Question 1

Legitimate power is the ability to influence through expertise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

According to Peter Drucker, effective leadership is primarily based on being clever and not on being consistent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

When a manager's charisma or interpersonal attractiveness is used to influence the behaviour of subordinates, the manager is using ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  referent power 
B)  human relations leadership 
C)  expert power 
D)  position power 
E)  participative leadership 
A)  referent power 
B)  human relations leadership 
C)  expert power 
D)  position power 
E)  participative leadership A

Question 4

Aspects of the work setting and the people involved that can reduce the need for a leader's personal involvement are referred to as substitutes for leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Fred Fiedler developed the situational leadership model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the Vroom-Jago leader-participation model, a power-oriented decision occurs when the leader makes the decision alone and then communicates it to the work group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to the Vroom-Jago leader-participation model, a consultative decision occurs when the leader makes the decision after receiving information, advice, or opinions from group members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A manager who follows a laissez-faire style of leadership is known as an impoverished manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Vroom-Jago leader-participation model is designed to help leaders choose an appropriate decision-making method for any problem situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The best performers who enjoy special and trusted relationships with the leader are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  the "group." 
B)  "in the know." 
C)  the "in-group." 
D)  the "out-group." 
E)  the "favourites." 
A)  the "group." 
B)  "in the know." 
C)  the "in-group." 
D)  the "out-group." 
E)  the "favourites."

Question 11

Aspects of the work setting and the people involved that can reduce the need for a leader's personal involvement are referred to as ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  leadership aids 
B)  corporate baby-sitters 
C)  leader clones 
D)  substitutes for leadership 
E)  mock leaders 
A)  leadership aids 
B)  corporate baby-sitters 
C)  leader clones 
D)  substitutes for leadership 
E)  mock leaders

Question 12

Which of the following is a signal that transformational leadership is likely being used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Followers are enthusiastic about the leader and his or her ideas. 
B)  Followers work hard to support the leader. 
C)  Followers remain loyal and devoted to the leader. 
D)  Followers strive for superior performance accomplishments. 
E)  Followers become less loyal to the leader as time goes on. 
A)  Followers are enthusiastic about the leader and his or her ideas. 
B)  Followers work hard to support the leader. 
C)  Followers remain loyal and devoted to the leader. 
D)  Followers strive for superior performance accomplishments. 
E)  Followers become less loyal to the leader as time goes on.

Question 13

In Fiedler's contingency model, a person's leadership style is described as either supportive or achievement oriented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A(n) ___ of leadership shows little concern for task, lets the group make decisions, and acts with a "do the best you can and don't bother me" attitude.

Accepted Answer

A)  moral style 
B)  autocratic style 
C)  laissez-faire style 
D)  democratic style 
E)  good old-fashioned style 
A)  moral style 
B)  autocratic style 
C)  laissez-faire style 
D)  democratic style 
E)  good old-fashioned style

Question 15

According to House's path-goal leadership model, supportive leadership is needed to increase confidence by emphasizing individual abilities and offering needed task assistance when worker self-confidence is low.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Modern leadership theories reflect a contingency perspective that attempts to impose situational demands upon various appropriate leader behaviours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The components of emotional intelligence include self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The notion that as a leader and follower interact over time their exchanges end up defining the follower's role is a notion which underlies

Accepted Answer

A)  the House-Goal Theory. 
B)  the LMX Theory. 
C)  the Jungian Model. 
D)  the Hersey-Blanchard Model. 
E)  the Path-goal Theory. 
A)  the House-Goal Theory. 
B)  the LMX Theory. 
C)  the Jungian Model. 
D)  the Hersey-Blanchard Model. 
E)  the Path-goal Theory.

Question 19

The Vroom-Jago leader-participation model identifies several different decision-making options that are available for managers and leaders. The ___ option is being used when the manager or leader makes the decision after convening the group, sharing the problem, and consulting with everyone to get their suggestions.

Accepted Answer

A)  decide-alone 
B)  consult individually 
C)  consult-with-group 
D)  facilitate 
E)  delegate 
A)  decide-alone 
B)  consult individually 
C)  consult-with-group 
D)  facilitate 
E)  delegate

Question 20

According to the Vroom-Jago leader-participation model, a(n) ___ occurs when all team members participate in making a decision.

Accepted Answer

A)  authority decision 
B)  employee involvement decision 
C)  middle-of-road management decision 
D)  consultative decision 
E)  group decision 
A)  authority decision 
B)  employee involvement decision 
C)  middle-of-road management decision 
D)  consultative decision 
E)  group decision

Legitimate power is the ability to influence through expertise.

According to Peter Drucker, effective leadership is primarily based on being clever and not on being consistent.

When a manager's charisma or interpersonal attractiveness is used to influence the behaviour of subordinates, the manager is using ___.

Aspects of the work setting and the people involved that can reduce the need for a leader's personal involvement are referred to as substitutes for leadership.

Fred Fiedler developed the situational leadership model.

According to the Vroom-Jago leader-participation model, a power-oriented decision occurs when the leader makes the decision alone and then communicates it to the work group.

According to the Vroom-Jago leader-participation model, a consultative decision occurs when the leader makes the decision after receiving information, advice, or opinions from group members.

A manager who follows a laissez-faire style of leadership is known as an impoverished manager.

The Vroom-Jago leader-participation model is designed to help leaders choose an appropriate decision-making method for any problem situation.

The best performers who enjoy special and trusted relationships with the leader are referred to as

Aspects of the work setting and the people involved that can reduce the need for a leader's personal involvement are referred to as ___.

Which of the following is a signal that transformational leadership is likely being used?

In Fiedler's contingency model, a person's leadership style is described as either supportive or achievement oriented.

A(n) ___ of leadership shows little concern for task, lets the group make decisions, and acts with a "do the best you can and don't bother me" attitude.

According to House's path-goal leadership model, supportive leadership is needed to increase confidence by emphasizing individual abilities and offering needed task assistance when worker self-confidence is low.

Modern leadership theories reflect a contingency perspective that attempts to impose situational demands upon various appropriate leader behaviours.

The components of emotional intelligence include self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skill.

The notion that as a leader and follower interact over time their exchanges end up defining the follower's role is a notion which underlies

According to the Vroom-Jago leader-participation model, a(n) ___ occurs when all team members participate in making a decision.

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Exam 14: Leading and Leadership Development

Legitimate power is the ability to influence through expertise.

According to Peter Drucker, effective leadership is primarily based on being clever and not on being consistent.

When a manager's charisma or interpersonal attractiveness is used to influence the behaviour of subordinates, the manager is using ___.

Aspects of the work setting and the people involved that can reduce the need for a leader's personal involvement are referred to as substitutes for leadership.

Fred Fiedler developed the situational leadership model.

According to the Vroom-Jago leader-participation model, a power-oriented decision occurs when the leader makes the decision alone and then communicates it to the work group.

According to the Vroom-Jago leader-participation model, a consultative decision occurs when the leader makes the decision after receiving information, advice, or opinions from group members.

A manager who follows a laissez-faire style of leadership is known as an impoverished manager.

The Vroom-Jago leader-participation model is designed to help leaders choose an appropriate decision-making method for any problem situation.

The best performers who enjoy special and trusted relationships with the leader are referred to as

Aspects of the work setting and the people involved that can reduce the need for a leader's personal involvement are referred to as ___.

Which of the following is a signal that transformational leadership is likely being used?

In Fiedler's contingency model, a person's leadership style is described as either supportive or achievement oriented.

A(n) ___ of leadership shows little concern for task, lets the group make decisions, and acts with a "do the best you can and don't bother me" attitude.

According to House's path-goal leadership model, supportive leadership is needed to increase confidence by emphasizing individual abilities and offering needed task assistance when worker self-confidence is low.

Modern leadership theories reflect a contingency perspective that attempts to impose situational demands upon various appropriate leader behaviours.

The components of emotional intelligence include self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skill.

The notion that as a leader and follower interact over time their exchanges end up defining the follower's role is a notion which underlies

According to the Vroom-Jago leader-participation model, a(n) ___ occurs when all team members participate in making a decision.

Introducing Management

Management Learning Past to Present

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Environment, Innovation, and Sustainability

Global Management and Cultural Diversity

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Information and Decision Making

Planning Processes and Techniques

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structures and Design

Organization Culture and Change

Strategic Human Resource Management

Individual Behavior

Motivation Theory and Practice

Teams and Teamwork

Communication and Collaboration

Operations and Services Management

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