Question 1

The transactional leader avoids linking actions with rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A leader holding Theory X assumptions believes:

Accepted Answer

A)  the average human dislikes work. 
B)  the average human accepts and seeks responsibility. 
C)  the average human can be trusted. 
D)  work is as natural as play or rest for the average human. 
A)  the average human dislikes work. 
B)  the average human accepts and seeks responsibility. 
C)  the average human can be trusted. 
D)  work is as natural as play or rest for the average human. A

Question 3

According to the Leadership Grid, a supervisor who is primarily concerned with production, and shows little concern for people would be using a style of leadership referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  task management. 
B)  country club management. 
C)  impoverished management. 
D)  team management. 
A)  task management. 
B)  country club management. 
C)  impoverished management. 
D)  team management. A

Question 4

McGregor's Theory Y assumes that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the average human being wants security. 
B)  the average human being learns to accept responsibility. 
C)  the average human being prefers to be directed. 
D)  the average human being has relatively little ambition. 
A)  the average human being wants security. 
B)  the average human being learns to accept responsibility. 
C)  the average human being prefers to be directed. 
D)  the average human being has relatively little ambition.

Question 5

What are the three factors influencing the choice of leadership style?

Accepted Answer

Three factors, or variables that affect

Question 6

A leader holding Theory Y assumptions would prefer a(n) _____ leadership style.

Accepted Answer

A)  participative 
B)  autocratic 
C)  structured 
D)  dictatorial 
A)  participative 
B)  autocratic 
C)  structured 
D)  dictatorial

Question 7

Describe what emotional intelligence is, and the skills that are associated with an emotionally intelligent individual.

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence is an assortment

Question 8

Emotional intelligence involves self-awareness and empathy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Developmental management involves shaping a common group vision which is supportive of the goals of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The long-run trend in U.S. industry is for managers to use a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory X approach. 
B)  more participative approach. 
C)  structuring and telling style. 
D)  9,1 authority-compliance management style. 
A)  Theory X approach. 
B)  more participative approach. 
C)  structuring and telling style. 
D)  9,1 authority-compliance management style.

Question 11

A Theory X manager believes the average human has an inherent dislike of work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The delegating leadership style proposed by Hersey and Blanchard that is appropriate for exceptionally capable and ready individuals is characterized by a:

Accepted Answer

A)  high task, low relationship. 
B)  high task, high relationship. 
C)  low task, high relationship. 
D)  low task, low relationship. 
A)  high task, low relationship. 
B)  high task, high relationship. 
C)  low task, high relationship. 
D)  low task, low relationship.

Question 13

A transformational leader converts followers into leaders and may convert leaders into moral agents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The paradox of _____ involves toughness and tenderness, putting the well-being of the group before the individual.

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory X leadership 
B)  heroic management 
C)  servant leadership 
D)  structuring and telling leadership 
A)  Theory X leadership 
B)  heroic management 
C)  servant leadership 
D)  structuring and telling leadership

Question 15

When using the leadership continuum to decide to what degree employees should be involved in decision making, it is important to remember that the more freedom employees have, the more authority the supervisor has.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A manager who believes the average human cannot be trusted holds Theory Y assumptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to the Leadership Grid, if a supervisor is primarily concerned with production and shows little concern for people, he or she is a 9,1 leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a component of emotional intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-awareness 
B)  Motivation 
C)  Empathy 
D)  Self-conceit 
A)  Self-awareness 
B)  Motivation 
C)  Empathy 
D)  Self-conceit

Question 19

Although emotional intelligence is important, it is not linked to strong performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The team management style is management with little concern for people or production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The transactional leader avoids linking actions with rewards.

A leader holding Theory X assumptions believes:

According to the Leadership Grid, a supervisor who is primarily concerned with production, and shows little concern for people would be using a style of leadership referred to as:

McGregor's Theory Y assumes that:

What are the three factors influencing the choice of leadership style?

A leader holding Theory Y assumptions would prefer a(n) _____ leadership style.

Describe what emotional intelligence is, and the skills that are associated with an emotionally intelligent individual.

Emotional intelligence involves self-awareness and empathy.

Developmental management involves shaping a common group vision which is supportive of the goals of the organization.

The long-run trend in U.S. industry is for managers to use a _____.

A Theory X manager believes the average human has an inherent dislike of work.

The delegating leadership style proposed by Hersey and Blanchard that is appropriate for exceptionally capable and ready individuals is characterized by a:

A transformational leader converts followers into leaders and may convert leaders into moral agents.

The paradox of _____ involves toughness and tenderness, putting the well-being of the group before the individual.

When using the leadership continuum to decide to what degree employees should be involved in decision making, it is important to remember that the more freedom employees have, the more authority the supervisor has.

A manager who believes the average human cannot be trusted holds Theory Y assumptions.

According to the Leadership Grid, if a supervisor is primarily concerned with production and shows little concern for people, he or she is a 9,1 leader.

Which of the following is NOT a component of emotional intelligence?

Although emotional intelligence is important, it is not linked to strong performance.

The team management style is management with little concern for people or production.

Supervisory Management Roles and Challenges

Fundamentals of Planning

Decision Making Problem Solving and Ethics

Fundamentals of Organizing

Delegating Authority and Empowering Employees

Communication

Motivation

Group Development and Team Building

Meetings and Facilitation Skills

Coaching for Higher Performance

Managing Conflict Stress and Time

Exercising Control

Controlling Productivity Quality and Safety

Selecting Appraising and Disciplining Employees

The Supervisor Labor Relations and Legal Issues

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Exam 8: Leadership

The transactional leader avoids linking actions with rewards.

A leader holding Theory X assumptions believes:

According to the Leadership Grid, a supervisor who is primarily concerned with production, and shows little concern for people would be using a style of leadership referred to as:

McGregor's Theory Y assumes that:

What are the three factors influencing the choice of leadership style?

A leader holding Theory Y assumptions would prefer a(n) _____ leadership style.

Describe what emotional intelligence is, and the skills that are associated with an emotionally intelligent individual.

Emotional intelligence involves self-awareness and empathy.

Developmental management involves shaping a common group vision which is supportive of the goals of the organization.

The long-run trend in U.S. industry is for managers to use a _____.

A Theory X manager believes the average human has an inherent dislike of work.

The delegating leadership style proposed by Hersey and Blanchard that is appropriate for exceptionally capable and ready individuals is characterized by a:

A transformational leader converts followers into leaders and may convert leaders into moral agents.

The paradox of _____ involves toughness and tenderness, putting the well-being of the group before the individual.

When using the leadership continuum to decide to what degree employees should be involved in decision making, it is important to remember that the more freedom employees have, the more authority the supervisor has.

A manager who believes the average human cannot be trusted holds Theory Y assumptions.

According to the Leadership Grid, if a supervisor is primarily concerned with production and shows little concern for people, he or she is a 9,1 leader.

Which of the following is NOT a component of emotional intelligence?

Although emotional intelligence is important, it is not linked to strong performance.

The team management style is management with little concern for people or production.

Supervisory Management Roles and Challenges

Fundamentals of Planning

Decision Making Problem Solving and Ethics

Fundamentals of Organizing

Delegating Authority and Empowering Employees

Communication

Motivation

Group Development and Team Building

Meetings and Facilitation Skills

Coaching for Higher Performance

Managing Conflict Stress and Time

Exercising Control

Controlling Productivity Quality and Safety

Selecting Appraising and Disciplining Employees

The Supervisor Labor Relations and Legal Issues

Filters