Question 1

At a restaurant, employees who perform poorly during a particular shift are scheduled for the unpopular weekend shifts by the manager. In this case, the manager exercises his ________ power.

Accepted Answer

A)   legitimate
B)   negative
C)   expert
D)   coercive
E)   referentF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 2

The ________ approach downplays personal characteristics in favor of the actual conduct that leaders exhibit.

Accepted Answer

A)   trait
B)   behavioral
C)   strategic
D)   situational
E)   sharedF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

"Dr. White, welcome to Doctors Without Borders," said Roscoe Blaine, Program Administrator. "I will serve as your organizational manager 'in name only,' as we both know that I will not be providing much management, much less leadership, to your team in a foreign country. I'm confident, however, that you will not lack for leadership. After all, you will be working closely with several of your very experienced professional colleagues in an environment that demands the close cooperation of a tight-knit group. Furthermore, by policy, the rules and procedures that will govern your work are rigid, so your operating flexibility will be limited." In this case, Roscoe is counting upon ________ to provide a positive influence on Dr. White.

Accepted Answer

A)   directive leadership
B)   substitutes for leadership
C)   task-oriented behavior
D)   day-to-day supervision
E)   autocratic leadershipF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

________, in the trait approach to leadership, is the correspondence between actions and words.

Accepted Answer

A)   Positive reinforcement
B)   Initiative
C)   Punishment
D)   Extinction
E)   IntegrityF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 5

In ________, the key situational factor is the maturity of the followers.

Accepted Answer

A)   the Vroom model
B)   Hersey and Blanchard's situational theory
C)   Tannenbaum and Schmidt's theory
D)   Fiedler's contingency model
E)   the path-goal theoryF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 6

A ________ leader manages through activities, using his or her legitimate, reward, and coercive powers to give commands and exchange rewards for services rendered.

Accepted Answer

A)   transformational
B)   situational
C)   transactional
D)   charismatic
E)   naturalF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 7

Select the question that can be used to identify a manager's level of task performance leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)   Can you talk freely with your superior about your work?
B)   Do you think your superior trusts you?
C)   Does your superior treat you fairly?
D)   To what extent does your superior give you instructions and orders?
E)   Is your superior concerned about your future benefits, such as promotions and pay raises?F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

Bob, a division manager, talks about positive change for his staff and business, but he allows self-interest to take precedence over the needs of the division. Bob is a ________ leader.

Accepted Answer

A)   monolithic
B)   Level 5
C)   laissez-faire
D)   pseudotransformational
E)   Theory XF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 9

Mason, a front-line manager, confided in his peer, "The marketplace has been a disaster for the past two years. And our numbers reflect that. Employee morale is horrible, and I feel as if the company is surviving day to day. ________ is lacking, and our executive management really needs to step up and develop one."

Accepted Answer

A)   A power perspective
B)   A desirable product
C)   A clear vision
D)   An adequate compensation structure
E)   A mission statementF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

For the path-goal theory, describe the three important environmental factors that determine appropriate leadership style.

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Question 11

Buddy, an employee at a company, is extremely eager to take up higher positions in the organization. He is an extravert and tries to influence the decisions made by his boss. He prefers to lead his colleagues rather than follow them. According to the trait approach to leadership, Buddy displays

Accepted Answer

A)   supervision.
B)   motivation.
C)   expert leadership.
D)   knowledge of the business.
E)   integrity.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

A leader with ________ power has the right, or the authority, to tell others what to do.

Accepted Answer

A)   legitimate
B)   coercive
C)   reward
D)   expert
E)   referentF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

In the path-goal theory, ________ leadership refers to behaviors geared toward motivating people, such as setting challenging goals and rewarding good performance.

Accepted Answer

A)   directive
B)   supportive
C)   participative
D)   charismatic
E)   achievement-orientedF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

In the path-goal theory, ________ is the extent to which individuals see events as being under their influence.

Accepted Answer

A)   drive
B)   ability
C)   participation
D)   task orientation
E)   locus of controlF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

In Fiedler's contingency model of leadership effectiveness, leadership styles were measured with an instrument assessing the leader's

Accepted Answer

A)   drive.
B)   psychological maturity.
C)   self-confidence.
D)   task orientation.
E)   least preferred coworker.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

Select the question that can be used to identify a manager's level of group maintenance leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)   Does your superior ask you for reports about the progress of your work?
B)   How precisely does your superior work out plans for goal achievement each month?
C)   When you do an adequate job, does your superior focus on the inadequate way the job is done?
D)   To what extent does your superior give you instructions and orders?
E)   Does your superior give credit to team members for helping with projects and problem solving?F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

________ serve others' needs while strengthening the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)   Lateral leaders
B)   Authentic leaders
C)   Shared leaders
D)   Bridge leaders
E)   Servant-leadersF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Select the true statement regarding various decision styles.

Accepted Answer

A)   A laissez-faire style results in employees' positive attitudes.
B)   A democratic style results in employees' positive attitudes.
C)   An autocratic style results in employees' lower performances.
D)   A laissez-faire style results in employees' higher performances.
E)   A democratic style is the fastest way to make decisions.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

According to the trait approach to leadership, a(n)  ________ leader overcomes obstacles, makes decisions despite uncertainty, and instills assurance in others.

Accepted Answer

A)   self-confident
B)   legitimate
C)   autocratic
D)   coercive
E)   referentF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

________ is a leadership perspective that attempts to identify what good leaders do-that is, what behaviors they exhibit.

Accepted Answer

A)   Behavioral approach
B)   Trait approach
C)   Transformational leadership
D)   Strategic approach
E)   Situational approachF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

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Bob, a division manager, talks about positive change for his staff and business, but he allows self-interest to take precedence over the needs of the division. Bob is a ________ leader.

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A ________ leader manages through activities, using his or her legitimate, reward, and coercive powers to give commands and exchange rewards for services rendered.

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In the path-goal theory, ________ is the extent to which individuals see events as being under their influence.

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The ________ approach downplays personal characteristics in favor of the actual conduct that leaders exhibit.

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In ________, the key situational factor is the maturity of the followers.

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Select the question that can be used to identify a manager's level of task performance leadership.

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In the path-goal theory, ________ leadership refers to behaviors geared toward motivating people, such as setting challenging goals and rewarding good performance.

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________ serve others' needs while strengthening the organization.

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________ is a leadership perspective that attempts to identify what good leaders do-that is, what behaviors they exhibit.

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