MAN4701 Exam 3 Study Plan important questions
According to the Vroom-Yetton-Jago Model, when a manager shares the situation with individual subordinates and asks for information and evaluation, subordinates do not meet as a group, and the manager alone makes the decision, the decision style is said to be ________.
C1
Marla is a transformational leader in the logistics company she works for. Which leader behavior below best supports the idea she is a transformational leader?
She promotes learning for all organization members
Which of the following is NOT a leadership behavior according to the Tannenbaum and Schmidt leadership continuum?
The manager shows by example what constitutes appropriate behavior. so are: The manager "sells" the decision. The manager makes the decision and announces it. The manager defines the limits and asks the group to make a decision. The manager presents the problem, gets suggestions, and then makes the decision.
______________ emphasizes the needs people develop through life experiences.
acquired needs theory
Leadership that educates followers on how to meet the special organizational challenges they face is known as _________.
coaching
The ___________ leader identifies inappropriate behavior in followers and suggests how they might correct that behavior.
coaching
Which of these best explains why people act as they do?
motivation
Coach Smith tries to drill into her athletes that the team wins and loses together. There are no individual players, only the team. She is demonstrating which characteristic of an effective coach?
noncompetitiveness with team members
According to Homans's ideas on how informal groups develop, which of the following are primarily group consequences?
satisfaction and growth
_____________ is an analytical tool managers use to determine who the members are of a work group and what informal groups exist within the organization.
sociometry
Which of the following concentrates on the personal and natural development of individuals to explain human needs?
the maturity-immaturity continuum
According to Likert's management systems strategy, which of the following best characterizes a System 2 style of management?
A condescending master-to-servant-style confidence and trust in subordinates
What is the primary reason that managers in the future will be challenged with changing their organizations?
A rising trend among organizations to compete in the global business arena
A successful coaching leader is characterized by many different kinds of behavior. Which of the following is NOT one of these behaviors?
Empowers employees to act on visions creatively
Eugene has decided to apply the Homan model to help his formal groups work together better. Which of the following actions best fits with the Homan model?
Get information on informal groups to inform changes in the formal groups
Samantha uses her moral beliefs to make decisions and shares her values with others. She is demonstrating which type of leadership?
authentic
Pat is part of a formal group that is charged with looking into the safety of the plant. The group meets on a regular basis, conducts safety audits, investigates worker concerns regarding safety, and makes recommendations to management for improvements. This is an example of a(n) _______.
committee
A ______________ is a work team composed of people from different areas of the organization who are all focused on a specified objective.
cross-functional team
Kathryn feels she is underpaid for the job that she performs at Ballston Industries. Because of this, she has decided to seek a new position with better pay and benefits. This is an example of which motivation theory?
equity theory
When members of a group become further involved in group activities and collaborate, rather than compete, this is known as which stage of group development?
group solidarity stage
A(n) _____________ gains and maintains membership primarily because of common concerns members have about specific issues.
interest group
Gary works hard to help his followers reach their dreams and aspirations. He is a(n) ______________ leader.
servant
Which of these describes a method in which leaders view helping followers in their quests to satisfy personal needs, aspirations, and interests as their main priority?
servant leadership
Which term describes graphic representations that visually link individuals within the population queried according to the number of times they were chosen and whether the choice was reciprocated?
sociograms
_________________ is an analytical tool used to collect data on the internal workings of an informal group.
sociometry
Sherri wants to consider the feasibility of manufacturing a new tennis shoe design. She wants to include representatives from various levels of organizational areas such as production, market research, and sales. Which of the following does this best describe?
task group
