Question 1

Fiedler's contingency model assumes that the leader's behavior should adapt to the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

If a situation involves good leader-member relations,a structured task,and strong position power,the situation calls for a leader who is people oriented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Generally,someone who is new on the job will need a supervisor who engages more in task-oriented rather than in relationship-oriented behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A structured task-that is,one with a set procedure to follow-is best managed by a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  relations-oriented leader. 
B)  authoritarian leader. 
C)  people-oriented leader. 
D)  democratic leader. 
A)  relations-oriented leader. 
B)  authoritarian leader. 
C)  people-oriented leader. 
D)  democratic leader.

Question 5

Position power refers to the extent to which the leader has the support and loyalty of group members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Supportive behavior involves telling followers what to do and how they are to do it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The more confidence the supervisor has in employees,the more he or she will involve them in planning and decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How should supervisors build and maintain relationships with their employees?

Accepted Answer

A supervisor who is liked and respected

Question 9

Leading is clearly an application of human relations skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

People who want a lot of direction will most likely welcome _____ leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  laissez-faire 
B)  collaborative 
C)  servant 
D)  authoritarian 
A)  laissez-faire 
B)  collaborative 
C)  servant 
D)  authoritarian

Question 11

According to which theory should leaders adjust the degree of task and relationship behavior in response to the growing maturity of their followers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Life cycle theory of leadership 
B)  Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership 
C)  Path-goal theory of leadership 
D)  X and Y theory of leadership 
A)  Life cycle theory of leadership 
B)  Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership 
C)  Path-goal theory of leadership 
D)  X and Y theory of leadership

Question 12

A manager should use a relatively democratic leadership style only when:

Accepted Answer

A)  enough time is available. 
B)  a task is structured. 
C)  decisions need to be made quickly. 
D)  a work group has little experience in making its own decisions. 
A)  enough time is available. 
B)  a task is structured. 
C)  decisions need to be made quickly. 
D)  a work group has little experience in making its own decisions.

Question 13

In choosing a leadership style,one needs to consider the type of organization and the effectiveness of the group.These attributes describe:

Accepted Answer

A)  situation characteristics. 
B)  manager characteristics. 
C)  subordinate characteristics. 
D)  leader characteristics. 
A)  situation characteristics. 
B)  manager characteristics. 
C)  subordinate characteristics. 
D)  leader characteristics.

Question 14

List any three common leadership traits you admire most in a leader and define each trait.

Accepted Answer

Some traits that might be considered sig

Question 15

Rules followed by Marine Corps officers are "never eat before your troops eat" and "never ask your troops to do something you wouldn't do".This is an example of _____ leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian 
B)  people-oriented 
C)  task-oriented 
D)  laissez-faire 
A)  authoritarian 
B)  people-oriented 
C)  task-oriented 
D)  laissez-faire

Question 16

Employees have no choice but to pursue the supervisor's vision,even when they cannot trust the supervisor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The leadership style in which the leader allows subordinates to participate in decision making and problem solving is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian leadership style. 
B)  laissez-faire leadership style. 
C)  democratic leadership style. 
D)  dictatorial leadership style. 
A)  authoritarian leadership style. 
B)  laissez-faire leadership style. 
C)  democratic leadership style. 
D)  dictatorial leadership style.

Question 18

If a department,team,or other work group has little experience in making its own decisions,the supervisor:

Accepted Answer

A)  should use a democratic leadership style. 
B)  may find that an authoritarian approach is easier to use. 
C)  may effectively use a participatory decision-making approach. 
D)  should delegate decisions to groups. 
A)  should use a democratic leadership style. 
B)  may find that an authoritarian approach is easier to use. 
C)  may effectively use a participatory decision-making approach. 
D)  should delegate decisions to groups.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about the country club management style of leadership is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Efficiency in operations results from arranging conditions of work in such a way that human elements interfere to a minimum degree. 
B)  Adequate organization performance is possible through balancing the necessity to get out work with maintaining morale of people at a satisfactory level. 
C)  Interdependence through a "common stake" in organization purpose leads to relationships of trust and respect. 
D)  Thoughtful attention to needs of people for satisfying relationships leads to a comfortable, friendly organization atmosphere and work tempo. 
A)  Efficiency in operations results from arranging conditions of work in such a way that human elements interfere to a minimum degree. 
B)  Adequate organization performance is possible through balancing the necessity to get out work with maintaining morale of people at a satisfactory level. 
C)  Interdependence through a "common stake" in organization purpose leads to relationships of trust and respect. 
D)  Thoughtful attention to needs of people for satisfying relationships leads to a comfortable, friendly organization atmosphere and work tempo.

Question 20

The servant leaders' primary task is to lead rather than serve the people around them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Fiedler's contingency model assumes that the leader's behavior should adapt to the situation.

If a situation involves good leader-member relations,a structured task,and strong position power,the situation calls for a leader who is people oriented.

Generally,someone who is new on the job will need a supervisor who engages more in task-oriented rather than in relationship-oriented behavior.

A structured task-that is,one with a set procedure to follow-is best managed by a(n):

Position power refers to the extent to which the leader has the support and loyalty of group members.

Supportive behavior involves telling followers what to do and how they are to do it.

The more confidence the supervisor has in employees,the more he or she will involve them in planning and decision making.

How should supervisors build and maintain relationships with their employees?

Leading is clearly an application of human relations skills.

People who want a lot of direction will most likely welcome _____ leadership.

According to which theory should leaders adjust the degree of task and relationship behavior in response to the growing maturity of their followers?

A manager should use a relatively democratic leadership style only when:

In choosing a leadership style,one needs to consider the type of organization and the effectiveness of the group.These attributes describe:

List any three common leadership traits you admire most in a leader and define each trait.

Rules followed by Marine Corps officers are "never eat before your troops eat" and "never ask your troops to do something you wouldn't do".This is an example of _____ leadership.

Employees have no choice but to pursue the supervisor's vision,even when they cannot trust the supervisor.

The leadership style in which the leader allows subordinates to participate in decision making and problem solving is known as:

If a department,team,or other work group has little experience in making its own decisions,the supervisor:

Which of the following statements about the country club management style of leadership is true?

The servant leaders' primary task is to lead rather than serve the people around them.

Supervision: Tradition and Contemporary Trends

Ensuring High Quality and Productivity

Groups, teams, and Powerful Meetings

Corporate Social Responsibility, ethics, and Sustainability

Managing Diversity

Reaching Goals: Plans and Controls

Organizing and Authority

Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Creativity

Communication: Theory and Modern Media

Motivating Employees

Problem Employees: Counseling and Discipline

Managing Time and Stress

Managing Conflict and Change

Selecting Employees

Providing Orientation and Training

Appraising Performance

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Exam 8: The Supervisor As Leader

Fiedler's contingency model assumes that the leader's behavior should adapt to the situation.

If a situation involves good leader-member relations,a structured task,and strong position power,the situation calls for a leader who is people oriented.

Generally,someone who is new on the job will need a supervisor who engages more in task-oriented rather than in relationship-oriented behavior.

A structured task-that is,one with a set procedure to follow-is best managed by a(n):

Position power refers to the extent to which the leader has the support and loyalty of group members.

Supportive behavior involves telling followers what to do and how they are to do it.

The more confidence the supervisor has in employees,the more he or she will involve them in planning and decision making.

How should supervisors build and maintain relationships with their employees?

Leading is clearly an application of human relations skills.

People who want a lot of direction will most likely welcome _____ leadership.

According to which theory should leaders adjust the degree of task and relationship behavior in response to the growing maturity of their followers?

A manager should use a relatively democratic leadership style only when:

In choosing a leadership style,one needs to consider the type of organization and the effectiveness of the group.These attributes describe:

List any three common leadership traits you admire most in a leader and define each trait.

Rules followed by Marine Corps officers are "never eat before your troops eat" and "never ask your troops to do something you wouldn't do".This is an example of _____ leadership.

Employees have no choice but to pursue the supervisor's vision,even when they cannot trust the supervisor.

The leadership style in which the leader allows subordinates to participate in decision making and problem solving is known as:

If a department,team,or other work group has little experience in making its own decisions,the supervisor:

Which of the following statements about the country club management style of leadership is true?

The servant leaders' primary task is to lead rather than serve the people around them.

Supervision: Tradition and Contemporary Trends

Ensuring High Quality and Productivity

Groups, teams, and Powerful Meetings

Corporate Social Responsibility, ethics, and Sustainability

Managing Diversity

Reaching Goals: Plans and Controls

Organizing and Authority

Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Creativity

Communication: Theory and Modern Media

Motivating Employees

Problem Employees: Counseling and Discipline

Managing Time and Stress

Managing Conflict and Change

Selecting Employees

Providing Orientation and Training

Appraising Performance

Filters