Question 1

Physical separation of leader and subordinate neutralizes leadership styles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The path-goal theory includes all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  clarifying the follower's path to the rewards that are available. 
B)  determining whether the situation is favorable or unfavorable to the leader. 
C)  increasing the rewards that follower values and desires. 
D)  working with subordinates to identify behaviors for task accomplishment. 
A)  clarifying the follower's path to the rewards that are available. 
B)  determining whether the situation is favorable or unfavorable to the leader. 
C)  increasing the rewards that follower values and desires. 
D)  working with subordinates to identify behaviors for task accomplishment.

Question 3

Describe the path-goal theory.

Accepted Answer

Path-Goal Theory states that the leader'

Question 4

To use Fiedler's contingency theory, a leader should know if he has a relationship- or task-oriented style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When can leadership be substituted?

Accepted Answer

Situational variables can be so powerful

Question 6

The Vroom-Jago model added:

Accepted Answer

A)  concern for time constraints. 
B)  concern for follower development. 
C)  concern for production. 
D)  both concern for time constraints and concern for follower development. 
A)  concern for time constraints. 
B)  concern for follower development. 
C)  concern for production. 
D)  both concern for time constraints and concern for follower development.

Question 7

All of the following statements describe directive leadership EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Directive leadership is similar to the initiating structure. 
B)  Directive leadership tells subordinates exactly what to do. 
C)  Directive leadership shows concern for subordinates' wellbeing and personal needs. 
D)  Directive leadership includes planning. 
A)  Directive leadership is similar to the initiating structure. 
B)  Directive leadership tells subordinates exactly what to do. 
C)  Directive leadership shows concern for subordinates' wellbeing and personal needs. 
D)  Directive leadership includes planning.

Question 8

Further development of the Vroom-Jago model added concern for time constraints and concern for follower development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the contingency approaches, all the situational variables are important to leadership style EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  task. 
B)  structure. 
C)  culture. 
D)  environment. 
A)  task. 
B)  structure. 
C)  culture. 
D)  environment.

Question 10

How does a leader tailor rewards to the situation?

Accepted Answer

Situational Contingencies include (1)the

Question 11

Researchers have observed that leaders frequently behave situationally-that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  they adjust their leadership style. 
B)  factors in the situation change leadership style. 
C)  leaders do not change leadership style. 
D)  both they adjust their leadership style and factors in the situation change leadership style. 
A)  they adjust their leadership style. 
B)  factors in the situation change leadership style. 
C)  leaders do not change leadership style. 
D)  both they adjust their leadership style and factors in the situation change leadership style.

Question 12

The essence of the Hersey and Blanchard's situational theory is to select a style that is appropriate for the ____________________ level of each subordinate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The essence of the Hersey and Blanchard's...

Question 13

According to the path-goal theory, the follower increases leader motivation by clarifying the path to rewards and increasing values and desires.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Vroom-Jago model focuses specifically on varying...

Question 15

Describe Fiedler's theory.

Accepted Answer

The cornerstone of Fiedler's theory is t

Question 16

Contingency approaches can best be described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  leadership styles that seek to delineate the characteristics of situations. 
B)  leadership styles appropriate for one situation which may not work in another. 
C)  leadership traits or behaviors that can improve performance in all situations. 
D)  both leadership styles that seek to delineate the characteristics of situations and leadership styles appropriate for one situation which may not work in another. 
A)  leadership styles that seek to delineate the characteristics of situations. 
B)  leadership styles appropriate for one situation which may not work in another. 
C)  leadership traits or behaviors that can improve performance in all situations. 
D)  both leadership styles that seek to delineate the characteristics of situations and leadership styles appropriate for one situation which may not work in another.

Question 17

According to the path-goal model, a subordinate who lacks self-confidence would respond best to:

Accepted Answer

A)  directive leadership behavior to clarify the path to reward. 
B)  supportive leadership behavior to increase confidence. 
C)  achievement-oriented leadership to set high goals. 
D)  participative leadership to clarify the follower's needs 
A)  directive leadership behavior to clarify the path to reward. 
B)  supportive leadership behavior to increase confidence. 
C)  achievement-oriented leadership to set high goals. 
D)  participative leadership to clarify the follower's needs

Question 18

A substitute counteracts the leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In Fiedler's theory, a(n) ____________________ is concerned with people.

Accepted Answer

relationsh

Question 20

In Fiedler's model, leadership style was measured with a questionnaire known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the least preferred coworker (LP
C)  scale. 
B)  leader participation styles. 
C)  neutralizers. 
D)  the leadership grid. 
A)  the least preferred coworker (LP
C)  scale. 
B)  leader participation styles. 
C)  neutralizers. 
D)  the leadership grid.

Physical separation of leader and subordinate neutralizes leadership styles.

The path-goal theory includes all EXCEPT:

Describe the path-goal theory.

To use Fiedler's contingency theory, a leader should know if he has a relationship- or task-oriented style.

When can leadership be substituted?

The Vroom-Jago model added:

All of the following statements describe directive leadership EXCEPT:

Further development of the Vroom-Jago model added concern for time constraints and concern for follower development.

In the contingency approaches, all the situational variables are important to leadership style EXCEPT:

How does a leader tailor rewards to the situation?

Researchers have observed that leaders frequently behave situationally-that is:

The essence of the Hersey and Blanchard's situational theory is to select a style that is appropriate for the ____________________ level of each subordinate.

According to the path-goal theory, the follower increases leader motivation by clarifying the path to rewards and increasing values and desires.

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

Describe Fiedler's theory.

Contingency approaches can best be described as:

According to the path-goal model, a subordinate who lacks self-confidence would respond best to:

A substitute counteracts the leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors.

In Fiedler's theory, a(n) ____________________ is concerned with people.

In Fiedler's model, leadership style was measured with a questionnaire known as:

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

Physical separation of leader and subordinate neutralizes leadership styles.

The path-goal theory includes all EXCEPT:

Describe the path-goal theory.

To use Fiedler's contingency theory, a leader should know if he has a relationship- or task-oriented style.

When can leadership be substituted?

The Vroom-Jago model added:

All of the following statements describe directive leadership EXCEPT:

Further development of the Vroom-Jago model added concern for time constraints and concern for follower development.

In the contingency approaches, all the situational variables are important to leadership style EXCEPT:

How does a leader tailor rewards to the situation?

Researchers have observed that leaders frequently behave situationally-that is:

The essence of the Hersey and Blanchard's situational theory is to select a style that is appropriate for the ____________________ level of each subordinate.

According to the path-goal theory, the follower increases leader motivation by clarifying the path to rewards and increasing values and desires.

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

Describe Fiedler's theory.

Contingency approaches can best be described as:

According to the path-goal model, a subordinate who lacks self-confidence would respond best to:

A substitute counteracts the leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors.

In Fiedler's theory, a(n) ____________________ is concerned with people.

In Fiedler's model, leadership style was measured with a questionnaire known as:

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