Question 1

Which one of the following acts as a neutraliser for both Relationship-oriented leadership and Task-oriented leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) An individual's indifference to rewards 
B) An individual's professionalism 
C) Cohesive workgroups within the organisation 
D) Intrinsically satisfying jobs 
A) An individual's indifference to rewards 
B) An individual's professionalism 
C) Cohesive workgroups within the organisation 
D) Intrinsically satisfying jobs A

Question 2

According to Fiedler's contingency model,task-oriented leaders are most effective in situations that are very favourable and very unfavourable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following statements is not true about contemporary leadership needs?

Accepted Answer

A) Leaders are needed to challenge the status quo. 
B) Leaders are needed to ensure staff maintain adherence to rules. 
C) Leaders are needed to inspire organisational members to want to achieve stated visions. 
D) Leaders are needed to create visions of the future. 
A) Leaders are needed to challenge the status quo. 
B) Leaders are needed to ensure staff maintain adherence to rules. 
C) Leaders are needed to inspire organisational members to want to achieve stated visions. 
D) Leaders are needed to create visions of the future. B

Question 4

If behavioural theories of leadership are valid,individuals can be trained to be leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the difference between leadership and management?

Accepted Answer

Leadership is defined as the ability to

Question 6

Readiness was defined in the situational leadership theory as the extent to which people have the ability and willingness to accomplish a specific task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The contingency approach to leadership would be best served by an autocratic leadership style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All employees in an organisation are equally likely to participate in a mentoring relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Leaders who demonstrate high consideration tend to have more satisfied employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Most researchers have concluded that charisma cannot be learned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss whether charismatic leadership and transformational leadership generalise across cultures.

Accepted Answer

The GLOBE study suggests that leaders ne

Question 12

Which of the following is not one of the leader behaviours described in the situational leadership theory?

Accepted Answer

A) directive 
B) supportive 
C) participative 
D) aggressive 
A) directive 
B) supportive 
C) participative 
D) aggressive

Question 13

For mentoring to work,the mentee must provide input into the relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Mentor relationships serve both _______ and _______ functions?

Accepted Answer

A) work; physical 
B) employment; social 
C) career; psychological 
D) career; psychosocial 
A) work; physical 
B) employment; social 
C) career; psychological 
D) career; psychosocial

Question 15

What is online leadership? Give some examples of its use.

Accepted Answer

Today's managers and their employees are

Question 16

Authentic leaders know who they are,know what they believe in and value,and act on those values and beliefs openly and candidly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following skills probably cannot be taught in leadership training?

Accepted Answer

A) vision creation 
B) situational analysis 
C) trust building 
D) all of the above 
A) vision creation 
B) situational analysis 
C) trust building 
D) all of the above

Question 18

A leader high in initiating structure would do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Help subordinates with personal problems. 
B) Treat all subordinates as equal. 
C) Have concern for subordinates' status and satisfaction. 
D) Assign group members to particular tasks. 
A) Help subordinates with personal problems. 
B) Treat all subordinates as equal. 
C) Have concern for subordinates' status and satisfaction. 
D) Assign group members to particular tasks.

Question 19

Explain Fiedler's contingency model.Include the LPC (least preferred co-worker)questionnaire and the key situational factors that determine leadership effectiveness in your discussion.

Accepted Answer

Fred Fiedler developed the first compreh

Question 20

Socialised charismatic leadership is when a leader:

Accepted Answer

A) role models ethical conduct 
B) role models social morals 
C) role models self-centred behaviour 
D) role models positive behaviour through charismatic practices 
A) role models ethical conduct 
B) role models social morals 
C) role models self-centred behaviour 
D) role models positive behaviour through charismatic practices

Which one of the following acts as a neutraliser for both Relationship-oriented leadership and Task-oriented leadership?

According to Fiedler's contingency model,task-oriented leaders are most effective in situations that are very favourable and very unfavourable.

Which of the following statements is not true about contemporary leadership needs?

If behavioural theories of leadership are valid,individuals can be trained to be leaders.

What is the difference between leadership and management?

Readiness was defined in the situational leadership theory as the extent to which people have the ability and willingness to accomplish a specific task.

The contingency approach to leadership would be best served by an autocratic leadership style.

All employees in an organisation are equally likely to participate in a mentoring relationship.

Leaders who demonstrate high consideration tend to have more satisfied employees.

Most researchers have concluded that charisma cannot be learned.

Discuss whether charismatic leadership and transformational leadership generalise across cultures.

Which of the following is not one of the leader behaviours described in the situational leadership theory?

For mentoring to work,the mentee must provide input into the relationship.

Mentor relationships serve both _ and _ functions?

What is online leadership? Give some examples of its use.

Authentic leaders know who they are,know what they believe in and value,and act on those values and beliefs openly and candidly.

Which of the following skills probably cannot be taught in leadership training?

A leader high in initiating structure would do which of the following?

Explain Fiedler's contingency model.Include the LPC (least preferred co-worker)questionnaire and the key situational factors that determine leadership effectiveness in your discussion.

Socialised charismatic leadership is when a leader:

What Is Organisational Behaviour

The Individual

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 11: Leadership

Which one of the following acts as a neutraliser for both Relationship-oriented leadership and Task-oriented leadership?

According to Fiedler's contingency model,task-oriented leaders are most effective in situations that are very favourable and very unfavourable.

Which of the following statements is not true about contemporary leadership needs?

If behavioural theories of leadership are valid,individuals can be trained to be leaders.

What is the difference between leadership and management?

Readiness was defined in the situational leadership theory as the extent to which people have the ability and willingness to accomplish a specific task.

The contingency approach to leadership would be best served by an autocratic leadership style.

All employees in an organisation are equally likely to participate in a mentoring relationship.

Leaders who demonstrate high consideration tend to have more satisfied employees.

Most researchers have concluded that charisma cannot be learned.

Discuss whether charismatic leadership and transformational leadership generalise across cultures.

Which of the following is not one of the leader behaviours described in the situational leadership theory?

For mentoring to work,the mentee must provide input into the relationship.

Mentor relationships serve both _______ and _______ functions?

What is online leadership? Give some examples of its use.

Authentic leaders know who they are,know what they believe in and value,and act on those values and beliefs openly and candidly.

Which of the following skills probably cannot be taught in leadership training?

A leader high in initiating structure would do which of the following?

Explain Fiedler's contingency model.Include the LPC (least preferred co-worker)questionnaire and the key situational factors that determine leadership effectiveness in your discussion.

Socialised charismatic leadership is when a leader:

What Is Organisational Behaviour

The Individual

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

Filters

Mentor relationships serve both _ and _ functions?