Question 1

What factor is presumed to have the biggest effect on the favorableness of a situation?

Accepted Answer

A) Task structure 
B) Leader-member relations 
C) Leader position power 
D) Leader personality 
E) Organizational structure 
A) Task structure 
B) Leader-member relations 
C) Leader position power 
D) Leader personality 
E) Organizational structure

Question 2

Match the following:
-Michigan leadership studies

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 3

The two firms that have experimented with Fiedler's training program are _______ and _______.

Accepted Answer

Weyerhaeus

Question 4

Compare and discuss the Ohio State and University of Michigan leadership studies.

Accepted Answer

The Ohio State and University of Michiga

Question 5

According to the Leadership Grid, impoverished management is named for a _____ leader style.

Accepted Answer

A) 1,9 
B) 9,9 
C) 9,1 
D) 1,1 
E) 5,5 
A) 1,9 
B) 9,9 
C) 9,1 
D) 1,1 
E) 5,5

Question 6

Which statement best describes the current state of leadership research?

Accepted Answer

A) The exploration of leadership is in its infancy. 
B) Research in the field was completed recently. 
C) Research in the field was completed many years ago. 
D) Many questions remain unanswered. 
E) Researchers have, unfortunately, stopped research in this area due to human behavior impact concerns. 
A) The exploration of leadership is in its infancy. 
B) Research in the field was completed recently. 
C) Research in the field was completed many years ago. 
D) Many questions remain unanswered. 
E) Researchers have, unfortunately, stopped research in this area due to human behavior impact concerns.

Question 7

According to the continuum of leadership behavior proposed by Tannenbaum and Schmidt, managerial characteristics include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) the manager's value system. 
B) confidence in subordinates. 
C) personal inclinations. 
D) interest in the problem. 
E) feelings of security. 
A) the manager's value system. 
B) confidence in subordinates. 
C) personal inclinations. 
D) interest in the problem. 
E) feelings of security.

Question 8

Match the following:
-leader position power

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 9

According to the Leadership Grid, a manager who is not concerned about people but exhibits high concern for production would be a ____ manager on the grid.

Accepted Answer

A) 1,9 
B) 9,9 
C) 9,1 
D) 1,1 
E) 5,5 
A) 1,9 
B) 9,9 
C) 9,1 
D) 1,1 
E) 5,5

Question 10

When assessing situational favorableness, task structure is the most important factor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Vroom's decision tree approach to leadership focuses on which aspect of leader behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Clarification of lines of authority 
B) Streamlining communication patterns 
C) Meeting subordinates personal needs 
D) Balancing task and relationship activities 
E) Subordinate participation in decision making 
A) Clarification of lines of authority 
B) Streamlining communication patterns 
C) Meeting subordinates personal needs 
D) Balancing task and relationship activities 
E) Subordinate participation in decision making

Question 12

The goal of the behavioral approach to the study of leadership was to

Accepted Answer

A) categorize a set of behaviors as effective or ineffective in terms of making decisions. 
B) match a set of behaviors with corresponding situations. 
C) study the behavior patterns of several well-known historical leaders. 
D) define a standard list of leader characteristics. 
E) determine what behaviors were associated with effective leadership. 
A) categorize a set of behaviors as effective or ineffective in terms of making decisions. 
B) match a set of behaviors with corresponding situations. 
C) study the behavior patterns of several well-known historical leaders. 
D) define a standard list of leader characteristics. 
E) determine what behaviors were associated with effective leadership.

Question 13

A major difference between the behavioral approach and the LPC theory of leadership is that

Accepted Answer

A) the behavioral approach allows for the complex nature of a leader's personality. 
B) the behavioral approach views the task-oriented and relationship-oriented traits of a given individual as constant. 
C) the LPC theory contends a leader's effectiveness depends on the situation. 
D) the LPC theory views the task-oriented and relationship-oriented traits of a given individual as variable. 
E) the behavioral approach presumes that a task-oriented leader will usually outperform a relationship-oriented leader. 
A) the behavioral approach allows for the complex nature of a leader's personality. 
B) the behavioral approach views the task-oriented and relationship-oriented traits of a given individual as constant. 
C) the LPC theory contends a leader's effectiveness depends on the situation. 
D) the LPC theory views the task-oriented and relationship-oriented traits of a given individual as variable. 
E) the behavioral approach presumes that a task-oriented leader will usually outperform a relationship-oriented leader.

Question 14

Which of these is the ability to affect the perceptions, beliefs, attitudes, motivation, and/or behaviors of others?

Accepted Answer

A) Force 
B) Influence 
C) Coercion 
D) Authority 
E) Intuition 
A) Force 
B) Influence 
C) Coercion 
D) Authority 
E) Intuition

Question 15

Describe, discuss, and give examples of Vroom's two different decision trees.

Accepted Answer

Vroom's decision tree model consists of

Question 16

According to the path-goal theory, leaders can affect subordinates' performance by

Accepted Answer

A) clarifying what behaviors will lead to desired rewards. 
B) identifying important traits of the leader and his or her subordinate. 
C) establishing fixed responses to environmental situations. 
D) allowing subordinates to set their own goals. 
E) evaluating performance and communicating this to the employee. 
A) clarifying what behaviors will lead to desired rewards. 
B) identifying important traits of the leader and his or her subordinate. 
C) establishing fixed responses to environmental situations. 
D) allowing subordinates to set their own goals. 
E) evaluating performance and communicating this to the employee.

Question 17

Describe, discuss, and give two examples of the path-goal theory.

Accepted Answer

The path-goal theory is a leadership the

Question 18

The University of Michigan studies identified the _______-centered and _______-centered forms of leader behavior.

Accepted Answer

job, emplo

Question 19

Current study of leadership focuses almost exclusively on the traits, or personal characteristics, of leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Martin Evans and Robert House developed the ______ theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Martin Evans and Robert House developed the...

What factor is presumed to have the biggest effect on the favorableness of a situation?

Match the following: -Michigan leadership studies

The two firms that have experimented with Fiedler's training program are _ and _.

Compare and discuss the Ohio State and University of Michigan leadership studies.

According to the Leadership Grid, impoverished management is named for a _____ leader style.

Which statement best describes the current state of leadership research?

According to the continuum of leadership behavior proposed by Tannenbaum and Schmidt, managerial characteristics include all of the following EXCEPT:

Match the following: -leader position power

According to the Leadership Grid, a manager who is not concerned about people but exhibits high concern for production would be a ____ manager on the grid.

When assessing situational favorableness, task structure is the most important factor.

Vroom's decision tree approach to leadership focuses on which aspect of leader behavior?

The goal of the behavioral approach to the study of leadership was to

A major difference between the behavioral approach and the LPC theory of leadership is that

Which of these is the ability to affect the perceptions, beliefs, attitudes, motivation, and/or behaviors of others?

Describe, discuss, and give examples of Vroom's two different decision trees.

According to the path-goal theory, leaders can affect subordinates' performance by

Describe, discuss, and give two examples of the path-goal theory.

The University of Michigan studies identified the _-centered and _-centered forms of leader behavior.

Current study of leadership focuses almost exclusively on the traits, or personal characteristics, of leaders.

Martin Evans and Robert House developed the ______ theory.

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

What factor is presumed to have the biggest effect on the favorableness of a situation?

Match the following: -Michigan leadership studies

The two firms that have experimented with Fiedler's training program are _______ and _______.

Compare and discuss the Ohio State and University of Michigan leadership studies.

According to the Leadership Grid, impoverished management is named for a _____ leader style.

Which statement best describes the current state of leadership research?

According to the continuum of leadership behavior proposed by Tannenbaum and Schmidt, managerial characteristics include all of the following EXCEPT:

Match the following: -leader position power

According to the Leadership Grid, a manager who is not concerned about people but exhibits high concern for production would be a ____ manager on the grid.

When assessing situational favorableness, task structure is the most important factor.

Vroom's decision tree approach to leadership focuses on which aspect of leader behavior?

The goal of the behavioral approach to the study of leadership was to

A major difference between the behavioral approach and the LPC theory of leadership is that

Which of these is the ability to affect the perceptions, beliefs, attitudes, motivation, and/or behaviors of others?

Describe, discuss, and give examples of Vroom's two different decision trees.

According to the path-goal theory, leaders can affect subordinates' performance by

Describe, discuss, and give two examples of the path-goal theory.

The University of Michigan studies identified the _______-centered and _______-centered forms of leader behavior.

Current study of leadership focuses almost exclusively on the traits, or personal characteristics, of leaders.

Martin Evans and Robert House developed the ______ theory.

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 two firms that have experimented with Fiedler's training program are _ and _.

The University of Michigan studies identified the _-centered and _-centered forms of leader behavior.