Question 1

The path-goal theory and the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model are illustrative of the perspective in which

Accepted Answer

A)  leadership is viewed as a set of behaviors displayed by effective leaders.
B)  nearly all situations benefit from strong task-oriented leadership.
C)  leadership effectiveness depends on characteristics of the situation.
D)  leadership is viewed as a set of traits possessed by effective leaders.
E)  leadership traits are seen to vary according to the situation. C

Question 2

Unlike the Ohio State studies, the University of Michigan studies on leadership

Accepted Answer

A)  placed the defined dimensions of leadership behavior on opposite ends of a single continuum.
B)  identified only two categories of leadership behavior.
C)  placed the defined dimensions of leadership behavior in a grid.
D)  placed all defined dimensions of leadership behavior on the same side of a single continuum.
E)  saw the various defined dimensions as independent of one another. A

Question 3

Susan did not vote for a candidate because she thought he was too short to do the job.This reflects which view of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  The LPC theory
B)  The behavioral approach
C)  The Vroom-Yetton-Jago model
D)  The trait approach
E)  The focus approach D

Question 4

Paul, a new hire in the traffic department of an advertising agency, has little confidence in his ability and believes he only got the job because his uncle is the owner of the firm.According to the path-goal theory of leadership, what type of leadership style is Paul most likely to prefer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Achievement-oriented
B)  Cooperative
C)  Supportive
D)  Directive
E)  Participative

Question 5

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Vroom-Yetton- Jago model?

Accepted Answer

A)  It focuses on the degree to which the leader allows subordinates to participate in decision making.
B)  It is presented in the form of decision trees.
C)  It assumes that one leader may display various leadership styles.
D)  It assumes a high level of participation in decision making is best for all situations.
E)  It attempts to prescribe an appropriate leadership style for any

Question 6

What factor is presumed to have the least effect on the favorableness of a situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Task structure
B)  Leader-member relations
C)  Leader position power
D)  Leader personality
E)  Organizational structure

Question 7

The LPC theory says that leaders will be effective in all situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The - theory proposes that leader behavior will motivate subordinates if it helps them cope with environmental uncertainty created by task structure, the formal authority system, or the primary work group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The - theory proposes that leader behavior...

Question 9

According to path-goal theory, when task structure is high, directive leadership is more effective than when structure is low.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Path-goal theory has its roots in the theory of motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)  expectancy
B)  behavioral
C)  valence
D)  contingency
E)  leadership

Question 11

Unlike LPC theory, path-goal theory assumes that

Accepted Answer

A)  leaders can change their behaviors.
B)  task motivation is the primary determinant of a leader's style.
C)  decisions as to appropriate leader style should be made at the top of the organization.
D)  the primary goal of leadership is employee satisfaction.
E)  leaders operate best in one type of situation.

Question 12

The LPC theory attempts to explain and reconcile both the leader's
and the complexities of the _.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The LPC theory attempts to explain and...

Question 13

The LPC theory indicates that a task-oriented leader is appropriate for very favorable and very unfavorable situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A major difference between the behavioral approach and the LPC theory of leadership is that

Accepted Answer

A)  the behavioral approach allows for the complex nature of a leader's personality.
B)  the behavioral approach views the task-oriented and relationship-oriented traits of a given individual as constant.
C)  the LPC theory contends a leader's effectiveness depends on the situation.
D)  the LPC theory views the task-oriented and relationship- oriented traits of a given individual as variable.
E)  the behavioral approach presumes that a task-oriented leader

Question 15

Martin Evans and Robert House developed the -
theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Martin Evans and Robert House developed the...

Question 16

In the LPC theory, the degree of task or relationship motivation is measured by the

Accepted Answer

A)  Managerial Grid.
B)  Lowest Performance Cycle scale.
C)  Least Preferred Coworker scale.
D)  Task-Relationship model.
E)  Least Productive Coworker scale.

Question 17

Unlike LPC theory, path-goal theory assumes that leaders will not change their behaviors and exhibit a variety of leadership styles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to the continuum of leadership behavior proposed by Tannenbaum and Schmidt, managerial characteristics include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  the manager's value system.
B)  confidence in subordinates.
C)  personal inclinations.
D)  interest in the problem.
E)  feelings of security.

Question 19

The approach to leadership attempted to identify stable and enduring character traits.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The approach to leadership attempted to identify...

Question 20

The two firms that have experimented with Fiedler's training program are and _.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The two firms that have experimented with...

Exam 12: Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

The path-goal theory and the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model are illustrative of the perspective in which

Unlike the Ohio State studies, the University of Michigan studies on leadership

Susan did not vote for a candidate because she thought he was too short to do the job.This reflects which view of leadership?

Paul, a new hire in the traffic department of an advertising agency, has little confidence in his ability and believes he only got the job because his uncle is the owner of the firm.According to the path-goal theory of leadership, what type of leadership style is Paul most likely to prefer?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Vroom-Yetton- Jago model?

What factor is presumed to have the least effect on the favorableness of a situation?

The LPC theory says that leaders will be effective in all situations.

The - theory proposes that leader behavior will motivate subordinates if it helps them cope with environmental uncertainty created by task structure, the formal authority system, or the primary work group.

According to path-goal theory, when task structure is high, directive leadership is more effective than when structure is low.

Path-goal theory has its roots in the theory of motivation.

Unlike LPC theory, path-goal theory assumes that

The LPC theory attempts to explain and reconcile both the leader's and the complexities of the _.

The LPC theory indicates that a task-oriented leader is appropriate for very favorable and very unfavorable situations.

A major difference between the behavioral approach and the LPC theory of leadership is that

Martin Evans and Robert House developed the - theory.

In the LPC theory, the degree of task or relationship motivation is measured by the

Unlike LPC theory, path-goal theory assumes that leaders will not change their behaviors and exhibit a variety of leadership styles.

According to the continuum of leadership behavior proposed by Tannenbaum and Schmidt, managerial characteristics include all of the following except

The approach to leadership attempted to identify stable and enduring character traits.

The two firms that have experimented with Fiedler's training program are and _.