Question 1

Improving performance is LEAST likely to be credited to the leader in which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  The overall economy is improving. 
B)  Sales are up for all firms in the industry. 
C)  Unfavorable new regulations are passed. 
D)  A new competitor enters the market.

Question 2

How many studies have measured LMX from the perception of both the leader and the follower?

Accepted Answer

A)  none 
B)  a small number 
C)  most 
D)  all

Question 3

Studies on how managers perceive poor performance by a subordinate find that they are MOST likely to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  attribute the cause to external factors such as insufficient resources 
B)  attribute the cause to internal factors such as motivation or ability 
C)  attribute the cause to bad luck or random, unpredictable events 
D)  make an accurate assessment of the cause of poor performance

Question 4

Positive relationships of LMX with justice perceptions, organizational citizenship behaviors, job satisfaction, and leader trust and a negative relationship with turnover intentions were found to be ________ cultures.

Accepted Answer

A)  stronger in Western 
B)  stronger in Eastern 
C)  equally strong across 
D)  nonexistent in individualistic

Question 5

A study by Nahrgang, Morgeson, and Ilies (2009) found that high scores on ________ predicted development of a more favorable exchange relationship in the early stages of a new team simulation exercise.

Accepted Answer

A)  extraversion for leader and agreeableness for member 
B)  extraversion for member and agreeableness for leader 
C)  performance for both leader and member 
D)  extraversion and agreeableness for both leader and member

Question 6

Which of the following leaders will be attributed the MOST responsibility for success or failure?

Accepted Answer

A)  a leader who is seen as a figurehead 
B)  a leader who is viewed as a puppet 
C)  a leader who appears to have considerable power in deciding what to do 
D)  a leader who appears to have no discretion for decision making

Question 7

Relational attributions are those about ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the relationship itself 
B)  the relative positions of the leader and subordinate 
C)  the level of the company in which the members work 
D)  the relationship of the leader with peers and colleagues

Question 8

Research on attributions shows that most people ________ on organizational performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  overestimate the effect leaders have 
B)  underestimate the effect leaders have 
C)  accurately assess a leader's impact 
D)  have no opinion about the effect of leaders

Question 9

When is an external attribution of poor performance in a subordinate more likely?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

A special exchange relationship with some subordinates LEAST likely to occur when the leader ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  has little expertise in how to do the work 
B)  is overloaded with duties and responsibilities 
C)  has many immediate subordinates 
D)  has an unfavorable relationship with superiors

Question 11

Some differences in implicit theories are likely among countries with diverse cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Demonstrating effective behavior when you know the person is watching and doing voluntary tasks that are highly visible are examples of exemplification tactics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A low-quality exchange relationship ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is characterized by more mutual influence 
B)  involves standard benefits only 
C)  creates certain obligations and constraints on the leader 
D)  creates subordinate loyalty toward the leaders

Question 14

When an internal attribution is made and the problem is determined to be insufficient ability, the manager is MOST likely to respond by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  giving a reprimand 
B)  monitoring subordinate behavior more closely 
C)  finding new incentives for good performance 
D)  setting easier deadlines

Question 15

________ are brief, intense reactions to an event or person, whereas ________ are longer, less intense, and are not focused on a specific event or person.

Accepted Answer

A)  Moods; emotions 
B)  Emotions; moods 
C)  Affects; effects 
D)  Effects; affects

Question 16

Implicit theories of leadership involve stereotypes and prototypes about the traits, skills, or behaviors that are relevant for a particular type of position, context or individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to LMX theory, a high-exchange relationship has benefits for both the manager and employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In a meeting to deal with poor performance by a subordinate, the leader should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ask the subordinate to suggest remedies 
B)  tell the subordinate what must be done 
C)  refer to formal rules and work procedures 
D)  have the subordinate ask coworkers for advice

Question 19

Which statement about implicit leadership theories is NOT accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Implicit theories influence a person's evaluation of leaders. 
B)  Implicit theories usually involve assumptions about effective leadership. 
C)  Implicit theories can result in biased ratings of a leader's behavior. 
D)  Implicit theories are seldom found in people who are intelligent.

Question 20

Research shows that most leaders have similar relationships with each of their subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Dyadic Relations and Followers

Improving performance is LEAST likely to be credited to the leader in which of the following situations?

How many studies have measured LMX from the perception of both the leader and the follower?

Studies on how managers perceive poor performance by a subordinate find that they are MOST likely to ________.

Positive relationships of LMX with justice perceptions, organizational citizenship behaviors, job satisfaction, and leader trust and a negative relationship with turnover intentions were found to be ________ cultures.

A study by Nahrgang, Morgeson, and Ilies (2009) found that high scores on ________ predicted development of a more favorable exchange relationship in the early stages of a new team simulation exercise.

Which of the following leaders will be attributed the MOST responsibility for success or failure?

Relational attributions are those about ________.

Research on attributions shows that most people ________ on organizational performance.

When is an external attribution of poor performance in a subordinate more likely?

A special exchange relationship with some subordinates LEAST likely to occur when the leader ________.

Some differences in implicit theories are likely among countries with diverse cultures.

Demonstrating effective behavior when you know the person is watching and doing voluntary tasks that are highly visible are examples of exemplification tactics.

A low-quality exchange relationship ________.

When an internal attribution is made and the problem is determined to be insufficient ability, the manager is MOST likely to respond by ________.

are brief, intense reactions to an event or person, whereas are longer, less intense, and are not focused on a specific event or person.

Implicit theories of leadership involve stereotypes and prototypes about the traits, skills, or behaviors that are relevant for a particular type of position, context or individual.

According to LMX theory, a high-exchange relationship has benefits for both the manager and employee.

In a meeting to deal with poor performance by a subordinate, the leader should ________.

Which statement about implicit leadership theories is NOT accurate?

Research shows that most leaders have similar relationships with each of their subordinates.