Exam 12: Leading in a Dynamic Environment

Underlying the position power approach to leadership is the assumption that some people are "natural leaders and are thus endowed with certain traits not possessed by other individuals.

Behavior that shows empathy for subordinates, support for their needs, and trust relationships with them is evidence of

In the context of situational leadership model, a leader using the __________ style provides specific instructions and closely supervises performance.

The __________ states that effective leader behavior depends on the match between the readiness of the subordinate and the behavior of the leader.

Jack Smith repeatedly set performance goals for his subordinates and critically supervised their work performance. Jack went so far as to plan and schedule their work days. Jack's behavior is evidence of which of the following?

In comparing women and men as leaders, women tend to use leadership behaviors that are more directive. Men tend to use more transformational behavior.

Power stemming from formal authority based on the position that an individual holds in an organization is referred to as __________ power.

A neutralizer is a condition that counteracts leader behavior and/or prevents the leader from having an effect on a follower or a specific situation.

__________ is the right to get something done and is officially sanctioned; __________ is the ability to get results.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -the assumption that some people are "natural leaders, and are thus endowed with certain traits not possessed by other individuals

__________ leadership increases follower motivation by activating the higher needs of followers, appealing to their moral ideas, and empowering them.

Empowerment is designed to increase the power and autonomy of all employees in an organization.

Despite the evidence that leaders tend to differ from nonleaders with respect to certain traits, traits alone cannot predict leadership ability.

Individuals with a socialized power orientation use their power for the benefit of others, to make them feel stronger and more responsible.

Power stemming from formal authority based on the particular position a person holds in an organization is commonly referred to as coercive power.

__________ behavior is the extent to which a leader organizes and defines the role of followers by explaining what each person must do and when, where, and how tasks are to be accomplished.

Which of the following is not a trait of managers with a self-leadership focus?

The two major components of emotional intelligence.

The ability to influence based on personal liking, charisma, and reputation is referred to as reward power.

Empowerment is often described as delegation or devolution of power.