Question 1

When the goal is vague, the leader needs to _____________ it.

Accepted Answer

A)  change 
B)  clarify 
C)  remove 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  change 
B)  clarify 
C)  remove 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 2

In expectancy theory, finding the value in work can include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Monetary rewards 
B)  Positive personal feedback 
C)  Special achievement awards 
D)  All of the above 
E)  B and C only 
A)  Monetary rewards 
B)  Positive personal feedback 
C)  Special achievement awards 
D)  All of the above 
E)  B and C only

Question 3

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 subordinates to participate more 
D)  All of the above 
E)  A and B only 
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 subordinates to participate more 
D)  All of the above 
E)  A and B only

Question 4

"At the beginning of my rec & ed class, you are required to walk or jog one lap around the track." This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Unclear goals 
B)  Help others get what they expect 
C)  Giving social support 
D)  Clear goals 
E)  C and D only 
A)  Unclear goals 
B)  Help others get what they expect 
C)  Giving social support 
D)  Clear goals 
E)  C and D only

Question 5

Subordinates must adapt their needs to the leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Subordinates want direction from a calm leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When a task is complex the leader needs to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Empathetic 
B)  Directive 
C)  Democratic 
D)  Participative 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Empathetic 
B)  Directive 
C)  Democratic 
D)  Participative 
E)  None of the above

Question 8

If the assignment is a term paper, the effective teacher describes in detail the required components. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Low motivation 
B)  Unclear goals 
C)  Clear goals 
D)  Unclear directions 
E)  Clear directions 
A)  Low motivation 
B)  Unclear goals 
C)  Clear goals 
D)  Unclear directions 
E)  Clear directions

Question 9

People want to present themselves in a way that suggests to others that they know what they are doing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In expectancy theory, individuals distrust the way the system works when they achieve the result they expect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

People want to have a unique identity, but they also want to fit in with others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Low involvement requires what kind of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coaching 
B)  Authoritarian 
C)  Participative 
D)  Directive 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Coaching 
B)  Authoritarian 
C)  Participative 
D)  Directive 
E)  None of the above

Question 13

When people do not feel involved in a group, their productivity goes down.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How could a leader use expectancy theory to motivate high school students to stay in band or orchestra when their peers are dropping out?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How could a leader use expectancy theory...

Question 15

According to the text, leaders need to define the path to the goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What signs do followers give off when they are confronting obstacles at work? Discuss signs for three of the obstacles mentioned in Chapter 10.

Accepted Answer

When followers are confronting obstacles

Question 17

How can a leader make people excited about work? The preceding question is related to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Unclear directions 
B)  Simple tasks 
C)  Low motivation 
D)  Unclear goals 
E)  A and B only 
A)  Unclear directions 
B)  Simple tasks 
C)  Low motivation 
D)  Unclear goals 
E)  A and B only

Question 18

People disengage from the group when they sense they are not heard because of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Low motivation 
B)  Low involvement 
C)  Simple tasks 
D)  Clear goals 
E)  Unclear directions 
A)  Low motivation 
B)  Low involvement 
C)  Simple tasks 
D)  Clear goals 
E)  Unclear directions

When the goal is vague, the leader needs to _____________ it.

In expectancy theory, finding the value in work can include:

Participative leaders:

"At the beginning of my rec & ed class, you are required to walk or jog one lap around the track." This is an example of:

Subordinates must adapt their needs to the leader.

Subordinates want direction from a calm leader.

When a task is complex the leader needs to be:

If the assignment is a term paper, the effective teacher describes in detail the required components. This is an example of:

People want to present themselves in a way that suggests to others that they know what they are doing.

In expectancy theory, individuals distrust the way the system works when they achieve the result they expect.

People want to have a unique identity, but they also want to fit in with others.

Low involvement requires what kind of leadership?

When people do not feel involved in a group, their productivity goes down.

How could a leader use expectancy theory to motivate high school students to stay in band or orchestra when their peers are dropping out?

According to the text, leaders need to define the path to the goal.

What signs do followers give off when they are confronting obstacles at work? Discuss signs for three of the obstacles mentioned in Chapter 10.

How can a leader make people excited about work? The preceding question is related to:

People disengage from the group when they sense they are not heard because of:

Understanding Leadership

Recognizing Your Traits

Engaging Peoples Strengths

Understanding Philosophy and Styles

Attending to Tasks and Relationships

Developing Leadership Skills

Creating a Vision

Establishing a Constructive Climate

Listening to Out-Group Members

Handling Conflict

Addressing Ethics in Leadership

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Exam 12: Overcoming Obstacles

When the goal is vague, the leader needs to _____________ it.

In expectancy theory, finding the value in work can include:

Participative leaders:

"At the beginning of my rec & ed class, you are required to walk or jog one lap around the track." This is an example of:

Subordinates must adapt their needs to the leader.

Subordinates want direction from a calm leader.

When a task is complex the leader needs to be:

If the assignment is a term paper, the effective teacher describes in detail the required components. This is an example of:

People want to present themselves in a way that suggests to others that they know what they are doing.

In expectancy theory, individuals distrust the way the system works when they achieve the result they expect.

People want to have a unique identity, but they also want to fit in with others.

Low involvement requires what kind of leadership?

When people do not feel involved in a group, their productivity goes down.

How could a leader use expectancy theory to motivate high school students to stay in band or orchestra when their peers are dropping out?

According to the text, leaders need to define the path to the goal.

What signs do followers give off when they are confronting obstacles at work? Discuss signs for three of the obstacles mentioned in Chapter 10.

How can a leader make people excited about work? The preceding question is related to:

People disengage from the group when they sense they are not heard because of:

Understanding Leadership

Recognizing Your Traits

Engaging Peoples Strengths

Understanding Philosophy and Styles

Attending to Tasks and Relationships

Developing Leadership Skills

Creating a Vision

Establishing a Constructive Climate

Listening to Out-Group Members

Handling Conflict

Addressing Ethics in Leadership

Filters