Question 1

According to the path-goal theory,which leader behavior is most likely characterized by remaining open and approachable to followers?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The normative decision model shifts focus away from the situation and the followers to the leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

What are some of the problems with the normative decision model?

Accepted Answer

Although leaders may be more apt to make more effective decisions when using the model,there is no evidence to show that these leaders are more effective overall than leaders not using the model.The latter findings again point out that both the leadership process and leadership effectiveness are complex phenomena;being a good decision maker is not enough to be a good leader.Other problems with the model are that it views decision making as taking place at a single point in time,assumes that leaders are equally skilled at using all five decision procedures and assumes that some of the prescriptions of the model may not be the best for a given situation.

Question 4

Situational Leadership is a useful way for getting leaders to think about how leadership effectiveness may depend on being flexible with different subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Differentiate between task behaviors and relationship behaviors in the Situational Leadership model.Provide examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Task behaviors are defined as the extent

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the path-goal theory is most likely FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The three sub-elements in situation favorability are the task,the formal authority system,and the primary work group. 
B)  Redundant leader behaviors might be interpreted by followers as a lack of understanding. 
C)  If a task is very structured,informal authority decreases follower motivation levels. 
D)  It maintains that follower and situational variables can impact each other. 
A)  The three sub-elements in situation favorability are the task,the formal authority system,and the primary work group. 
B)  Redundant leader behaviors might be interpreted by followers as a lack of understanding. 
C)  If a task is very structured,informal authority decreases follower motivation levels. 
D)  It maintains that follower and situational variables can impact each other.

Question 7

Describe a situation where the variables from path-goal theory would make certain leader behaviors redundant.

Accepted Answer

If the task is very structured and routi

Question 8

Which two broad categories of leader behaviors did the situational leadership model originally identify?

Accepted Answer

A)  Directive and supportive 
B)  Transformational and transactional 
C)  Behavior-oriented and cognitively-oriented 
D)  Initiating structure and consideration 
A)  Directive and supportive 
B)  Transformational and transactional 
C)  Behavior-oriented and cognitively-oriented 
D)  Initiating structure and consideration

Question 9

Situational Leadership suggests that effective leaders base behavior upon:

Accepted Answer

A)  valued rewards. 
B)  follower maturity. 
C)  task structure. 
D)  leader-member relations. 
A)  valued rewards. 
B)  follower maturity. 
C)  task structure. 
D)  leader-member relations.

Question 10

The contingency model of leadership maintains that leaders are flexible in their behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The positive effects of Situational Leadership in the workplace are significantly documented with published research,which partially explains the theory's appeal to both leadership practitioners and organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Discuss how the Leader-Member Exchange (LMX)theory has changed in the last 20 years.

Accepted Answer

There has been considerable evolution in

Question 13

What is follower readiness? Provide an example.

Accepted Answer

In Situational Leadership,follower readi

Question 14

Which of the following statements about the normative decision model is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The model shifts focus away from the leader and followers to the situation. 
B)  Decision tree questions focus on the problem and situational factors. 
C)  The model focuses on the effects of formal authority systems. 
D)  It is about personal opinions rather than theory. 
A)  The model shifts focus away from the leader and followers to the situation. 
B)  Decision tree questions focus on the problem and situational factors. 
C)  The model focuses on the effects of formal authority systems. 
D)  It is about personal opinions rather than theory.

Question 15

According to Fiedler's contingency model,the content of leadership training should emphasize behavioral flexibility in leaders rather than situational engineering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In the context of contingency theory,the least preferred co-worker (LPC)score is intended to represent follower behaviors and situational factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The path-goal theory assumes that leaders use the same styles with different subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements about high-LPC leaders is most likely true?

Accepted Answer

A)  If tasks are being accomplished in an acceptable manner,they will move to their secondary level of motivation,which is forming and maintaining relationships with followers. 
B)  They focus on improving their relationships with followers after they are assured that assigned tasks are being satisfactorily accomplished. 
C)  They are primarily satisfied by establishing and maintaining close interpersonal relationships. 
D)  They primarily gain satisfaction from task accomplishment. 
A)  If tasks are being accomplished in an acceptable manner,they will move to their secondary level of motivation,which is forming and maintaining relationships with followers. 
B)  They focus on improving their relationships with followers after they are assured that assigned tasks are being satisfactorily accomplished. 
C)  They are primarily satisfied by establishing and maintaining close interpersonal relationships. 
D)  They primarily gain satisfaction from task accomplishment.

Question 19

The highest levels of situational favorability occur when leader-member relations are good,the task is structured,and the position power is high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which statement best summarizes the leader-member exchange (LMX)theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  It highlights the flexibility needed by leaders. 
B)  It focuses on interactions between leaders and followers. 
C)  It looks at the positive and negative characteristics of situations. 
D)  It considers the effects of leader decision-making on group members. 
A)  It highlights the flexibility needed by leaders. 
B)  It focuses on interactions between leaders and followers. 
C)  It looks at the positive and negative characteristics of situations. 
D)  It considers the effects of leader decision-making on group members.

According to the path-goal theory,which leader behavior is most likely characterized by remaining open and approachable to followers?

The normative decision model shifts focus away from the situation and the followers to the leader.

What are some of the problems with the normative decision model?

Situational Leadership is a useful way for getting leaders to think about how leadership effectiveness may depend on being flexible with different subordinates.

Differentiate between task behaviors and relationship behaviors in the Situational Leadership model.Provide examples of each.

Which of the following statements about the path-goal theory is most likely FALSE?

Describe a situation where the variables from path-goal theory would make certain leader behaviors redundant.

Which two broad categories of leader behaviors did the situational leadership model originally identify?

Situational Leadership suggests that effective leaders base behavior upon:

The contingency model of leadership maintains that leaders are flexible in their behavior.

The positive effects of Situational Leadership in the workplace are significantly documented with published research,which partially explains the theory's appeal to both leadership practitioners and organizations.

Discuss how the Leader-Member Exchange (LMX)theory has changed in the last 20 years.

What is follower readiness? Provide an example.

Which of the following statements about the normative decision model is true?

According to Fiedler's contingency model,the content of leadership training should emphasize behavioral flexibility in leaders rather than situational engineering.

In the context of contingency theory,the least preferred co-worker (LPC)score is intended to represent follower behaviors and situational factors.

The path-goal theory assumes that leaders use the same styles with different subordinates.

Which of the following statements about high-LPC leaders is most likely true?

The highest levels of situational favorability occur when leader-member relations are good,the task is structured,and the position power is high.

Which statement best summarizes the leader-member exchange (LMX)theory?

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Power and Influence

Values, Ethics, and Character

Leadership Attributes

Leadership Behavior

Skills for Building Personal Credibility and Influencing Others

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Exam 13: Contingency Theories of Leadership

According to the path-goal theory,which leader behavior is most likely characterized by remaining open and approachable to followers?

The normative decision model shifts focus away from the situation and the followers to the leader.

What are some of the problems with the normative decision model?

Situational Leadership is a useful way for getting leaders to think about how leadership effectiveness may depend on being flexible with different subordinates.

Differentiate between task behaviors and relationship behaviors in the Situational Leadership model.Provide examples of each.

Which of the following statements about the path-goal theory is most likely FALSE?

Describe a situation where the variables from path-goal theory would make certain leader behaviors redundant.

Which two broad categories of leader behaviors did the situational leadership model originally identify?

Situational Leadership suggests that effective leaders base behavior upon:

The contingency model of leadership maintains that leaders are flexible in their behavior.

The positive effects of Situational Leadership in the workplace are significantly documented with published research,which partially explains the theory's appeal to both leadership practitioners and organizations.

Discuss how the Leader-Member Exchange (LMX)theory has changed in the last 20 years.

What is follower readiness? Provide an example.

Which of the following statements about the normative decision model is true?

According to Fiedler's contingency model,the content of leadership training should emphasize behavioral flexibility in leaders rather than situational engineering.

In the context of contingency theory,the least preferred co-worker (LPC)score is intended to represent follower behaviors and situational factors.

The path-goal theory assumes that leaders use the same styles with different subordinates.

Which of the following statements about high-LPC leaders is most likely true?

The highest levels of situational favorability occur when leader-member relations are good,the task is structured,and the position power is high.

Which statement best summarizes the leader-member exchange (LMX)theory?

What Do We Mean by Leadership

Leader Development

Skills for Developing Yourself As a Leader

Power and Influence

Values, Ethics, and Character

Leadership Attributes

Leadership Behavior

Skills for Building Personal Credibility and Influencing Others

Motivation, Satisfaction, and Performance

Groups, Teams, and Their Leadership

Skills for Developing Others

The Situation

Leadership and Change

The Dark Side of Leadership

Skills for Optimizing Leadership As Situations Change

Filters