Question 1

When task structure is low, according to path-goal theory, directive leadership tends to be more effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Match the following:
-Vroom-Yetton-Jago model

Accepted Answer

A) concern for people and production 
B) person-oriented behavior 
C) decision trees 
D) non-coercive influence 
E) how people view their own ability
F)define leader/subordinate roles
G)single dimension of leader behavior
H)effective leaders from non-leaders
I)vertical axis
J)vision of future/energizing people
K)personal relationship
L)stable and enduring characteristics
M)the ability to affect perceptions
N)building effective work groups
O)gives specific guidance
P)reward and punish subordinates
Q)developed the path-goal theory
R)leader consults with subordinates
S)personal characteristic in path-goal theory
T)LPC theory 
A) concern for people and production 
B) person-oriented behavior 
C) decision trees 
D) non-coercive influence 
E) how people view their own ability
F)define leader/subordinate roles
G)single dimension of leader behavior
H)effective leaders from non-leaders
I)vertical axis
J)vision of future/energizing people
K)personal relationship
L)stable and enduring characteristics
M)the ability to affect perceptions
N)building effective work groups
O)gives specific guidance
P)reward and punish subordinates
Q)developed the path-goal theory
R)leader consults with subordinates
S)personal characteristic in path-goal theory
T)LPC theory C

Question 3

Match the following:
-concern for people

Accepted Answer

A) concern for people and production 
B) person-oriented behavior 
C) decision trees 
D) non-coercive influence 
E) how people view their own ability
F)define leader/subordinate roles
G)single dimension of leader behavior
H)effective leaders from non-leaders
I)vertical axis
J)vision of future/energizing people
K)personal relationship
L)stable and enduring characteristics
M)the ability to affect perceptions
N)building effective work groups
O)gives specific guidance
P)reward and punish subordinates
Q)developed the path-goal theory
R)leader consults with subordinates
S)personal characteristic in path-goal theory
T)LPC theory 
A) concern for people and production 
B) person-oriented behavior 
C) decision trees 
D) non-coercive influence 
E) how people view their own ability
F)define leader/subordinate roles
G)single dimension of leader behavior
H)effective leaders from non-leaders
I)vertical axis
J)vision of future/energizing people
K)personal relationship
L)stable and enduring characteristics
M)the ability to affect perceptions
N)building effective work groups
O)gives specific guidance
P)reward and punish subordinates
Q)developed the path-goal theory
R)leader consults with subordinates
S)personal characteristic in path-goal theory
T)LPC theory I

Question 4

According to the Leadership Grid, the ideal leadership style is _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the Leadership Grid, the ideal...

Question 5

Early studies of leadership focused on the traits, or personal characteristics, of leaders. Later research shifted to examine actual ______ behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) member 
B) focus 
C) leader 
D) competitor 
E) follower 
A) member 
B) focus 
C) leader 
D) competitor 
E) follower

Question 6

According to your text, what was the failure of the behavioral approach to studying leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) It did not move the field beyond the traditional trait theory approach. 
B) It was too complicated for practical use. 
C) The results of related studies were inconsistent. 
D) It tended to specify a set of leader behaviors that would lead to effectiveness in all situations. 
E) It only identified important leader behaviors. 
A) It did not move the field beyond the traditional trait theory approach. 
B) It was too complicated for practical use. 
C) The results of related studies were inconsistent. 
D) It tended to specify a set of leader behaviors that would lead to effectiveness in all situations. 
E) It only identified important leader behaviors.

Question 7

According to path-goal theory, a leader who is friendly and shows concern for subordinates' status and needs is exhibiting ____ leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) participative 
B) achievement-oriented 
C) supportive 
D) directive 
E) cooperative 
A) participative 
B) achievement-oriented 
C) supportive 
D) directive 
E) cooperative

Question 8

Compare and contrast management and leadership. Which is most important for today's organizations? Why?

Accepted Answer

Management and leadership are two distin

Question 9

Match the following:
-Evans and House

Accepted Answer

A) concern for people and production 
B) person-oriented behavior 
C) decision trees 
D) non-coercive influence 
E) how people view their own ability
F)define leader/subordinate roles
G)single dimension of leader behavior
H)effective leaders from non-leaders
I)vertical axis
J)vision of future/energizing people
K)personal relationship
L)stable and enduring characteristics
M)the ability to affect perceptions
N)building effective work groups
O)gives specific guidance
P)reward and punish subordinates
Q)developed the path-goal theory
R)leader consults with subordinates
S)personal characteristic in path-goal theory
T)LPC theory 
A) concern for people and production 
B) person-oriented behavior 
C) decision trees 
D) non-coercive influence 
E) how people view their own ability
F)define leader/subordinate roles
G)single dimension of leader behavior
H)effective leaders from non-leaders
I)vertical axis
J)vision of future/energizing people
K)personal relationship
L)stable and enduring characteristics
M)the ability to affect perceptions
N)building effective work groups
O)gives specific guidance
P)reward and punish subordinates
Q)developed the path-goal theory
R)leader consults with subordinates
S)personal characteristic in path-goal theory
T)LPC theory

Question 10

Match the following:
-influence

Accepted Answer

A) concern for people and production 
B) person-oriented behavior 
C) decision trees 
D) non-coercive influence 
E) how people view their own ability
F)define leader/subordinate roles
G)single dimension of leader behavior
H)effective leaders from non-leaders
I)vertical axis
J)vision of future/energizing people
K)personal relationship
L)stable and enduring characteristics
M)the ability to affect perceptions
N)building effective work groups
O)gives specific guidance
P)reward and punish subordinates
Q)developed the path-goal theory
R)leader consults with subordinates
S)personal characteristic in path-goal theory
T)LPC theory 
A) concern for people and production 
B) person-oriented behavior 
C) decision trees 
D) non-coercive influence 
E) how people view their own ability
F)define leader/subordinate roles
G)single dimension of leader behavior
H)effective leaders from non-leaders
I)vertical axis
J)vision of future/energizing people
K)personal relationship
L)stable and enduring characteristics
M)the ability to affect perceptions
N)building effective work groups
O)gives specific guidance
P)reward and punish subordinates
Q)developed the path-goal theory
R)leader consults with subordinates
S)personal characteristic in path-goal theory
T)LPC theory

Question 11

In LPC theory, ________ is the second most important determinant of situational favorableness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In LPC theory, ________ is the second...

Question 12

Situational theories demonstrate there are a number of leadership styles that can have a positive impact on an organization's effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The ______ theory states that subordinates are motivated by the leader to the extent that leader behavior influences their expectancies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______ theory states that subordinates are...

Question 14

Because Vroom's decision-tree approach is quite complex, he developed expert system _______ to help managers assess a situation accurately and quickly.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because Vroom's decision-tree approach is quite complex,...

Question 15

Identify and discuss three factors that determine the favorableness of a situation for a leader. Which of the three is most important? Which is most difficult for a leader to change?

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that determine

Question 16

Because Vroom's decision-tree approach is relatively new, it has not been fully and _______ tested.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because Vroom's decision-tree approach is relatively new,...

Question 17

Fiedler contends that when a leader's style and the situation are mismatched, the only available course of action is to change the situation through

Accepted Answer

A) transferring the subordinates. 
B) job engineering. 
C) making a culture change. 
D) a "laissez-faire" approach. 
E) hiring a consultant. 
A) transferring the subordinates. 
B) job engineering. 
C) making a culture change. 
D) a "laissez-faire" approach. 
E) hiring a consultant.

Question 18

The LPC theory attempts to explain and reconcile both the leader's _______ and the complexities of the _______.

Accepted Answer

personalit

Question 19

According to path-goal theory, a leader who consults with subordinates about issues and takes their suggestions into account before making a decision is exhibiting ____ leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) participative 
B) achievement-oriented 
C) supportive 
D) directive 
E) cooperative 
A) participative 
B) achievement-oriented 
C) supportive 
D) directive 
E) cooperative

Question 20

The belief that taller people make better leaders reflects the ______ approach to leadership.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The belief that taller people make better...

When task structure is low, according to path-goal theory, directive leadership tends to be more effective.

Match the following: -Vroom-Yetton-Jago model

Match the following: -concern for people

According to the Leadership Grid, the ideal leadership style is _______.

Early studies of leadership focused on the traits, or personal characteristics, of leaders. Later research shifted to examine actual ______ behavior.

According to your text, what was the failure of the behavioral approach to studying leadership?

According to path-goal theory, a leader who is friendly and shows concern for subordinates' status and needs is exhibiting ____ leadership.

Compare and contrast management and leadership. Which is most important for today's organizations? Why?

Match the following: -Evans and House

Match the following: -influence

In LPC theory, ________ is the second most important determinant of situational favorableness.

Situational theories demonstrate there are a number of leadership styles that can have a positive impact on an organization's effectiveness.

The ______ theory states that subordinates are motivated by the leader to the extent that leader behavior influences their expectancies.

Because Vroom's decision-tree approach is quite complex, he developed expert system _______ to help managers assess a situation accurately and quickly.

Identify and discuss three factors that determine the favorableness of a situation for a leader. Which of the three is most important? Which is most difficult for a leader to change?

Because Vroom's decision-tree approach is relatively new, it has not been fully and _______ tested.

Fiedler contends that when a leader's style and the situation are mismatched, the only available course of action is to change the situation through

The LPC theory attempts to explain and reconcile both the leader's _ and the complexities of the _.

According to path-goal theory, a leader who consults with subordinates about issues and takes their suggestions into account before making a decision is exhibiting ____ leadership.

The belief that taller people make better leaders reflects the ______ approach to leadership.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 12: Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

When task structure is low, according to path-goal theory, directive leadership tends to be more effective.

Match the following: -Vroom-Yetton-Jago model

Match the following: -concern for people

According to the Leadership Grid, the ideal leadership style is _______.

Early studies of leadership focused on the traits, or personal characteristics, of leaders. Later research shifted to examine actual ______ behavior.

According to your text, what was the failure of the behavioral approach to studying leadership?

According to path-goal theory, a leader who is friendly and shows concern for subordinates' status and needs is exhibiting ____ leadership.

Compare and contrast management and leadership. Which is most important for today's organizations? Why?

Match the following: -Evans and House

Match the following: -influence

In LPC theory, ________ is the second most important determinant of situational favorableness.

Situational theories demonstrate there are a number of leadership styles that can have a positive impact on an organization's effectiveness.

The ______ theory states that subordinates are motivated by the leader to the extent that leader behavior influences their expectancies.

Because Vroom's decision-tree approach is quite complex, he developed expert system _______ to help managers assess a situation accurately and quickly.

Identify and discuss three factors that determine the favorableness of a situation for a leader. Which of the three is most important? Which is most difficult for a leader to change?

Because Vroom's decision-tree approach is relatively new, it has not been fully and _______ tested.

Fiedler contends that when a leader's style and the situation are mismatched, the only available course of action is to change the situation through

The LPC theory attempts to explain and reconcile both the leader's _______ and the complexities of the _______.

According to path-goal theory, a leader who consults with subordinates about issues and takes their suggestions into account before making a decision is exhibiting ____ leadership.

The belief that taller people make better leaders reflects the ______ approach to leadership.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

Filters

The LPC theory attempts to explain and reconcile both the leader's _ and the complexities of the _.