Question 1

Power is the potential ability to influence the behavior and decisions of other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Fiedler used all of the following to describe the situation EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  leader-member relations. 
B)  task structure. 
C)  personal power. 
D)  position power. 
E)  all of these were used by Fiedler to describe the situation. 
A)  leader-member relations. 
B)  task structure. 
C)  personal power. 
D)  position power. 
E)  all of these were used by Fiedler to describe the situation. C

Question 3

Describe the seven interpersonal influence tactics for leaders.

Accepted Answer

1. Use rational persuasion.
2. Make people like you.
3. Rely on the rule of reciprocity.
4. Develop allies.
5. Be assertive--ask for what you want.
6. Make use of higher authority.
7. Reward the behaviors you want.

Question 4

Which of the following is a passive, independent, critical thinker?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conformist 
B)  Passive follower 
C)  Pragmatic survivor 
D)  Effective follower 
E)  Alienated follower 
A)  Conformist 
B)  Passive follower 
C)  Pragmatic survivor 
D)  Effective follower 
E)  Alienated follower

Question 5

Beth, a middle manager at Heather's Handbags, uses threats and punishments as ways of influencing the behavior of his subordinates. Which of the following sources of power is Beth relying on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reward power 
B)  Coercive power 
C)  Expert power 
D)  Referent power 
E)  Personal power 
A)  Reward power 
B)  Coercive power 
C)  Expert power 
D)  Referent power 
E)  Personal power

Question 6

List the two types of personal power.

Accepted Answer

Expert pow

Question 7

The effective follower exhibits neither critical, independent thinking nor active participation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

____________________ clarify the role and task requirements of subordinates, initiate structure, provide appropriate rewards, and try to be considerate to and meet the social needs of subordinates.

Accepted Answer

Transactio

Question 9

Good leadership is needed to help the organization meet current commitments, while good management is needed to move the organization in the future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

All of the following are leadership qualities EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  visionary. 
B)  innovative. 
C)  experimental. 
D)  structured. 
E)  flexible. 
A)  visionary. 
B)  innovative. 
C)  experimental. 
D)  structured. 
E)  flexible.

Question 11

Effective leaders develop networks of allies; people who can help the leader accomplish his or her goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Power resulting from a leader's special knowledge or skill regarding the tasks performed by followers is referred to as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Power resulting from a leader's special knowledge...

Question 13

Charismatic leaders are often ____ than transactional leaders.

Accepted Answer

A)  less emotional 
B)  more predictable 
C)  less predictable 
D)  more directive 
E)  none of these 
A)  less emotional 
B)  more predictable 
C)  less predictable 
D)  more directive 
E)  none of these

Question 14

A substitute counteracts the leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Legitimate, reward, and expert powers are all forms of position power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Interactive leadership means that the leader favors a consensual and collaborative process, and influence derives from relationships rather than position power and formal authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is consistent with initiating structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Task oriented behavior 
B)  Open communication 
C)  Teamwork oriented 
D)  People oriented behavior 
E)  Country-club management style 
A)  Task oriented behavior 
B)  Open communication 
C)  Teamwork oriented 
D)  People oriented behavior 
E)  Country-club management style

Question 18

Which of the following refers to the highest level in a hierarchy of manager capabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interactive leadership 
B)  Creative leadership 
C)  Level 5 leadership 
D)  Postheroic leadership 
E)  People-oriented leadership 
A)  Interactive leadership 
B)  Creative leadership 
C)  Level 5 leadership 
D)  Postheroic leadership 
E)  People-oriented leadership

Question 19

Hersey and Blanchard are responsible for which theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory of leadership 
B)  ERG Theory 
C)  Situational theory 
D)  Contingency theory 
E)  Leadership 
A)  Theory of leadership 
B)  ERG Theory 
C)  Situational theory 
D)  Contingency theory 
E)  Leadership

Question 20

Which of the following combinations, according to research conducted at the Ohio State University, produced the highest levels of performance and satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  High consideration and low initiating structure 
B)  High consideration and high commitment 
C)  High initiating structure and high consideration 
D)  High initiating structure and high commitment 
E)  Low consideration and low initiating structure 
A)  High consideration and low initiating structure 
B)  High consideration and high commitment 
C)  High initiating structure and high consideration 
D)  High initiating structure and high commitment 
E)  Low consideration and low initiating structure

Power is the potential ability to influence the behavior and decisions of other people.

Fiedler used all of the following to describe the situation EXCEPT

Describe the seven interpersonal influence tactics for leaders.

Which of the following is a passive, independent, critical thinker?

Beth, a middle manager at Heather's Handbags, uses threats and punishments as ways of influencing the behavior of his subordinates. Which of the following sources of power is Beth relying on?

List the two types of personal power.

The effective follower exhibits neither critical, independent thinking nor active participation.

____________________ clarify the role and task requirements of subordinates, initiate structure, provide appropriate rewards, and try to be considerate to and meet the social needs of subordinates.

Good leadership is needed to help the organization meet current commitments, while good management is needed to move the organization in the future.

All of the following are leadership qualities EXCEPT:

Effective leaders develop networks of allies; people who can help the leader accomplish his or her goals.

Power resulting from a leader's special knowledge or skill regarding the tasks performed by followers is referred to as ____________________.

Charismatic leaders are often ____ than transactional leaders.

A substitute counteracts the leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors.

Legitimate, reward, and expert powers are all forms of position power.

Interactive leadership means that the leader favors a consensual and collaborative process, and influence derives from relationships rather than position power and formal authority.

Which of the following is consistent with initiating structure?

Which of the following refers to the highest level in a hierarchy of manager capabilities?

Hersey and Blanchard are responsible for which theory?

Which of the following combinations, according to research conducted at the Ohio State University, produced the highest levels of performance and satisfaction?

Innovative Management for Turbulent Times

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing the Value Chain, Information Technology, and E-Business

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

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Exam 14: Leadership

Power is the potential ability to influence the behavior and decisions of other people.

Fiedler used all of the following to describe the situation EXCEPT

Describe the seven interpersonal influence tactics for leaders.

Which of the following is a passive, independent, critical thinker?

Beth, a middle manager at Heather's Handbags, uses threats and punishments as ways of influencing the behavior of his subordinates. Which of the following sources of power is Beth relying on?

List the two types of personal power.

The effective follower exhibits neither critical, independent thinking nor active participation.

____________________ clarify the role and task requirements of subordinates, initiate structure, provide appropriate rewards, and try to be considerate to and meet the social needs of subordinates.

Good leadership is needed to help the organization meet current commitments, while good management is needed to move the organization in the future.

All of the following are leadership qualities EXCEPT:

Effective leaders develop networks of allies; people who can help the leader accomplish his or her goals.

Power resulting from a leader's special knowledge or skill regarding the tasks performed by followers is referred to as ____________________.

Charismatic leaders are often ____ than transactional leaders.

A substitute counteracts the leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors.

Legitimate, reward, and expert powers are all forms of position power.

Interactive leadership means that the leader favors a consensual and collaborative process, and influence derives from relationships rather than position power and formal authority.

Which of the following is consistent with initiating structure?

Which of the following refers to the highest level in a hierarchy of manager capabilities?

Hersey and Blanchard are responsible for which theory?

Which of the following combinations, according to research conducted at the Ohio State University, produced the highest levels of performance and satisfaction?

Innovative Management for Turbulent Times

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing the Value Chain, Information Technology, and E-Business

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Filters