Question 1

The transactional approaches to leadership integrated the insights of the human relations school, which emphasized the importance of worker needs and motivations to productivity, retention, and decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

In the managerial grid, a 1,9 leader places great emphasis on people concerns, which in turn leads to "a comfortable, friendly organization atmosphere and work tempo." This is called an "Organizational Man" management style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

According to path-goal theory, when jobs are difficult because of complexity or change, and workers have a desire for autonomy, a participative leader style is appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The path-goal theory contingencies that affect the correct style of leadership are related to all except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Experience and training of workers
B)   Reciprocal influences between leader and follower
C)   Task difficulty and the quality of the job
D)   The type of fulfillment workers prefer

Question 5

Classical management theory emphasized careful analysis, planning and implementation at all levels and the approach assumed a directive style of leadership characterized by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   High leader control
B)   External focus
C)   High use of formal authority
D)   Extrinsic incentive

Question 6

Classical management theory assumes a combined style of leadership and the outcomes of interest are production and efficiency improvements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is not true concerning leader-member exchange theory?

Accepted Answer

A)   There are in-groups and out-groups in a workplace.
B)   Good leaders create as many high exchange relations as possible
C)   The theory does not focus on situational or intervening variables.
D)   High exchange members tend to stay within their defined roles.

Question 8

One of the problems of the trait theory of leadership is that no traits were universally required for leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The managerial grid theory was very popular in that it utilized a task-people balanced approach and provided an excellent framework for training and an overarching ideal of management behavior. Explain some of its weaknesses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The managerial grid theory was very popular...

Question 10

According to situational leadership, a follower who is able but unwilling or insecure (R3) requires a directing leader style (S1).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The path-goal theory specifies that the __________ leadership style provides specific guidance and helps clarify the work and provides extrinsic motivation where intrinsic motivation may be lacking.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The classical management theory causal chain performance goal is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Leader prestige or influence
B)   Unit or organization production
C)   Leader prestige
D)   Follower satisfaction

Question 13

In stratified systems theory, leadership varies with the position in the organization. Managers must deal with many types of individuals and be more skilled in interpersonal relations than supervisors and executives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Path-goal theory states that leadership is not always needed. Rather, leadership supplies what is needed or missing for subordinates or their task environments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Leader-member exchange theory describes three leader styles. The __________ style is characterized by flexibility and support of member needs.

Accepted Answer

A)   Out-group
B)   Partner
C)   Acquaintance
D)   Stranger

Question 16

The __________ leadership style in Hunt's synthesis includes the production level which involves administration or operating procedures and maintenance of individual and collective skills and equipment.

Accepted Answer

A)   Structuring
B)   Direct
C)   Organizational
D)   Systems

Question 17

According to situational leadership, followers who are low in competence but high in commitment (R2) require a coaching or selling type of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Leader-member exchange theory assumes three styles (stranger, acquaintance, partner), the acquaintance style is characterized by flexibility and high support of member needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Scientific management experts argued for all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   The efficient design of the entire organization
B)   The most efficient way of doing work by individuals
C)   The most efficient way of coordinating people within the workplace
D)   A professional approach to training through standardization

Question 20

In Blake and Mouton's managerial grid, the manager who gives thoughtful attention to the needs of people for satisfying relationships leading to a friendly organization atmosphere and work tempo is described as a:

Accepted Answer

A)   Team management
B)   Organizational man management
C)   Authority-obedience
D)   Country club management

Exam 3: Early Management, Trait, Stratified Systems, and Transactional Theories of Leadership

The transactional approaches to leadership integrated the insights of the human relations school, which emphasized the importance of worker needs and motivations to productivity, retention, and decision making.

In the managerial grid, a 1,9 leader places great emphasis on people concerns, which in turn leads to "a comfortable, friendly organization atmosphere and work tempo." This is called an "Organizational Man" management style.

According to path-goal theory, when jobs are difficult because of complexity or change, and workers have a desire for autonomy, a participative leader style is appropriate.

The path-goal theory contingencies that affect the correct style of leadership are related to all except:

Classical management theory emphasized careful analysis, planning and implementation at all levels and the approach assumed a directive style of leadership characterized by all of the following except:

Classical management theory assumes a combined style of leadership and the outcomes of interest are production and efficiency improvements.

Which of the following is not true concerning leader-member exchange theory?

One of the problems of the trait theory of leadership is that no traits were universally required for leadership.

The managerial grid theory was very popular in that it utilized a task-people balanced approach and provided an excellent framework for training and an overarching ideal of management behavior. Explain some of its weaknesses.

According to situational leadership, a follower who is able but unwilling or insecure (R3) requires a directing leader style (S1).

The path-goal theory specifies that the __________ leadership style provides specific guidance and helps clarify the work and provides extrinsic motivation where intrinsic motivation may be lacking.

The classical management theory causal chain performance goal is:

In stratified systems theory, leadership varies with the position in the organization. Managers must deal with many types of individuals and be more skilled in interpersonal relations than supervisors and executives.

Path-goal theory states that leadership is not always needed. Rather, leadership supplies what is needed or missing for subordinates or their task environments.

Leader-member exchange theory describes three leader styles. The __________ style is characterized by flexibility and support of member needs.

The __________ leadership style in Hunt's synthesis includes the production level which involves administration or operating procedures and maintenance of individual and collective skills and equipment.

According to situational leadership, followers who are low in competence but high in commitment (R2) require a coaching or selling type of leadership.

Leader-member exchange theory assumes three styles (stranger, acquaintance, partner), the acquaintance style is characterized by flexibility and high support of member needs.

Scientific management experts argued for all of the following except:

In Blake and Mouton's managerial grid, the manager who gives thoughtful attention to the needs of people for satisfying relationships leading to a friendly organization atmosphere and work tempo is described as a: