Question 1

A(n) ,which is a situational characteristic, counteracts the leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors.

Accepted Answer

neutralizer

Question 2

According to the situational theory ofleadership, a leader with a(n) provides both task instruction and personal support, explains decisions, and gives followers a chance to ask questions and gain clarity about work tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) supporting leadership style 
B) directing leadership style 
C) entrusting leadership style 
D) coaching leadership style 
A) supporting leadership style 
B) directing leadership style 
C) entrusting leadership style 
D) coaching leadership style D

Question 3

The Vroom-Jago model of leadership focuses specifically on varying degrees of leadership.

Accepted Answer

participative

Question 4

was designed to enable leaders to diagnose both leadership style and organizational situation.

Accepted Answer

Fiedler's

Question 5

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, involves planning, making schedules, setting performance goals and behavior standards, and stressing adherence to rules and regulations.

Accepted Answer

A) achievement-oriented leadership 
B) participative leadership 
C) directive leadership 
D) supportive leadership 
A) achievement-oriented leadership 
B) participative leadership 
C) directive leadership 
D) supportive leadership

Question 6

Explain the four leadership styles based on the situational theory of leadership developed by Hersey and Blanchard.

Accepted Answer

According to the situational theory of l

Question 7

In the context of the Vroom-Jago contingency model of leadership, the time-based model is to be used if time and efficiency are less important criteria than the opportunity to develop the thinking and decision-making skills of followers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to Fiedler's contingency model ofleadership, position power is low when the leader has:

Accepted Answer

A) the power to plan and direct the work of subordinates. 
B) the power to reward or punish the work of subordinates. 
C) little authority to create ill-defmed tasks. 
D) little authority over subordinates and cannot evaluate their work. 
A) the power to plan and direct the work of subordinates. 
B) the power to reward or punish the work of subordinates. 
C) little authority to create ill-defmed tasks. 
D) little authority over subordinates and cannot evaluate their work.

Question 9

In the context of using substitutes for leadership, which of the following factors tends to substitute for leader task orientation?

Accepted Answer

A) Love-based motivation 
B) Socialization 
C) Forrnalized mles 
D) Creative and ill-defmed tasks 
A) Love-based motivation 
B) Socialization 
C) Forrnalized mles 
D) Creative and ill-defmed tasks

Question 10

According to the Vroom-Jago contingency model ofleadership, if subordinates have a high level of expertise in relation to a problem, .

Accepted Answer

A) the leader should not allow the group to make the decision alone. 
B) the leader has to be actively involved in decision making. 
C) more responsibility for the decision can be delegated to them. 
D) subordinates will have low commitment to the decision. 
A) the leader should not allow the group to make the decision alone. 
B) the leader has to be actively involved in decision making. 
C) more responsibility for the decision can be delegated to them. 
D) subordinates will have low commitment to the decision.

Question 11

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, how does a leader tailor rewards to a situation?

Accepted Answer

According to the path-goal theory, the l

Question 12

According to the of leadership, the leader's responsibility is to increase subordinates' motivation to attain personal and organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the of leadership, the leader's...

Question 13

According to the situational theory of leadership, a leader following the encourages participation, consults with followers, and facilitates decision making.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the situational theory of leadership,...

Question 14

According to Fiedler's contingency model of leadership, a task-oriented leader performs better in situations of intermediate favorability because human relations skills are important for high group performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to the situational model ofleadership, a coaching leadership style works well when followers lack confidence, ability, and willingness to learn but possess the skills or experience for the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An important contribution ofFiedlet's research on1he contingency model ofleadership is1hat it

Accepted Answer

A) uses weights which are determined in an arbitrary manner in order to determine situation favorability. 
B) goes beyond the notion ofleadership styles to try to show how styles fit a situation. 
C) recommends medium least preferred coworker leaders as they are more effective in many situations. 
D) is clear about how the model will work over time. 
A) uses weights which are determined in an arbitrary manner in order to determine situation favorability. 
B) goes beyond the notion ofleadership styles to try to show how styles fit a situation. 
C) recommends medium least preferred coworker leaders as they are more effective in many situations. 
D) is clear about how the model will work over time.

Question 17

The fundamental assumption of substitutes- for- leadership researchers is that:

Accepted Answer

A) when a task is highly satisfying and enjoyable, the leader should show acceptance and compassion as it is not provided by the task. 
B) effective leadership is the ability to recognize and provide the support not already provided by task, group, and organization. 
C) substitutes for leadership cannot be designed into organizations in ways to complement existing leadership. 
D) when a task is highly structured and routine, the leader should provide clarification of task objectives and responsibilities as it is not provided by the task. 
A) when a task is highly satisfying and enjoyable, the leader should show acceptance and compassion as it is not provided by the task. 
B) effective leadership is the ability to recognize and provide the support not already provided by task, group, and organization. 
C) substitutes for leadership cannot be designed into organizations in ways to complement existing leadership. 
D) when a task is highly structured and routine, the leader should provide clarification of task objectives and responsibilities as it is not provided by the task.

Question 18

According to the path-goal theory ofleadership, which of the following leadership styles involves consulting with subordinates about decisions?

Accepted Answer

A) Directive leadership 
B) Supportive leadership 
C) Achievement-oriented leadership 
D) Participative leadership 
A) Directive leadership 
B) Supportive leadership 
C) Achievement-oriented leadership 
D) Participative leadership

Question 19

The to leadership seek to delineate the characteristics of situations and followers and examine the leadership styles that can be used effectively.

Accepted Answer

contingenc

Question 20

According to the least preferred coworker (LPC) scale of Fiedler's model of leadership styles, if the leader describes the least preferred coworker using positive concepts,the leader:

Accepted Answer

A) is relationship-oriented. 
B) is task-oriented 
C) places greater value on tasks. 
D) is an extrovert. 
A) is relationship-oriented. 
B) is task-oriented 
C) places greater value on tasks. 
D) is an extrovert.

A(n) ,which is a situational characteristic, counteracts the leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors.

According to the situational theory ofleadership, a leader with a(n) provides both task instruction and personal support, explains decisions, and gives followers a chance to ask questions and gain clarity about work tasks.

The Vroom-Jago model of leadership focuses specifically on varying degrees of leadership.

was designed to enable leaders to diagnose both leadership style and organizational situation.

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, involves planning, making schedules, setting performance goals and behavior standards, and stressing adherence to rules and regulations.

Explain the four leadership styles based on the situational theory of leadership developed by Hersey and Blanchard.

In the context of the Vroom-Jago contingency model of leadership, the time-based model is to be used if time and efficiency are less important criteria than the opportunity to develop the thinking and decision-making skills of followers.

According to Fiedler's contingency model ofleadership, position power is low when the leader has:

In the context of using substitutes for leadership, which of the following factors tends to substitute for leader task orientation?

According to the Vroom-Jago contingency model ofleadership, if subordinates have a high level of expertise in relation to a problem, .

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, how does a leader tailor rewards to a situation?

According to the of leadership, the leader's responsibility is to increase subordinates' motivation to attain personal and organizational goals.

According to the situational theory of leadership, a leader following the encourages participation, consults with followers, and facilitates decision making.

According to Fiedler's contingency model of leadership, a task-oriented leader performs better in situations of intermediate favorability because human relations skills are important for high group performance.

According to the situational model ofleadership, a coaching leadership style works well when followers lack confidence, ability, and willingness to learn but possess the skills or experience for the job.

An important contribution ofFiedlet's research on1he contingency model ofleadership is1hat it

The fundamental assumption of substitutes- for- leadership researchers is that:

According to the path-goal theory ofleadership, which of the following leadership styles involves consulting with subordinates about decisions?

The to leadership seek to delineate the characteristics of situations and followers and examine the leadership styles that can be used effectively.

According to the least preferred coworker (LPC) scale of Fiedler's model of leadership styles, if the leader describes the least preferred coworker using positive concepts,the leader:

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Exam 3: Contingency Approaches to Leadership

A(n) ,which is a situational characteristic, counteracts the leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors.

According to the situational theory ofleadership, a leader with a(n) provides both task instruction and personal support, explains decisions, and gives followers a chance to ask questions and gain clarity about work tasks.

The Vroom-Jago model of leadership focuses specifically on varying degrees of leadership.

was designed to enable leaders to diagnose both leadership style and organizational situation.

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, involves planning, making schedules, setting performance goals and behavior standards, and stressing adherence to rules and regulations.

Explain the four leadership styles based on the situational theory of leadership developed by Hersey and Blanchard.

In the context of the Vroom-Jago contingency model of leadership, the time-based model is to be used if time and efficiency are less important criteria than the opportunity to develop the thinking and decision-making skills of followers.

According to Fiedler's contingency model ofleadership, position power is low when the leader has:

In the context of using substitutes for leadership, which of the following factors tends to substitute for leader task orientation?

According to the Vroom-Jago contingency model ofleadership, if subordinates have a high level of expertise in relation to a problem, .

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, how does a leader tailor rewards to a situation?

According to the of leadership, the leader's responsibility is to increase subordinates' motivation to attain personal and organizational goals.

According to the situational theory of leadership, a leader following the encourages participation, consults with followers, and facilitates decision making.

According to Fiedler's contingency model of leadership, a task-oriented leader performs better in situations of intermediate favorability because human relations skills are important for high group performance.

According to the situational model ofleadership, a coaching leadership style works well when followers lack confidence, ability, and willingness to learn but possess the skills or experience for the job.

An important contribution ofFiedlet's research on1he contingency model ofleadership is1hat it

The fundamental assumption of substitutes- for- leadership researchers is that:

According to the path-goal theory ofleadership, which of the following leadership styles involves consulting with subordinates about decisions?

The to leadership seek to delineate the characteristics of situations and followers and examine the leadership styles that can be used effectively.

According to the least preferred coworker (LPC) scale of Fiedler's model of leadership styles, if the leader describes the least preferred coworker using positive concepts,the leader:

What Does It Mean to Be a Leader

Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships

The Leader As an Individual

Leadership Mind and Heart

Courage and Moral Leadership

Followership

Motivation and Empowerment

Leadership Communication

Leading Teams

Developing Leadership Diversity

Leadership Power and Influence

Creating Vision and Strategic Direction

Shaping Culture and Values

Leading Change

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