Question 1

Many leadership training programs focus on ___________ leadership,and research suggests that hose programs can be effective.

Accepted Answer

A)  consultative
B)  transformational
C)  delegative
D)  facilitative
E)  autocraticF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Deriving personal satisfaction from one's work is associated with which of the following substitutes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Training and experience
B)  Task feedback
C)  Staff support
D)  Intrinsic satisfaction
E)  Group cohesionF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 3

The leader-member exchange theory argues that the optimal combination of initiating structure and consideration depends on the readiness of the employees in the work unit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which theory is also referred to as the situational model of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transformational leadership theory
B)  Autocratic leadership style
C)  Life Cycle Theory of Leadership
D)  Time-Driven Model of Leadership
E)  Herzberg's Two-Factor TheoryF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

_______ involves behaving in ways that help followers achieve their potential through coaching,development,and mentoring.

Accepted Answer

A)  Laissez-faire
B)  Inspirational motivation
C)  Idealized influence
D)  Intellectual stimulation
E)  Individualized considerationF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

Transformational leadership has a _______ effect on performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  strong positive
B)  moderate positive
C)  weak positive
D)  weak negative
E)  moderate negativeF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

The Ohio State studies argued that initiating structure and consideration were independent concepts,meaning that leaders could be high on both,low on both or high on one and low on the other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Linda has a deep concern for the welfare of her employees and she has established strong,two-way communication with them.Linda can be described as a manager high on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Telling
B)  Autocratic style
C)  Consideration
D)  Selling
E)  Initiating structureF) A) and B)
G) B) and C) C

Question 9

Which of the following represents the 'carrot-and-stick' approach to leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Laissez-faire leadership
B)  Passive-avoidant leadership
C)  Transactional leadership
D)  Charismatic leadership
E)  Transformational leadershipF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

_______ leadership involves inspiring followers to commit to a shared vision that provides meaning to their work while also serving as a role model who helps followers develop their own potential and view problems from new perspectives.

Accepted Answer

A)  Passive management-by-exception
B)  Contingent reward transactional
C)  Laissez-faire
D)  Active management-by-exception
E)  TransformationalF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

Sandy believes in the philosophy of 'if it ain't broke,don't fix it.' She feels there are no actions needed until she receives complaints about someone's performance.Sandy can be described as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Laissez-faire
B)  Contingent reward transactional
C)  Passive management-by-exception
D)  Active management-by-exception
E)  TransformationalF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following traits/characteristics is linked to leader effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low agreeableness
B)  High conscientiousness
C)  High introversion
D)  Low neuroticism
E)  High openness to experienceF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

According to research,managers tend to choose the style recommended by the time-driven model of leadership around _______ percent of the time.

Accepted Answer

A)  66
B)  25
C)  12
D)  31
E)  40F) D) and E)
G) None of the above E

Question 14

During which phase of the leader-member exchange theory does a manager describe role expectations to an employee,and the employee attempts to fulfill those expectations with his/her job behaviours?

Accepted Answer

A)  role taking
B)  role selling
C)  participating
D)  role making
E)  readiness roleF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 15

In which of the following leadership styles do leaders motivate their employees to perform beyond expectations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Passive management-by-exception
B)  Contingent reward transactional
C)  Laissez-faire
D)  Active management-by-exception
E)  Transformational leadershipF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

In the time-driven model of leadership,which style is reserved for decisions that are insignificant or where employee commitment is unimportant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consultative
B)  Autocratic
C)  Delegative
D)  Facilitative
E)  NegotiativeF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 17

Employees with transformational leaders tend to have higher levels of task performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following would be classified as the highest follower control decision-making style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consultative
B)  Autocratic
C)  Delegative
D)  Facilitative
E)  NegotiativeF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 19

According to the life cycle theory of leadership,an able and willing employee is at which level of readiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  R1
B)  R2
C)  R3
D)  R4
E)  R5F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following leadership approaches represent the most active and effective one?

Accepted Answer

A)  Laissez-faire
B)  Contingent reward
C)  Passive management-by-exception
D)  Active management-by-exception
E)  TransformationalF) A) and E)
G) B) and E) E

Exam 13: Leadership Styles and Behaviours

Many leadership training programs focus on ___________ leadership,and research suggests that hose programs can be effective.

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Deriving personal satisfaction from one's work is associated with which of the following substitutes?

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The leader-member exchange theory argues that the optimal combination of initiating structure and consideration depends on the readiness of the employees in the work unit.

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Which theory is also referred to as the situational model of leadership?

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_______ involves behaving in ways that help followers achieve their potential through coaching,development,and mentoring.

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Transformational leadership has a _______ effect on performance.

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The Ohio State studies argued that initiating structure and consideration were independent concepts,meaning that leaders could be high on both,low on both or high on one and low on the other.

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Linda has a deep concern for the welfare of her employees and she has established strong,two-way communication with them.Linda can be described as a manager high on which of the following?

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Which of the following represents the 'carrot-and-stick' approach to leadership?

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_______ leadership involves inspiring followers to commit to a shared vision that provides meaning to their work while also serving as a role model who helps followers develop their own potential and view problems from new perspectives.

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Sandy believes in the philosophy of 'if it ain't broke,don't fix it.' She feels there are no actions needed until she receives complaints about someone's performance.Sandy can be described as which of the following?

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Which of the following traits/characteristics is linked to leader effectiveness?

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According to research,managers tend to choose the style recommended by the time-driven model of leadership around _______ percent of the time.

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During which phase of the leader-member exchange theory does a manager describe role expectations to an employee,and the employee attempts to fulfill those expectations with his/her job behaviours?

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In which of the following leadership styles do leaders motivate their employees to perform beyond expectations?

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In the time-driven model of leadership,which style is reserved for decisions that are insignificant or where employee commitment is unimportant?

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Employees with transformational leaders tend to have higher levels of task performance.

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Which of the following would be classified as the highest follower control decision-making style?

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According to the life cycle theory of leadership,an able and willing employee is at which level of readiness?

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Which of the following leadership approaches represent the most active and effective one?

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