Deck 13: Section 3: Motivation

Question 1

Relatively stable characteristics such as abilities, psychological motives, or consistent patterns of behavior, form the basis for the _____ of leadership.

A) situational theory
B) behavioral theory
C) trait theory
D) expectancy theory
E) path-goal theory

Answer 1

trait theory

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the four leadership styles identified in the path-goal theory of leadership?

A) directive
B) supportive
C) participative
D) charismatic
E) achievement-oriented

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Transactional leaders:

A) reward followers for good behavior and punish followers for poor behavior
B) help followers see how their jobs fit with the organization's vision
C) pay special attention to individual needs by creating learning opportunities
D) motivate followers by providing them with meaningful and challenging work
E) are accurately described by all of these

Answer 3

reward followers for good behavior and punish followers for poor behavior

Question 4

Research at three universities has confirmed that two basic leader behaviors,_____and _____ are central to successful leadership.

A) initiating structure; consideration
B) initiating structure; job-centered leadership
C) employee-centered leadership; consideration
D) concern for production; job-centered leadership
E) autonomous; participative

Question 5

Which of the following is the best leadership style for all situations?

A) team management
B) middle of the road management
C) authority-compliance
D) country club management
E) none of these

Question 6

Fiedlers contingency theory assumes:

A) leaders are effective when their work groups perform well
B) leadership styles cannot be matched to the proper situation
C) leaders can change their leadership styles to fit the situation
D) favorable situations permit leaders to influence group members
E) leaders should be judged according to how they perform--not how their subordinates perform

Question 7

One of the differences between managers and leaders is that managers focus on visions, missions, goals, and objectives, and leaders focus solely on productivity and efficiency.

Question 8

Which of the following approaches to implementing Fiedler's contingency theory in the workplace has proven effective?

A) accurately measuring and matching leaders to situations
B) teaching managers how to change situational favorableness
C) arbitrary definition of situations
D) only hiring supervisors with appropriate leadership traits
E) creating standing plans concerning leader actions and reactions

Question 9

The Vroom-Yetton-Jago Model is another name for the:

A) normative decision theory
B) contingency theory of leadership
C) path-goal theory of leadership
D) situational theory of leadership
E) trait theory of leadership

Question 10

According to the normative decision theory, using the right degree of employee participation improves the quality of decisions and the extent to which employees accept and are committed to decisions.