Question 1

According to path-goal theory, directive communication is least effective when followers are inexperienced and when the task is unstructured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

My job has many pieces that stretch my ability every day. This is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  Challenging task characteristic 
B)  Repetitive task characteristic 
C)  Unclear task characteristic 
D)  Mundane task characteristic 
A)  Challenging task characteristic 
B)  Repetitive task characteristic 
C)  Unclear task characteristic 
D)  Mundane task characteristic

Question 3

Leaders who are friendly and approachable are using

Accepted Answer

A)  Directive behaviors 
B)  Achievement behaviors 
C)  Supportive behaviors 
D)  Participative behaviors 
A)  Directive behaviors 
B)  Achievement behaviors 
C)  Supportive behaviors 
D)  Participative behaviors

Question 4

The underlying assumption in expectancy theory is that followers will be motivated

Accepted Answer

A)  If they can do the work 
B)  If they have good exchanges with their leaders 
C)  If their efforts will result in a likely outcome 
D)  If they get a reward that has value to them 
A)  If they can do the work 
B)  If they have good exchanges with their leaders 
C)  If their efforts will result in a likely outcome 
D)  If they get a reward that has value to them

Question 5

Followers who need a high level of human interaction need

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Leaders who give followers instructions about task accomplishment are using

Accepted Answer

A)  Directive behaviors 
B)  Achievement behaviors 
C)  Supportive behaviors 
D)  Participative behaviors 
A)  Directive behaviors 
B)  Achievement behaviors 
C)  Supportive behaviors 
D)  Participative behaviors

Question 7

What best resembles the consideration behavior construct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Research on path-goal theory found significant validity for the model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Path-goal theory suggests that leaders should respond to dogmatic/authoritarian followers from a

Accepted Answer

A)  Directive style 
B)  Supportive style 
C)  Participative style 
D)  Achievement style 
A)  Directive style 
B)  Supportive style 
C)  Participative style 
D)  Achievement style

Question 10

In path-goal theory, when tasks are ambiguous, three different styles of leadership are prescribed. How would a leader know which one to choose?

Accepted Answer

After assessing task characteristics, th

Question 11

A disadvantage of path-goal theory is that its approach could foster subordinate dependency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A strength of the path-goal theory is

Accepted Answer

A)  It is very complex and has many aspects to it 
B)  Empirical research partially supports its validity 
C)  It attempts to integrate motivation from expectancy theory 
D)  It clearly explains the relationship between motivation and leader behaviors 
A)  It is very complex and has many aspects to it 
B)  Empirical research partially supports its validity 
C)  It attempts to integrate motivation from expectancy theory 
D)  It clearly explains the relationship between motivation and leader behaviors

Question 13

I am doing a task I do not really understand and wish my leader would clear up my confusion by telling me the first few steps. Which leadership style would help me the most?

Accepted Answer

A)  Directive behaviors 
B)  Achievement behaviors 
C)  Supportive behaviors 
D)  Participative behaviors 
A)  Directive behaviors 
B)  Achievement behaviors 
C)  Supportive behaviors 
D)  Participative behaviors

Question 14

Path-goal theory is based on motivation principles drawn from expectancy theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The path-goal leader adjusts to the characteristics of the follower and

Accepted Answer

A)  The characteristics of the work setting 
B)  The characteristics of the team members 
C)  The prototype of the in-group members 
D)  The skills of the followers 
A)  The characteristics of the work setting 
B)  The characteristics of the team members 
C)  The prototype of the in-group members 
D)  The skills of the followers

Question 16

Path-goal theory is a lot like coaching and mentoring in Mumford's Skills Model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Your supervisor is happy with your work and expresses confidence that you will bring the project in ahead of time and under budget. She is using

Accepted Answer

A)  Directive behaviors 
B)  Achievement behaviors 
C)  Supportive behaviors 
D)  Participative behaviors 
A)  Directive behaviors 
B)  Achievement behaviors 
C)  Supportive behaviors 
D)  Participative behaviors

Question 18

With path-goal theory incorporating so many different aspects of leadership within its model, which of the following could be argued?

Accepted Answer

A)  The practical use of the theory is not valid. 
B)  It fails to determine the role of motivation. 
C)  It allows the leader to have a wider range of options as leader. 
D)  It is difficult to use the theory fully when trying to improve the leadership process. 
A)  The practical use of the theory is not valid. 
B)  It fails to determine the role of motivation. 
C)  It allows the leader to have a wider range of options as leader. 
D)  It is difficult to use the theory fully when trying to improve the leadership process.

Question 19

According to path-goal theory, when jobs are very complex, supportive leadership should be provided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

I am doing a job that has ambiguous rules for which I need clarity. I need my leader to

Accepted Answer

A)  Challenge me 
B)  Involve me 
C)  Nurture me 
D)  Direct me 
A)  Challenge me 
B)  Involve me 
C)  Nurture me 
D)  Direct me

According to path-goal theory, directive communication is least effective when followers are inexperienced and when the task is unstructured.

My job has many pieces that stretch my ability every day. This is a(n)

Leaders who are friendly and approachable are using

The underlying assumption in expectancy theory is that followers will be motivated

Followers who need a high level of human interaction need

Leaders who give followers instructions about task accomplishment are using

What best resembles the consideration behavior construct?

Research on path-goal theory found significant validity for the model.

Path-goal theory suggests that leaders should respond to dogmatic/authoritarian followers from a

In path-goal theory, when tasks are ambiguous, three different styles of leadership are prescribed. How would a leader know which one to choose?

A disadvantage of path-goal theory is that its approach could foster subordinate dependency.

A strength of the path-goal theory is

I am doing a task I do not really understand and wish my leader would clear up my confusion by telling me the first few steps. Which leadership style would help me the most?

Path-goal theory is based on motivation principles drawn from expectancy theory.

The path-goal leader adjusts to the characteristics of the follower and

Path-goal theory is a lot like coaching and mentoring in Mumford's Skills Model.

Your supervisor is happy with your work and expresses confidence that you will bring the project in ahead of time and under budget. She is using

With path-goal theory incorporating so many different aspects of leadership within its model, which of the following could be argued?

According to path-goal theory, when jobs are very complex, supportive leadership should be provided.

I am doing a job that has ambiguous rules for which I need clarity. I need my leader to

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Exam 6: Path Goal Theory

According to path-goal theory, directive communication is least effective when followers are inexperienced and when the task is unstructured.

My job has many pieces that stretch my ability every day. This is a(n)

Leaders who are friendly and approachable are using

The underlying assumption in expectancy theory is that followers will be motivated

Followers who need a high level of human interaction need

Leaders who give followers instructions about task accomplishment are using

What best resembles the consideration behavior construct?

Research on path-goal theory found significant validity for the model.

Path-goal theory suggests that leaders should respond to dogmatic/authoritarian followers from a

In path-goal theory, when tasks are ambiguous, three different styles of leadership are prescribed. How would a leader know which one to choose?

A disadvantage of path-goal theory is that its approach could foster subordinate dependency.

A strength of the path-goal theory is

I am doing a task I do not really understand and wish my leader would clear up my confusion by telling me the first few steps. Which leadership style would help me the most?

Path-goal theory is based on motivation principles drawn from expectancy theory.

The path-goal leader adjusts to the characteristics of the follower and

Path-goal theory is a lot like coaching and mentoring in Mumford's Skills Model.

Your supervisor is happy with your work and expresses confidence that you will bring the project in ahead of time and under budget. She is using

With path-goal theory incorporating so many different aspects of leadership within its model, which of the following could be argued?

According to path-goal theory, when jobs are very complex, supportive leadership should be provided.

I am doing a job that has ambiguous rules for which I need clarity. I need my leader to

Introduction

Trait Approach

Skills Approach

Behavioral Approach

Situational Approach

Leader Member Exchange Theory

Transformational Leadership

Authentic Leadership

Servant Leadership

Adaptive Leadership

Psychodynamic Approach

Leadership Ethics

Team Leadership

Gender and Leadership

Culture and Leadership

Filters