Question 1

27. In the context of the path-goal theory, a style of leadership is used when the leader must give specific
Guidance about work tasks, schedule work, and let followers know what is expected.

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A)   supportive
B)   achievement-oriented
C)   participative
D)   directiveE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

The basic idea behind leader-member exchange theory is that:

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A)   followership is based on member perceptions of equity.
B)   leaders form two groups of followers-in­groups and out­groups.
C)   leaders develop relationships with followers based on the principle of who does what and how much for whom.
D)   followership depends on the degree that a task is satisfying.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The theories of leadership concerned with identifying specific leadership styles that are most effective in specific leadership situations are the:

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A)   trait theories.
B)   behavioral theories.
C)   contingency theories.
D)   transformational theories.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

28. In the context of the Vroom-Yetton-Jago normative decision model, the form of decision making is where a
Manager permits a group to make decisions within prescribed limits, providing needed resources and encouragement.

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A)   consult individually
B)   decide
C)   delegate
D)   consult groupE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

According to Fiedler's contingency theory, which of the following are the three dimensions of situational favorableness?

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A)   Initiating structure, position power, and leader-member relations
B)   Initiating structure, task structure, and position power
C)   Task structure, leader-member relations, and production orientation
D)   Task structure, leader-member relations, and position powerE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Match the following:
-Country club manager

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A)  One who is designated to lead by the organization
B)  Process of being guided and directed in the accomplishment of a task
C)  A leader without authority
D)  One who has great concern for people and little concern for production
E)  Someone who plans, organizes, and controls the organizationF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Match the following:
-Traits

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A)  One who can inspire others and initiate change and development
B)  A leader who relies on coercive and reward power
C)  A leader who can inspire and excite followers to high levels of performance
D)  A leader with extreme referent power
E)  Emphasis on physical attributes or personality characteristicsF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 8

According to John Kotter, leadership, in contrast to management, entails:

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A)   planning and budgeting.
B)   organizing and staffing.
C)   problem solving.
D)   setting an organizational direction.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

The Situational Leadership model, developed by Hersey and Blanchard, suggests that the leader's behavior should be adjusted according to the:

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A)   task structure.
B)   type of power.
C)   maturity level of followers.
D)   leader-follower relationships.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Followers who tend to be passive but are capable of independent and critical thinking are:

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A)   alienated followers.
B)   the yes people.
C)   sheep.
D)   survivors.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

In contrast to leadership, the topic of followership has:

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A)   been viewed as not highly differentiated versus leadership.
B)   been viewed from a traditional perspective as active.
C)   not been extensively researched.
D)   not endorsed the view that the follower role is an active one with potential for leadership.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Transformational leaders:

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A)   inspire and stimulate followers to high performance levels.
B)   use reward and punishment to shape employee behavior.
C)   rely on contractual arrangements to manage employees.
D)   use legitimate and reward power.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

According to the Situational Leadership model, a follower is able and willing.

Accepted Answer

A)   telling
B)   delegating
C)   selling d. participatingStyle of leadership is appropriate for tasks in which aD) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 14

Blake and Mouton's Leadership Grid research differs from the Ohio State studies in that the Leadership Grid:

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A)   does not address behavior.
B)   is descriptive and non-evaluative.
C)   found that the organizational man approach was more effective.
D)   includes attitudinal overtones.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Autocratic leaders tend to be task oriented and utilize initiating structure behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match the following:
-Laissez-faire

Accepted Answer

A)  A style of leadership based on directive, enforcing, and controlling behavior
B)  A laid-back, minimal involvement leadership style
C)  Leader behavior that encourages good interpersonal relations between manager and employees
D)  A leader who emphasizes efficient production
E)  A participatory leadership styleF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

The Leadership Grid approach to leadership evaluates a country club manager as someone who builds a highly productive team of committed people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Authentic leaders are characterized by all of the following except:

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A)   high levels of hope.
B)   optimism.
C)   resilience.
D)   benevolence.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Blake and Mouton's Leadership Grid identifies a country club manager as someone who:

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A)   exerts minimal effort to get the work done.
B)   builds a highly productive work team.
C)   conforms to requirements and applies considerable pressure on employees to perform.
D)   creates a pleasing, happy work environment and applies minimal supervision.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Match the following:
-Informal Leader

Accepted Answer

A)  One who is designated to lead by the organization
B)  Process of being guided and directed in the accomplishment of a task
C)  A leader without authority
D)  One who has great concern for people and little concern for production
E)  Someone who plans, organizes, and controls the organizationF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 12: Leadership and Followership

According to the Situational Leadership model, a follower is able and willing.

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The Situational Leadership model, developed by Hersey and Blanchard, suggests that the leader's behavior should be adjusted according to the:

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Blake and Mouton's Leadership Grid research differs from the Ohio State studies in that the Leadership Grid:

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The Leadership Grid approach to leadership evaluates a country club manager as someone who builds a highly productive team of committed people.

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27. In the context of the path-goal theory, a style of leadership is used when the leader must give specific Guidance about work tasks, schedule work, and let followers know what is expected.

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The theories of leadership concerned with identifying specific leadership styles that are most effective in specific leadership situations are the:

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Blake and Mouton's Leadership Grid identifies a country club manager as someone who:

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Authentic leaders are characterized by all of the following except:

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28. In the context of the Vroom-Yetton-Jago normative decision model, the form of decision making is where a Manager permits a group to make decisions within prescribed limits, providing needed resources and encouragement.

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The basic idea behind leader-member exchange theory is that:

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In contrast to leadership, the topic of followership has:

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According to John Kotter, leadership, in contrast to management, entails:

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Followers who tend to be passive but are capable of independent and critical thinking are:

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Transformational leaders:

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According to Fiedler's contingency theory, which of the following are the three dimensions of situational favorableness?

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Match the following: -Traits

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Match the following: -Country club manager

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Match the following: -Laissez-faire

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Match the following: -Informal Leader

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Autocratic leaders tend to be task oriented and utilize initiating structure behavior.

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