Question 1

Democratic leadership most closely resembles the assumptions of Theory Y.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Leaders who exhibit higher amounts of influence are more democratic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The outcomes of democratic leadership include:

Accepted Answer

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Briefly discuss two assumptions of Theory Y.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Laissez-faire leaders:

Accepted Answer

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 16

Which of the following are commonly observed styles of leadership?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to Theory X:

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 4: Understanding Philosophy and Styles

Democratic leadership most closely resembles the assumptions of Theory Y.

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

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?

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

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

Leaders who exhibit higher amounts of influence are more democratic.

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

The outcomes of democratic leadership include:

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

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

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?

Briefly discuss two assumptions of Theory Y.

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

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

Laissez-faire leaders:

Which of the following are commonly observed styles of leadership?

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.

According to Theory X: