Question 1

Identify the function of a leader who has an autocratic style from the following statements.

Accepted Answer

A)  Displays sensitivity toward the needs of employees 
B)  Monitors performance results of employees 
C)  Shows trust in employees 
D)  Acts with supportiveness toward employees 
E)  Respects the feelings of employees 
A)  Displays sensitivity toward the needs of employees 
B)  Monitors performance results of employees 
C)  Shows trust in employees 
D)  Acts with supportiveness toward employees 
E)  Respects the feelings of employees

Question 2

___ is always "good" and "right" by ethical standards.

Accepted Answer

A)  The gender similarities hypothesis 
B)  Charismatic leadership 
C)  The leadership double bind 
D)  Moral leadership 
E)  Moral overconfidence 
A)  The gender similarities hypothesis 
B)  Charismatic leadership 
C)  The leadership double bind 
D)  Moral leadership 
E)  Moral overconfidence

Question 3

Steven, a young manager, strongly believes that his workers have the potential to accomplish better results on their jobs. Steven believes that setting bold and ambitious objectives for his team members will enhance their overall performance levels. According to the path-goal theory, which of the following leadership styles has Steven adopted?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The Vroom-Jago leader-participation model suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A)  not everyone is treated the same by a leader. 
B)  there are aspects of the work setting and the people involved that can reduce the need for active leader involvement. 
C)  there are only two leadership styles that a leader can shift back and forth between. 
D)  leaders are most effective when they make decisions in ways that best fit a problem situation. 
E)  linking together charismatic qualities like enthusiasm and inspiration always makes a good leader. 
A)  not everyone is treated the same by a leader. 
B)  there are aspects of the work setting and the people involved that can reduce the need for active leader involvement. 
C)  there are only two leadership styles that a leader can shift back and forth between. 
D)  leaders are most effective when they make decisions in ways that best fit a problem situation. 
E)  linking together charismatic qualities like enthusiasm and inspiration always makes a good leader.

Question 5

When managers use reference power, they have the capacity to:

Accepted Answer

A)  influence other people using specialized knowledge. 
B)  influence other people by virtue of formal authority, or the rights of office. 
C)  punish or withhold positive outcomes as a means of influencing other people. 
D)  influence other people because people like them and want to be with them. 
E)  offer something of value as a means of influencing other people. 
A)  influence other people using specialized knowledge. 
B)  influence other people by virtue of formal authority, or the rights of office. 
C)  punish or withhold positive outcomes as a means of influencing other people. 
D)  influence other people because people like them and want to be with them. 
E)  offer something of value as a means of influencing other people.

Question 6

When a leader enjoys influencing others to achieve shared goals, he or she has the personal trait of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dependability 
B)  flexibility 
C)  cognitive ability 
D)  integrity 
E)  motivation 
A)  dependability 
B)  flexibility 
C)  cognitive ability 
D)  integrity 
E)  motivation

Question 7

____ power is the ability to influence others through identification, because of others' admiration and desire for positive identification with you.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reward 
B)  Coercive 
C)  Legitimate 
D)  Authority 
E)  Reference 
A)  Reward 
B)  Coercive 
C)  Legitimate 
D)  Authority 
E)  Reference

Question 8

Which of the following notions is central to the leader-member exchange theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  When worker self-confidence is low, supportive leadership can increase confidence by emphasizing individual abilities and offering needed assistance. 
B)  There is a tendency for leaders to develop special relationships with some team members, even to the point where not everyone is always treated in the same way. 
C)  Leaders adjust their leadership styles according to the situation. 
D)  Good leadership depends on the match or fit between a person's leadership style and situational demands. 
E)  Leaders are most effective when they make decisions in ways that best fit a problem situation. 
A)  When worker self-confidence is low, supportive leadership can increase confidence by emphasizing individual abilities and offering needed assistance. 
B)  There is a tendency for leaders to develop special relationships with some team members, even to the point where not everyone is always treated in the same way. 
C)  Leaders adjust their leadership styles according to the situation. 
D)  Good leadership depends on the match or fit between a person's leadership style and situational demands. 
E)  Leaders are most effective when they make decisions in ways that best fit a problem situation.

Question 9

Research shows that men are more effective leaders than women because men are more visionary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Directive leadership differs from supportive leadership in that directive leadership emphasizes:

Accepted Answer

A)  showing concern for the well-being of subordinates. 
B)  involving team members in decision making. 
C)  consulting team members and asking for suggestions. 
D)  using team members' suggestions when making decisions. 
E)  letting followers know what is expected. 
A)  showing concern for the well-being of subordinates. 
B)  involving team members in decision making. 
C)  consulting team members and asking for suggestions. 
D)  using team members' suggestions when making decisions. 
E)  letting followers know what is expected.

Question 11

A leader who possesses the emotional competency of self-awareness has the ability to:

Accepted Answer

A)  offer something of value as a means of influencing other people. 
B)  establish rapport with others and to build social capital through relationships and networks. 
C)  understand his or her own moods and emotions, and to understand their impact on his or her own work and on others' work. 
D)  work hard for reasons other than money and status. 
E)  understand the emotions of others and to use this understanding to better relate to them. 
A)  offer something of value as a means of influencing other people. 
B)  establish rapport with others and to build social capital through relationships and networks. 
C)  understand his or her own moods and emotions, and to understand their impact on his or her own work and on others' work. 
D)  work hard for reasons other than money and status. 
E)  understand the emotions of others and to use this understanding to better relate to them.

Question 12

A leader high in concern for task, plans and defines the work to be done, assigns task responsibilities, sets clear work standards, urges task completion, and monitors performance results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The telling style of leadership has a_____ feature.

Accepted Answer

A)  constantly changing task-relationship 
B)  low-task, high-relationship 
C)  high-task, high-relationship 
D)  high-task, low-relationship 
E)  low-task, low-relationship 
A)  constantly changing task-relationship 
B)  low-task, high-relationship 
C)  high-task, high-relationship 
D)  high-task, low-relationship 
E)  low-task, low-relationship

Question 14

A group or team decision is made by team ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A group or team decision is made...

Question 15

___ is an overly positive view of one's strength of character.

Accepted Answer

A)  The gender similarities hypothesis 
B)  Integrity 
C)  The leadership double bind 
D)  Moral leadership 
E)  Moral overconfidence 
A)  The gender similarities hypothesis 
B)  Integrity 
C)  The leadership double bind 
D)  Moral leadership 
E)  Moral overconfidence

Question 16

The quality of leader-member relations measures the degree to which a position gives a leader power to reward and punish subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following types of leadership styles follows a low-task, high-relationship feature according to the Hersey-Blanchard situational leadership model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Instructing 
B)  Participating 
C)  Selling 
D)  Telling 
E)  Delegating 
A)  Instructing 
B)  Participating 
C)  Selling 
D)  Telling 
E)  Delegating

Question 18

Legitimate power is the ability to influence through expertise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Transformational leaders use their position of authority to inspire followers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is true of supportive leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  When task challenge is insufficient in a job, supportive leadership helps to set goals and raise performance aspirations. 
B)  When worker self-confidence is low, supportive leadership can increase confidence by emphasizing individual abilities and offering needed assistance. 
C)  When a leader is short of ideas, supportive leadership encourages workers to give their suggestions. 
D)  When performance incentives are poor, supportive leadership might clarify individual needs and identify appropriate rewards. 
E)  When job assignments are unclear, supportive leadership helps to clarify task objectives and expected rewards. 
A)  When task challenge is insufficient in a job, supportive leadership helps to set goals and raise performance aspirations. 
B)  When worker self-confidence is low, supportive leadership can increase confidence by emphasizing individual abilities and offering needed assistance. 
C)  When a leader is short of ideas, supportive leadership encourages workers to give their suggestions. 
D)  When performance incentives are poor, supportive leadership might clarify individual needs and identify appropriate rewards. 
E)  When job assignments are unclear, supportive leadership helps to clarify task objectives and expected rewards.

Identify the function of a leader who has an autocratic style from the following statements.

___ is always "good" and "right" by ethical standards.

The Vroom-Jago leader-participation model suggests that:

When managers use reference power, they have the capacity to:

When a leader enjoys influencing others to achieve shared goals, he or she has the personal trait of _____.

____ power is the ability to influence others through identification, because of others' admiration and desire for positive identification with you.

Which of the following notions is central to the leader-member exchange theory?

Research shows that men are more effective leaders than women because men are more visionary.

Directive leadership differs from supportive leadership in that directive leadership emphasizes:

A leader who possesses the emotional competency of self-awareness has the ability to:

A leader high in concern for task, plans and defines the work to be done, assigns task responsibilities, sets clear work standards, urges task completion, and monitors performance results.

The telling style of leadership has a_____ feature.

A group or team decision is made by team ____.

___ is an overly positive view of one's strength of character.

The quality of leader-member relations measures the degree to which a position gives a leader power to reward and punish subordinates.

Which of the following types of leadership styles follows a low-task, high-relationship feature according to the Hersey-Blanchard situational leadership model?

Legitimate power is the ability to influence through expertise.

Transformational leaders use their position of authority to inspire followers.

Which of the following is true of supportive leadership?

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Exam 14: Leading and Leadership Development

Identify the function of a leader who has an autocratic style from the following statements.

___ is always "good" and "right" by ethical standards.

The Vroom-Jago leader-participation model suggests that:

When managers use reference power, they have the capacity to:

When a leader enjoys influencing others to achieve shared goals, he or she has the personal trait of _____.

____ power is the ability to influence others through identification, because of others' admiration and desire for positive identification with you.

Which of the following notions is central to the leader-member exchange theory?

Research shows that men are more effective leaders than women because men are more visionary.

Directive leadership differs from supportive leadership in that directive leadership emphasizes:

A leader who possesses the emotional competency of self-awareness has the ability to:

A leader high in concern for task, plans and defines the work to be done, assigns task responsibilities, sets clear work standards, urges task completion, and monitors performance results.

The telling style of leadership has a_____ feature.

A group or team decision is made by team ____.

___ is an overly positive view of one's strength of character.

The quality of leader-member relations measures the degree to which a position gives a leader power to reward and punish subordinates.

Which of the following types of leadership styles follows a low-task, high-relationship feature according to the Hersey-Blanchard situational leadership model?

Legitimate power is the ability to influence through expertise.

Transformational leaders use their position of authority to inspire followers.

Which of the following is true of supportive leadership?

Management, Managers, and Careers

Management Learning Past to Present

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Environment, Technology, and Sustainability

Global Management and Cultural Diversity

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Data and Decision Making

Planning Processes and Techniques

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structures

Organizational Culture and Change

Human Resource Management

Individual Behavior

Motivation Theory and Practice

Teams and Teamwork

Communication and Collaboration

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