Question 1

The general strategy for the practical application of situational theories includes all but one of the following. Which one?

Accepted Answer

A)   Identify important outcomes
B)   Identify situational conditions
C)   Match leadership to the conditions at hand
D)   Stick to one leadership style
E)   Identify relevant leadership behaviorsF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Jim is the daytime supervisor for an automobile assembly line. He supervises 45 workers who perform routine jobs that require minimal training. Which of the following statements would indicate that Jim is following the transactional model of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)   Jim has a certain idea about how he should behave as a leader and what he should do for his team of workers.
B)   Jim sets goals, monitors progress toward goal achievement, and rewards and punishes people for their level of goal accomplishment.
C)   Jim's leadership skills are most effective when applied to match the characteristics of the situation at hand.
D)   Jim wants to develop a partnership with his team illustrated by reciprocal influence, mutual trust, respect and liking, and a sense of common fates.
E)   Jim likes to provide the guidance and support needed by employees and ties meaningful rewards to completion of objectives.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

When a leader says to subordinates, in essence, "Let me provide tangible support to help you reach your goals," he or she is engaging in:

Accepted Answer

A)   Inspirational motivation
B)   Idealized influence
C)   Individualized consideration
D)   Intellectual stimulation
E)   Charismatic behaviorF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 4

In your own words, define "leadership." Discuss how the effectiveness of a leader is assessed. Describe the factors that lead to effective leadership.

Accepted Answer

Leadership is defined as a process where...

Question 5

Describe Fiedler's contingency model of leadership, including the leadership styles, the dimensions of situational control, and the overall model. Describe and discuss at least one situation that shows how this model works.

Accepted Answer

The oldest situational theory was develo...

Question 6

In empowering employees, to lead for meaningfulness, managers need to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Inspire subordinates
B)   Delegate important tasks
C)   Support and coach employees
D)   Monitor and reward employees
E)   Provide training and mentoringF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

The type of follower who is most compliant with leadership is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   Diplomat
B)   Partisan
C)   Counselor
D)   Helper
E)   RebelF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 8

In an out-group exchange, a leader is attempting to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Inspire followers
B)   Create trust and mutual obligation
C)   Initiate structure
D)   Perform service to others
E)   Create more formality in expectations and rewardsF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

In Fiedler's model, ________ refers to the extent that a job has guidelines for how the job should be completed.

Accepted Answer

A)   Position power
B)   Task structure
C)   Work group dynamics
D)   Initiating structure
E)   LPCF) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 10

"Let me give you tangible support to help you reach your goals" is individualized consideration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Initiating structure and transformational leadership are both task-oriented leader behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In which of the following situations would a leader's situational control be considered high?

Accepted Answer

A)   Leader-member relations good; task structure low; position power weak
B)   Leader-member relations good; task structure high; position power weak
C)   Leader-member relations poor; task structure high; position power strong
D)   Leader-member relations poor; task structure low; position power strong
E)   Leader-member relations poor; task structure low; position power weakF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Extraversion is positively related to leader effectiveness, but agreeableness is not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Effective leader behaviors can be identified, but cannot be developed after childhood and adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

As individuals move up in the organization, they increasingly need:

Accepted Answer

A)   Cognitive abilities
B)   Interpersonal skills
C)   Only business skills
D)   Only strategic skills
E)   Both business and strategic skillsF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to research, which of the following statements about men's and women's leadership traits is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Men display more social leadership than women
B)   Women display more task leadership than men
C)   Men are more assertive than women
D)   Men are more autocratic than women
E)   Women are more autocratic than menF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

When a leader is trying to instill pride, respect, and trust within employees, he or she is engaging in:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Jim is the daytime supervisor for an automobile assembly line. He supervises 45 workers who perform routine jobs that require minimal training. Which of the following statements would indicate that Jim is following the transformational model of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)   Jim seeks to motivate employees to pursue organizational goals above their own self-interests.
B)   Jim sets goals, monitors progress toward goal achievement, and rewards and punishes people for their level of goal accomplishment.
C)   Jim's leadership skills are most effective when applied to match the characteristics of the situation at hand.
D)   Jim wants to develop a partnership with his team illustrated by reciprocal influence, mutual trust, respect and liking, and a sense of common fates.
E)   Jim likes to provide the guidance and support needed by employees and ties meaningful rewards to completion of objectives.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

In empowering employees, to lead for progress, managers should:

Accepted Answer

A)   Inspire subordinates
B)   Delegate important tasks
C)   Support and coach employees
D)   Monitor and reward employees
E)   Help employees identify their passions at workF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Exam 13: Leadership Effectiveness

According to research, which of the following statements about men's and women's leadership traits is true?

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The type of follower who is most compliant with leadership is the:

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Leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal.

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"Let me give you tangible support to help you reach your goals" is individualized consideration.

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Describe Fiedler's contingency model of leadership, including the leadership styles, the dimensions of situational control, and the overall model. Describe and discuss at least one situation that shows how this model works.

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Initiating structure and transformational leadership are both task-oriented leader behaviors.

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The general strategy for the practical application of situational theories includes all but one of the following. Which one?

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Effective leader behaviors can be identified, but cannot be developed after childhood and adolescence.

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As individuals move up in the organization, they increasingly need:

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Jim is the daytime supervisor for an automobile assembly line. He supervises 45 workers who perform routine jobs that require minimal training. Which of the following statements would indicate that Jim is following the transformational model of leadership?

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In empowering employees, to lead for meaningfulness, managers need to:

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In an out-group exchange, a leader is attempting to:

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In your own words, define "leadership." Discuss how the effectiveness of a leader is assessed. Describe the factors that lead to effective leadership.

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When a leader is trying to instill pride, respect, and trust within employees, he or she is engaging in:

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In Fiedler's model, ________ refers to the extent that a job has guidelines for how the job should be completed.

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When a leader says to subordinates, in essence, "Let me provide tangible support to help you reach your goals," he or she is engaging in:

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In which of the following situations would a leader's situational control be considered high?

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Jim is the daytime supervisor for an automobile assembly line. He supervises 45 workers who perform routine jobs that require minimal training. Which of the following statements would indicate that Jim is following the transactional model of leadership?

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In empowering employees, to lead for progress, managers should:

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Extraversion is positively related to leader effectiveness, but agreeableness is not.

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