Question 1

Consideration and initiating structure are complementary but independent leader behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

According to the leader trait approach, self-confidence helps a leader deal with the uncertainty inherent in any leadership role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Leaders who are task-oriented want their subordinates to perform at a high level and accomplish all of their assigned tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

When leader-member relations are poor, the situation is unfavorable for leading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Task structure is low when group goals are vague and group members are unsure of how to perform their jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a potential explanation of why women tend to use more democratic leadership styles than men do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women tend to have better interpersonal skills than men do. 
B)  Men tend to be more task-oriented than women are. 
C)  Women often encounter more resistance when in leadership positions, thus increasing the use of democratic styles. 
D)  People tend to evaluate female leaders more harshly than male leaders, thereby increasing the need for the use of democratic styles. 
A)  Women tend to have better interpersonal skills than men do. 
B)  Men tend to be more task-oriented than women are. 
C)  Women often encounter more resistance when in leadership positions, thus increasing the use of democratic styles. 
D)  People tend to evaluate female leaders more harshly than male leaders, thereby increasing the need for the use of democratic styles.

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding gender and leadership is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men and women tend to act the same when in similar positions. 
B)  Women are more democratic than men are when they occupy leadership positions. 
C)  Men tend to lead in a more democratic manner. 
D)  Women's interpersonal skills tend to be better than men's interpersonal skills. 
A)  Men and women tend to act the same when in similar positions. 
B)  Women are more democratic than men are when they occupy leadership positions. 
C)  Men tend to lead in a more democratic manner. 
D)  Women's interpersonal skills tend to be better than men's interpersonal skills.

Question 8

According to the leader trait approach, ________ helps a leader deal with the uncertainty inherent in any leadership role.

Accepted Answer

A)  intelligence 
B)  dominance 
C)  emotional maturity 
D)  tolerance for stress 
A)  intelligence 
B)  dominance 
C)  emotional maturity 
D)  tolerance for stress

Question 9

Leaders may be wise to conform to popular beliefs about what a successful leader should be "like" because subordinates will be more likely to listen to them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Discuss the leader-member exchange theory. In your discussion, be sure to include the leader-follower dyad, and how the leader and in-group followers and out-group followers relate to one another.

Accepted Answer

Leader-member exchange theory describes

Question 11

A ________ is something that prevents a leader from having any influence and negates the leader's efforts.

Accepted Answer

A)  leadership vortex 
B)  leadership surrogate 
C)  leadership neutralizer 
D)  leadership blockage 
A)  leadership vortex 
B)  leadership surrogate 
C)  leadership neutralizer 
D)  leadership blockage

Question 12

________ leaders, according to Fiedler, are called ________ LPC leaders.

Accepted Answer

A)  Relationship-oriented; high 
B)  Idiosyncratic; minimal 
C)  Task-oriented; high 
D)  Empathetic; stable 
A)  Relationship-oriented; high 
B)  Idiosyncratic; minimal 
C)  Task-oriented; high 
D)  Empathetic; stable

Question 13

The relationship between out-group followers and the leader is based on the formal authority of the leader and obedience to rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When it is important for subordinates to accept a decision that a leader needs to make, participative leadership is likely to be effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The issue of ________ between leaders and subordinates is a central concept in ethical leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  establishing trust 
B)  maintaining boundaries 
C)  establishing communication 
D)  maintaining authoritative structures 
A)  establishing trust 
B)  maintaining boundaries 
C)  establishing communication 
D)  maintaining authoritative structures

Question 16

Transformational leaders change their followers' awareness of performing tasks, their need for personal development, and their source of motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What two characteristics best describe leadership?

Accepted Answer

Even researchers disagree about which ch

Question 18

If a manager has little control over rewards and punishments for her employees, she has low position power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Emotional maturity does NOT ensure that a leader ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is not overly self-centered 
B)  can control his or her feelings 
C)  can accept criticism 
D)  is self-confident 
A)  is not overly self-centered 
B)  can control his or her feelings 
C)  can accept criticism 
D)  is self-confident

Question 20

Mark Trudeau, an account representative for Foster Paints, is a dedicated employee who consistently achieves over and above his supervisor's set goals. In his day to day work, Mark and his supervisor collaborate on the best ways they each think problems and issues should be handled. Over the course of his time with Foster Paints, he has worked closely with his supervisor, Danielle, often having as much to say about procedures as does Danielle. Together, they are able to accomplish great productivity and success through shared influence over each other. Based on the above information, which of the following is the MOST accurate statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mark is in the "in group." 
B)  Mark's leader takes a strict task-oriented approach. 
C)  Mark is a formal leader. 
D)  Mark's leader Danielle does not adhere to either of the Vroom and Yetton models to leadership. 
A)  Mark is in the "in group." 
B)  Mark's leader takes a strict task-oriented approach. 
C)  Mark is a formal leader. 
D)  Mark's leader Danielle does not adhere to either of the Vroom and Yetton models to leadership.

Consideration and initiating structure are complementary but independent leader behaviors.

According to the leader trait approach, self-confidence helps a leader deal with the uncertainty inherent in any leadership role.

Leaders who are task-oriented want their subordinates to perform at a high level and accomplish all of their assigned tasks.

When leader-member relations are poor, the situation is unfavorable for leading.

Task structure is low when group goals are vague and group members are unsure of how to perform their jobs.

Which of the following is NOT a potential explanation of why women tend to use more democratic leadership styles than men do?

Which of the following statements regarding gender and leadership is FALSE?

According to the leader trait approach, ________ helps a leader deal with the uncertainty inherent in any leadership role.

Leaders may be wise to conform to popular beliefs about what a successful leader should be "like" because subordinates will be more likely to listen to them.

Discuss the leader-member exchange theory. In your discussion, be sure to include the leader-follower dyad, and how the leader and in-group followers and out-group followers relate to one another.

A ________ is something that prevents a leader from having any influence and negates the leader's efforts.

leaders, according to Fiedler, are called LPC leaders.

The relationship between out-group followers and the leader is based on the formal authority of the leader and obedience to rules.

When it is important for subordinates to accept a decision that a leader needs to make, participative leadership is likely to be effective.

The issue of ________ between leaders and subordinates is a central concept in ethical leadership.

Transformational leaders change their followers' awareness of performing tasks, their need for personal development, and their source of motivation.

What two characteristics best describe leadership?

If a manager has little control over rewards and punishments for her employees, she has low position power.

Emotional maturity does NOT ensure that a leader ________.

Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences: Personality and Ability

Work Values Attitudes and Moods and Emotions

Perception Attribution and the Management of Diversity

Learning and Creativity

The Nature of Work Motivation

Creating a Motivating Work Setting

Pay Careers and Changing Employment Relationships

Managing Stress and Work Life Balance

The Nature of Work Groups and Teams

Effective Work Groups and Teams

Power, Politics, Conflict, and Negotiation

Communicating Effectively in Organizations

Decision Making and Organizational Learning

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture and Ethical Behavior

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 12: Leaders and Leadership

Consideration and initiating structure are complementary but independent leader behaviors.

According to the leader trait approach, self-confidence helps a leader deal with the uncertainty inherent in any leadership role.

Leaders who are task-oriented want their subordinates to perform at a high level and accomplish all of their assigned tasks.

When leader-member relations are poor, the situation is unfavorable for leading.

Task structure is low when group goals are vague and group members are unsure of how to perform their jobs.

Which of the following is NOT a potential explanation of why women tend to use more democratic leadership styles than men do?

Which of the following statements regarding gender and leadership is FALSE?

According to the leader trait approach, ________ helps a leader deal with the uncertainty inherent in any leadership role.

Leaders may be wise to conform to popular beliefs about what a successful leader should be "like" because subordinates will be more likely to listen to them.

Discuss the leader-member exchange theory. In your discussion, be sure to include the leader-follower dyad, and how the leader and in-group followers and out-group followers relate to one another.

A ________ is something that prevents a leader from having any influence and negates the leader's efforts.

________ leaders, according to Fiedler, are called ________ LPC leaders.

The relationship between out-group followers and the leader is based on the formal authority of the leader and obedience to rules.

When it is important for subordinates to accept a decision that a leader needs to make, participative leadership is likely to be effective.

The issue of ________ between leaders and subordinates is a central concept in ethical leadership.

Transformational leaders change their followers' awareness of performing tasks, their need for personal development, and their source of motivation.

What two characteristics best describe leadership?

If a manager has little control over rewards and punishments for her employees, she has low position power.

Emotional maturity does NOT ensure that a leader ________.

Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences: Personality and Ability

Work Values Attitudes and Moods and Emotions

Perception Attribution and the Management of Diversity

Learning and Creativity

The Nature of Work Motivation

Creating a Motivating Work Setting

Pay Careers and Changing Employment Relationships

Managing Stress and Work Life Balance

The Nature of Work Groups and Teams

Effective Work Groups and Teams

Power, Politics, Conflict, and Negotiation

Communicating Effectively in Organizations

Decision Making and Organizational Learning

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture and Ethical Behavior

Organization Change and Development

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leaders, according to Fiedler, are called LPC leaders.