Question 1

Identify the path-goal leadership model styles and variables.

Accepted Answer

The path-goal leadership model styles include directive, supportive, participative, and achievement-oriented. Variables used to determine the leadership style are the subordinate and the environment.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the variables that determine situational favorableness?

Accepted Answer

A)  task structure 
B)  locus of control 
C)  position power 
D)  leader-member relations 
A)  task structure 
B)  locus of control 
C)  position power 
D)  leader-member relations B

Question 3

Leadership models explain the variables and leadership styles to be used in a given contingency situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

State the normative leadership model styles and the number of variables.

Accepted Answer

The five normative leadership

Question 5

What contingency leadership variables are common to all of the theories?

Accepted Answer

The three variables common to

Question 6

The manager went around to several employees asking them for suggestions on how to decrease theft. The manager used which continuum leadership style? Autocratic Participative

Accepted Answer

The answer of The manager went around to several employees...

Question 7

All seven questions in the normative leadership model:

Accepted Answer

A)  are always answered in the same order for important decisions. 
B)  need not always be answered for certain decisions. 
C)  are based on scientific research. 
D)  can be nullified in the case of low employee motivation. 
A)  are always answered in the same order for important decisions. 
B)  need not always be answered for certain decisions. 
C)  are based on scientific research. 
D)  can be nullified in the case of low employee motivation.

Question 8

The normative leadership model is not popular with managers because it is not based on research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following best represents a situation in which a relationship-oriented leadership style should be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  a leader with strong power has good relations with a nonrepetitive task worker 
B)  a leader with strong power has poor relations with a repetitive task worker 
C)  a leader with strong power has good relations with a repetitive task worker 
D)  a leader with weak power has poor relations with a nonrepetitive task worker 
A)  a leader with strong power has good relations with a nonrepetitive task worker 
B)  a leader with strong power has poor relations with a repetitive task worker 
C)  a leader with strong power has good relations with a repetitive task worker 
D)  a leader with weak power has poor relations with a nonrepetitive task worker

Question 10

The three variables of situational favorableness include task structure, position power, and leadership style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The most powerful determinant of overall situational favorableness is:

Accepted Answer

A)  task structure. 
B)  locus of control. 
C)  position power. 
D)  leader-member relations. 
A)  task structure. 
B)  locus of control. 
C)  position power. 
D)  leader-member relations.

Question 12

Explain substitutes and neutralizers of leadership.

Accepted Answer

Substitutes for leadership include chara

Question 13

Fred E. Fiedler's Contingency Theory of Leadership states that leadership styles are basically constant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The participative style includes employee input into decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The two major continuum leadership model styles are boss-centered and subordinate-centered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are the differences between the time-driven model and the development-driven model?

Accepted Answer

The time-driven model is concerned with

Question 17

What are the three subordinate and environmental situational factors of the path-goal model?

Accepted Answer

The three subordinate situational variab

Question 18

According to contingency leadership theories, leadership success requires that managers adapt different leadership styles to meet the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Providing high structure is an example of directive leadership style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements regarding the time-driven model is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Value is placed on time. 
B)  The model is concerned with making effective decisions with minimum cost. 
C)  The model has a long-term horizon. 
D)  No value is placed on follower development. 
A)  Value is placed on time. 
B)  The model is concerned with making effective decisions with minimum cost. 
C)  The model has a long-term horizon. 
D)  No value is placed on follower development.

Identify the path-goal leadership model styles and variables.

Which of the following is NOT one of the variables that determine situational favorableness?

Leadership models explain the variables and leadership styles to be used in a given contingency situation.

State the normative leadership model styles and the number of variables.

What contingency leadership variables are common to all of the theories?

The manager went around to several employees asking them for suggestions on how to decrease theft. The manager used which continuum leadership style? Autocratic Participative

All seven questions in the normative leadership model:

The normative leadership model is not popular with managers because it is not based on research.

Which of the following best represents a situation in which a relationship-oriented leadership style should be used?

The three variables of situational favorableness include task structure, position power, and leadership style.

The most powerful determinant of overall situational favorableness is:

Explain substitutes and neutralizers of leadership.

Fred E. Fiedler's Contingency Theory of Leadership states that leadership styles are basically constant.

The participative style includes employee input into decision making.

The two major continuum leadership model styles are boss-centered and subordinate-centered.

What are the differences between the time-driven model and the development-driven model?

What are the three subordinate and environmental situational factors of the path-goal model?

According to contingency leadership theories, leadership success requires that managers adapt different leadership styles to meet the situation.

Providing high structure is an example of directive leadership style.

Which of the following statements regarding the time-driven model is NOT true?

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Exam 4: Contingency Theories in Leadership

Identify the path-goal leadership model styles and variables.

Which of the following is NOT one of the variables that determine situational favorableness?

Leadership models explain the variables and leadership styles to be used in a given contingency situation.

State the normative leadership model styles and the number of variables.

What contingency leadership variables are common to all of the theories?

The manager went around to several employees asking them for suggestions on how to decrease theft. The manager used which continuum leadership style? Autocratic Participative

All seven questions in the normative leadership model:

The normative leadership model is not popular with managers because it is not based on research.

Which of the following best represents a situation in which a relationship-oriented leadership style should be used?

The three variables of situational favorableness include task structure, position power, and leadership style.

The most powerful determinant of overall situational favorableness is:

Explain substitutes and neutralizers of leadership.

Fred E. Fiedler's Contingency Theory of Leadership states that leadership styles are basically constant.

The participative style includes employee input into decision making.

The two major continuum leadership model styles are boss-centered and subordinate-centered.

What are the differences between the time-driven model and the development-driven model?

What are the three subordinate and environmental situational factors of the path-goal model?

According to contingency leadership theories, leadership success requires that managers adapt different leadership styles to meet the situation.

Providing high structure is an example of directive leadership style.

Which of the following statements regarding the time-driven model is NOT true?

Who Is a Leader

Leadership Ethics and Traits

Leadership Motivation and Behavior

Influencing: Politics, Power, Negotiation, and Networking

Coaching, Communication, and Conflict Skills

Follower-ship and Leader Member Exchange

Self-Managed Teams and Team Leadership

Transformational and Charismatic Leadership

Leadership of Ethics, Diversity, and Culture

Change Management and Strategic Leadership

The Learning Organization and Crisis Leadership

Filters