Question 1

Challenging followers to perform work at the highest levels possible is an example of which leadership behavior?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The researcher who consistently studied path-goal theory from the 1970s to 1990s is

Accepted Answer

A) Bass 
B) Hersey 
C) Vroom 
D) House 
A) Bass 
B) Hersey 
C) Vroom 
D) House

Question 3

A disadvantage of path-goal theory is that its approach could foster subordinate dependency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Followers who have internal locus of control 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

Susan feels that others in her organization and in her personal life have more influence over her and her career and life path. Susan has

Accepted Answer

A) Autonomous locus of control 
B) Need for affiliation 
C) Internal locus of control 
D) External locus of control 
A) Autonomous locus of control 
B) Need for affiliation 
C) Internal locus of control 
D) External locus of control

Question 6

Each week your supervisor holds a meeting in which he invites you and all the other employees to give feedback regarding current projects.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 7

The directive leadership behavior is similar to

Accepted Answer

A) Delegating in the SLII model 
B) Initiating structure in the Ohio State studies 
C) Consideration in the University of Michigan studies 
D) Employee orientation in the University of Michigan studies 
A) Delegating in the SLII model 
B) Initiating structure in the Ohio State studies 
C) Consideration in the University of Michigan studies 
D) Employee orientation in the University of Michigan studies

Question 8

Motivation in path-goal theory is conceptualized using

Accepted Answer

A) Psychodynamic theory 
B) Great man theory 
C) Expectancy theory 
D) Leader-member exchange theory 
A) Psychodynamic theory 
B) Great man theory 
C) Expectancy theory 
D) Leader-member exchange theory

Question 9

According to path-goal theory,directive communication is least effective when followers are inexperienced and when the task is unstructured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

For task characteristics that are ambiguous,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

Question 11

Which researcher (s)focused on how leaders motivate followers to accomplish designated goals.

Accepted Answer

A) Kotter 
B) Fisher 
C) Hersey and Blanchard 
D) House 
A) Kotter 
B) Fisher 
C) Hersey and Blanchard 
D) House

Question 12

Which researcher (s)conceptualized motivation from the perspective of the expectancy theory of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) Kotter and Bennis 
B) Vroom 
C) Hersey and Blanchard 
D) House 
A) Kotter and Bennis 
B) Vroom 
C) Hersey and Blanchard 
D) House

Question 13

Path-goal theory could be best described as a

Accepted Answer

A) Great person theory 
B) Transformational theory 
C) Motivational theory 
D) Behavioral theory 
A) Great person theory 
B) Transformational theory 
C) Motivational theory 
D) Behavioral theory

Question 14

Path-goal leadership is not a trait approach that locks leaders into only one kind of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Path-goal theory is based on motivation principles drawn from expectancy theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Leaders who are friendly and approachable are 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 17

I am tired of doing the same old boring job.I need my leader to

Accepted Answer

A) Challenge me 
B) Involve me 
C) Support me 
D) Direct me 
A) Challenge me 
B) Involve me 
C) Support me 
D) Direct me

Question 18

Path-goal theory is about how leaders _________ subordinates to accomplish designated ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Encourage;tasks 
B) Develop;goals 
C) Motivate;goals 
D) Influence;tasks 
A) Encourage;tasks 
B) Develop;goals 
C) Motivate;goals 
D) Influence;tasks

Question 19

Both the directive and supportive leader behaviors in the path-goal approach are quite similar to the leader behaviors of the same name in the situational approach. Participative and achievement-oriented behaviors are different from the other two behaviors in situational approach (coaching and delegating).Compare and contrast these four behaviors using your knowledge of both the situational approach and path-goal approach.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should include a d

Question 20

A strength of the path-goal theory is

Accepted Answer

A) It is very complex and has many aspects to it 
B) Empirical research partially supports its validity 
C) It attempts to integrate motivation from expectancy theory 
D) It clearly explains the relationship between motivation and leader behaviors 
A) It is very complex and has many aspects to it 
B) Empirical research partially supports its validity 
C) It attempts to integrate motivation from expectancy theory 
D) It clearly explains the relationship between motivation and leader behaviors

Challenging followers to perform work at the highest levels possible is an example of which leadership behavior?

The researcher who consistently studied path-goal theory from the 1970s to 1990s is

A disadvantage of path-goal theory is that its approach could foster subordinate dependency.

Followers who have internal locus of control benefit from

Susan feels that others in her organization and in her personal life have more influence over her and her career and life path. Susan has

Each week your supervisor holds a meeting in which he invites you and all the other employees to give feedback regarding current projects.According to path-goal theory,which behavior best describes your supervisor?

The directive leadership behavior is similar to

Motivation in path-goal theory is conceptualized using

According to path-goal theory,directive communication is least effective when followers are inexperienced and when the task is unstructured.

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

Which researcher (s)focused on how leaders motivate followers to accomplish designated goals.

Which researcher (s)conceptualized motivation from the perspective of the expectancy theory of motivation?

Path-goal theory could be best described as a

Path-goal leadership is not a trait approach that locks leaders into only one kind of leadership.

Path-goal theory is based on motivation principles drawn from expectancy theory.

Leaders who are friendly and approachable are using

I am tired of doing the same old boring job.I need my leader to

Path-goal theory is about how leaders _ subordinates to accomplish designated .

A strength of the path-goal theory is

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Exam 6: Pathgoal Theory

Challenging followers to perform work at the highest levels possible is an example of which leadership behavior?

The researcher who consistently studied path-goal theory from the 1970s to 1990s is

A disadvantage of path-goal theory is that its approach could foster subordinate dependency.

Followers who have internal locus of control benefit from

Susan feels that others in her organization and in her personal life have more influence over her and her career and life path. Susan has

Each week your supervisor holds a meeting in which he invites you and all the other employees to give feedback regarding current projects.According to path-goal theory,which behavior best describes your supervisor?

The directive leadership behavior is similar to

Motivation in path-goal theory is conceptualized using

According to path-goal theory,directive communication is least effective when followers are inexperienced and when the task is unstructured.

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

Which researcher (s)focused on how leaders motivate followers to accomplish designated goals.

Which researcher (s)conceptualized motivation from the perspective of the expectancy theory of motivation?

Path-goal theory could be best described as a

Path-goal leadership is not a trait approach that locks leaders into only one kind of leadership.

Path-goal theory is based on motivation principles drawn from expectancy theory.

Leaders who are friendly and approachable are using

I am tired of doing the same old boring job.I need my leader to

Path-goal theory is about how leaders _________ subordinates to accomplish designated ________.

A strength of the path-goal theory is

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

Path-goal theory is about how leaders _ subordinates to accomplish designated .