Question 1

Which of the following is true of leadership during a crisis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is important to prevent potential crisis through disaster planning. 
B)  It is important to think tactically and have short term goals, to avoid any crisis. 
C)  It is important that the work is flexible and non-routinistic, to prevent crisis. 
D)  It is important to be a transactional, and not a transformational leader, to minimize crisis. 
A)  It is important to prevent potential crisis through disaster planning. 
B)  It is important to think tactically and have short term goals, to avoid any crisis. 
C)  It is important that the work is flexible and non-routinistic, to prevent crisis. 
D)  It is important to be a transactional, and not a transformational leader, to minimize crisis. A

Question 2

The general purpose of disaster planning is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  deal effectively with a crisis. 
B)  practice transformational leadership skills. 
C)  minimize leadership liability for a crisis. 
D)  prevent a crisis. 
A)  deal effectively with a crisis. 
B)  practice transformational leadership skills. 
C)  minimize leadership liability for a crisis. 
D)  prevent a crisis. D

Question 3

According to the path-goal theory, the participative style is recommended when group members are performing repetitive tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

An example of a situational force in leadership is group member characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A success factor for the leader of an organization or a key organizational unit is to think strategically, including visualizing the big picture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Jonathan has to make use of the path-goal theory to adopt a specific style of leadership in his team. He consults his superior to get a clear idea on this. In this case, give a picture of what Jonathan's superior would suggest .

Accepted Answer

The path-goal theory of leadership effec

Question 7

According to Fiedler's theory, relationship-motivated leaders perform the best in situations of low control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The general thrust of path-goal theory is to specify what the leader must do to:

Accepted Answer

A)  make a directive style of leadership acceptable. 
B)  achieve high productivity and morale in a given situation. 
C)  improve the work attitudes of group members. 
D)  make the situation more favorable. 
A)  make a directive style of leadership acceptable. 
B)  achieve high productivity and morale in a given situation. 
C)  improve the work attitudes of group members. 
D)  make the situation more favorable.

Question 9

Who among the following is a coaching leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  Milan, who neither gives clear task directions to her teammates, nor encourages and listens to them 
B)  Ryan, who gives clear task directions to his teammates and encourages and listens to them 
C)  Aftab, who gives clear directions to his teammates , but does not encourage or listen to his teammates 
D)  Linda, who does not give clear directions to her teammates, but encourages and listens to them 
A)  Milan, who neither gives clear task directions to her teammates, nor encourages and listens to them 
B)  Ryan, who gives clear task directions to his teammates and encourages and listens to them 
C)  Aftab, who gives clear directions to his teammates , but does not encourage or listen to his teammates 
D)  Linda, who does not give clear directions to her teammates, but encourages and listens to them

Question 10

Annette's team has been able to meet the production target of 20,000 units per year. In the next financial year, Annette sets a target of 25,000 units for the team. Accordingly, the individual targets are set to increase. In the context of the path-goal theory of leadership effectiveness, Annette follows the _____ of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  directive and controlling style 
B)  supportive style 
C)  participative style 
D)  achievement oriented style 
A)  directive and controlling style 
B)  supportive style 
C)  participative style 
D)  achievement oriented style

Question 11

Contingency theories of leadership specify the personal characteristics of the leader that will contribute to effectiveness in a wide variety of situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When asked about leadership effectiveness, an executive said in part, "The length of the leash varies with different people. . . ." The executive's comments support the _____ perspective on leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  contingency 
B)  relationship-oriented 
C)  task-oriented 
D)  universal theory 
A)  contingency 
B)  relationship-oriented 
C)  task-oriented 
D)  universal theory

Question 13

According to the situational leadership model II, the directing style is the most effective when team members are:

Accepted Answer

A)  low in competence but high on commitment. 
B)  at the highest level of commitment and competence. 
C)  growing in competence but with variable commitment. 
D)  having some competence but are low in commitment. 
A)  low in competence but high on commitment. 
B)  at the highest level of commitment and competence. 
C)  growing in competence but with variable commitment. 
D)  having some competence but are low in commitment.

Question 14

In the situational leadership model II, when group members have the highest level of competence and commitment, the directing style is recommended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Adapting to changing times is the most important for which approach to leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leadership Grid 
B)  Charismatic 
C)  Trait approach 
D)  Contingency approach 
A)  Leadership Grid 
B)  Charismatic 
C)  Trait approach 
D)  Contingency approach

Question 16

Baxter, a chief operating officer, practices contingency leadership when he:

Accepted Answer

A)  warns workers in advance about potential punishments. 
B)  maintains an optimistic, positive attitude. 
C)  challenges the use of new technologies. 
D)  discards old ideas that no longer fit the situational forces. 
A)  warns workers in advance about potential punishments. 
B)  maintains an optimistic, positive attitude. 
C)  challenges the use of new technologies. 
D)  discards old ideas that no longer fit the situational forces.

Question 17

The coaching style of leadership in the situational leadership model II is described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  high on directing and high on supporting behaviors. 
B)  high on directing and low on supporting behaviors. 
C)  low on directing and low on supporting behaviors. 
D)  low on directing and high on supporting behaviors. 
A)  high on directing and high on supporting behaviors. 
B)  high on directing and low on supporting behaviors. 
C)  low on directing and low on supporting behaviors. 
D)  low on directing and high on supporting behaviors.

Question 18

An ineffective way to lead an organization through a crisis is to strongly defend yourself against your critics or deny wrongdoing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Kevin announces that starting next financial year, 25% of his team members' salaries will depend on their performance. His team members had no say in this process. In the context of the Normative Decision Model, Kevin demonstrates _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  facilitating 
B)  deciding 
C)  delegating 
D)  consulting 
A)  facilitating 
B)  deciding 
C)  delegating 
D)  consulting

Question 20

_____ is designed to increase the frequency and quality of conversations about performance and professional development between managers and group members so that competence is developed, commitment takes place, and turnover among talented workers is reduced.

Accepted Answer

A)  The charismatic leadership theory 
B)  The Path goal model 
C)  Situational leadership II 
D)  The normative decision model 
A)  The charismatic leadership theory 
B)  The Path goal model 
C)  Situational leadership II 
D)  The normative decision model

Which of the following is true of leadership during a crisis?

The general purpose of disaster planning is to:

According to the path-goal theory, the participative style is recommended when group members are performing repetitive tasks.

An example of a situational force in leadership is group member characteristics.

A success factor for the leader of an organization or a key organizational unit is to think strategically, including visualizing the big picture.

Jonathan has to make use of the path-goal theory to adopt a specific style of leadership in his team. He consults his superior to get a clear idea on this. In this case, give a picture of what Jonathan's superior would suggest .

According to Fiedler's theory, relationship-motivated leaders perform the best in situations of low control.

The general thrust of path-goal theory is to specify what the leader must do to:

Who among the following is a coaching leader?

Contingency theories of leadership specify the personal characteristics of the leader that will contribute to effectiveness in a wide variety of situations.

When asked about leadership effectiveness, an executive said in part, "The length of the leash varies with different people. . . ." The executive's comments support the _____ perspective on leadership.

According to the situational leadership model II, the directing style is the most effective when team members are:

In the situational leadership model II, when group members have the highest level of competence and commitment, the directing style is recommended.

Adapting to changing times is the most important for which approach to leadership?

Baxter, a chief operating officer, practices contingency leadership when he:

The coaching style of leadership in the situational leadership model II is described as:

An ineffective way to lead an organization through a crisis is to strongly defend yourself against your critics or deny wrongdoing.

Kevin announces that starting next financial year, 25% of his team members' salaries will depend on their performance. His team members had no say in this process. In the context of the Normative Decision Model, Kevin demonstrates _____.

_____ is designed to increase the frequency and quality of conversations about performance and professional development between managers and group members so that competence is developed, commitment takes place, and turnover among talented workers is reduced.

The Nature and Importance of Leadership

Traits Motives and Characteristics of Leaders

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Leadership Behaviors Attitudes and Styles

Leadership Ethics and Social Responsibility

Power Politics and Leadership

Influence Tactics of Leaders

Developing Teamwork

Motivation and Coaching Skills

Creativity Innovation and Leadership

Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills

Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management

International and Culturally Diverse Aspects of Leadership

Leadership Development and Succession

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Exam 5: Contingency and Situational Leadership

Which of the following is true of leadership during a crisis?

The general purpose of disaster planning is to:

According to the path-goal theory, the participative style is recommended when group members are performing repetitive tasks.

An example of a situational force in leadership is group member characteristics.

A success factor for the leader of an organization or a key organizational unit is to think strategically, including visualizing the big picture.

Jonathan has to make use of the path-goal theory to adopt a specific style of leadership in his team. He consults his superior to get a clear idea on this. In this case, give a picture of what Jonathan's superior would suggest .

According to Fiedler's theory, relationship-motivated leaders perform the best in situations of low control.

The general thrust of path-goal theory is to specify what the leader must do to:

Who among the following is a coaching leader?

Contingency theories of leadership specify the personal characteristics of the leader that will contribute to effectiveness in a wide variety of situations.

When asked about leadership effectiveness, an executive said in part, "The length of the leash varies with different people. . . ." The executive's comments support the _____ perspective on leadership.

According to the situational leadership model II, the directing style is the most effective when team members are:

In the situational leadership model II, when group members have the highest level of competence and commitment, the directing style is recommended.

Adapting to changing times is the most important for which approach to leadership?

Baxter, a chief operating officer, practices contingency leadership when he:

The coaching style of leadership in the situational leadership model II is described as:

An ineffective way to lead an organization through a crisis is to strongly defend yourself against your critics or deny wrongdoing.

Kevin announces that starting next financial year, 25% of his team members' salaries will depend on their performance. His team members had no say in this process. In the context of the Normative Decision Model, Kevin demonstrates _____.

_____ is designed to increase the frequency and quality of conversations about performance and professional development between managers and group members so that competence is developed, commitment takes place, and turnover among talented workers is reduced.

The Nature and Importance of Leadership

Traits Motives and Characteristics of Leaders

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Leadership Behaviors Attitudes and Styles

Leadership Ethics and Social Responsibility

Power Politics and Leadership

Influence Tactics of Leaders

Developing Teamwork

Motivation and Coaching Skills

Creativity Innovation and Leadership

Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills

Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management

International and Culturally Diverse Aspects of Leadership

Leadership Development and Succession

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