Question 1

According to Fiedler's theory, a high-control situation favors a __________ leader.

Accepted Answer

A)   Task-motivated
B)   Relationship-motivated
C)   Charismatic
D)   Consultative
E)   Laissez-faireF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

__________ leadership focuses on increased benefit to others rather than to oneself.

Accepted Answer

A)   Transformational
B)   Relationship-motivated
C)   LMX
D)   Servant
E)   InspirationalF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 3

In initiating structure, a leader focuses on clarifying employees' role and task requirements and providing followers with positive and negative rewards contingent on performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an in-group exchange?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reciprocal influence
B)   Mutual respect
C)   Sense of common fates
D)   Economic exchange
E)   Social relationshipF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a servant-leader?

Accepted Answer

A)   Foresight
B)   Building community
C)   Charisma
D)   Awareness
E)   EmpathyF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following interpersonal traits has research shown to have a negative relationship with leadership effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)   Communication skills
B)   Openness to experience
C)   Emotional intelligence
D)   Narcissism
E)   Emotional stabilityF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 7

"Let me share a vision that transcends us to a greater good" is a statement that reflects:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

According to Fiedler, a leader's style doesn't change; therefore, if there is a mismatch between a situation and the leader who is in place, it is best to move that leader to another position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 9

A lack of concern for others, impulsive behavior, and a lack of remorse or guilt when one's actions harm others is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Machiavellianism
B)   Narcissism
C)   Psychopathy
D)   Ethnocentrism
E)   Laissez-faire syndromeF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

The use of manipulation, a cynical view of human nature, and a moral code that puts results over principles is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Machiavellianism
B)   Narcissism
C)   Psychopathy
D)   Ethnocentrism
E)   Laissez-faire syndromeF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

Transactional leadership encompasses all but one of the following. Which one?

Accepted Answer

A)   Goal setting
B)   Social interaction
C)   Monitoring progress toward goal achievement
D)   Giving feedback
E)   Administering disciplineF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 12

In House's path-goal model, the only leader behaviors are task-motivated and relationship-motivated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 path-goal 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 does not feel like taking responsibility for leading his team since their jobs require minimal training.
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 accomplishment of objectives.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

The two leadership styles in Fiedler's model are transactional and transformational.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe the trait approach to leadership. Identify and define at least six task or interpersonal attributes that have been shown by research to be associated, either positively or negatively, with effective leadership.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Leadership effectiveness is defined as gaining commitment with influence attempts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The best style of leadership has been demonstrated by research to be a high-initiating structure, high consideration style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Intelligence and conscientiousness are positively related to leader effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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 servant-leadership model of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)   Jim seeks to develop leadership in others and focuses on objectives that surpass the immediate needs of the group.
B)   Jim sets goals, monitors progress toward goal achievement, and rewards and punishes people for their level of goal accomplishment.
C)   Jim refrains from engaging in self-serving behaviors that hurt others and focuses on increased service to others rather than to himself.
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) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

Leaders increase psychological empowerment by enhancing employees' perceptions of meaningfulness, self-determination, motivation, and fairness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Exam 13: Leadership Effectiveness

According to Fiedler's theory, a high-control situation favors a __________ leader.

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__________ leadership focuses on increased benefit to others rather than to oneself.

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In initiating structure, a leader focuses on clarifying employees' role and task requirements and providing followers with positive and negative rewards contingent on performance.

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of an in-group exchange?

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a servant-leader?

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Which of the following interpersonal traits has research shown to have a negative relationship with leadership effectiveness?

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"Let me share a vision that transcends us to a greater good" is a statement that reflects:

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According to Fiedler, a leader's style doesn't change; therefore, if there is a mismatch between a situation and the leader who is in place, it is best to move that leader to another position.

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A lack of concern for others, impulsive behavior, and a lack of remorse or guilt when one's actions harm others is known as:

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The use of manipulation, a cynical view of human nature, and a moral code that puts results over principles is known as:

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Transactional leadership encompasses all but one of the following. Which one?

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In House's path-goal model, the only leader behaviors are task-motivated and relationship-motivated.

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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 path-goal model of leadership?

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The two leadership styles in Fiedler's model are transactional and transformational.

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Describe the trait approach to leadership. Identify and define at least six task or interpersonal attributes that have been shown by research to be associated, either positively or negatively, with effective leadership.

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Leadership effectiveness is defined as gaining commitment with influence attempts.

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The best style of leadership has been demonstrated by research to be a high-initiating structure, high consideration style.

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Intelligence and conscientiousness are positively related to leader effectiveness.

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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 servant-leadership model of leadership?

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Leaders increase psychological empowerment by enhancing employees' perceptions of meaningfulness, self-determination, motivation, and fairness.

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