Question 1

The role theory clarified how situational demands and constraints cause

Accepted Answer

A) vertical complexity. 
B) horizontal complexity. 
C) role overload. 
D) role conflict. 
A) vertical complexity. 
B) horizontal complexity. 
C) role overload. 
D) role conflict.

Question 2

Leaders at higher organizational levels spend a considerable amount of time implementing policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Leaders can change an organization's culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Typically, greater horizontal complexity is associated with

Accepted Answer

A) the number of hierarchical levels appearing on an organization chart. 
B) the increased likelihood for communication breakdowns between subunits. 
C) the degree of standardization in an organization. 
D) the diffusion of decision making throughout an organization. 
A) the number of hierarchical levels appearing on an organization chart. 
B) the increased likelihood for communication breakdowns between subunits. 
C) the degree of standardization in an organization. 
D) the diffusion of decision making throughout an organization.

Question 5

Greater horizontal complexity is associated with an increased likelihood for communication breakdowns between subunits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an adaptive challenge?

Accepted Answer

A) The problem can only be solved by changing the system itself. 
B) It may be difficult to reach a consensus on what the problem really it. 
C) The problem may be complex, but there is an expert solution to solve it. 
D) These are all characteristic of an adaptive challenge. 
A) The problem can only be solved by changing the system itself. 
B) It may be difficult to reach a consensus on what the problem really it. 
C) The problem may be complex, but there is an expert solution to solve it. 
D) These are all characteristic of an adaptive challenge.

Question 7

Organizational climate

Accepted Answer

A) is highly related to job satisfaction. 
B) is wider in scope. 
C) has more to do with task perceptions of work. 
D) is a system of shared beliefs among members of a group. 
A) is highly related to job satisfaction. 
B) is wider in scope. 
C) has more to do with task perceptions of work. 
D) is a system of shared beliefs among members of a group.

Question 8

GLOBE researchers identified six cultural dimensions that were determined to be applicable across all global cultures for assessing CLT's including

Accepted Answer

A) team-oriented leadership. 
B) self-protective leadership. 
C) autonomous leadership. 
D) All of these are applicable dimensions of culture. 
A) team-oriented leadership. 
B) self-protective leadership. 
C) autonomous leadership. 
D) All of these are applicable dimensions of culture.

Question 9

The most important point regarding situational engineering is to get leaders and followers to understand that the situation is not set in concrete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

History of the organization includes not only the recent past that bears upon today's work but also myths about the organization's origin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is an advantage of decentralized organizations?

Accepted Answer

A) Uniform policies and procedures. 
B) Minimal participation in the decision process. 
C) Greater acceptance and ownership of decision outcomes. 
D) Clearer coordination procedures. 
A) Uniform policies and procedures. 
B) Minimal participation in the decision process. 
C) Greater acceptance and ownership of decision outcomes. 
D) Clearer coordination procedures.

Question 12

Competitive advantage in one generation of a product's life is no guarantee of success for future generations of that product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements about unstructured tasks is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Unstructured tasks are by nature somewhat ill defined. 
B) Reducing the degree of ambiguity inherent in an unstructured situation is a leadership behavior appreciated by followers. 
C) While it is easier for a leader to give instruction in unstructured tasks, it is not necessarily the most helpful thing to do. 
D) Subordinates need help when a task is unstructured. 
A) Unstructured tasks are by nature somewhat ill defined. 
B) Reducing the degree of ambiguity inherent in an unstructured situation is a leadership behavior appreciated by followers. 
C) While it is easier for a leader to give instruction in unstructured tasks, it is not necessarily the most helpful thing to do. 
D) Subordinates need help when a task is unstructured.

Question 14

Autonomy is the degree to which a job provides an individual with some control over what he does and how he does it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

With the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, judgers prefer activities that are unstructured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Solving a morale problem exemplifies a structured task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following types of culture has roots that mean "temporary or specialized"?

Accepted Answer

A) Adhocracy culture 
B) Hierarchy culture 
C) Clan culture 
D) Market culture 
A) Adhocracy culture 
B) Hierarchy culture 
C) Clan culture 
D) Market culture

Question 18

GLOBE researchers identified 35 specific attributes and behaviors that are viewed as positive in some cultures but negative in others. Which of the following attributes was/were included in that list?

Accepted Answer

A) Noncooperative 
B) Formal 
C) Dynamic 
D) All of these were included in the list. 
A) Noncooperative 
B) Formal 
C) Dynamic 
D) All of these were included in the list.

Question 19

Explain how level of authority affects leaders' and followers' behavior.

Accepted Answer

Level of authority concerns one's hierar

Question 20

Industrial age companies prospered by offering low-cost but standardized products and services. This pertains to

Accepted Answer

A) customer segmentation. 
B) links to customers and suppliers. 
C) innovations. 
D) cross functions. 
A) customer segmentation. 
B) links to customers and suppliers. 
C) innovations. 
D) cross functions.

The role theory clarified how situational demands and constraints cause

Leaders at higher organizational levels spend a considerable amount of time implementing policies.

Leaders can change an organization's culture.

Typically, greater horizontal complexity is associated with

Greater horizontal complexity is associated with an increased likelihood for communication breakdowns between subunits.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an adaptive challenge?

Organizational climate

GLOBE researchers identified six cultural dimensions that were determined to be applicable across all global cultures for assessing CLT's including

The most important point regarding situational engineering is to get leaders and followers to understand that the situation is not set in concrete.

History of the organization includes not only the recent past that bears upon today's work but also myths about the organization's origin.

Which of the following is an advantage of decentralized organizations?

Competitive advantage in one generation of a product's life is no guarantee of success for future generations of that product.

Which of the following statements about unstructured tasks is false?

Autonomy is the degree to which a job provides an individual with some control over what he does and how he does it.

With the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, judgers prefer activities that are unstructured.

Solving a morale problem exemplifies a structured task.

Which of the following types of culture has roots that mean "temporary or specialized"?

GLOBE researchers identified 35 specific attributes and behaviors that are viewed as positive in some cultures but negative in others. Which of the following attributes was/were included in that list?

Explain how level of authority affects leaders' and followers' behavior.

Industrial age companies prospered by offering low-cost but standardized products and services. This pertains to

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Values, Ethics, and Character

Leadership Attributes

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Skills for Building Personal Credibility and Influencing Others

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Satisfaction, Engagement, and Potential

Groups, Teams, and Their Leadership

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The role theory clarified how situational demands and constraints cause

Leaders at higher organizational levels spend a considerable amount of time implementing policies.

Leaders can change an organization's culture.

Typically, greater horizontal complexity is associated with

Greater horizontal complexity is associated with an increased likelihood for communication breakdowns between subunits.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an adaptive challenge?

Organizational climate

GLOBE researchers identified six cultural dimensions that were determined to be applicable across all global cultures for assessing CLT's including

The most important point regarding situational engineering is to get leaders and followers to understand that the situation is not set in concrete.

History of the organization includes not only the recent past that bears upon today's work but also myths about the organization's origin.

Which of the following is an advantage of decentralized organizations?

Competitive advantage in one generation of a product's life is no guarantee of success for future generations of that product.

Which of the following statements about unstructured tasks is false?

Autonomy is the degree to which a job provides an individual with some control over what he does and how he does it.

With the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, judgers prefer activities that are unstructured.

Solving a morale problem exemplifies a structured task.

Which of the following types of culture has roots that mean "temporary or specialized"?

GLOBE researchers identified 35 specific attributes and behaviors that are viewed as positive in some cultures but negative in others. Which of the following attributes was/were included in that list?

Explain how level of authority affects leaders' and followers' behavior.

Industrial age companies prospered by offering low-cost but standardized products and services. This pertains to

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, Performance, and Effectiveness

Satisfaction, Engagement, and Potential

Groups, Teams, and Their Leadership

The Situation

Contingency Theories of Leadership

Leadership and Change

The Dark Side of Leadership

Filters