Question 1

Plant manager Kristina practices evidence-based leadership when she:

Accepted Answer

A)  uses leadership practices proven to be effective. 
B)  carefully documents poor performance. 
C)  asks group members to justify their claims. 
D)  maintains a log of her interactions with group members. 
A)  uses leadership practices proven to be effective. 
B)  carefully documents poor performance. 
C)  asks group members to justify their claims. 
D)  maintains a log of her interactions with group members.

Question 2

The contingency factors in the normative decision model are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  commitment requirements. 
B)  decision-making styles. 
C)  characteristics of the leader. 
D)  problem attributes. 
A)  commitment requirements. 
B)  decision-making styles. 
C)  characteristics of the leader. 
D)  problem attributes.

Question 3

A major proposition of the path-goal theory is that the leader should engage in behaviors that run counter to the subordinates' environment and abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Contingency leadership theorists believe that in terms of shaping the leader's behavior,_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  forces in the situation are more important that the leader's personal characteristics. 
B)  the internal environment is more critical than the external environment. 
C)  the leadership situation has a negligible influence. 
D)  the leader's personal characteristics have a negligible influence. 
A)  forces in the situation are more important that the leader's personal characteristics. 
B)  the internal environment is more critical than the external environment. 
C)  the leadership situation has a negligible influence. 
D)  the leader's personal characteristics have a negligible influence.

Question 5

Craig, a sales manager, has been asked to explain the under performance of his team in the previous financial year. Instead of understanding and working on resolving the team's issues, Craig comes up with a number of defensive statements and deny wrong doing from his team's part. This is known as _____ the problem.

Accepted Answer

A)  stonewalling 
B)  debasing 
C)  ingratiating 
D)  reinforcing 
A)  stonewalling 
B)  debasing 
C)  ingratiating 
D)  reinforcing

Question 6

The achievement-oriented leadership style works well with group members working on ambiguous and nonrepetitive tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Alfred intends to follow a directive style of leadership among his team members. In the context of the path-goal theory of leadership effectiveness, which of the following situations would have made Alfred stick to a directive leadership style?

Accepted Answer

A)  The exact sales revenue that his team should bring in is unclear, however the team is given orders to improve its performance. 
B)  A few of the group members have gone through an emotionally disturbing phase and they need emotional support from the leader. 
C)  Each group member has a thorough knowledge of their individual contributions to the team, making the task of the leader easier. 
D)  The team has been performing exceptionally well, and therefore further focus will be on building relationships with members of the team. 
A)  The exact sales revenue that his team should bring in is unclear, however the team is given orders to improve its performance. 
B)  A few of the group members have gone through an emotionally disturbing phase and they need emotional support from the leader. 
C)  Each group member has a thorough knowledge of their individual contributions to the team, making the task of the leader easier. 
D)  The team has been performing exceptionally well, and therefore further focus will be on building relationships with members of the team.

Question 8

Branch manager Marissa uses evidence-based leadership when she will accuse subordinates of wrongdoing only when she can heavily document her accusations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In Fiedler's contingency theory, an important dimension for rating the situation is :

Accepted Answer

A)  position power. 
B)  leader-member relations. 
C)  personal power. 
D)  task structure. 
A)  position power. 
B)  leader-member relations. 
C)  personal power. 
D)  task structure.

Question 10

Who among the following is a delegating leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ryan, who neither sets clear goals for his teammates, nor encourages them 
B)  Brian, who sets clear goals for his teammates and encourages them 
C)  Rahul, who sets clear goals for his teammates, but does not encourage them 
D)  Milan, who encourages her teammates, but does not set clear goals for them 
A)  Ryan, who neither sets clear goals for his teammates, nor encourages them 
B)  Brian, who sets clear goals for his teammates and encourages them 
C)  Rahul, who sets clear goals for his teammates, but does not encourage them 
D)  Milan, who encourages her teammates, but does not set clear goals for them

Question 11

According to the normative decision model, leaders must choose a style that brings about the correct degree of _____ when making decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  group participation 
B)  group motivation 
C)  goal setting 
D)  job satisfaction 
A)  group participation 
B)  group motivation 
C)  goal setting 
D)  job satisfaction

Question 12

The situational leadership model II emphasizes contingency factors relating to:

Accepted Answer

A)  characteristics of group members. 
B)  characteristics of the organizational climate. 
C)  the attitudes of the leader. 
D)  the skills of the leader. 
A)  characteristics of group members. 
B)  characteristics of the organizational climate. 
C)  the attitudes of the leader. 
D)  the skills of the leader.

Question 13

An important situational factor in the normative model is the importance of commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A consultative or collaborative decision-making style is likely to bring about the best results when:

Accepted Answer

A)  the problem is clearly defined. 
B)  the leader needs information from the teammembers to solve a problem in hand. 
C)  team members' acceptance of the decision is trivial. 
D)  there is urgency in decision making. 
A)  the problem is clearly defined. 
B)  the leader needs information from the teammembers to solve a problem in hand. 
C)  team members' acceptance of the decision is trivial. 
D)  there is urgency in decision making.

Question 15

If a leader wants to practice the path-goal theory of leadership, he should be prepared to compensate for the deficiencies of subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A suggestion to the leader based on path-goal theory is for the leader to:

Accepted Answer

A)  give people careful instructions, even when they can perform the task well. 
B)  encourage group members to provide their own structure. 
C)  purposely make ambiguous the path between goal attainment and receiving a reward. 
D)  reduce frustrating barriers to reaching goals. 
A)  give people careful instructions, even when they can perform the task well. 
B)  encourage group members to provide their own structure. 
C)  purposely make ambiguous the path between goal attainment and receiving a reward. 
D)  reduce frustrating barriers to reaching goals.

Question 17

Which one of the following is the most recommended approach to leadership during a crisis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lead with compassion. 
B)  Rely heavily on consensus leadership. 
C)  Move group members away from their usual work routine. 
D)  Choose a circle-the-wagons mentality. 
A)  Lead with compassion. 
B)  Rely heavily on consensus leadership. 
C)  Move group members away from their usual work routine. 
D)  Choose a circle-the-wagons mentality.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The contingency approach to leadership explains that leaders are most effective when they:

Accepted Answer

A)  plan for emergencies before they occur. 
B)  make their behavior tuned to situational forces. 
C)  follow universal managerial principles when faced with contingencies. 
D)  create backup plans to deal with human resources problems. 
A)  plan for emergencies before they occur. 
B)  make their behavior tuned to situational forces. 
C)  follow universal managerial principles when faced with contingencies. 
D)  create backup plans to deal with human resources problems.

Question 20

Which one of the following is a recommended approach to leadership during a crisis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Think tactically 
B)  Lead with compassion 
C)  Be a transactional leader 
D)  Be indecisive 
A)  Think tactically 
B)  Lead with compassion 
C)  Be a transactional leader 
D)  Be indecisive

Plant manager Kristina practices evidence-based leadership when she:

The contingency factors in the normative decision model are known as:

A major proposition of the path-goal theory is that the leader should engage in behaviors that run counter to the subordinates' environment and abilities.

Contingency leadership theorists believe that in terms of shaping the leader's behavior,_____.

The achievement-oriented leadership style works well with group members working on ambiguous and nonrepetitive tasks.

Alfred intends to follow a directive style of leadership among his team members. In the context of the path-goal theory of leadership effectiveness, which of the following situations would have made Alfred stick to a directive leadership style?

Branch manager Marissa uses evidence-based leadership when she will accuse subordinates of wrongdoing only when she can heavily document her accusations.

In Fiedler's contingency theory, an important dimension for rating the situation is :

Who among the following is a delegating leader?

According to the normative decision model, leaders must choose a style that brings about the correct degree of _____ when making decisions.

The situational leadership model II emphasizes contingency factors relating to:

An important situational factor in the normative model is the importance of commitment.

A consultative or collaborative decision-making style is likely to bring about the best results when:

If a leader wants to practice the path-goal theory of leadership, he should be prepared to compensate for the deficiencies of subordinates.

A suggestion to the leader based on path-goal theory is for the leader to:

Which one of the following is the most recommended approach to leadership during a crisis?

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

The contingency approach to leadership explains that leaders are most effective when they:

Which one of the following is a recommended approach to leadership during a crisis?

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

Plant manager Kristina practices evidence-based leadership when she:

The contingency factors in the normative decision model are known as:

A major proposition of the path-goal theory is that the leader should engage in behaviors that run counter to the subordinates' environment and abilities.

Contingency leadership theorists believe that in terms of shaping the leader's behavior,_____.

The achievement-oriented leadership style works well with group members working on ambiguous and nonrepetitive tasks.

Alfred intends to follow a directive style of leadership among his team members. In the context of the path-goal theory of leadership effectiveness, which of the following situations would have made Alfred stick to a directive leadership style?

Branch manager Marissa uses evidence-based leadership when she will accuse subordinates of wrongdoing only when she can heavily document her accusations.

In Fiedler's contingency theory, an important dimension for rating the situation is :

Who among the following is a delegating leader?

According to the normative decision model, leaders must choose a style that brings about the correct degree of _____ when making decisions.

The situational leadership model II emphasizes contingency factors relating to:

An important situational factor in the normative model is the importance of commitment.

A consultative or collaborative decision-making style is likely to bring about the best results when:

If a leader wants to practice the path-goal theory of leadership, he should be prepared to compensate for the deficiencies of subordinates.

A suggestion to the leader based on path-goal theory is for the leader to:

Which one of the following is the most recommended approach to leadership during a crisis?

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

The contingency approach to leadership explains that leaders are most effective when they:

Which one of the following is a recommended approach to leadership during a crisis?

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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