Question 1

How can a leader encourage people to be excited about work? The preceding question is related to ______.

Accepted Answer

A) unclear directions 
B) simple tasks 
C) unclear goals 
D) low motivation 
A) unclear directions 
B) simple tasks 
C) unclear goals 
D) low motivation

Question 2

Achievement-oriented leadership works best with followers who are ______.

Accepted Answer

A) externally motivated 
B) internally motivated 
C) bored by the assignment 
D) have a lot of natural talent 
A) externally motivated 
B) internally motivated 
C) bored by the assignment 
D) have a lot of natural talent

Question 3

A participative leadership style is the best style when dealing with the issue of complexity in tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The two challenges leaders face when helping followers with obstacles are ______.

Accepted Answer

A) figuring out what the problems are and letting the followers solve them on their own 
B) figuring out what senior management wants done and finding the source of the problem 
C) figuring out what the problems are and what to do to solve them 
D) none of these 
A) figuring out what the problems are and letting the followers solve them on their own 
B) figuring out what senior management wants done and finding the source of the problem 
C) figuring out what the problems are and what to do to solve them 
D) none of these

Question 5

The goal of path-goal theory is to have ______.

Accepted Answer

A) more productive members of the organization 
B) members of the organization depend on their leaders 
C) leaders who are skilled problem solvers and do nothing else 
D) leaders who push all their work onto their followers 
A) more productive members of the organization 
B) members of the organization depend on their leaders 
C) leaders who are skilled problem solvers and do nothing else 
D) leaders who push all their work onto their followers

Question 6

People disengage from the group when they sense they are not heard because of ______.

Accepted Answer

A) low self-esteem 
B) simple tasks 
C) low involvement 
D) unclear directions 
A) low self-esteem 
B) simple tasks 
C) low involvement 
D) unclear directions

Question 7

Low involvement requires what kind of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) coaching 
B) quthoritarian 
C) participative 
D) directive 
A) coaching 
B) quthoritarian 
C) participative 
D) directive

Question 8

Establishing high standards of excellence,seeking continuous improvement,and showing a high degree of confidence in people are characteristics of which leadership style?

Accepted Answer

A) participative 
B) achievement-oriented 
C) directive 
D) laissez-faire 
A) participative 
B) achievement-oriented 
C) directive 
D) laissez-faire

Question 9

When the goal is vague or ill-defined,the leader should ______ it.

Accepted Answer

A) change 
B) remove 
C) clarify 
D) all of these 
A) change 
B) remove 
C) clarify 
D) all of these

Question 10

How can unclear goals be an obstacle for followers? Provide at least three examples of clear goals.

Accepted Answer

They are less excited about their work.

Question 11

When followers are not challenged,the leader should adopt which leadership style?

Accepted Answer

A) participative 
B) achievement-oriented 
C) directive 
D) laissez-faire 
A) participative 
B) achievement-oriented 
C) directive 
D) laissez-faire

Question 12

In expectancy theory,finding the value in work can include ______.

Accepted Answer

A) monetary rewards 
B) special achievement recognition 
C) positive personal feedback 
D) all of these 
A) monetary rewards 
B) special achievement recognition 
C) positive personal feedback 
D) all of these

Question 13

Confronting obstacles can mean ______.

Accepted Answer

A) helping followers navigate around obstacles 
B) recognizing that the obstacles exist, but not changing the situation 
C) removing the obstacles for the follower 
D) helping followers navigate around obstacles and removing the obstacles for the follower 
A) helping followers navigate around obstacles 
B) recognizing that the obstacles exist, but not changing the situation 
C) removing the obstacles for the follower 
D) helping followers navigate around obstacles and removing the obstacles for the follower

Question 14

The first step in helping others become more highly motivated is ______.

Accepted Answer

A) helping others feel understood 
B) helping others develop a life goal/purpose 
C) helping others develop positive self-esteem 
D) helping others feel competent 
A) helping others feel understood 
B) helping others develop a life goal/purpose 
C) helping others develop positive self-esteem 
D) helping others feel competent

Question 15

Individuals get excited about their work and are more gratified by their accomplishments when faced with goals that are not clearly specified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

It is important for leaders to show care for the well-being and personal needs of their followers.This is also known as showing ______.

Accepted Answer

A) participative leadership 
B) social support 
C) emotional intelligence 
D) none of these 
A) participative leadership 
B) social support 
C) emotional intelligence 
D) none of these

Question 17

How would a leader's task-orientation or relationship-orientation affect how well he or she is able to help followers overcome obstacles in an organization?

Accepted Answer

Task-orientation tends towards the direc

Question 18

In path-goal theory,the goals and paths needed to achieve them are defined by the ______.

Accepted Answer

A) leader 
B) follower 
C) management of the organization 
D) media 
A) leader 
B) follower 
C) management of the organization 
D) media

Question 19

Learning about and dealing with obstacles is a very effective way to improve your leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Obstacles come in many forms.Which of the following are typical obstacles in a work environment?

Accepted Answer

A) complex design process 
B) resistance to change 
C) loud, shared work space 
D) all of these 
A) complex design process 
B) resistance to change 
C) loud, shared work space 
D) all of these

How can a leader encourage people to be excited about work? The preceding question is related to ______.

Achievement-oriented leadership works best with followers who are ______.

A participative leadership style is the best style when dealing with the issue of complexity in tasks.

The two challenges leaders face when helping followers with obstacles are ______.

The goal of path-goal theory is to have ______.

People disengage from the group when they sense they are not heard because of ______.

Low involvement requires what kind of leadership?

Establishing high standards of excellence,seeking continuous improvement,and showing a high degree of confidence in people are characteristics of which leadership style?

When the goal is vague or ill-defined,the leader should ______ it.

How can unclear goals be an obstacle for followers? Provide at least three examples of clear goals.

When followers are not challenged,the leader should adopt which leadership style?

In expectancy theory,finding the value in work can include ______.

Confronting obstacles can mean ______.

The first step in helping others become more highly motivated is ______.

Individuals get excited about their work and are more gratified by their accomplishments when faced with goals that are not clearly specified.

It is important for leaders to show care for the well-being and personal needs of their followers.This is also known as showing ______.

How would a leader's task-orientation or relationship-orientation affect how well he or she is able to help followers overcome obstacles in an organization?

In path-goal theory,the goals and paths needed to achieve them are defined by the ______.

Learning about and dealing with obstacles is a very effective way to improve your leadership.

Obstacles come in many forms.Which of the following are typical obstacles in a work environment?

Understanding Leadership

Recognizing Your Traits

Engaging Strengths

Understanding Philosophy and Styles

Attending to Task and Relationships

Developing Leadership Skills

Creating a Vision

Establishing a Constructive Climate

Embracing Diversity and Inclusion

Listening to Out-Group Members

Managing Conflict

Addressing Ethics in Leadership

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Exam 13: Overcoming Obstacles

How can a leader encourage people to be excited about work? The preceding question is related to ______.

Achievement-oriented leadership works best with followers who are ______.

A participative leadership style is the best style when dealing with the issue of complexity in tasks.

The two challenges leaders face when helping followers with obstacles are ______.

The goal of path-goal theory is to have ______.

People disengage from the group when they sense they are not heard because of ______.

Low involvement requires what kind of leadership?

Establishing high standards of excellence,seeking continuous improvement,and showing a high degree of confidence in people are characteristics of which leadership style?

When the goal is vague or ill-defined,the leader should ______ it.

How can unclear goals be an obstacle for followers? Provide at least three examples of clear goals.

When followers are not challenged,the leader should adopt which leadership style?

In expectancy theory,finding the value in work can include ______.

Confronting obstacles can mean ______.

The first step in helping others become more highly motivated is ______.

Individuals get excited about their work and are more gratified by their accomplishments when faced with goals that are not clearly specified.

It is important for leaders to show care for the well-being and personal needs of their followers.This is also known as showing ______.

How would a leader's task-orientation or relationship-orientation affect how well he or she is able to help followers overcome obstacles in an organization?

In path-goal theory,the goals and paths needed to achieve them are defined by the ______.

Learning about and dealing with obstacles is a very effective way to improve your leadership.

Obstacles come in many forms.Which of the following are typical obstacles in a work environment?

Understanding Leadership

Recognizing Your Traits

Engaging Strengths

Understanding Philosophy and Styles

Attending to Task and Relationships

Developing Leadership Skills

Creating a Vision

Establishing a Constructive Climate

Embracing Diversity and Inclusion

Listening to Out-Group Members

Managing Conflict

Addressing Ethics in Leadership

Filters