Exam 15: Dynamics of Leadership

Which of the following is not true for Symantec?

When John Thompson arrived at Symantec, it was known mostly for its _______________ program.

_________________ is the title of one case that Weyerhaeuser uses to teach ethics.

According to the Situational Leadership Model, relationship behavior includes using two-way communication, listening, encouraging, and involving followers in decision making.

Cody Vasut is the vice president for business administration of a local legal firm. Vasut is a very demanding manager who often uses coercive power. Vasut's use of coercive power is likely to result in high levels of __________.

Behavioral models of leadership failed to consistently explain behavior appropriate for all situations. The evolution of knowledge continued with the __________ models of leadership. These models suggest that the situation determines the best style to use.

The produce or perish style of leadership does not consider employees' personal needs to be very relevant to achieving the organization's objectives.

Cristine Deiasi is a travel consultant for a very large firm. When Deiasi confronts a problem, she presents the problem to her team members individually, getting their ideas and suggestions without bringing them together as a group. Deiasi is using the __________ style of leadership identified in the Vroom-Jago leadership model.

Which of the following statements is not true concerning a leader's use of different types of influence?

In using a __________ style, the leader turns over responsibility for making and implementing decisions to followers. They are viewed as both competent and motivated to take full responsibility for their tasks. The responsibility for carrying out plans is given to these mature followers.

__________ is usually the response of followers to the influential use of formal position and rewards by a leader.

As part of PwC's program to develop global leadership skills, each year the company sends several partners to work in small teams on projects in developing countries. The partners "go local", meaning they are _______________.

__________ initially developed the Theory X and Theory Y leadership model.

The "contingency" in the Situational Leadership Model is the degree of follower __________.

Kadimah Duncan is a transformational leader who cares about the needs of others and has a great capacity for empathy. In his capacity as the manager of a large southern California produce company, he actively listens to the concerns of his employees, customers, suppliers, and the public. Duncan is __________, which is a characteristic of transformational leaders.

Sylvia Montero's self-awareness is one of the things that help her stay motivated and confident that she can meet the challenges she faces as a senior leader at Pfizer.

Leadership is very straightforward and is used for a specific purpose.

On-the-job learning is most effective for people who take personal responsibility for their own development.

Managers who use the __________ style of leadership seek a balance between workers' needs and the organization's productivity goals.

The use of coercion to influence subordinates is based on the ability of a leader to obtain compliance through inducement and persuasion.