Question 1

The University of Michigan studies identified the _-centered and _-centered forms of leader behavior.

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The answer of The University of Michigan studies identified the...

Question 2

The end result of using the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model is a recommended decision style without regard to the appropriate situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Vroom's decision tree approach to leadership focuses on which aspect of leader behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Clarification of lines of authority 
B) Streamlining communication patterns 
C) Meeting subordinates' personal needs 
D) Balancing task and relationship activities 
E) Subordinate participation in decision making 
A) Clarification of lines of authority 
B) Streamlining communication patterns 
C) Meeting subordinates' personal needs 
D) Balancing task and relationship activities 
E) Subordinate participation in decision making

Question 4

According to the Leadership Grid, who would be the most effective leader?

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A) The manager who always takes time to chat with employees 
B) The manager who rarely takes time to get to know employees 
C) The manager who is always trying to improve worker production 
D) The manager who always chats with employees and constantly strives to improve worker production 
E) The Leadership Grid does not identify a most effective style. 
A) The manager who always takes time to chat with employees 
B) The manager who rarely takes time to get to know employees 
C) The manager who is always trying to improve worker production 
D) The manager who always chats with employees and constantly strives to improve worker production 
E) The Leadership Grid does not identify a most effective style.

Question 5

The Ohio State studies and the Leadership Grid are associated with the approach to leadership.

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A) interactive 
B) contemporary 
C) trait 
D) contingency 
E) behavioral 
A) interactive 
B) contemporary 
C) trait 
D) contingency 
E) behavioral

Question 6

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, the two types of situational factors that influence how leaders should behave are

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A) locus of control and perceived ability. 
B) personal characteristics of the leader and environmental characteristics. 
C) personal characteristics of the subordinates and locus of control. 
D) personal characteristics of the leader and personal characteristics of the subordinates. 
E) personal characteristics of the subordinates and environmental 
A) locus of control and perceived ability. 
B) personal characteristics of the leader and environmental characteristics. 
C) personal characteristics of the subordinates and locus of control. 
D) personal characteristics of the leader and personal characteristics of the subordinates. 
E) personal characteristics of the subordinates and environmental

Question 7

In Vroom's decision-tree approach, there are three basic decision styles that correspond to three levels of subordinate participation in decision making.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The basic premise of the early trait approach to leadership was that

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A) leadership traits depended on the situation. 
B) unique leadership traits could be identified and used to select leaders. 
C) traits could be used to predict appropriate management styles. 
D) traits were far less important than activities. 
E) traits were relatively volatile characteristics of individuals. 
A) leadership traits depended on the situation. 
B) unique leadership traits could be identified and used to select leaders. 
C) traits could be used to predict appropriate management styles. 
D) traits were far less important than activities. 
E) traits were relatively volatile characteristics of individuals.

Question 9

Although related, and leadership are not identical.

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Question 10

The Vroom-Yetton-Jago model helps managers determine the amount of subordinate in decision making.

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Question 11

Karla, manager of a women's apparel sales team, wanted to increase the overall quarterly sales performance during a particularly slow business season.According to the Michigan studies, which behavior by Karla is most likely to increase the group's performance?

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A) Explain all sales procedures to each member on the sales team. 
B) Pay close attention to the work of her subordinates. 
C) Threaten to withhold quarterly bonuses if the group's sales performance does not increase. 
D) Discuss her concerns with the store manager. 
E) Set high performance goals. 
A) Explain all sales procedures to each member on the sales team. 
B) Pay close attention to the work of her subordinates. 
C) Threaten to withhold quarterly bonuses if the group's sales performance does not increase. 
D) Discuss her concerns with the store manager. 
E) Set high performance goals.

Question 12

Tasks that are simple, easily understood, routine, and unambiguous are considered

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A) complex. 
B) unfavorable. 
C) unstructured. 
D) rote. 
E) structured. 
A) complex. 
B) unfavorable. 
C) unstructured. 
D) rote. 
E) structured.

Question 13

Leader-member relations refers to the personal relationship that exists between subordinates and their leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The textbook makes several distinctions between management and leadership.These distinctions include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) leadership is more involved in motivating and inspiring individuals. 
B) management is more important in regard to creating and directing change. 
C) leadership is more concerned with establishing direction. 
D) management is more concerned with planning and budgeting. 
E) management more often focuses on controlling and problem 
A) leadership is more involved in motivating and inspiring individuals. 
B) management is more important in regard to creating and directing change. 
C) leadership is more concerned with establishing direction. 
D) management is more concerned with planning and budgeting. 
E) management more often focuses on controlling and problem

Question 15

According to Vroom, a manager who presents the program to group members individually, obtains their suggestions, and then makes the decision is using a style of subordinate participation.

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A) delegate 
B) consult (group) 
C) consult (individual) 
D) facilitate 
E) decide 
A) delegate 
B) consult (group) 
C) consult (individual) 
D) facilitate 
E) decide

Question 16

Vroom's current formulation of the decision-tree model includes one type of decision tree.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The path-goal theory has its roots in the equity theory of motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Even though there are several leadership styles, situational theories demonstrate there is only one that can have a truly positive impact on an organization's effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Because Vroom's decision-tree approach is quite complex, he developed expert system to help managers assess a situation accurately and quickly.

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The answer of Because Vroom's decision-tree approach is quite complex,...

Question 20

According to path-goal theory, a leader who lets subordinates know what is expected of them, gives specific guidance as to how to accomplish tasks, schedules work to be done, and maintains definitive standards of performance for subordinates is exhibiting leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) participative 
B) achievement-oriented 
C) supportive 
D) directive 
E) cooperative 
A) participative 
B) achievement-oriented 
C) supportive 
D) directive 
E) cooperative

The University of Michigan studies identified the _-centered and _-centered forms of leader behavior.

The end result of using the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model is a recommended decision style without regard to the appropriate situation.

Vroom's decision tree approach to leadership focuses on which aspect of leader behavior?

According to the Leadership Grid, who would be the most effective leader?

The Ohio State studies and the Leadership Grid are associated with the approach to leadership.

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, the two types of situational factors that influence how leaders should behave are

In Vroom's decision-tree approach, there are three basic decision styles that correspond to three levels of subordinate participation in decision making.

The basic premise of the early trait approach to leadership was that

Although related, and leadership are not identical.

The Vroom-Yetton-Jago model helps managers determine the amount of subordinate in decision making.

Karla, manager of a women's apparel sales team, wanted to increase the overall quarterly sales performance during a particularly slow business season.According to the Michigan studies, which behavior by Karla is most likely to increase the group's performance?

Tasks that are simple, easily understood, routine, and unambiguous are considered

Leader-member relations refers to the personal relationship that exists between subordinates and their leader.

The textbook makes several distinctions between management and leadership.These distinctions include all of the following except

According to Vroom, a manager who presents the program to group members individually, obtains their suggestions, and then makes the decision is using a style of subordinate participation.

Vroom's current formulation of the decision-tree model includes one type of decision tree.

The path-goal theory has its roots in the equity theory of motivation.

Even though there are several leadership styles, situational theories demonstrate there is only one that can have a truly positive impact on an organization's effectiveness.

Because Vroom's decision-tree approach is quite complex, he developed expert system to help managers assess a situation accurately and quickly.

According to path-goal theory, a leader who lets subordinates know what is expected of them, gives specific guidance as to how to accomplish tasks, schedules work to be done, and maintains definitive standards of performance for subordinates is exhibiting leadership.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 12: Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

The University of Michigan studies identified the _-centered and _-centered forms of leader behavior.

The end result of using the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model is a recommended decision style without regard to the appropriate situation.

Vroom's decision tree approach to leadership focuses on which aspect of leader behavior?

According to the Leadership Grid, who would be the most effective leader?

The Ohio State studies and the Leadership Grid are associated with the approach to leadership.

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, the two types of situational factors that influence how leaders should behave are

In Vroom's decision-tree approach, there are three basic decision styles that correspond to three levels of subordinate participation in decision making.

The basic premise of the early trait approach to leadership was that

Although related, and leadership are not identical.

The Vroom-Yetton-Jago model helps managers determine the amount of subordinate in decision making.

Karla, manager of a women's apparel sales team, wanted to increase the overall quarterly sales performance during a particularly slow business season.According to the Michigan studies, which behavior by Karla is most likely to increase the group's performance?

Tasks that are simple, easily understood, routine, and unambiguous are considered

Leader-member relations refers to the personal relationship that exists between subordinates and their leader.

The textbook makes several distinctions between management and leadership.These distinctions include all of the following except

According to Vroom, a manager who presents the program to group members individually, obtains their suggestions, and then makes the decision is using a style of subordinate participation.

Vroom's current formulation of the decision-tree model includes one type of decision tree.

The path-goal theory has its roots in the equity theory of motivation.

Even though there are several leadership styles, situational theories demonstrate there is only one that can have a truly positive impact on an organization's effectiveness.

Because Vroom's decision-tree approach is quite complex, he developed expert system to help managers assess a situation accurately and quickly.

According to path-goal theory, a leader who lets subordinates know what is expected of them, gives specific guidance as to how to accomplish tasks, schedules work to be done, and maintains definitive standards of performance for subordinates is exhibiting leadership.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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