Question 1

Participative leaders ______.

Accepted Answer

A) invite others to share in the ways and means of getting things done 
B) work to establish a climate that is open to new and diverse opinions 
C) lessen their own participation to encourage followers to participate more 
D) invite others to share in the ways and means of getting things done and work to establish a climate that is open to new and diverse opinions 
A) invite others to share in the ways and means of getting things done 
B) work to establish a climate that is open to new and diverse opinions 
C) lessen their own participation to encourage followers to participate more 
D) invite others to share in the ways and means of getting things done and work to establish a climate that is open to new and diverse opinions

Question 2

Using a directive leadership style makes subordinates feel that what they are accomplishing has a high value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Obstacles are important for leaders to recognize because ______.

Accepted Answer

A) they provide clear cues for ways leaders can help followers 
B) they provide ways to weed out underperforming followers 
C) they provide clear ways to assess the leader's effectiveness 
D) none of these 
A) they provide clear cues for ways leaders can help followers 
B) they provide ways to weed out underperforming followers 
C) they provide clear ways to assess the leader's effectiveness 
D) none of these

Question 4

Path-goal leadership theory is ascribed to which of the following leadership researchers?

Accepted Answer

A) Peter Northouse 
B) James MacGregor Burns 
C) Robert House 
D) Suan Komives 
A) Peter Northouse 
B) James MacGregor Burns 
C) Robert House 
D) Suan Komives

Question 5

Clearly defining goals for one's followers is closely aligned with what other leadership principle?

Accepted Answer

A) managing conflict 
B) power 
C) articulating a vision 
D) building a team 
E)  none of these 
A) managing conflict 
B) power 
C) articulating a vision 
D) building a team 
E)  none of these

Question 6

In general,do you believe helping followers address obstacles could be enabling or counterproductive? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the specific situation and

Question 7

Path-goal leadership suggests that ______.

Accepted Answer

A) there is one correct path and one correct goal for every situation and follower 
B) leaders need to choose a leadership style that best fits the needs of their followers and the type of work they are doing 
C) leaders should allow followers to struggle with their problems and not interfere, unless imminent organizational failure will happen 
D) all of these 
A) there is one correct path and one correct goal for every situation and follower 
B) leaders need to choose a leadership style that best fits the needs of their followers and the type of work they are doing 
C) leaders should allow followers to struggle with their problems and not interfere, unless imminent organizational failure will happen 
D) all of these

Question 8

According to the text,good leaders are those who ______.

Accepted Answer

A) get their followers to maximize their productivity 
B) let their followers define their own goals and job duties 
C) help their followers overcome obstacles to achieve their goals 
D) help their followers become good leaders 
A) get their followers to maximize their productivity 
B) let their followers define their own goals and job duties 
C) help their followers overcome obstacles to achieve their goals 
D) help their followers become good leaders

Question 9

Achievement-oriented leadership generally works well for everyone in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Subordinates must adapt their needs to the needs of their leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Participative leaders ______.

Using a directive leadership style makes subordinates feel that what they are accomplishing has a high value.

Obstacles are important for leaders to recognize because ______.

Path-goal leadership theory is ascribed to which of the following leadership researchers?

Clearly defining goals for one's followers is closely aligned with what other leadership principle?

In general,do you believe helping followers address obstacles could be enabling or counterproductive? Why or why not?

Path-goal leadership suggests that ______.

According to the text,good leaders are those who ______.

Achievement-oriented leadership generally works well for everyone in the organization.

Subordinates must adapt their needs to the needs of their leader.

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

Participative leaders ______.

Using a directive leadership style makes subordinates feel that what they are accomplishing has a high value.

Obstacles are important for leaders to recognize because ______.

Path-goal leadership theory is ascribed to which of the following leadership researchers?

Clearly defining goals for one's followers is closely aligned with what other leadership principle?

In general,do you believe helping followers address obstacles could be enabling or counterproductive? Why or why not?

Path-goal leadership suggests that ______.

According to the text,good leaders are those who ______.

Achievement-oriented leadership generally works well for everyone in the organization.

Subordinates must adapt their needs to the needs of their leader.

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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