Question 1

According to path-goal theory,when jobs are very complex,supportive leadership should be provided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Path-goal theory predicts that subordinates who have strong needs for affiliation prefer directive leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

For task characteristics that are complex,how many possible leader behaviors might be used?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 B

Question 4

Followers with the desire to exceed expectations benefit from

Accepted Answer

A) Directive leadership 
B) Participative leadership 
C) Supportive leadership 
D) Achievement-oriented leadership 
A) Directive leadership 
B) Participative leadership 
C) Supportive leadership 
D) Achievement-oriented leadership

Question 5

Path-goal theory integrates into which of the following theories of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) Leader emergence theory 
B) Contingency approach 
C) Expectancy theory 
D) Transformational theory 
A) Leader emergence theory 
B) Contingency approach 
C) Expectancy theory 
D) Transformational theory

Question 6

Followers who need a high level of human interaction need

Accepted Answer

A) Directive leadership 
B) Participative leadership 
C) Supportive leadership 
D) Achievement-oriented leadership 
A) Directive leadership 
B) Participative leadership 
C) Supportive leadership 
D) Achievement-oriented leadership

Question 7

The underlying assumption in expectancy theory is that followers will be motivated

Accepted Answer

A) If they can do the work 
B) If they have good exchanges with their leaders 
C) If their efforts will result in a likely outcome 
D) If they get a reward that has value to them 
A) If they can do the work 
B) If they have good exchanges with their leaders 
C) If their efforts will result in a likely outcome 
D) If they get a reward that has value to them

Question 8

Research on path-goal theory found significant validity for the model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

House introduced new behaviors in his reformulated path-goal theory in 1996.These include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) Inherent trait approach. 
B) Group-oriented decision process. 
C) Work facilitation. 
D) Work-group representation and networking. 
A) Inherent trait approach. 
B) Group-oriented decision process. 
C) Work facilitation. 
D) Work-group representation and networking.

Question 10

Participative leadership is effective with subordinates who have a strong need to control (internal locus of control).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Your supervisor expresses concern for your well-being when he learns of the passing of your father. He is using

Accepted Answer

A) Directive behaviors 
B) Achievement behaviors 
C) Supportive behaviors 
D) Participative behaviors 
A) Directive behaviors 
B) Achievement behaviors 
C) Supportive behaviors 
D) Participative behaviors

Question 12

The leader behaviors in path-goal include

Accepted Answer

A) Directive 
B) Coaching 
C) Delegating 
D) Participative 
A) Directive 
B) Coaching 
C) Delegating 
D) Participative

Question 13

The path-goal leader adjusts to the characteristics of the follower and

Accepted Answer

A) The characteristics of the work setting 
B) The characteristics of the team members 
C) The prototype of the in-group members 
D) The skills of the followers 
A) The characteristics of the work setting 
B) The characteristics of the team members 
C) The prototype of the in-group members 
D) The skills of the followers

Question 14

Which of the following is not a leader behavior in path-goal theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Directive 
B) Coaching 
C) Delegating 
D) Participative 
A) Directive 
B) Coaching 
C) Delegating 
D) Participative

Question 15

Your supervisor gives you a new project.You are informed that you have exactly 1 week to complete it and are handed an outline of what the final project should resemble.According to path-goal theory,which behavior best describes your supervisor?

Accepted Answer

A) Supportive 
B) Directive 
C) Participative 
D) Achievement oriented 
A) Supportive 
B) Directive 
C) Participative 
D) Achievement oriented

Question 16

Supportive behaviors in path-goal theory are similar to supportive behaviors in the situational approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Path-goal theory is a lot like coaching and mentoring in Mumford's Skills Model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In work settings where the formal authority system is weak,leadership becomes a tool that helps subordinates by making the rules and work requirements clear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Path-goal theory suggests that leaders should respond to followers who need affiliation from a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) Achievement style 
B) Supportive style 
C) Directive style 
D) Participative style 
A) Achievement style 
B) Supportive style 
C) Directive style 
D) Participative style

Question 20

I am doing a task I do not really understand and wish my leader would clear up my confusion by telling me the first few steps.Which leadership style would help me the most?

Accepted Answer

A) Directive behaviors 
B) Achievement behaviors 
C) Supportive behaviors 
D) Participative behaviors 
A) Directive behaviors 
B) Achievement behaviors 
C) Supportive behaviors 
D) Participative behaviors

According to path-goal theory,when jobs are very complex,supportive leadership should be provided.

Path-goal theory predicts that subordinates who have strong needs for affiliation prefer directive leadership.

For task characteristics that are complex,how many possible leader behaviors might be used?

Followers with the desire to exceed expectations benefit from

Path-goal theory integrates into which of the following theories of leadership?

Followers who need a high level of human interaction need

The underlying assumption in expectancy theory is that followers will be motivated

Research on path-goal theory found significant validity for the model.

House introduced new behaviors in his reformulated path-goal theory in 1996.These include all of the following except

Participative leadership is effective with subordinates who have a strong need to control (internal locus of control).

Your supervisor expresses concern for your well-being when he learns of the passing of your father. He is using

The leader behaviors in path-goal include

The path-goal leader adjusts to the characteristics of the follower and

Which of the following is not a leader behavior in path-goal theory?

Your supervisor gives you a new project.You are informed that you have exactly 1 week to complete it and are handed an outline of what the final project should resemble.According to path-goal theory,which behavior best describes your supervisor?

Supportive behaviors in path-goal theory are similar to supportive behaviors in the situational approach.

Path-goal theory is a lot like coaching and mentoring in Mumford's Skills Model.

In work settings where the formal authority system is weak,leadership becomes a tool that helps subordinates by making the rules and work requirements clear.

Path-goal theory suggests that leaders should respond to followers who need affiliation from a(n)

I am doing a task I do not really understand and wish my leader would clear up my confusion by telling me the first few steps.Which leadership style would help me the most?

Introduction

Trait Approach

Skills Approach

Behavioral Approach

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Exam 6: Pathgoal Theory

According to path-goal theory,when jobs are very complex,supportive leadership should be provided.

Path-goal theory predicts that subordinates who have strong needs for affiliation prefer directive leadership.

For task characteristics that are complex,how many possible leader behaviors might be used?

Followers with the desire to exceed expectations benefit from

Path-goal theory integrates into which of the following theories of leadership?

Followers who need a high level of human interaction need

The underlying assumption in expectancy theory is that followers will be motivated

Research on path-goal theory found significant validity for the model.

House introduced new behaviors in his reformulated path-goal theory in 1996.These include all of the following except

Participative leadership is effective with subordinates who have a strong need to control (internal locus of control).

Your supervisor expresses concern for your well-being when he learns of the passing of your father. He is using

The leader behaviors in path-goal include

The path-goal leader adjusts to the characteristics of the follower and

Which of the following is not a leader behavior in path-goal theory?

Your supervisor gives you a new project.You are informed that you have exactly 1 week to complete it and are handed an outline of what the final project should resemble.According to path-goal theory,which behavior best describes your supervisor?

Supportive behaviors in path-goal theory are similar to supportive behaviors in the situational approach.

Path-goal theory is a lot like coaching and mentoring in Mumford's Skills Model.

In work settings where the formal authority system is weak,leadership becomes a tool that helps subordinates by making the rules and work requirements clear.

Path-goal theory suggests that leaders should respond to followers who need affiliation from a(n)

I am doing a task I do not really understand and wish my leader would clear up my confusion by telling me the first few steps.Which leadership style would help me the most?

Introduction

Trait Approach

Skills Approach

Behavioral Approach

Situational Approach

Leadermember Exchange Theory

Transformational Leadership

Authentic Leadership

Servant Leadership

Adaptive Leadership

Psychodynamic Approach

Leadership Ethics

Team Leadership

Gender and Leadership

Culture and Leadership

Filters