Question 1

According to Situational Leadership Theory, the most effective leader behavior to use on staff who are unable and unwilling to do a job is:

Accepted Answer

A)   directing
B)   delegating
C)   supporting
D)   coachingE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

An interesting extension of the trait theory of leader performance suggests that certain traits are necessary requirements for leadership excellence but do not guarantee it. Instead, leadership excellence is a function of:

Accepted Answer

A)   specific behaviors performed as a leader
B)   how well people follow your leadership
C)   the right person being in the right place
D)   appropriate modeling behavior trainingE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 3

According to path-goal theory, what are the four leadership styles?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Research has identified certain traits that differentiate leaders from non-leaders (leader emergence) . Which of the following traits is NOT one of these differentiating traits?

Accepted Answer

A)   Self-monitoring
B)   Conscientiousness
C)   Agreeableness
D)   OpennessE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Insecure leaders who are outwardly charming but resent successful people are known as _____ whereas leaders who overcome their insecurity by being overconfident are known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   narcissists / high likability floaters
B)   narcissists/paranoids‑passive aggressive
C)   high likability floaters/narcissists
D)   paranoids-passive aggressive / narcissistsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

_____ leadership focuses on task-oriented behaviors whereas _____ leadership focuses on long-term goals.

Accepted Answer

A)   Transformational / transactional
B)   Transactional / LMX
C)   LMX / transformational
D)   Transactional / transformationalE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

According to one study, the best way to hire a CEO is look for:

Accepted Answer

A)   masculinity
B)   personality
C)   leadership early in the applicant's career
D)   all of these are the best waysE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following leadership styles is high in both person and task orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Team
B)   Country club
C)   Theory X
D)   ImpoverishedE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

According to IMPACT theory, what are the six leadership styles and their corresponding climates?

Accepted Answer

Informational style in a climate of ignorance
Magnetic style in a climate of despair
Position style in a climate of instability
Affiliation style in a climate of anxiety
Coercive style in a climate of crisis
Tactical style in a climate of disorganization

Question 10

According to _______, leaders are one of six behavioral types and each type is only effective in a particular situation.

Accepted Answer

A)   IMPACT theory
B)   Fiedler's contingency model
C)   path goal theory
D)   McGregor's theory X and theory YE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Leaders who are high in task orientation and low in person orientation will have:

Accepted Answer

A)   low performance
B)   low turnover
C)   a high grievance rate
D)   a low grievance rateE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

______ Theory states that leaders develop different roles and act differently with different subordinates .

Accepted Answer

A)   Leader-Member Exchange
B)   Path/Goal
C)   IMPACT
D)   Fiedler's ContingencyE) B) and C)
F) A) and B) A

Question 13

Hogan (1989)  has identified three personality types that a poor leader might adopt. Which of the following is NOT one of the three personality types adopted by poor leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)   Narcissists
B)   Paranoid/passive-aggressive
C)   Obsessive-compulsive
D)   High likability floaterE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

High LPC leaders perform best when the situational favorability is:

Accepted Answer

A)   low
B)   high
C)   moderate
D)   ambiguousE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Examples of ______ include setting goals, making decisions, and rewarding and punishing subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A)   task orientation
B)   consideration
C)   person orientation
D)   attentionE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

_______ are leaders who overcome their insecurity by overconfidence.

Accepted Answer

A)   Narcissists
B)   Paranoid/passive-aggressive
C)   Obsessive-compulsive
D)   High likability floaterE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

People scoring _____ in self-monitoring should be effective leaders.

Accepted Answer

A)   very low
B)   low
C)   moderately
D)   highE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

French and Raven (1959)  propose five types of power that a leader can use. Which of the following types of power is inherent in the position a person holds?

Accepted Answer

A)   Expert
B)   Referent
C)   Reward
D)   LegitimateE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 19

According to French and Raven, what are the major types of power?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Meta-analyses indicate that several traits differentiate excellent leaders from poor leaders. Intelligence is one of the traits and _______ is another.

Accepted Answer

A)   cooperation
B)   extraversion
C)   calmness
D)   masculinityE) A) and C)
F) None of the above B

Exam 12: Leadership

According to Situational Leadership Theory, the most effective leader behavior to use on staff who are unable and unwilling to do a job is:

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An interesting extension of the trait theory of leader performance suggests that certain traits are necessary requirements for leadership excellence but do not guarantee it. Instead, leadership excellence is a function of:

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According to path-goal theory, what are the four leadership styles?

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Research has identified certain traits that differentiate leaders from non-leaders (leader emergence) . Which of the following traits is NOT one of these differentiating traits?

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Insecure leaders who are outwardly charming but resent successful people are known as _____ whereas leaders who overcome their insecurity by being overconfident are known as _____.

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_____ leadership focuses on task-oriented behaviors whereas _____ leadership focuses on long-term goals.

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According to one study, the best way to hire a CEO is look for:

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Which of the following leadership styles is high in both person and task orientation?

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According to IMPACT theory, what are the six leadership styles and their corresponding climates?

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Leaders who are high in task orientation and low in person orientation will have:

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______ Theory states that leaders develop different roles and act differently with different subordinates .

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Hogan (1989) has identified three personality types that a poor leader might adopt. Which of the following is NOT one of the three personality types adopted by poor leaders?

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High LPC leaders perform best when the situational favorability is:

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Examples of ______ include setting goals, making decisions, and rewarding and punishing subordinates.

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_______ are leaders who overcome their insecurity by overconfidence.

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People scoring _____ in self-monitoring should be effective leaders.

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French and Raven (1959) propose five types of power that a leader can use. Which of the following types of power is inherent in the position a person holds?

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According to French and Raven, what are the major types of power?

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