Question 1

The diagnostic questions in the Vroom-Jago coningency model include all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  How significant is this decision for the project or organization? 
B)  How skilled and committed are group members to working together as a team to solve problems? 
C)  What decision-making style does the leader use? 
D)  How important is subordinate commitment to carrying out the decision? 
A)  How significant is this decision for the project or organization? 
B)  How skilled and committed are group members to working together as a team to solve problems? 
C)  What decision-making style does the leader use? 
D)  How important is subordinate commitment to carrying out the decision? C

Question 2

According to the Hersey and Blanchard model, subordinates vary in readiness level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In the Vroom-Jago model, the Leader Decision Styles do NOT include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Decide. 
B)  Facilitate. 
C)  Delegate. 
D)  Empower. 
A)  Decide. 
B)  Facilitate. 
C)  Delegate. 
D)  Empower. D

Question 4

____________________ is a theory meaning one thing depends on another.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a theory meaning one thing...

Question 5

Path clarification means that the leader works with subordinates to identify the behaviors needed to accomplish tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The major impact of Fiedler's model may have been to stir other researchers to consider situational factors more seriously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Researchers found that CEOs in turnaround situations-where companies must improve results quickly:

Accepted Answer

A)  relationship skills were more valuable leader qualities. 
B)  teamwork was the most valuable leader quality. 
C)  task-focused characteristics were more valuable leader qualities. 
D)  analytical skills were not valuable leader qualities. 
A)  relationship skills were more valuable leader qualities. 
B)  teamwork was the most valuable leader quality. 
C)  task-focused characteristics were more valuable leader qualities. 
D)  analytical skills were not valuable leader qualities.

Question 8

Fiedler's model has been criticized because using the LPC score as a measure
Of relationship-or task-oriented behavior:

Accepted Answer

A)  lacks stitistical significance. 
B)  seems simplistic. 
C)  seems arbitrary. 
D)  all of the choices 
A)  lacks stitistical significance. 
B)  seems simplistic. 
C)  seems arbitrary. 
D)  all of the choices

Question 9

Task-oriented and people-oriented leadership is substituted by:

Accepted Answer

A)  professional education and socialization. 
B)  teams. 
C)  computer training. 
D)  low levels of readiness. 
A)  professional education and socialization. 
B)  teams. 
C)  computer training. 
D)  low levels of readiness.

Question 10

Hersey and Blanchard's model, the delegating style can be effective:

Accepted Answer

A)  when followers have very high levels of education, experience, and readiness. 
B)  when followers lack experience and education. 
C)  when followers have poor ability and skills. 
D)  when followers are at a moderate readiness level. 
A)  when followers have very high levels of education, experience, and readiness. 
B)  when followers lack experience and education. 
C)  when followers have poor ability and skills. 
D)  when followers are at a moderate readiness level.

Question 11

A(n) ____________________ is a situational characteristic that counteracts the leadership style and Prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a situational characteristic that...

Question 12

Recent research has shown that substitutes for leadership can be designed in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If group cohesiveness meets employee social needs, the leader can concentrate on task-oriented behaviors. This shows all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the leader should adopt a style to complement the organization. 
B)  the character traits of the leader are very important. 
C)  a leader can evaluate the situation and avoid leadership overkill. 
D)  the leader can ensure that both task and people needs are being met. 
A)  the leader should adopt a style to complement the organization. 
B)  the character traits of the leader are very important. 
C)  a leader can evaluate the situation and avoid leadership overkill. 
D)  the leader can ensure that both task and people needs are being met.

Question 14

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

____________________ is a model to diagnose whether a leader is task-oriented or relationship oriented and help leaders match their styles to the organizational situation.

Accepted Answer

Fiedler's

Question 16

A(n) ____________________ is a situational variable that makes leadership unnecessary or redundant.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a situational variable that...

Question 17

Craft workers and professionals want more freedom and autonomy and work best:

Accepted Answer

A)  under a participative leadership style. 
B)  under a directive leadership style. 
C)  under a selling leadership style. 
D)  under a task-oriented style. 
A)  under a participative leadership style. 
B)  under a directive leadership style. 
C)  under a selling leadership style. 
D)  under a task-oriented style.

Question 18

Achievement-oriented leaders show confidence in subordinates and assist them in learning how to achieve high goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Two important situational contingencies in the path-goal theory are:

Accepted Answer

A)  the personal characteristics of the group members and the work environment. 
B)  ability, skills, needs, and motivations and the degree of task structure. 
C)  substitutes for leadership and readiness level of the leader. 
D)  both the personal characteristics of the group members and the work environment and ability, skills, needs, and motivations and the degree of task structure. 
A)  the personal characteristics of the group members and the work environment. 
B)  ability, skills, needs, and motivations and the degree of task structure. 
C)  substitutes for leadership and readiness level of the leader. 
D)  both the personal characteristics of the group members and the work environment and ability, skills, needs, and motivations and the degree of task structure.

Question 20

The four leadership classifications of the Fiedler model include supportive, directive, participative, and achievement-oriented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The diagnostic questions in the Vroom-Jago coningency model include all EXCEPT:

According to the Hersey and Blanchard model, subordinates vary in readiness level.

In the Vroom-Jago model, the Leader Decision Styles do NOT include:

____________________ is a theory meaning one thing depends on another.

Path clarification means that the leader works with subordinates to identify the behaviors needed to accomplish tasks.

The major impact of Fiedler's model may have been to stir other researchers to consider situational factors more seriously.

Researchers found that CEOs in turnaround situations-where companies must improve results quickly:

Fiedler's model has been criticized because using the LPC score as a measure Of relationship-or task-oriented behavior:

Task-oriented and people-oriented leadership is substituted by:

Hersey and Blanchard's model, the delegating style can be effective:

A(n) ____________________ is a situational characteristic that counteracts the leadership style and Prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors.

Recent research has shown that substitutes for leadership can be designed in organizations.

If group cohesiveness meets employee social needs, the leader can concentrate on task-oriented behaviors. This shows all EXCEPT:

A task-oriented leader performs better in situations of intermediate favorability because human relations skills are important for high group performance.

____________________ is a model to diagnose whether a leader is task-oriented or relationship oriented and help leaders match their styles to the organizational situation.

A(n) ____________________ is a situational variable that makes leadership unnecessary or redundant.

Craft workers and professionals want more freedom and autonomy and work best:

Achievement-oriented leaders show confidence in subordinates and assist them in learning how to achieve high goals.

Two important situational contingencies in the path-goal theory are:

The four leadership classifications of the Fiedler model include supportive, directive, participative, and achievement-oriented.

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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Exam 3: contingency Approaches to Leadership

The diagnostic questions in the Vroom-Jago coningency model include all EXCEPT:

According to the Hersey and Blanchard model, subordinates vary in readiness level.

In the Vroom-Jago model, the Leader Decision Styles do NOT include:

____________________ is a theory meaning one thing depends on another.

Path clarification means that the leader works with subordinates to identify the behaviors needed to accomplish tasks.

The major impact of Fiedler's model may have been to stir other researchers to consider situational factors more seriously.

Researchers found that CEOs in turnaround situations-where companies must improve results quickly:

Fiedler's model has been criticized because using the LPC score as a measure Of relationship-or task-oriented behavior:

Task-oriented and people-oriented leadership is substituted by:

Hersey and Blanchard's model, the delegating style can be effective:

A(n) ____________________ is a situational characteristic that counteracts the leadership style and Prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors.

Recent research has shown that substitutes for leadership can be designed in organizations.

If group cohesiveness meets employee social needs, the leader can concentrate on task-oriented behaviors. This shows all EXCEPT:

A task-oriented leader performs better in situations of intermediate favorability because human relations skills are important for high group performance.

____________________ is a model to diagnose whether a leader is task-oriented or relationship oriented and help leaders match their styles to the organizational situation.

A(n) ____________________ is a situational variable that makes leadership unnecessary or redundant.

Craft workers and professionals want more freedom and autonomy and work best:

Achievement-oriented leaders show confidence in subordinates and assist them in learning how to achieve high goals.

Two important situational contingencies in the path-goal theory are:

The four leadership classifications of the Fiedler model include supportive, directive, participative, and achievement-oriented.

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

Filters