Deck 14: Leadership

Question 1

George, a manager at Chromium Inc., never approves his subordinates' leaves. He also forces them to maintain a very high standard of productivity. The employees are unable to express their difficulties to George because he is more concerned about production and less concerned about them. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is George using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following is true of managers?

A) They are critical to inspiring employees and setting long-term goals.
B) They see themselves as promoters of change and challengers of the status quo.
C) They are concerned with control and limiting the choices of others.
D) They focus on vision, mission, goals, and objectives.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following is a similarity between leaders using the impoverished management leadership style and leaders using the authority-compliance leadership style?

A) Both have a low concern for production.
B) Both have a high concern for production.
C) Both have a high concern for people.
D) Both have a low concern for people.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Sophia, a facilities manager at Stern Corp., imposes rigid rules on her subordinates to get work done. She advocates strict obedience to authority. However, she does not pay much attention to her subordinates' concerns. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Sophia using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 5

Unlike leaders, managers:

A) inspire and motivate others to find their own solutions.
B) are concerned with control and limiting the choices of others.
C) are more concerned with what work gets done.
D) focus on vision, mission, goals, and objectives.

Question 6

Samantha is the headmistress of Harwell High School. She expects high standards of discipline from her staff. She often makes them work over the weekends and on their days off. To foster academic excellence, she discontinues all creative methods of teaching and replaces them with traditional methods. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Samantha using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 7

Rodney is a manager at Span Content. He makes unrealistic promises to the clients. Instead of being concerned about how his employees are going to manage their time to meet deadlines, he reprimands them for low productivity. He is only concerned about the delivery of products on time. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Rodney using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 8

Which of the following is a trait difference between leaders and nonleaders?

A) Leaders focus on productivity, while nonleaders focus on vision and goals.
B) Leaders display more honesty and integrity than nonleaders.
C) Leaders are more extroverted than nonleaders.
D) Leaders are more concerned with means, while nonleaders are concerned more with ends.

Question 9

Mark is a senior manager at a leather manufacturing company. He sets unrealistic goals for the factory workers, and he often makes them work overtime without additional pay. He is mostly concerned about the timely production of the company's goods and is least bothered about the difficulties the workers face on the job. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Mark using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 10

Susan runs a textile company. She provides her employees with old and rusted sewing machines to work. To produce more than the targeted spindles of yarn every day, she pushes her employees to work for more than 12 hours a day. She does not provide them with basic privileges such as medical insurance or weekly offs. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Susan using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 11

In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following is a similarity between leaders using the team management leadership style and leaders using the authority-compliance leadership style?

A) Both have a low concern for production.
B) Both have a high concern for production.
C) Both have a high concern for people.
D) Both have a low concern for people.

Question 12

Which of the following is a function of leaders?

A) Leaders solve the problems that employees face.
B) Leaders inspire people and take a long-term view.
C) Leaders try to control and limit choices of others.
D) Leaders focus on the means of getting things done.

Question 13

Which of the following is true of leaders?

A) They focus on vision, mission, goals, and organizational objectives.
B) They focus on productivity and efficiency.
C) They see themselves as preservers of the status quo.
D) They solve problems so that others can do their work.

Question 14

In the context of leadership behaviors, which of the following is a difference between initiating structure and consideration?

A) At the University of Texas, initiating structuring is referred to as concern for people, whereas consideration is referred to as concern for production.
B) A leader's ability to initiate structure primarily affects subordinates' job performance, whereas consideration primarily affects subordinates' job satisfaction.
C) At the University of Michigan, consideration is referred to as job-centered leadership, whereas initiating structure is referred to as employee-centered leadership.
D)Leaders who initiate structure exhibit supportive leadership, whereas leaders who show consideration exhibit directive leadership.

Question 15

Alex contests for a local political office and makes a lot of promises to people. But after he wins the election and takes office, he is unable to carry out the political promises. In the given scenario, which of the following leadership traits does Alex lack?

A) Self-confidence
B) Integrity
C) Empathy
D) Drive

Question 16

The great person theory holds that:

A) leaders have a short-term perspective.
B) leaders are concerned with means, not ends.
C) leaders are preservers of the status quo.
D) leaders are born, not made.

Question 17

Kyle is a strict boss. He is more concerned about the successful execution of tasks than the wellbeing of his employees. As a result, his employees are highly demotivated and often feel pressurized to complete their work. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Kyle using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 18

In terms of leadership behavior, _____ is the degree to which a leader organizes the roles of followers by setting goals, giving directions, setting deadlines, and assigning tasks.

A) emotional stability
B) autonomy
C) initiating structure
D) consideration

Question 19

According to late business professor Warren Bennis, leaders differ from managers in that leaders _____.

A) are concerned with doing the right thing
B) focus on productivity and efficiency
C) have a relatively short-term perspective
D) solve problems so that others can do their work

Question 20

Noah, the chief executive officer of Rhombus Corp., believes in maintaining a friendly work environment that includes employee benefits like flexible timing and insurance policies. Top managers in the company are approachable to the lower-level employees, thus maintaining a horizontal hierarchy. Moreover, Noah does not give much attention to performance. According to the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Noah using in this scenario?

A) Middle-of-the-road style
B) Country club style
C) Authority-compliance style
D) Impoverished style

Question 21

Jason, the owner of Audio Works, strives to maintain a balance between getting the work done on time and keeping his employees motivated. He encourages them to perform better each time, and he also provides them with work-related benefits such as quarterly bonuses and insurance. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Jason using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 22

Michael runs a grocery store. He is patient with his staff members, and he treats them with respect. He trains them to cater to the needs of the customers. As long as average sales are made every month, he is not much concerned about profits. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Michael using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 23

Cooper is a sales manager at Emporium Inc. He enforces strict work rules and is insensitive to his subordinates' needs. In addition, he sets unrealistic sales targets for his subordinates and deducts their salaries if they fail to meet their monthly targets. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Cooper using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 24

Will is the owner of a start-up. While hiring employees, he does not pay much attention to their previous performance records. However, he is very particular about employee attitude toward the organization. He mostly recruits outgoing people who he believes would effectively interact with customers. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Will using in this scenario?

A) The team management style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 25

Benjamin manages a team of 40 employees. He encourages his team members to meet their productivity targets. At the same time, he takes care of their concerns. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Benjamin using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 26

Brett is a manager at a small publishing firm. He supervises the work of 30 employees. He is friendly to every employee. He strives to promote a favorable work environment where everyone feels comfortable. However, he does not expect them to perform exceptionally well. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Brett using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 27

Sarah, a manager at Ackles Inc., plays pranks on her subordinates in an attempt to make the workplace livelier. She trusts her subordinates and does not care much about the quality of their work. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Sarah using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 28

Ethan is an operations manager at a nonprofit organization. He supervises a team of 20 people who provide social services to underprivileged communities in the city. As a leader, Ethan always maintains a balance between getting the job done the right way and keeping a healthy work environment. He is equally concerned about the quality of services offered as well as the well-being of his employees. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Ethan using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 29

Sonia is a manager at a small marketing firm. She expects an adequate level of performance from her employees without pressurizing them to perform better. Hence, her employees have a good work-life balance and feel motivated to work. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Sonia using in this scenario?

A) The team management style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 30

Liam manages his father's construction company. He is usually very lenient with his employees. He allows his employees to work flexible hours. He does not care much about the work quality as long as the project deadlines are met. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Liam using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 31

Stephen, the vice president of a private bank, promotes a stress-free work environment. He is concerned about his employees' well-being. He is friendly and approachable and does not give much importance to performance as long the deadlines are met. Hence, the employees feel very comfortable at work. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Stephen using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 32

Mia is the manager of a sales team in a retail company. She does not care much about the company's growth and profitability. Most of the time, she is oblivious to the requirements of her job and the concerns of her team members. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Mia using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 33

Chloe runs a publication house. She maintains a fun and relaxed atmosphere at work. She believes that as long as her employees are comfortable at work, they will continue to work without complaining. She does not give much emphasis to employee productivity. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Chloe using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 34

Jacob is the owner of a film production company. He promotes a healthy work-life balance for his employees. He also encourages them to take vacations when there is less work. He believes that a friendly work environment can be a stimulus for a healthy working experience. He does not reprimand his employees even if they fail to meet important deadlines. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Jacob using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 35

Lucas, the human resources manager at Krypton Inc., is least bothered about the qualifications and expertise of the employees his team recruits. He also turns a blind eye to the work-related problems his subordinates face. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Lucas using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 36

Daniel is the owner of a footwear manufacturing company. To increase the production of footwear on a weekly basis, he orders his workers to work long hours on all seven days of the week. Also, he often rejects his workers' requests for leave. Consequently, they have a low morale. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Daniel using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 37

Kim runs a restaurant. She expects her employees to deliver excellent customer service. As a result, the employees often feel pressurized. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Kim using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 38

Andrew leads a team of 15 sales coordinators. As a team leader, he gives some degree of autonomy to his subordinates. Andrew ensures that the targets are met without the employees getting stressed out. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Andrew using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 39

Sandra, a manager at Evolve Corp., frequently engages her team in recreational activities. Every employee is friendly with one another. For Sandra, building a healthy work environment is the primary concern and employee performance is secondary. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Sandra using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 40

John is a manager at First Strike Technologies. He is lethargic and complacent. He cares very little about his job and his team members, usually assigns them less challenging work, and is indifferent to their lack of sincerity. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is John using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 41

Charlotte runs her mother's nursery. She has a group of gardeners working for her. While she makes sure that they put undivided effort into their work, she occasionally allows them to bring their children to work. The gardeners perform their tasks effectively and also feel motivated at work. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Charlotte using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 42

Mathew is a manager at Wonderworld Hypermarket. He finds it difficult to cooperate and work with Anthony when it comes to getting the work done to meet the sales targets. Anthony is Mathew's least preferred subordinate. Mathew describes Anthony as gloomy, insincere, lazy, unfriendly, and boring when his boss asks for feedback about his subordinates. This scenario illustrates that Mathew is following a _____ leadership style.

A) relationship-oriented
B) country club
C) task-oriented
D) team management

Question 43

Janet, a manager at a gym, finds it difficult to get any job done with Sam, who is her least preferred coworker. However, when her boss asks for a feedback about her employees, she describes Sam as cheerful, supportive, sincere, and friendly. This scenario illustrates that Janet follows a(n) _____ leadership style.

A) impoverished management
B) relationship-oriented
C) task-oriented
D) authority-compliance

Question 44

Rachel is a manager at Eco Toys. Colin is her least preferred coworker because he meddles with the store accounts frequently. Despite this, she allows him to continue working at the store because he is insightful and supportive of new ideas that help in increasing the store's popularity. In this scenario, Rachel has a(n) _____ leadership style.

A) relationship-oriented
B) authority-compliance
C) task-oriented
D) impoverished

Question 45

Which of the following statements exemplifies Fiedler's contingency theory?

A) Assigning a manager to lead a team of employees whose performances have been below average and expecting him to influence the team
B) Expecting a person who does not have commendable teaching skills to acquire the skills and become a good teacher
C) Assigning a customer service manager position to a person who has exceptional skills in interacting with customers
D) Expecting a person who leads a software firm and has excellent technical skills to lead a non-technical firm with equal effectiveness

Question 46

How does Fiedler's contingency theory differ from other situational theories?

A) It assumes that effective leaders possess a similar set of traits or characteristics.
B) It states that leaders are capable of changing their leadership styles to fit the demands of different situations.
C) It states that the effectiveness of leaders can only be judged by what they do and who they are.
D) It assumes that leadership styles are consistent and difficult to change.

Question 47

Steven is a manager at Kewl Gadgets. Calvin is Steven's least preferred subordinate because he finds it difficult to approach Calvin when it comes to collaborating and getting the work done. When asked by Steven's boss, he states that Calvin is complacent, unresponsive, and hostile. Therefore, Steven does not want to work with Calvin. In this scenario, Steven has a _____ leadership style.

A) relationship-oriented
B) country club
C) task-oriented
D) team management

Question 48

Martin is a manager at Antrix Computers. A team of 15 people report to him. Elliot is Martin's least preferred coworker because Elliot is reluctant to work on challenging projects and he always comes up with excuses to avoid responsibilities. During an appraisal meeting, Martin describes Elliot as inconsistent, complacent, and unreliable. In this scenario, Martin has a _____ leadership style.

A) relationship-oriented
B) country club
C) task-oriented
D) team management

Question 49

Bianca, a manager at Glass Eye Inc., leads a team of 20 employees. Veronica is Bianca's least preferred coworker as she finds Veronica non-cooperative at work. During a feedback session, Bianca informs her boss about Veronica's dull and lethargic attitude toward work and other employees. In this scenario, Veronica has a _____ leadership style.

A) relationship-oriented
B) country club
C) task-oriented
D) team management

Question 50

In the context of Fiedler's contingency theory, the term _____ refers to the degree to which a particular condition either permits or denies a leader the chance to influence the behavior of group members.

A) situational favorableness
B) individualized consideration
C) initiating structure
D) task structure

Question 51

Seth is a manager at Click Systems. He leads a team of 20 employees, and Amanda is his least preferred coworker because he finds it difficult to cooperate with her. During an employee feedback session, Seth informs his boss that Amanda is unresponsive, insincere, lazy, and unfriendly. In this scenario, Seth has a _____ leadership style.

A) relationship-oriented
B) country club
C) task-oriented
D) team management

Question 52

Preston manages the logistics team at Zapp Deliveries. Ivan is his least preferred coworker because he is often unable to meet the daily targets. However, Preston has a positive attitude toward Ivan because he is friendly and enthusiastic. In this scenario, Preston has a(n) _____ leadership style.

A) relationship-oriented
B) authority-compliance
C) task-oriented
D) impoverished

Question 53

Carter is a manager at Global Impact Solutions. When it comes to team performance, he is very strict. However, he grants each employee a month off every year to travel and spend time with their families. As a result, his employees feel motivated to perform better at work. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Carter using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 54

Which of the following statements describes Fiedler's contingency theory?

A) Leaders are judged as effective based on what they do and who they are.
B) Leaders must be matched to a situation that fits their leadership style.
C) Leaders are capable of adapting their leadership styles to fit the demands of different situations.
D) Leaders can increase subordinate satisfaction and performance by clarifying the paths to goals.

Question 55

Nathaniel is a manager at Mauve Inc. He trains his team members to communicate effectively with customers in order to generate sales each week. Apart from concentrating on the team's performance, he encourages his subordinates to engage in recreational activities such as group games and team outings. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Nathaniel using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style
B) The country club style
C) The authority-compliance style
D) The impoverished style

Question 56

Dominic heads the corporate communications department of Zookey Technologies. Eva is his least preferred coworker because her performance is inconsistent. Despite this, Dominic gives her a good performance rating because she has a pleasant personality and she is helpful toward her coworkers. In this scenario, Dominic has a(n) _____ leadership style.

A) relationship-oriented
B) authority-compliance
C) task-oriented
D) impoverished

Question 57

Isaac manages a team of software engineers at Progress Technologies. One of his subordinates, Luke, is always late to work. Owing to this, Isaac prefers him the least. However, he always has nice things to say about Luke. He feels that Luke deserves to be part of his team because he is pleasant, friendly, and communicative. In this scenario, Isaac has a(n) _____ leadership style.

A) relationship-oriented
B) authority-compliance
C) task-oriented
D) impoverished

Question 58

Fiedler uses a questionnaire called the _____ scale to measure leadership style.

A) Locus of Control
B) Leadership Judgement
C) Multifactor Leadership
D) Least Preferred Coworker

Question 59

Nora is a partner at a prestigious law firm. She tends to avoid interactions with her least preferred coworker, Smith, because he lacks basic corporate etiquette. His work is always half done, and he is rude to his peers. In the annual performance review report, Nora describes Smith as a stubborn, insincere, and aggressive employee. In this scenario, Nora has a _____ leadership style.

A) relationship-oriented
B) country club
C) task-oriented
D) team management

Question 60

Anna is a team leader at Shine Design Inc. Gavin is her least preferred employee because he makes silly mistakes in his reports. However, Anna believes that he is a valuable resource to the company because he is sincere and hardworking. In this scenario, Anna has a(n) _____ leadership style.

A) relationship-oriented
B) authority-compliance
C) task-oriented
D) impoverished

Question 61

Aabida, a manager at Modish Toys Inc., assesses the quality of work of her employees. She has the authority to reward and punish employees based on the assessment results. She also has control over the hiring and firing of employees in the company. This scenario illustrates that Aabida has a high level of _____.

A) position power
B) initiating structure
C) instrumentality
D) task structure

Question 62

Fiona is a manager at Tune In Solutions. As a leader, she has complete authority to recruit and lay off employees. She also has the authority to reward or punish employees depending on their performance. This scenario illustrates that Fiona has a high _____.

A) position power
B) emotional intelligence
C) instrumentality
D) integrity

Question 63

Sturdy Furniture, a furniture company, started to lose its customer base because of increasing competition. Then Aaron, the chief executive officer of the company, installed a suggestion box in which the employees could drop notes with ideas on how the company can reinvent its image. Most of the employees shared their creative ideas with great enthusiasm in the hope that their ideas would be considered. The leadership style that is illustrated in this scenario by Aaron is called _____.

A) supportive leadership
B) achievement-oriented leadership
C) participative leadership
D) directive leadership

Question 64

Which of the following statements is true of directive leadership?

A) It involves letting employees know precisely what is expected of them.
B) It involves being approachable and friendly to employees.
C) It involves consulting employees for their suggestions before making decisions.
D) It involves setting challenging goals and having high expectations of employees.

Question 65

In the context of locus of control as a subordinate contingency, which of the following is true of externals?

A) They believe that what happens to them is largely a result of their choices and actions.
B) They like to have a say in what goes on at work.
C) They greatly prefer a participative leadership style.
D) They believe that what happens to them is caused by forces outside their control.

Question 66

According to path-goal theory, the subordinate contingency of _____ refers to how capable subordinates believe they are in doing their jobs well.

A) task structure
B) locus of control
C) perceived ability
D) position power

Question 67

Abby's Designer Wear is a large boutique of designer clothes. Over the past year, the business slowed down, and the boutique started losing its popularity. Abigail, the boutique's owner, started an employee discussion board where employees shared their inputs on how the boutique could regain its popularity. After consulting the employees, Abigail launched a whole new collection of vintage wear that proved to be a sales success. Besides this, the employees felt happy that their inputs were taken into consideration. The leadership style that is illustrated in this scenario by Abigail is called _____.

A) supportive leadership
B) achievement-oriented leadership
C) participative leadership
D) directive leadership

Question 68

Unlike supportive leadership, participative leadership is used when _____.

A) the formal authority system is clear
B) workers have an external locus of control
C) tasks are complex
D) workers lack experience

Question 69

Nisha is a retail manager at Hexagon Corp. She needs to troubleshoot customer complaints about a product. She has to decide whether to scrap the product or replace it with a different brand. Based on customer complaints about the product and favorable online reviews of alternate brands, she decides to switch to a different brand. According to the normative decision theory, which of the following decision-making styles has Nisha adopted in this scenario?

A) AI
B) AII
C) CI
D) GII

Question 70

Relish Corp. is a famous fast food chain in the United States. However, increasing competition affects the company's market. Nicholas Cain, the CEO of Relish Corp., creates an online forum for employees to share ideas about innovative methods to attract customers. The forum overflows with new ideas. Nicholas conducts a meeting to discuss the ideas and also introduces a recipe customization counter that becomes a grand success. The company subsequently earns back its customer base. According to path-goal theory, Nicholas Cain exhibits a(n) _____.

A) supportive leadership style
B) achievement-oriented leadership style
C) participative leadership style
D) directive leadership style

Question 71

Which of the following is true of the Situational Leadership Model?

A) It is a powerful, rigid tool that is based on the relationship between different types of followers.
B) It allows leaders to approach coaching and influence opportunities through the lens of task-specificity.
C)It fails to provide leaders with an understanding of the relationship between an effective style of leadership and the level of readiness that followers exhibit for a specific task.
D) It requires leaders to make generalizations about a follower's overall level of ability and motivation.

Question 72

Colby, the chief executive officer of Max Group Hotels, recently appointed a new manager, Frank. Frank now has control over who is hired and who is asked to leave the company. In addition, he can appreciate the employees' hard work through rewards or reprimand them for poor performance. This scenario illustrates that Colby has a high _____.

A) position power
B) emotional intelligence
C) instrumentality
D) integrity

Question 73

_____ states that leaders can increase subordinate satisfaction and performance by clarifying and clearing the routes to objectives and by increasing the number and kinds of rewards available for the attainment of objectives.

A) Contingency theory
B) Path-goal theory
C) Normative decision theory
D) Trait theory

Question 74

Unlike directive leadership, supportive leadership is used when _____.

A) the formal authority system is clear
B) task structure is low
C) workers have an external locus of control
D) tasks are relaxing and varied

Question 75

In the context of environmental contingencies, which of the following describes the formal authority system?

A) It is the amount of emotional support that is provided by an employee's immediate work group.
B) It is an organization's set of procedures, rules, and policies.
C) It is the degree to which the requirements of a subordinate's tasks are clearly specified.
D) It is a subordinate's ability to perform his or her job well.

Question 76

According to path-goal theory, which of the following is true?

A) Leaders must be matched to the right leadership situation.
B) Leader behavior must be a source of immediate or future satisfaction for followers.
C) Leader behavior must duplicate the characteristics of followers' work environments.
D) Leaders are effective when the work groups they lead perform well.

Question 77

Which of the following is a similarity between Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership theory and path goal theory?

A) Both assume that leadership styles are consistent and difficult to change.
B) Both assume that leaders are capable of adapting and adjusting their leadership styles to fit the demands of different situations.
C) Both highlight the necessity of leaders to use power to dominate or manipulate others for personal gain.
D) Both assume that leaders are insensitive and unresponsive to followers' needs and aspirations.

Question 78

Burton is the founder of Clash.com, an online gaming site. He hires a few game developers and a few experts in marketing. He sets the goal of making Clash.com one of the top ten Internet gaming sites in the next five years. He clearly defines the job responsibilities of each of his employees and the procedures that are to be followed in order to achieve the goal.The situational factor of _____ is illustrated in this scenario.

A) leader-member relations
B) position power
C) task structure
D) initiating structure

Question 79

In the context of leadership styles, relationship-oriented leaders with high Least Preferred Coworker (LPC) scores are better leaders:

A) in situations where they have no position power.
B) under moderately favorable situations.
C) when tasks are completely unstructured.
D) in highly unfavorable situations.

Question 80

Which of the following is true of supportive leadership?

A) It involves consulting employees for their suggestions and input before making decisions.
B) It involves setting challenging goals and having confidence that employees will achieve them.
C) It involves letting employees know precisely what is expected of them.
D) It involves being approachable to employees and treating them as equals.