MAN 4701 Ch 15 Dynamic Study Module

The process of directing the behavior of others toward the accomplishment of an objective is __________. A. consideration behavior B. supportive behavior C. leadership D. structure behavior

C

Which approach to leadership suggests that leadership style must be appropriately matched to the circumstance the leader faces? A. Structure B. Employee-centered C. Situational D. Trait

C

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, directive behavior __________. A. is aimed at telling followers what to do and how to do it B. is aimed at being friendly with followers and showing interest in them as human beings C. is aimed at setting challenging goals for followers to reach and expressing and demonstrating confidence that they will measure up to the challenge D. is aimed at seeking suggestions from followers regarding business operations to the extent that followers are involved in making important organizational decisions

A

What type of leadership involves leaders who are deeply aware of their own and others' moral perspectives and who are confident, hopeful, and of high moral character? A. Authentic B. Coaching C. Servant D. Level 5

A

Which leadership style inspires organizational success by profoundly impacting the organization's followers' beliefs and values? A. Transformational leadership B. Servant leadership C. Level 5 leadership D. Coaching

A

Servant leaders __________. A. creates a sense of duty within an organization, encourages new ways of handling problems, and promotes learning for all organization members B. is characterized by someone who is a good listener, provides emotional support, and leads by example C. view their primary role as helping followers in their quest to satisfy personal needs, aspirations, and interests D. is an approach to leadership that blends personal humility with an intense will to build long-range organizational success

C

A Level 5 leader __________. A. blends personal humility with an intense will to build long-range organizational success B. creates a sense of duty within an organization, encourages new ways of handling problems, and promotes learning for all organization members C. is a good listener, provides emotional support, and leads by example D. sees pursuit of their own personal needs as secondary to their followers' pursuit of personal needs, aspirations, or interests

A

A coaching leader __________. A. creates a sense of duty within an organization, encourages new ways of handling problems, and promotes learning for all organization members B. takes an approach to leadership that blends personal humility with an intense will to build long-range organizational success C. is characterized by someone who is a good listener, provides emotional support, and leads by example C. takes an approach to leading in which they view their primary role as helping followers in their quests to satisfy personal needs, aspirations, and interests

C

Which of the following is a boss-centered leadership behavior? A. The manager defines limits and asks the group to make a decision. B. The manager permits subordinates to function within limits defined by their superior. C. The manager presents the problem, gets suggestions, and makes a decision. D. The manager makes the decision and announces it.

D

According to Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership, there are three primary factors that should be considered when moving leaders into situations appropriate for their leadership style. One of those is position power. Which of the following defines position power? A. The extent to which the leader has control over the rewards and punishments followers receive B. The degree to which the leader feels accepted by followers C. The degree to which the goals—the work to be done—and the other situational factors are outlined clearly D. Behavior aimed at telling followers what to do and how to do it

A

Authentic leaders possess which of the following? A. Moral courage B. Personal humility C. Professional will D. Persuasiveness

A

__________ delineates the relationship between the leader and the leader's followers or establishes well-defined procedures that the followers should adhere to in performing their jobs. A. Structure behavior B. Leadership C. Consideration behavior D. Supportive behavior

A

Collins's hierarchy indicates that there are five levels of leadership. Which of the following describes a Level 1 leader? A. Organizes people and resources toward the effective and efficient pursuit of predetermined objectives B. Makes productive contributions through talent, knowledge, skills, and good work habits C. Contributes individual capabilities to the achievement of group objectives and works effectively with others in a group setting D. Catalyzes commitment to and vigorous pursuit of a clear and compelling vision, stimulating high performance standards

B

__________ is aimed at being friendly with followers and showing interest in them as human beings. A. Consideration behavior B. Supportive behavior C. Structure behavior D. Leadership

B

Employee-centered behavior is __________. A. any leadership activity that delineates the relationship between the leader and the leader's followers or establishes well-defined procedures followers should adhere to in performing their jobs B. based on the assumption that each instance of leadership is different and therefore requires a unique combination of leaders, followers, and leadership situations C. leader behavior that focuses primarily on subordinates as people D. based on early leadership research that assumed a good leader is born and not made

C

Structure behavior is __________. A. aimed at being friendly with followers and showing interest in them as human beings B. the process of directing the behavior of others toward the accomplishment of an objective C. any leadership activity that delineates the relationship between the leader and the leader's followers or establishes well-defined procedures that the followers should adhere to in performing their jobs D. leadership behavior that reflects friendship, mutual trust, respect, and warmth in the relationship between leader and followers

C

Which of the following is the directive behavior of the path-goal theory of leadership? A. It is aimed at being friendly with followers and showing interest in them as human beings. B. It is aimed at seeking suggestions from followers regarding business operations to the extent that followers are involved in making important organizational decisions. C. It is aimed at telling followers what to do and how to do it. D. It is aimed at setting challenging goals for followers to reach and demonstrate confidence that they will measure up to the challenge.

C

__________ is a strong and unwavering commitment to do whatever is necessary to build long-term success for the company. A. Servant leadership B. Personal humility C. Professional will D. Moral courage

C

Consideration behavior is __________. A. aimed at being friendly with followers and showing interest in them as human beings B. any leadership activity that delineates the relationship between the leader and the leader's followers or establishes well-defined procedures that the followers should adhere to in performing their jobs C. the process of directing the behavior of others toward the accomplishment of an objective D. leadership behavior that reflects friendship, mutual trust, respect, and warmth in the relationship between leader and followers

D

Supportive behavior is __________. A. the process of directing the behavior of others toward the accomplishment of an objective B. leadership behavior that reflects friendship, mutual trust, respect, and warmth in the relationship between leader and followers C. any leadership activity that delineates the relationship between the leader and the leader's followers or establishes well-defined procedures that the followers should adhere to in performing their jobs D. aimed at being friendly with followers and showing interest in them as human beings

D

The Vroom-Yetton-Jago model of leadership __________. A. creates a sense of duty within an organization, encourages new ways of handling problems, and promotes learning for all organization members B. is a range of leadership behaviors available to managers when they are making decisions C. encourages listening closely, providing emotional support, and showing appropriate behavior by example D. suggests five different decision styles ranging from autocratic to consultative

D

Which approach to leadership assumes a good leader is born and not made? A. Situational B. Structure C. Employee-centered D. Trait

D