Question 1

According to the path-goal theory,employee performance and leadership style are likely to be positively related when ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the leader adopts a directive style when the tasks are clear and the employee has the experience and the ability to handle them 
B) the leader displays directive behavior at all times 
C) the leadership style compensates for shortcomings in either the employee or the work setting 
D) the leader adopts a directive style of leadership with followers who have an internal locus of control 
A) the leader adopts a directive style when the tasks are clear and the employee has the experience and the ability to handle them 
B) the leader displays directive behavior at all times 
C) the leadership style compensates for shortcomings in either the employee or the work setting 
D) the leader adopts a directive style of leadership with followers who have an internal locus of control C

Question 2

The managerial grid only provides a framework for conceptualizing leadership style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Early research on leadership traits ________.

Accepted Answer

A) sought to prove that charisma was an essential trait of leadership 
B) focused on behavioral traits rather than physical traits of a leader 
C) found consistent and unique traits that would apply to all effective leaders 
D) focused on characteristics that might differentiate leaders from nonleaders 
A) sought to prove that charisma was an essential trait of leadership 
B) focused on behavioral traits rather than physical traits of a leader 
C) found consistent and unique traits that would apply to all effective leaders 
D) focused on characteristics that might differentiate leaders from nonleaders D

Question 4

Which of the following is included in the class of contingency variables termed "environment" by the path-goal theory?

Accepted Answer

A) task structure and formal authority system 
B) locus of control and experience 
C) perceived ability 
D) employee satisfaction 
A) task structure and formal authority system 
B) locus of control and experience 
C) perceived ability 
D) employee satisfaction

Question 5

Which of the following leadership styles describes a leader who provides little direction or support?

Accepted Answer

A) telling 
B) selling 
C) participating 
D) delegating 
A) telling 
B) selling 
C) participating 
D) delegating

Question 6

Path-goal theory holds that subordinates with an external locus of control will be more satisfied with a directive style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Sam is the manager at a department store.He has 20 employees working under him who are mostly unhappy and discontented with the way he threatens them for even minor errors.Which of the following statements is likely to be true about Sam?

Accepted Answer

A) Sam is a transactional leader. 
B) Sam is using coercive power to get the job done. 
C) Sam is a telling leader. 
D) Sam is using referent power to get the job done. 
A) Sam is a transactional leader. 
B) Sam is using coercive power to get the job done. 
C) Sam is a telling leader. 
D) Sam is using referent power to get the job done.

Question 8

Your firm's attorney has ________ power when giving legal advice.

Accepted Answer

A) legitimate 
B) status 
C) expert 
D) coercive 
A) legitimate 
B) status 
C) expert 
D) coercive

Question 9

The degree to which the job assignments are formalized and proceduralized is the ________ contingency dimension identified by Fiedler.

Accepted Answer

A) position power 
B) initiating structure 
C) task structure 
D) organizational structure 
A) position power 
B) initiating structure 
C) task structure 
D) organizational structure

Question 10

All of the following are sources of leader power except ________.

Accepted Answer

A) legitimate 
B) status 
C) expert 
D) coercive 
A) legitimate 
B) status 
C) expert 
D) coercive

Question 11

Marsha is the manager at a bank,with 30 employees reporting to her.Many of her staff are extremely impressed with the way she handles her work and the people at the bank.They take pride in being associated with her team.She is not only fair and understanding,but ensures that the deserving employees are compensated well.Which two sources of power does Marsha use in this example?

Accepted Answer

A) reward and referent power 
B) referent and coercive power 
C) expert and reward power 
D) referent and expert power 
A) reward and referent power 
B) referent and coercive power 
C) expert and reward power 
D) referent and expert power

Question 12

Lately Farrah has been setting challenging goals and expecting subordinates to perform at their highest level.According to the path-goal model,she is acting as a(n)________ leader.

Accepted Answer

A) achievement-oriented 
B) high structure 
C) production-oriented 
D) high task 
A) achievement-oriented 
B) high structure 
C) production-oriented 
D) high task

Question 13

Which leadership theory believes that a leader's job is to assist followers in attaining their goals and to ensure that their goals are compatible with the goals of the group or organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Fiedler's Theory 
B) Management by Objective 
C) Leader Participation Model 
D) Path-Goal Theory 
A) Fiedler's Theory 
B) Management by Objective 
C) Leader Participation Model 
D) Path-Goal Theory

Question 14

Brooke has decided that the appropriate leadership style would be to show friendliness and concern for the needs of her subordinates.According to the path-goal model,she wishes to be a(n)________ leader.

Accepted Answer

A) relationship-oriented 
B) participative 
C) supportive 
D) considerate 
A) relationship-oriented 
B) participative 
C) supportive 
D) considerate

Question 15

________ leadership is the ability to create and articulate a realistic,credible,and attractive vision of the future for an organization that improves on the present.

Accepted Answer

A) Visionary 
B) Charismatic 
C) Trait 
D) Transactional 
A) Visionary 
B) Charismatic 
C) Trait 
D) Transactional

Question 16

Which of the following is an accurate statement about transformational leaders?

Accepted Answer

A) They are poor motivators. 
B) They clarify task requirements. 
C) They exhibit more than just charisma. 
D) They focus on tasks and pay little attention to followers. 
A) They are poor motivators. 
B) They clarify task requirements. 
C) They exhibit more than just charisma. 
D) They focus on tasks and pay little attention to followers.

Question 17

According to the Ohio State studies,the ________ dimension of leader behavior is defined as the extent to which a leader has job relationships characterized by mutual trust and respect for group members' ideas and feelings.

Accepted Answer

A) relationship management 
B) consideration 
C) people orientation 
D) integrity 
A) relationship management 
B) consideration 
C) people orientation 
D) integrity

Question 18

Fiedler would expect that the best leadership style was a function of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) leader-member relations,task structure,and position power 
B) formal authority,production orientation,and consideration 
C) chain of command,relationships,and power 
D) situation,personality of leader,and readiness of employees 
A) leader-member relations,task structure,and position power 
B) formal authority,production orientation,and consideration 
C) chain of command,relationships,and power 
D) situation,personality of leader,and readiness of employees

Question 19

According to the path-goal theory,a leader who lets subordinates know what's expected of them,schedules work to be done,and gives specific guidance as to how to accomplish tasks is termed ________.

Accepted Answer

A) directive 
B) achievement oriented 
C) participative 
D) supportive 
A) directive 
B) achievement oriented 
C) participative 
D) supportive

Question 20

Juan is the person employees go to when knowledge of a topic was needed.Juan holds ________ power.

Accepted Answer

A) legitimate 
B) reward 
C) referent 
D) expert 
A) legitimate 
B) reward 
C) referent 
D) expert

According to the path-goal theory,employee performance and leadership style are likely to be positively related when ________.

The managerial grid only provides a framework for conceptualizing leadership style.

Early research on leadership traits ________.

Which of the following is included in the class of contingency variables termed "environment" by the path-goal theory?

Which of the following leadership styles describes a leader who provides little direction or support?

Path-goal theory holds that subordinates with an external locus of control will be more satisfied with a directive style.

Sam is the manager at a department store.He has 20 employees working under him who are mostly unhappy and discontented with the way he threatens them for even minor errors.Which of the following statements is likely to be true about Sam?

Your firm's attorney has ________ power when giving legal advice.

The degree to which the job assignments are formalized and proceduralized is the ________ contingency dimension identified by Fiedler.

All of the following are sources of leader power except ________.

Lately Farrah has been setting challenging goals and expecting subordinates to perform at their highest level.According to the path-goal model,she is acting as a(n)________ leader.

Which leadership theory believes that a leader's job is to assist followers in attaining their goals and to ensure that their goals are compatible with the goals of the group or organization?

Brooke has decided that the appropriate leadership style would be to show friendliness and concern for the needs of her subordinates.According to the path-goal model,she wishes to be a(n)________ leader.

________ leadership is the ability to create and articulate a realistic,credible,and attractive vision of the future for an organization that improves on the present.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about transformational leaders?

According to the Ohio State studies,the ________ dimension of leader behavior is defined as the extent to which a leader has job relationships characterized by mutual trust and respect for group members' ideas and feelings.

Fiedler would expect that the best leadership style was a function of ________.

According to the path-goal theory,a leader who lets subordinates know what's expected of them,schedules work to be done,and gives specific guidance as to how to accomplish tasks is termed ________.

Juan is the person employees go to when knowledge of a topic was needed.Juan holds ________ power.

Managers in the Workplace

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing the External Environment and the Organizations Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Change and Innovation

Planning Work Activities

Managing Strategy

Designing Organizational Structure - Basic Designs

Designing Organizational - Structure Adaptive Design

Managing Human Resources

Creating and Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Monitoring and Controlling

Filters

Exam 17: Being an Effective Leader

According to the path-goal theory,employee performance and leadership style are likely to be positively related when ________.

The managerial grid only provides a framework for conceptualizing leadership style.

Early research on leadership traits ________.

Which of the following is included in the class of contingency variables termed "environment" by the path-goal theory?

Which of the following leadership styles describes a leader who provides little direction or support?

Path-goal theory holds that subordinates with an external locus of control will be more satisfied with a directive style.

Sam is the manager at a department store.He has 20 employees working under him who are mostly unhappy and discontented with the way he threatens them for even minor errors.Which of the following statements is likely to be true about Sam?

Your firm's attorney has ________ power when giving legal advice.

The degree to which the job assignments are formalized and proceduralized is the ________ contingency dimension identified by Fiedler.

All of the following are sources of leader power except ________.

Lately Farrah has been setting challenging goals and expecting subordinates to perform at their highest level.According to the path-goal model,she is acting as a(n)________ leader.

Which leadership theory believes that a leader's job is to assist followers in attaining their goals and to ensure that their goals are compatible with the goals of the group or organization?

Brooke has decided that the appropriate leadership style would be to show friendliness and concern for the needs of her subordinates.According to the path-goal model,she wishes to be a(n)________ leader.

________ leadership is the ability to create and articulate a realistic,credible,and attractive vision of the future for an organization that improves on the present.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about transformational leaders?

According to the Ohio State studies,the ________ dimension of leader behavior is defined as the extent to which a leader has job relationships characterized by mutual trust and respect for group members' ideas and feelings.

Fiedler would expect that the best leadership style was a function of ________.

According to the path-goal theory,a leader who lets subordinates know what's expected of them,schedules work to be done,and gives specific guidance as to how to accomplish tasks is termed ________.

Juan is the person employees go to when knowledge of a topic was needed.Juan holds ________ power.

Managers in the Workplace

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing the External Environment and the Organizations Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Change and Innovation

Planning Work Activities

Managing Strategy

Designing Organizational Structure - Basic Designs

Designing Organizational - Structure Adaptive Design

Managing Human Resources

Creating and Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Monitoring and Controlling

Filters