Question 1

Identify and explain the two dimensions of leadership described in the Ohio State studies.

Accepted Answer

The Ohio State studies proposed that two

Question 2

Recent studies indicate that ________ may indicate effective leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  an endless supply of terrific ideas 
B)  a compelling vision 
C)  a highly analytical mind 
D)  outstanding training 
E)  emotional intelligence 
A)  an endless supply of terrific ideas 
B)  a compelling vision 
C)  a highly analytical mind 
D)  outstanding training 
E)  emotional intelligence

Question 3

The degree to which job assignments are procedurized is classified in the Fiedler model as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  leader-member relations 
B)  task orientation 
C)  task structure 
D)  initiating structure 
E)  productivity oriented 
A)  leader-member relations 
B)  task orientation 
C)  task structure 
D)  initiating structure 
E)  productivity oriented

Question 4

Richard is a transactional leader who has just assigned a series of tasks to a project team. Which of the following is most likely to be true about the team's performance under Richard's guidance?

Accepted Answer

A)  They will set new standards of productivity for the department, exceeding Richard's expectations. 
B)  They will meet the goals set for them but are unlikely to go beyond those goals. 
C)  They will tend to be unclear about the roles assigned to each team member. 
D)  They will be highly motivated by what they view as Richard's heroic or extraordinary qualities. 
E)  They will tend to put their individual self-interest above the interests of the company. 
A)  They will set new standards of productivity for the department, exceeding Richard's expectations. 
B)  They will meet the goals set for them but are unlikely to go beyond those goals. 
C)  They will tend to be unclear about the roles assigned to each team member. 
D)  They will be highly motivated by what they view as Richard's heroic or extraordinary qualities. 
E)  They will tend to put their individual self-interest above the interests of the company.

Question 5

You have decided to use Fiedler's LPC questionnaire to help your employees learn more about their leadership styles. Each of your employees has filled out and scored the instrument. It is your job to try to explain to them how to use the survey information.
-According to Fiedler's approach, your employees should assume which of the following about the leadership styles determined through using the survey?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each person's style is essentially fixed. 
B)  Each person can use the information to change his/her style to a more productive style. 
C)  Task-oriented leaders will not perform as well as relationship-oriented leaders in situations that are very unfavorable. 
D)  Task-oriented leaders will perform better than relationship-oriented leaders in moderately favorable situations. 
E)  Each person's style will change in accordance with the situation at hand. 
A)  Each person's style is essentially fixed. 
B)  Each person can use the information to change his/her style to a more productive style. 
C)  Task-oriented leaders will not perform as well as relationship-oriented leaders in situations that are very unfavorable. 
D)  Task-oriented leaders will perform better than relationship-oriented leaders in moderately favorable situations. 
E)  Each person's style will change in accordance with the situation at hand.

Question 6

As a transactional leader, a CEO is more likely to be effective if he lets employees make decisions and avoids intervening when business problems arise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to LMX theory, a leader implicitly categorizes followers as "in" or "out" ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  after careful analysis 
B)  on a temporary basis 
C)  early in the interaction 
D)  because of political pressure 
E)  based on job requirements 
A)  after careful analysis 
B)  on a temporary basis 
C)  early in the interaction 
D)  because of political pressure 
E)  based on job requirements

Question 8

Hersey and Blanchard's leadership theory differs from other leadership theories primarily because it ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  explores the role of the expectations of the leader for the follower 
B)  focuses on the followers 
C)  holds that leadership style should be dependent on the situation 
D)  is normative 
E)  deals strictly and exclusively with contingencies 
A)  explores the role of the expectations of the leader for the follower 
B)  focuses on the followers 
C)  holds that leadership style should be dependent on the situation 
D)  is normative 
E)  deals strictly and exclusively with contingencies

Question 9

A hypothesis that has evolved out of path-goal theory is that directive leadership leads to greater satisfaction when tasks are ambiguous or stressful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Identify and explain the two dimensions of leadership described in the Ohio State studies.

Recent studies indicate that ________ may indicate effective leadership.

The degree to which job assignments are procedurized is classified in the Fiedler model as ________.

Richard is a transactional leader who has just assigned a series of tasks to a project team. Which of the following is most likely to be true about the team's performance under Richard's guidance?

As a transactional leader, a CEO is more likely to be effective if he lets employees make decisions and avoids intervening when business problems arise.

According to LMX theory, a leader implicitly categorizes followers as "in" or "out" ________.

Hersey and Blanchard's leadership theory differs from other leadership theories primarily because it ________.

A hypothesis that has evolved out of path-goal theory is that directive leadership leads to greater satisfaction when tasks are ambiguous or stressful.

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Perception and Individual Decision Making

Basic Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concept to Applications

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Communication

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Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

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Exam 12: Basic Approaches to Leadership

Identify and explain the two dimensions of leadership described in the Ohio State studies.

Recent studies indicate that ________ may indicate effective leadership.

The degree to which job assignments are procedurized is classified in the Fiedler model as ________.

Richard is a transactional leader who has just assigned a series of tasks to a project team. Which of the following is most likely to be true about the team's performance under Richard's guidance?

As a transactional leader, a CEO is more likely to be effective if he lets employees make decisions and avoids intervening when business problems arise.

According to LMX theory, a leader implicitly categorizes followers as "in" or "out" ________.

Hersey and Blanchard's leadership theory differs from other leadership theories primarily because it ________.

A hypothesis that has evolved out of path-goal theory is that directive leadership leads to greater satisfaction when tasks are ambiguous or stressful.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Basic Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concept to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters