Question 1

The Vroom-Jago contingency model of leadership starts with the idea that a leader faces a problem that requires a solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Explain the aspect of substitutes and neutralizers for leadership.

Accepted Answer

Situational variables can be so powerful that they actually substitute for or neutralize the need for leadership. This approach outlines those organizational settings in which task-oriented and people-oriented leadership styles are unimportant or unnecessary. A substitute for leadership makes the leadership style unnecessary or redundant. Unlike a substitute, a neutralizer counteracts the leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors. When subordinates are highly professional, both leadership styles are less important. The employees do not need either direction or support. With respect to task characteristics, highly structured tasks substitute for a task-oriented style, and a satisfying task substitutes for a people-oriented style. When a task is highly structured and routine, like auditing cash, the leader should provide personal consideration and support that is not provided by the task. Satisfied people don't need as much consideration. Likewise, with respect to the organization itself, group cohesiveness substitutes for both leader styles.

Question 3

In the context of the path-goal theory of leadership, which of the following statements is true of supportive leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)   It involves setting clear and challenging goals for subordinates.
B)   It involves consulting with subordinates about decisions.
C)   It involves telling subordinates exactly what they are supposed to do.
D)   It involves showing concern for subordinates' well-being and personal needs. D

Question 4

According to Fiedler's contingency model of leadership, a task-oriented leader performs better in situations of moderate favorability because human relations skills are important in achieving high group performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Vroom-Jago model of leadership focuses specifically on varying degrees of _____ leadership.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Vroom-Jago model of leadership focuses specifically...

Question 6

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, when a subordinate is unchallenged by a task, a(n) _____ is used to set higher goals.

Accepted Answer

A)   supportive leadership behavior
B)   empowering leadership behavior
C)   directive leadership behavior
D)   achievement-oriented leadership behavior

Question 7

According to the Vroom-Jago contingency model of leadership, if subordinates have a high level of expertise in relation to a problem, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the leader should not allow the group to make the decision alone
B)   the leader has to be actively involved in decision making
C)   more responsibility for the decision can be delegated to them
D)   subordinates will have low commitment to the decision

Question 8

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, which of the following leadership styles involves consulting with subordinates about decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Directive leadership
B)   Supportive leadership
C)   Achievement-oriented leadership
D)   Participative leadership

Question 9

According to Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership, which of the following statements is true of task-oriented leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are more effective in a situations where they have little authority over subordinates and cannot evaluate their work or reward them.
B)   They are more effective in situations of moderate favorability.
C)   They are more effective in favorable situations because the task is not clear to everybody.
D)   They are more effective when a situation is highly unfavorable because a great deal of structure and task direction is needed.

Question 10

The use of substitutes to fill leadership "gaps" is often disadvantageous to organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to the least preferred coworker (LPC) scale of Fiedler's model of leadership styles, if the leader describes the least preferred coworker using positive concepts, the leader:

Accepted Answer

A)   is relationship-oriented.
B)   is task-oriented
C)   places greater value on tasks.
D)   is an extrovert.

Question 12

Some situations don't require leadership. Discuss.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some situations don't require leadership. Discuss....

Question 13

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, which of the following leadership styles stresses high-quality performance and improvement over current performance?

Accepted Answer

A)   Participative leadership
B)   Directive leadership
C)   Achievement-oriented leadership
D)   Supportive leadership

Question 14

A leadership style that works in one situation might not work in another situation. There is no one best way of leadership. Discuss.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A leadership style that works in one...

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of the Vroom-Jago contingency model of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)   It made the assumption that new leaders could take over as situations change.
B)   It states that the leader's responsibility is to increase subordinates' motivation to attain personal and organizational goals.
C)   It discusses the extent to which the leader's style is relationship- or task-oriented.
D)   It tells the leader precisely the correct amount of participation by subordinates to use in making a particular decision.

Question 16

The contingencies most important to leadership are the situation and followers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to Fiedler's contingency model of leadership, _____ is the extent to which the leader has formal authority over subordinates.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Fiedler's contingency model of leadership,...

Question 18

According to the Vroom-Jago contingency model of leadership, which of the following activities refers to delegation in decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)   A leader permits the group to make a decision within prescribed limits.
B)   A leader presents a problem to the group in a meeting.
C)   A leader makes a decision alone and announces it to the group.
D)   A leader presents a problem to the group members, gets their suggestions, and then makes the decision.

Question 19

According to Fiedler's contingency model of leadership, position power is low when the leader has:

Accepted Answer

A)   the power to plan and direct the work of subordinates.
B)   the power to reward or punish the work of subordinates.
C)   the authority to create tasks.
D)   little authority over subordinates and cannot evaluate their work.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)   Task-oriented leaders do not excel in a favorable situation because a great deal of structure and task direction is needed.
B)   Task structure needs to be defined if a situation is highly favorable to a leader.
C)   Relationship-oriented leaders are more effective in situations of moderate favorability.
D)   Relationship-oriented leaders excel in unfavorable situations because everyone gets along and the tasks are clear.

Exam 3: Contingency Approaches to Leadership

The Vroom-Jago contingency model of leadership starts with the idea that a leader faces a problem that requires a solution.

Explain the aspect of substitutes and neutralizers for leadership.

In the context of the path-goal theory of leadership, which of the following statements is true of supportive leadership?

According to Fiedler's contingency model of leadership, a task-oriented leader performs better in situations of moderate favorability because human relations skills are important in achieving high group performance.

The Vroom-Jago model of leadership focuses specifically on varying degrees of _____ leadership.

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, when a subordinate is unchallenged by a task, a(n) _____ is used to set higher goals.

According to the Vroom-Jago contingency model of leadership, if subordinates have a high level of expertise in relation to a problem, _____.

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, which of the following leadership styles involves consulting with subordinates about decisions?

According to Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership, which of the following statements is true of task-oriented leaders?

The use of substitutes to fill leadership "gaps" is often disadvantageous to organizations.

According to the least preferred coworker (LPC) scale of Fiedler's model of leadership styles, if the leader describes the least preferred coworker using positive concepts, the leader:

Some situations don't require leadership. Discuss.

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, which of the following leadership styles stresses high-quality performance and improvement over current performance?

A leadership style that works in one situation might not work in another situation. There is no one best way of leadership. Discuss.

Which of the following statements is true of the Vroom-Jago contingency model of leadership?

The contingencies most important to leadership are the situation and followers.

According to Fiedler's contingency model of leadership, _____ is the extent to which the leader has formal authority over subordinates.

According to the Vroom-Jago contingency model of leadership, which of the following activities refers to delegation in decision making?

According to Fiedler's contingency model of leadership, position power is low when the leader has:

Which of the following statements is true of Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership?