Exam 12: Leading in a Dynamic Environment

According to the situational leadership model, __________ is the extent to which a subordinate possesses the ability and willingness to complete a specific task.

Position power is derived from the opportunities inherent in a person's position within an organization.

Hal Williams is a computer specialist who is known throughout his firm for his ability to troubleshoot computer problems. As a result of his skills in this area, Hal has become a very influential person in his firm. Based on this example, we can conclude that Hal has acquired __________ power.

Traits are a sufficient means for managers to predict the leadership abilities of their employees.

Trait research was successful in predicting leadership success consistently.

A leader is able to define and articulate a vision for the organization, and the followers accept the leader's credibility. This is evidence of which of the following?

The capacity to effectively manage ourselves and our relationships is known as

Match each term with the correct statement below. -power derived from control over tangible benefits such as promotion, a better job, a better work schedule, a larger operating budget, an increased expense account, and formal recognition of accomplishments

Match each term with the correct statement below. -states that effective leader behavior depends on the situational contingency of readiness and the appropriate behavior-readiness match

The principle contribution of the __________ model has been an expanded search for relevant contingency factors and clarification of ways that managers can influence employee behavior.

What is transformational leadership? When is a transformational leader needed?

Michael Penn is a very likable person, has tremendous charisma, and is well respected in his firm. These attributes give Michael the ability to get things done where other people would fail because Michael possesses __________ power.

The two forms of personal power are

Transformational leadership increases follower motivation by activating the lower needs of followers.

The general consensus is that effective leaders use

As the founder of a web start-up company, Pam Brar encouraged her employees to be novel and try new approaches in their work. Which dimension of transformational leadership behavior would is Pam displaying?

Alabama coach Bear Bryant's players admired, respected, and trusted their leader. If Bear Bryant had employed transformational leadership, which one of the following dimensions could we say he particularly displayed through his behaviors?

Match each term with the correct statement below. -a social influence process that involves determining the group's objectives, motivating behavior in pursuit of these objectives, and influencing group maintenance and culture

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

In a/an __________ style of leadership, the leader explains decisions and provides opportunities for clarification.