Question 1

Mona has an employee who is very skilled yet lacks the motivation to function at his best. Based on Hersey and Blanchard's situational theory, Mona should

Accepted Answer

A)  be directive. 
B)  act as a guide. 
C)  focus on delegation. 
D)  offer support. 
A)  be directive. 
B)  act as a guide. 
C)  focus on delegation. 
D)  offer support. D

Question 2

Explain the traits-based leadership theory.

Accepted Answer

The traits-based leadership theory tries to reveal a set of universal traits and skills that are relevant in all leadership situations. One of the most common traits identified in leaders is self-confidence. With a strong belief in their abilities and skills, these leaders are more likely to take on responsibility and gain trust from others. Another common trait found in effective leaders is the drive to take initiative. By exhibiting persistence and a willingness to take risks, leaders persevere in the face of obstacles. Other traits that have been attributed to great leaders include a high level of physical energy and a motivation to complete tasks.

Question 3

When a leader rewards an employee in terms of increased pay for completing a project much ahead of time, the leadership technique can be referred to as _____ leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  transformational 
B)  relations-oriented 
C)  transactional 
D)  charismatic 
A)  transformational 
B)  relations-oriented 
C)  transactional 
D)  charismatic C

Question 4

Which of the following statements about the managerial grid is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It holds that task-oriented and relations-oriented behaviors are at two ends of the same spectrum. 
B)  It holds that the quality of leadership style depends on the level of each behavior portrayed. 
C)  It holds that a leader's personal history and knowledge can seldom influence his or her style. 
D)  It holds that effective leaders should exhibit either task-oriented or relations-oriented leadership styles. 
A)  It holds that task-oriented and relations-oriented behaviors are at two ends of the same spectrum. 
B)  It holds that the quality of leadership style depends on the level of each behavior portrayed. 
C)  It holds that a leader's personal history and knowledge can seldom influence his or her style. 
D)  It holds that effective leaders should exhibit either task-oriented or relations-oriented leadership styles.

Question 5

Esther avoids micromanaging and allows subordinates to work autonomously. She takes action only when work falls below standards, allowing subordinates to learn from mistakes and become more functionally independent. Esther is demonstrating

Accepted Answer

A)  active CR. 
B)  passive CR. 
C)  active MBE. 
D)  passive MBE. 
A)  active CR. 
B)  passive CR. 
C)  active MBE. 
D)  passive MBE.

Question 6

Lee takes a goal-centered, team approach, integrating production and people concerns in a mutually reinforcing effort where all behaviors enhance each other. Where does Lee fall within the managerial grid?

Accepted Answer

A)  High-relationship, high-task 
B)  High-relationship, low-task 
C)  High-task, low-relationship 
D)  Low-task, low-relationship 
A)  High-relationship, high-task 
B)  High-relationship, low-task 
C)  High-task, low-relationship 
D)  Low-task, low-relationship

Question 7

_____ leadership is defined as the set of behaviors that leaders use to change their organization and individuals for the better.

Accepted Answer

A)  Transformational 
B)  Relations-oriented 
C)  Transactional 
D)  Charismatic 
A)  Transformational 
B)  Relations-oriented 
C)  Transactional 
D)  Charismatic

Question 8

The most effective leaders

Accepted Answer

A)  display both transactional and transformational leadership behaviors. 
B)  tend to adopt a more task-oriented than relations-oriented leadership style. 
C)  adopt a leadership style that makes them relations-oriented charismatic leaders. 
D)  show extreme active and passive management-by-exception behavior patterns. 
A)  display both transactional and transformational leadership behaviors. 
B)  tend to adopt a more task-oriented than relations-oriented leadership style. 
C)  adopt a leadership style that makes them relations-oriented charismatic leaders. 
D)  show extreme active and passive management-by-exception behavior patterns.

Question 9

Sam sees potential in Alex and offers Alex a chance to increase his responsibility within the group. Based on the leader-member exchange theory, Sam and Alex's relationship is in the _________ phase of the relationship life cycle.

Accepted Answer

A)  stranger 
B)  acquaintance 
C)  partnerhip 
D)  mature 
A)  stranger 
B)  acquaintance 
C)  partnerhip 
D)  mature

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true about leadership skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interpersonal skills refer to a leader's ability to interact with others. 
B)  Cognitive skills are developed through experience. 
C)  Technical and interpersonal skills are innate. 
D)  Cognitive skills refer to a leader's knowledge about an organization. 
A)  Interpersonal skills refer to a leader's ability to interact with others. 
B)  Cognitive skills are developed through experience. 
C)  Technical and interpersonal skills are innate. 
D)  Cognitive skills refer to a leader's knowledge about an organization.

Question 11

All charismatic leaders tend to be positive role models.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Technical skills of leadership refer to a leader's

Accepted Answer

A)  ability to make decisions with sound reasoning. 
B)  knowledge about an organization and job-related activities. 
C)  ability to understand the internal and external environments. 
D)  ability to interact with others. 
A)  ability to make decisions with sound reasoning. 
B)  knowledge about an organization and job-related activities. 
C)  ability to understand the internal and external environments. 
D)  ability to interact with others.

Question 13

Leadership substitutes refer to

Accepted Answer

A)  aspects of a situation that make leadership unnecessary. 
B)  aspects that influence the external environment affecting leadership. 
C)  aspects that overlook a crucial component of the leadership construct. 
D)  aspects that hinder a leader's ability to act a particular way. 
A)  aspects of a situation that make leadership unnecessary. 
B)  aspects that influence the external environment affecting leadership. 
C)  aspects that overlook a crucial component of the leadership construct. 
D)  aspects that hinder a leader's ability to act a particular way.

Question 14

Which of the following statements refers to House's path-goal theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  A theory of leadership that explains leadership by examining the traits and characteristics of individuals considered to be historically great leaders 
B)  A theory in which leaders are more effective depending on the favorability of a leadership situation, which is described by leader-member relations, task structure, and positional power of the leader 
C)  A theory that states that the most important aspect in leadership is the follower's expectation that a task can be accomplished and that it will lead to rewards 
D)  A theory based on the interplay between the amount of task-related behaviors a leader exhibits and the level at which followers are mature enough to perform a specific task 
A)  A theory of leadership that explains leadership by examining the traits and characteristics of individuals considered to be historically great leaders 
B)  A theory in which leaders are more effective depending on the favorability of a leadership situation, which is described by leader-member relations, task structure, and positional power of the leader 
C)  A theory that states that the most important aspect in leadership is the follower's expectation that a task can be accomplished and that it will lead to rewards 
D)  A theory based on the interplay between the amount of task-related behaviors a leader exhibits and the level at which followers are mature enough to perform a specific task

Question 15

According to the leader-member exchange theory, leaders treat each member differently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Fiedler's contingency model suggests that the situation should be changed to match the leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Roberto has an employee who is excited and passionate about her position but has not developed the necessary skills to be successful. Based on Hersey and Blanchard's situational theory, Roberto should

Accepted Answer

A)  be directive. 
B)  act as a guide. 
C)  focus on delegation. 
D)  offer support. 
A)  be directive. 
B)  act as a guide. 
C)  focus on delegation. 
D)  offer support.

Question 18

Leadership substitutes are aspects that hinder a leader's ability to act a particular way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following refers to the "Great Man" theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  A theory of leadership that explains leadership by examining the traits and characteristics of renowned leaders of human history 
B)  A theory in which leaders are more effective depending on the favorability of a leadership situation, which is described by leader-member relations and task structure 
C)  A theory of leadership in which leaders treat each member differently, and as a result, develop unique relationships with each member 
D)  A theory of leadership that tries to reveal a set of universal traits and skills that are relevant in all leadership situations 
A)  A theory of leadership that explains leadership by examining the traits and characteristics of renowned leaders of human history 
B)  A theory in which leaders are more effective depending on the favorability of a leadership situation, which is described by leader-member relations and task structure 
C)  A theory of leadership in which leaders treat each member differently, and as a result, develop unique relationships with each member 
D)  A theory of leadership that tries to reveal a set of universal traits and skills that are relevant in all leadership situations

Question 20

Which of the following aspects characterizes transformational leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extreme task orientation 
B)  Time and resource management 
C)  Passive management-by-exception 
D)  Individualized consideration 
A)  Extreme task orientation 
B)  Time and resource management 
C)  Passive management-by-exception 
D)  Individualized consideration

Mona has an employee who is very skilled yet lacks the motivation to function at his best. Based on Hersey and Blanchard's situational theory, Mona should

Explain the traits-based leadership theory.

When a leader rewards an employee in terms of increased pay for completing a project much ahead of time, the leadership technique can be referred to as _____ leadership.

Which of the following statements about the managerial grid is true?

Esther avoids micromanaging and allows subordinates to work autonomously. She takes action only when work falls below standards, allowing subordinates to learn from mistakes and become more functionally independent. Esther is demonstrating

Lee takes a goal-centered, team approach, integrating production and people concerns in a mutually reinforcing effort where all behaviors enhance each other. Where does Lee fall within the managerial grid?

_____ leadership is defined as the set of behaviors that leaders use to change their organization and individuals for the better.

The most effective leaders

Sam sees potential in Alex and offers Alex a chance to increase his responsibility within the group. Based on the leader-member exchange theory, Sam and Alex's relationship is in the _________ phase of the relationship life cycle.

Which of the following statements is true about leadership skills?

All charismatic leaders tend to be positive role models.

Technical skills of leadership refer to a leader's

Leadership substitutes refer to

Which of the following statements refers to House's path-goal theory?

According to the leader-member exchange theory, leaders treat each member differently.

Fiedler's contingency model suggests that the situation should be changed to match the leader.

Roberto has an employee who is excited and passionate about her position but has not developed the necessary skills to be successful. Based on Hersey and Blanchard's situational theory, Roberto should

Leadership substitutes are aspects that hinder a leader's ability to act a particular way.

Which of the following refers to the "Great Man" theory?

Which of the following aspects characterizes transformational leaders?

Introduction to Management

The Global Business Environment

Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Introduction to Strategy

Business-Level Strategy

Corporate-Level Strategy

Organizational Design

Organizational Culture

Managing Human Capital

Performance Management

Organizational Change

Becoming a Leader: Knowing Yourself

Power and Influence

Decision Making

Conflict and Negotiation

Leading Teams

Motivation

Communication

Networking

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Exam 12: Leadership in Organizations

Mona has an employee who is very skilled yet lacks the motivation to function at his best. Based on Hersey and Blanchard's situational theory, Mona should

Explain the traits-based leadership theory.

When a leader rewards an employee in terms of increased pay for completing a project much ahead of time, the leadership technique can be referred to as _____ leadership.

Which of the following statements about the managerial grid is true?

Esther avoids micromanaging and allows subordinates to work autonomously. She takes action only when work falls below standards, allowing subordinates to learn from mistakes and become more functionally independent. Esther is demonstrating

Lee takes a goal-centered, team approach, integrating production and people concerns in a mutually reinforcing effort where all behaviors enhance each other. Where does Lee fall within the managerial grid?

_____ leadership is defined as the set of behaviors that leaders use to change their organization and individuals for the better.

The most effective leaders

Sam sees potential in Alex and offers Alex a chance to increase his responsibility within the group. Based on the leader-member exchange theory, Sam and Alex's relationship is in the _________ phase of the relationship life cycle.

Which of the following statements is true about leadership skills?

All charismatic leaders tend to be positive role models.

Technical skills of leadership refer to a leader's

Leadership substitutes refer to

Which of the following statements refers to House's path-goal theory?

According to the leader-member exchange theory, leaders treat each member differently.

Fiedler's contingency model suggests that the situation should be changed to match the leader.

Roberto has an employee who is excited and passionate about her position but has not developed the necessary skills to be successful. Based on Hersey and Blanchard's situational theory, Roberto should

Leadership substitutes are aspects that hinder a leader's ability to act a particular way.

Which of the following refers to the "Great Man" theory?

Which of the following aspects characterizes transformational leaders?

Introduction to Management

The Global Business Environment

Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Introduction to Strategy

Business-Level Strategy

Corporate-Level Strategy

Organizational Design

Organizational Culture

Managing Human Capital

Performance Management

Organizational Change

Becoming a Leader: Knowing Yourself

Power and Influence

Decision Making

Conflict and Negotiation

Leading Teams

Motivation

Communication

Networking

Filters