-group members of the organization?

Accepted Answer

When selected group members demonstrate

Question 8

What are some of the benefits of delegating?

Accepted Answer

When managers delegate, they have more t

Question 9

Today's workers are far more educated, mobile, diverse, and younger than the workforce of 20 years ago.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

How can a follower's perception or attribution of a leader influence their relationship?

Accepted Answer

How followers perceive a leader plays a

Question 11

One of your teammates questioned whether he was being treated fairly on his performance evaluation. This is an example of the concept of distributive fairness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

You are part of a new project that just started in your department. You are lost and confused as to what you are suppose to be doing, so you went to talk to your manager on what to do. Which of the following guidelines for effective followership is implied in this example?

Accepted Answer

A)  offer support to leader 
B)  take initiative 
C)  play counseling and coaching roles to leader when appropriate 
D)  raise issues and/or concerns when necessary 
E)  seek and encourage honest feedback from the leader
F) clarify your role and expectations
G) show appreciation
H) keep the leader informed
I) resist inappropriate influence of leader 
A)  offer support to leader 
B)  take initiative 
C)  play counseling and coaching roles to leader when appropriate 
D)  raise issues and/or concerns when necessary 
E)  seek and encourage honest feedback from the leader
F) clarify your role and expectations
G) show appreciation
H) keep the leader informed
I) resist inappropriate influence of leader

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of the guidelines to becoming an effective follower?

Accepted Answer

A)  offer support to leader 
B)  play counseling and coaching roles to leader when appropriate 
C)  show appreciation 
D)  avoid negative feedback 
A)  offer support to leader 
B)  play counseling and coaching roles to leader when appropriate 
C)  show appreciation 
D)  avoid negative feedback

Question 14

Instructions for the following question(s)
List the first step in the delegation model, then write what you would say to your grad assistant. Write the second through fourth steps, followed by what you would say to the grad assistant for each step.
-The Delegation Model. You are a marketing manager in a medium-sized company. Your computer is getting outdated, so you have decided to get a new one. You're not sure what make, model, or features to select. You are busy and don't want to spend a lot of time making the selection. You have decided to let your trustworthy secretary, Chris, check out available models and to tell you about the best three, and to suggest one model for you. You'd like the new computer in one week.

Accepted Answer

Step 1. Explain the need for delegating

Question 15

Explain the cycle that leads to the Pygmalion effect.

Accepted Answer

The Pygmalion effect occurs when selecte

Question 16

Describe three determining factors of high-quality LMX relationships.

Accepted Answer

High-quality LMX relationships may be in

Question 17

As a leader, how will you motivate the alienated follower?

Accepted Answer

When the team is working towar

Question 18

In Vertical Dyadic Linkage Theory, leaders mostly use reward, as well as legitimate and coercive power to influence

Accepted Answer

A)  In-group members. 
B)  Out-group members. 
C)  Effective followers. 
D)  Pragmatic followers. 
A)  In-group members. 
B)  Out-group members. 
C)  Effective followers. 
D)  Pragmatic followers.

Question 19

What are some of the things that a leader should not delegate?

Accepted Answer

Leaders should not delegate pe

Question 20

How does a leader's first impression and perception of a follower influence the quality of their relationship?

Accepted Answer

The leader's first impressions of the fo

Explain how LMX relationships can lead to unintended bias in HR practices.

Which of the following statements best describes the vertical dyadic linkage theory?

When leaders are trained to develop and nurture high-quality relationships with all of their followers, the results on follower performance are dramatic.

Followers, who feel that they have a positive one-on-one relationship with the leader, tend to display more organizational citizenship behavior and creativity.

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps of the delegation model?

What are the three stages of the life-cycle model of LMX theory?

What is the presence of bias in the LMX relationship? What is its potential impact on out-group and in-group members of the organization?

What are some of the benefits of delegating?

Today's workers are far more educated, mobile, diverse, and younger than the workforce of 20 years ago.

How can a follower's perception or attribution of a leader influence their relationship?

One of your teammates questioned whether he was being treated fairly on his performance evaluation. This is an example of the concept of distributive fairness.

You are part of a new project that just started in your department. You are lost and confused as to what you are suppose to be doing, so you went to talk to your manager on what to do. Which of the following guidelines for effective followership is implied in this example?

Which of the following is NOT one of the guidelines to becoming an effective follower?

Explain the cycle that leads to the Pygmalion effect.

Describe three determining factors of high-quality LMX relationships.

As a leader, how will you motivate the alienated follower?

In Vertical Dyadic Linkage Theory, leaders mostly use reward, as well as legitimate and coercive power to influence

What are some of the things that a leader should not delegate?

How does a leader's first impression and perception of a follower influence the quality of their relationship?

Who Is a Leader?

Who Is a Leader?

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Leadership Motivation and Behavior

Contingency Theories in Leadership

Influencing: Politics, Power, Negotiation, and Networking

Coaching, Communication, and Conflict Skills

Self-Managed Teams and Team Leadership

Transformational and Charismatic Leadership

Leadership of Ethics, Diversity, and Culture

Change Management and Strategic Leadership

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Exam 7: Followership and Leader-Member Exchange

Explain how LMX relationships can lead to unintended bias in HR practices.

Which of the following statements best describes the vertical dyadic linkage theory?

When leaders are trained to develop and nurture high-quality relationships with all of their followers, the results on follower performance are dramatic.

Followers, who feel that they have a positive one-on-one relationship with the leader, tend to display more organizational citizenship behavior and creativity.

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps of the delegation model?

What are the three stages of the life-cycle model of LMX theory?

What is the presence of bias in the LMX relationship? What is its potential impact on out-group and in-group members of the organization?

What are some of the benefits of delegating?

Today's workers are far more educated, mobile, diverse, and younger than the workforce of 20 years ago.

How can a follower's perception or attribution of a leader influence their relationship?

One of your teammates questioned whether he was being treated fairly on his performance evaluation. This is an example of the concept of distributive fairness.

You are part of a new project that just started in your department. You are lost and confused as to what you are suppose to be doing, so you went to talk to your manager on what to do. Which of the following guidelines for effective followership is implied in this example?

Which of the following is NOT one of the guidelines to becoming an effective follower?

Explain the cycle that leads to the Pygmalion effect.

Describe three determining factors of high-quality LMX relationships.

As a leader, how will you motivate the alienated follower?

In Vertical Dyadic Linkage Theory, leaders mostly use reward, as well as legitimate and coercive power to influence

What are some of the things that a leader should not delegate?

How does a leader's first impression and perception of a follower influence the quality of their relationship?

Who Is a Leader?

Who Is a Leader?

Leadership Ethics and Traits

Leadership Motivation and Behavior

Contingency Theories in Leadership

Influencing: Politics, Power, Negotiation, and Networking

Coaching, Communication, and Conflict Skills

Self-Managed Teams and Team Leadership

Transformational and Charismatic Leadership

Leadership of Ethics, Diversity, and Culture

Change Management and Strategic Leadership

The Learning Organization and Crisis Leadership

Filters