Deck 15: Theories From the Biomedical Sciences

Question 1

Which theory identified self-awareness as a foundational trait of leaders?

A) Trait theory
B) Emotional intelligence
C) Behavioral theory
D) Leader-member exchange theory

Answer 1

Emotional intelligence

Question 2

Which theory seeks to explain the specific actions taken by a leader?

A) Trait theory
B) Emotional intelligence
C) Behavioral theory
D) Leader-member exchange theory

Answer 2

Behavioral theory

Question 3

Which theory includes the idea of "in-groups" and "out-groups" of individual relationships between leaders and subordinates?

A) Trait theory
B) Emotional intelligence
C) Behavioral theory
D) Leader-member exchange theory

Answer 3

Leader-member exchange theory

Question 4

Which theory expanded on behavioral theories of leadership by focusing on factors that enhance worker/employee satisfaction and identifying factors that have a negative impact on those factors?

A) Motivational theory
B) Contingency theory
C) Charismatic leadership
D) Transactional and transformational leadership

Question 5

Which leadership theory includes adjustment of leadership style dependent upon the maturity level of the employee?

A) Situational leadership theory
B) Charismatic leadership
C) Transactional and transformational leadership
D) Visionary leadership

Question 6

Which contemporary leadership theory is based on two types of leaders in management; leaders who are visionary and leaders who are concerned with day-to-day operations?

A) Situational leadership theory
B) Charismatic leadership
C) Transactional and transformational leadership
D) Visionary leadership

Question 7

Which of the following is an extenuation of attribution theory that views leaders as strong agents for change with behavioral characteristics that are unconventional and out of the ordinary?

A) Situational leadership theory
B) Charismatic leadership
C) Transactional and transformational leadership
D) Visionary leadership

Question 8

Which leadership theory is based on the idea that leaders convey new values by example and providing clear communication of their vision?

A) Situational leadership theory
B) Charismatic leadership
C) Transactional and transformational leadership
D) Visionary leadership

Question 9

Which organizational management theory evolved based on the theorist idea of inefficiencies in the worker's techniques?

A) Scientific management
B) Theory of bureaucracy/organizational theory
C) Classic management theory
D) Expectancy theory

Question 10

Which motivation theory is expressed as a mathematical statement: performance = ability X motivation?

A) Achievement-motivation theory
B) Expectancy theory
C) Management theory
D) Equity theory

Question 11

Which theory or model is based on the primary assumption of economic rationality and has ties to economic theory?

A) The rational decision-making model
B) Problem-solving process
C) Group decision making
D) Organizational quantitative decision making

Question 12

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a conflict situation in conflict management?

A) Two or more parties involved
B) Strong emotions and behavior
C) No power involved
D) Mutually exclusive needs

Question 13

Deming and Juran are known for which movement in the world?

A) Quality
B) Conflict
C) Scientific
D) Leadership