Question 1

In the Vroom and Jago decision tree,letting the group decide with the leader's guidance is a(n)style.

Accepted Answer

GII

Question 2

Most studies have found that CEO charisma is related to firm performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Research on Fiedler's Cognitive Resource Theory found some support for the prediction that ________ leads to performance in high-stress situations.

Accepted Answer

A) experience 
B) intelligence 
C) status 
D) expertise 
E) education 
A) experience 
B) intelligence 
C) status 
D) expertise 
E) education A

Question 4

Describe the differences between transactional and transformational leadership.

Accepted Answer

Transactional leadership describes the r

Question 5

According to Path-Goal Theory,which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Employees who prefer being told what to do respond best to a supportive leadership style. 
B) Employees who are high need achievers work best under achievement-oriented leadership. 
C) When tasks are clear and routine,directive leadership is preferred. 
D) Frustrating,dissatisfying jobs increase employee appreciation of directive leadership. 
E) Employees who are high need achievers work best under participative-oriented leadership. 
A) Employees who prefer being told what to do respond best to a supportive leadership style. 
B) Employees who are high need achievers work best under achievement-oriented leadership. 
C) When tasks are clear and routine,directive leadership is preferred. 
D) Frustrating,dissatisfying jobs increase employee appreciation of directive leadership. 
E) Employees who are high need achievers work best under participative-oriented leadership.

Question 6

For many years,the glass ceiling metaphor was used to describe the invisible barrier to women's advancement to senior leadership positions in organizations.Recently,a new and likely more accurate metaphor is a because of the many twists,turns,detours,and dead ends that women encounter.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For many years,the glass ceiling metaphor was...

Question 7

The Vroom and Jago decision tree model of leadership

Accepted Answer

A) is a trait model. 
B) allows for autocratic,consultative,and group decisions. 
C) always specifies using the maximum degree of participation possible. 
D) is a model of emergent leadership. 
E) uses three situation factors to determine favourableness. 
A) is a trait model. 
B) allows for autocratic,consultative,and group decisions. 
C) always specifies using the maximum degree of participation possible. 
D) is a model of emergent leadership. 
E) uses three situation factors to determine favourableness.

Question 8

A leader who stresses standard procedures,schedules the work to be done,and assigns subordinates to particular tasks is high on

Accepted Answer

A) initiating structure. 
B) consideration. 
C) task structure. 
D) leader reward behaviour. 
E) supportive behaviour. 
A) initiating structure. 
B) consideration. 
C) task structure. 
D) leader reward behaviour. 
E) supportive behaviour.

Question 9

If your new boss makes you experience meaning,competence,self-determination,and impact,then he/she is probably an empowering leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The focus of leadership is a concern for the needs of followers and their well-being.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The focus of leadership is a concern...

Question 11

Men are perceived as having agentic traits and women are perceived as having communal traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Research conducted by the GLOBE project found many attributes to be universally desirable and believed to facilitate outstanding leadership in all countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The most important component of transformational leadership is .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most important component of transformational leadership...

Question 14

Research on leadership traits has mostly focused on

Accepted Answer

A) demographics,interpersonal attributes,and physical attributes. 
B) demographics,task competence,and interpersonal attributes. 
C) demographics,task competence,and physical attributes. 
D) task competence,interpersonal attributes,and physical attributes. 
E) task competence,interpersonal attributes,and psychological attributes. 
A) demographics,interpersonal attributes,and physical attributes. 
B) demographics,task competence,and interpersonal attributes. 
C) demographics,task competence,and physical attributes. 
D) task competence,interpersonal attributes,and physical attributes. 
E) task competence,interpersonal attributes,and psychological attributes.

Question 15

Sasha is interested in international business and is planning on working around the world when he graduates from university.He is especially interested in being a leader and strongly believes that he has what it takes to be an outstanding leader anywhere in the world.In other words,he feels that with his leadership attributes,he will be a successful leader no matter what country or culture he is working in.Do you agree with Sasha? What should you tell him about the leadership attributes required for outstanding leadership across cultures?

Accepted Answer

Sasha assumes that the attributes requir

Question 16

The norm of reciprocity is associated with social exchange theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to Vroom and Jago,the leader's goal should be to

Accepted Answer

A) use leader reward and punishment behaviour effectively. 
B) seek the best match between the leader's personality and the group. 
C) clarify the path to employee goal achievement. 
D) use persuasion and negotiation rather than formal power to achieve commitment. 
E) make high quality,acceptable decisions without undue delay. 
A) use leader reward and punishment behaviour effectively. 
B) seek the best match between the leader's personality and the group. 
C) clarify the path to employee goal achievement. 
D) use persuasion and negotiation rather than formal power to achieve commitment. 
E) make high quality,acceptable decisions without undue delay.

Question 18

According to Bernard Bass's theory of transformational leadership,the distinctive qualities of transformational leaders are

Accepted Answer

A) leader reward behaviour,leader punishment behaviour,and charisma. 
B) individualized consideration,inspirational motivation,charisma,and intellectual stimulation. 
C) participation,initiating structure,and consideration. 
D) leader reward behaviour,leader punishment behaviour,and task leadership. 
E) honesty,dominance,and need for achievement. 
A) leader reward behaviour,leader punishment behaviour,and charisma. 
B) individualized consideration,inspirational motivation,charisma,and intellectual stimulation. 
C) participation,initiating structure,and consideration. 
D) leader reward behaviour,leader punishment behaviour,and task leadership. 
E) honesty,dominance,and need for achievement.

Question 19

What dimension of transformational leadership has been treated as a distinct theory of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) Intellectual stimulation 
B) Individualized consideration 
C) Inspirational motivation 
D) Charisma 
E) Management by exception 
A) Intellectual stimulation 
B) Individualized consideration 
C) Inspirational motivation 
D) Charisma 
E) Management by exception

Question 20

LMX theory is a exchange relationship-based approach to leadership.

Accepted Answer

The answer of LMX theory is a exchange relationship-based approach...

In the Vroom and Jago decision tree,letting the group decide with the leader's guidance is a(n)style.

Most studies have found that CEO charisma is related to firm performance.

Research on Fiedler's Cognitive Resource Theory found some support for the prediction that ________ leads to performance in high-stress situations.

Describe the differences between transactional and transformational leadership.

According to Path-Goal Theory,which of the following statements is true?

For many years,the glass ceiling metaphor was used to describe the invisible barrier to women's advancement to senior leadership positions in organizations.Recently,a new and likely more accurate metaphor is a because of the many twists,turns,detours,and dead ends that women encounter.

The Vroom and Jago decision tree model of leadership

A leader who stresses standard procedures,schedules the work to be done,and assigns subordinates to particular tasks is high on

If your new boss makes you experience meaning,competence,self-determination,and impact,then he/she is probably an empowering leader.

The focus of leadership is a concern for the needs of followers and their well-being.

Men are perceived as having agentic traits and women are perceived as having communal traits.

Research conducted by the GLOBE project found many attributes to be universally desirable and believed to facilitate outstanding leadership in all countries.

The most important component of transformational leadership is .

Research on leadership traits has mostly focused on

The norm of reciprocity is associated with social exchange theory.

According to Vroom and Jago,the leader's goal should be to

According to Bernard Bass's theory of transformational leadership,the distinctive qualities of transformational leaders are

What dimension of transformational leadership has been treated as a distinct theory of leadership?

LMX theory is a exchange relationship-based approach to leadership.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, attribution, and Diversity

Values, attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, socialization, and Organizational Culture

Communication

Decision Making

Power, politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Environment,strategy,and Technology

Organizational Change, development, and Innovation

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Exam 9: Leadership

In the Vroom and Jago decision tree,letting the group decide with the leader's guidance is a(n)style.

Most studies have found that CEO charisma is related to firm performance.

Research on Fiedler's Cognitive Resource Theory found some support for the prediction that ________ leads to performance in high-stress situations.

Describe the differences between transactional and transformational leadership.

According to Path-Goal Theory,which of the following statements is true?

For many years,the glass ceiling metaphor was used to describe the invisible barrier to women's advancement to senior leadership positions in organizations.Recently,a new and likely more accurate metaphor is a because of the many twists,turns,detours,and dead ends that women encounter.

The Vroom and Jago decision tree model of leadership

A leader who stresses standard procedures,schedules the work to be done,and assigns subordinates to particular tasks is high on

If your new boss makes you experience meaning,competence,self-determination,and impact,then he/she is probably an empowering leader.

The focus of leadership is a concern for the needs of followers and their well-being.

Men are perceived as having agentic traits and women are perceived as having communal traits.

Research conducted by the GLOBE project found many attributes to be universally desirable and believed to facilitate outstanding leadership in all countries.

The most important component of transformational leadership is .

Research on leadership traits has mostly focused on

The norm of reciprocity is associated with social exchange theory.

According to Vroom and Jago,the leader's goal should be to

According to Bernard Bass's theory of transformational leadership,the distinctive qualities of transformational leaders are

What dimension of transformational leadership has been treated as a distinct theory of leadership?

LMX theory is a exchange relationship-based approach to leadership.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, attribution, and Diversity

Values, attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, socialization, and Organizational Culture

Communication

Decision Making

Power, politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Environment,strategy,and Technology

Organizational Change, development, and Innovation

Filters