Deck 4: Understanding Philosophy and Styles

Question 1

What theory asserts that workers want to be taken care of and protected by their leaders?

A) Theory X
B) Theory Y
C) Authoritarian
D) Democratic
E) None of the above

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The worker who says "If I didn't need to pay my bills, I would never work" is an example of the Theory Y assumption.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Outcomes of authoritarian leadership include:

A) Efficiency and productivity
B) Fostering dependence, submissiveness, and less individuality
C) Creating discontent, hostility, and aggression
D) All of the above
E) B and C only

Answer 3

D

Question 4

A high school teacher who persuades students to hand in homework assignments by threatening them with bad grades in an example of Theory X.

Question 5

Authoritarian leadership is most similar to Theory Y.

Question 6

According to Theory X:

A) People dislike work
B) People need to be directed and controlled
C) People want responsibility, not security
D) All of the above
E) A and B only

Question 7

A Theory X manager uses rewards and punishments to get employees to do work.

Question 8

Authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire are all distinct styles that do not overlap.

Question 9

Laissez-faire leaders:

A) Are impervious toward workers and their motivations to work
B) Encourage communication between group members and with the leader
C) Give objective praise and criticism of workers
D) All of the above
E) B and C only

Question 10

Democratic leaders give objective praise and criticism.

Question 11

Leaders who exhibit higher amounts of influence are more democratic.

Question 12

Even though Theory X leaders may define work requirements, they do not try to control workers.

Question 13

Laissez-faire leadership can also be thought of as non-leadership.

Question 14

Democratic leadership most closely resembles the assumptions of Theory Y.

Question 15

Laissez-faire leadership assumes that workers wish to avoid responsibility and prefer to be directed.

Question 16

The outcomes of democratic leadership include:

A) Greater group satisfaction, commitment, and cohesiveness
B) More friendliness, mutual praise, and group-mindedness
C) Less efficiency
D) All of the above
E) A and B only

Question 17

Under a democratic leader, group members participate more and are more committed to group decisions.

Question 18

From the perspective of Theory X, leaders play a significant role in getting others to accomplish their work.

Question 19

Democratic leadership results in stronger motivation and greater originality.

Question 20

Theory Y asserts that employees need external guidelines and incentives to do work.

Question 21

Theory Y managers believe:

A) The average person is inherently resourceful
B) People are more productive when they depend on their bosses
C) People have the capacity to engage in a wide range of goal-setting and problem solving
D) All of the above
E) A and C only

Question 22

According to authoritarian leadership:

A) Leaders should encourage communication among group members.
B) Leaders need to exert influence and control over group members.
C) Subordinates need direction.
D) All of the above.
E) B and C only.

Question 23

According to Theory Y

A) People like work
B) People are self-motivated
C) People like security, not responsibility
D) A & C only
E) A & B only

Question 24

The primary work on styles of leadership (authoritarian, democratic, laissez-faire) was done by ______.

A) McGregor
B) Lewin, Lippitt, and White
C) Graen and Uhl-Bien
D) Burns
E) None of the above

Question 25

Briefly discuss two assumptions of Theory Y.

Question 26

Which of the following are commonly observed styles of leadership?

A) Authoritarian
B) Democratic
C) Exploratory
D) All of the above
E) A and B only

Question 27

Leadership style refers to the:

A) Attitudes leaders have about the nature of people
B) Beliefs leaders have about the nature of work
C) Behaviors of leaders
D) Motivation of leaders
E) Effectiveness of leaders

Question 28

According to Theory Y:

A) People like work
B) People are self-motivated
C) People accept and seek responsibility
D) All of the above
E) A and C only

Question 29

Henry works at a fast food restaurant where he has to complete a specific set of tasks and is not required to take initiative on his own. This is an example of:

A) Theory Y
B) Theory X
C) Authoritarian
D) Democratic
E) None of the above

Question 30

Under what circumstances can the laissez-faire style of leadership work? Have you experienced a laissez-faire leader? Were the outcomes of his/her style positive or negative?

Question 31

Why does the democratic style of leadership promote greater creativity among employees than the other styles of leadership?

Question 32

Do you consider yourself to be a Theory X or Theory Y leader? Provide examples to support your answer.

Question 33

Distinguish between a philosophy of leadership and a style of leadership. How do they inform each other?

Question 34

Democratic leaders:

A) Treat subordinates as fully capable of doing work on their own
B) Work with subordinates, treating them in an egalitarian manner
C) Use "top-down" communication to speak with subordinates
D) All of the above
E) A and B only

Question 35

When would an authoritarian style of leadership be most appropriate and effective?

Question 36

Jack's immediate boss lets him set his own schedule, does not offer support or direction, and is generally hands-off. Jack's boss is following which of the following leadership philosophy?

A) Theory X
B) Theory Y
C) Laissez-faire
D) Democratic
E) A & C only

Question 37

The outcomes of laissez-faire leadership include:

A) Accomplishing little
B) People become unmotivated and disheartened
C) People have difficulty finding meaning in their work
D) All of the above
E) A and B only

Question 38

Which of the following describe the laissez-faire leadership style?

A) Group members participate in decision making
B) Very little is accomplished
C) Lets employees know rules and standards for what they are supposed to do
D) When left completely on their own, employees become frustrated
E) B & D only