Question 1

The best leaders are not just transformational; they rely on other task-oriented and relationship-oriented behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Inspirational motivation on the part of a leader leads to increased self-efficacy by individuals and groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Effective leadership is influenced not only by leadership behavior, but also task-oriented traits and interpersonal attributes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

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) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

The __________ approach attempts to identify the unique ways of acting displayed by effective leaders.

Accepted Answer

A)   Trait
B)   Behavior styles
C)   Leader prototypes
D)   Situational
E)   Transformational leadershipF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 6

Describe House's path-goal theory, including leader behaviors and contingency factors. Describe and discuss at least one situation that shows how this model works.

Accepted Answer

A second popular situational theory, pro...

Question 7

Leader-member exchange theory focuses on the quality of the behaviors and traits of leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Transactional leaders transform followers to pursue organizational goals over self-interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Differentiate between "leaders" and "managers."

Accepted Answer

Bernard Bass, a leadership expert, concl...

Question 10

___________ focuses on clarifying employees' role and task requirements and providing followers with positive and negative rewards contingent on performance.

Accepted Answer

A)   Transactional leadership
B)   Transformational leadership
C)   Consideration
D)   Empowerment
E)   Initiating structureF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

When a leader is planning, scheduling, organizing, and coordinating work, he or she is engaging in ________ behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)   Interaction-facilitation
B)   Supportive
C)   Work-facilitation
D)   Achievement-oriented
E)   Path-goal clarifyingF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

In empowering employees, to lead for self-determination or choice, managers should:

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) D) and E)

Question 13

To derive effective solutions in short time spans with limited information, leaders primarily need:

Accepted Answer

A)   Cognitive abilities
B)   Emotional intelligence
C)   Interpersonal skills
D)   Strategic skills
E)   Business skillsF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

Fiedler's model uses the _________ scale to measure a person's leadership style.

Accepted Answer

A)   Least preferred coworker
B)   Least preferred boss
C)   Conscientiousness
D)   Extraversion
E)   ContingencyF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 15

Passive leadership is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Defensive leadership
B)   Transactional leadership
C)   Laissez-faire leadership
D)   Neutral leadership
E)   Non-leadershipF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Transformational leaders tend to have personalities that are more extraverted, agreeable, and proactive than nontransformational leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The primary purpose of ________ behaviors is to ensure that people, equipment, and other resources are used in an efficient way to accomplish the mission of a group or organization.

Accepted Answer

A)   Empowerment
B)   Task-oriented
C)   Relationship-oriented
D)   Passive
E)   TransformationalF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

House's path-goal theory focuses primarily on a leader's charisma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements about leadership effectiveness is false?

Accepted Answer

A)   You do not need to have a formal position of authority to be a leader
B)   Researchers have estimated that 50 percent of all managers around the world are incompetent or ineffective
C)   Leadership effectiveness is partly a function of situational factors
D)   Demographic characteristics such as gender have no effect on leadership traits
E)   Individual difference significantly impact leadership effectivenessF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

Leadership is the same thing as managing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Leadership Effectiveness

The __________ approach attempts to identify the unique ways of acting displayed by effective leaders.

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Describe House's path-goal theory, including leader behaviors and contingency factors. Describe and discuss at least one situation that shows how this model works.

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The primary purpose of ________ behaviors is to ensure that people, equipment, and other resources are used in an efficient way to accomplish the mission of a group or organization.

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___________ focuses on clarifying employees' role and task requirements and providing followers with positive and negative rewards contingent on performance.

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Leadership is the same thing as managing.

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Leader-member exchange theory focuses on the quality of the behaviors and traits of leaders.

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Passive leadership is also known as:

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In empowering employees, to lead for self-determination or choice, managers should:

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The best leaders are not just transformational; they rely on other task-oriented and relationship-oriented behaviors.

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Differentiate between "leaders" and "managers."

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Which of the following statements about leadership effectiveness is false?

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To derive effective solutions in short time spans with limited information, leaders primarily need:

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Fiedler's model uses the _________ scale to measure a person's leadership style.

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

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Effective leadership is influenced not only by leadership behavior, but also task-oriented traits and interpersonal attributes.

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Inspirational motivation on the part of a leader leads to increased self-efficacy by individuals and groups.

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Transactional leaders transform followers to pursue organizational goals over self-interests.

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House's path-goal theory focuses primarily on a leader's charisma.

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Transformational leaders tend to have personalities that are more extraverted, agreeable, and proactive than nontransformational leaders.

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When a leader is planning, scheduling, organizing, and coordinating work, he or she is engaging in ________ behaviors.

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