Question 1

In the context of Fiedler's contingency model of leadership effectiveness, leadership styles were measured with an instrument assessing the leader's _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   drive
B)   psychological maturity
C)   self-confidence
D)   task orientation
E)   least preferred coworkerF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

Describe the five potential sources of power as suggested by French and Raven.

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Question 3

According to the trait approach to leadership, which of the following is a characteristic of effective leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)   They prefer to be followers.
B)   They are often introspective.
C)   They make decisions only in times of certainty.
D)   They are self-confident to the point of arrogance.
E)   They have a high need for power.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

The performance and maintenance dimensions of leadership are mutually dependent on each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In organizations, _____ often means the ability to get things done or accomplish one's goals despite resistance from others.

Accepted Answer

A)   cohesion
B)   laissez-faire
C)   democracy
D)   contingency
E)   powerF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

In the context of the research program conducted at the University of Michigan on the impact of leaders' behavior on job performance, demonstrating trust and confidence, being friendly and considerate, showing appreciation, and keeping people informed is known as _____ behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)   relationship-oriented
B)   participative
C)   directive
D)   strategic
E)   task-orientedF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Advanced degrees are more important for leaders than acquired expertise in matters relevant to the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

_____ leadership refers to a style in which the leader is true to himselfor herself while leading.

Accepted Answer

A)   Transactional
B)   Lateral
C)   Shared
D)   Transformational
E)   AuthenticF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

According to the _____, maintenance behaviors such as trust, open communication, mutual respect, mutual obligation, and mutual loyalty form the cornerstone of relationships that are satisfying and perhaps more productive.

Accepted Answer

A)   Vroom model
B)   situational approach
C)   task-motivated leadership
D)   leader-member exchange theory
E)   contingency model of leadership effectivenessF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Scenario B. Use the information given below to answer the questions that follow.
At a management retreat, people are talking about the leadership theories they prefer. Thomas says that his favorite leadership perspective is the one that assumes that leaders are born, not made. Linda, on the other hand, has found that her most effective style of leadership is to capitalize on the fact that she arouses a sense of excitement in her employees, who genuinely like and admire her and want to follow her lead. William says that his favorite theory recognizes the fact that the style of leadership to use depends on the state of affairs. He explains that the theory he favors suggests looking before one leads.
-In the context of the above scenario, the leadership perspective that Thomas described is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   trait approach.
B)   behavioral approach.
C)   situational approach.
D)   charismatic approach.
E)   transactional approach.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

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