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In the context of Fiedler's contingency theory,the term _________ refers to the degree to which a particular condition either permits or denies a leader the chance to influence the behavior of group members.

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Trait theory says that effective leaders possess set of traits or characteristics different from each other.

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According to the normative decision theory,leaders who share problems with their subordinates and then have them make decisions are using a _________ style. A.repressive decision B.autocratic decision C.consultative decision D.group decision

Which of the following statements is true of directive leadership?  

In the Blake/Mouton leadership grid,a leader who shows little concern for people or production is known as an impoverished leader.

In the context of the components of transformational leadership,_________ means that transformational leaders motivate and inspire followers by providing meaning and challenge to their work.

The employees of a company are self-centered and their individual goals do not align with the organization's goals.The manager is concerned with decision making and has all the information required to make a decision.He believes that the decision need not require the employees' acceptance.In the context of the normative decision theory,which of the following decision-making styles should the manager use? 

Which of the following best describes path-goal theory? 

Burton is the founder of Netball.com,an online gaming site.He hired a few game developers and a few experts in marketing.He set the goal of making Netball one of the top ten Internet gaming sites in the next five years.He clearly defined the job responsibilities of each of his employees and the procedures that were to be followed in order to achieve that goal.The situational factor of _________ is illustrated in this scenario. A.leader-member relations B.position power C.task structure D.initiating structure​

A leader believes in giving individual attention to the needs of followers,creating learning opportunities for them,accepting and tolerating individual differences,and listening to their problems.Which of the following components of transformational leadership is illustrated in this scenario? 

Mathew is a manager at Wonderworld Hypermarket.He finds it difficult to cooperate and work with Anthony when it comes to getting the work done to meet the sales targets.Anthony is Mathew's least preferred subordinate.Mathew describes Anthony as gloomy,insincere,lazy,unfriendly,and boring when his boss asks for a feedback about his subordinates.In this scenario,Mathew is following a _____ leadership style. 

Noah,the chief executive officer of Rhombus Corp.,believes in maintaining a friendly work environment involving employee benefits like flexible timing and insurance policies.Top managers in the company are approachable to the lower level employees,thus maintaining a horizontal hierarchy.Moreover,Noah does not give much attention to performance.According to the Blake/Mouton leadership grid,which of the following leadership styles is Noah using? 

Which of the following is a trait difference between leaders and nonleaders? 

In the context of visionary leadership,_________ control and manipulate followers,do what is best for themselves instead of their organizations,want to hear only positive feedback,share information that is only beneficial to themselves,and have moral standards that put their interests before everyone else's.

According to Fiedler's contingency theory,relationship-oriented leaders with high Least Preferred Coworker (LPC) scores are better leaders under _____ situations.

Directive leadership is very similar to considerate leader behavior. 

According to Fiedler's contingency theory,situational favorableness indicates that leaders will be able to influence people under all situations regardless of whether they are favorable or unfavorable.

Which of the following is true of managers? 

When an individual is contesting for a local political office,he or she makes lots of promises to people.When the individual wins the election and assumes office,he or she is often unable to carry out the political promises.In the context of leadership traits,the individual lacks _____.

Which of the following exemplifies Fiedler's contingency theory?