MGMT CH7 (LMX Theory) Sage Quiz Questions
Which researcher(s) studied the leadership-making phases of LMX? A. Komives B. Ilies et al. C. Greenleaf D. Graen and Uhl-Bien
D
True/False: Employees who do not feel empowered at work benefit more from high-quality LMX than do employees who feel empowered.
True
True/False: In LMX theory, the dyadic relationship is the focal point of the leadership process.
True
True/False: It is possible to be a hard-working employee and still be part of the out-group.
True
True/False: Out-group relationships are based on the formal employment contract (defined roles).
True
True/False: During the second phase of leadership making, the interactions within the leader-subordinate dyad are generally low quality.
False
True/False: In LMX, it is usually the follower who makes an offer to the subordinate for improved career-oriented exchanges.
False
True/False: Later studies of LMX showed that high-quality relationships between leaders and subordinates produced higher employee turnover.
False
True/False: Leader-member exchange (LMX) theory focuses on the leader's willingness to share power with followers.
False
True/False: Leadership making can benefit the leader's own career progress.
False
Which theory focused on the dyadic leader-follower relationship? A. LMX B. Skills C. Trait D. Style
A
You have been working at your job for over a year. Your boss starts offering you new assignments with weekly meetings in order to exchange valuable information regarding the tasks. The result is you and your boss have redefined your working relationship and found new ways of relating with each other in a positive way. According to the LMX theory, A. You are in a reciprocal influence relationship with your boss B. You have low-quality exchanges with your boss C. You and your boss have scripted roles D. You are in a tested role with your boss
A
During the acquaintance phase of leadership making, subordinates A. Focus less on their own self-interests B. Focus mostly on their own self-interests C. Have reciprocal interactions with their leader D. Are focused on the group's interests
A
During the stranger phase of leadership making, the roles are A. Scripted B. Tested C. Negotiated D. Implied
A
I am a leader of a team of 20 employees. In LMX what is the maximum number of groups this team could be categorized into based on vertical dyadic relationships? A. 2 B. 4 C. 8 D. 20
A
The leadership making model A. Prescribes how to make high-quality dyads B. Describes how to move from stranger to acquaintance phase C. Is unscripted D. Is transactional and reward based
A
According to early LMX theory, which of the following is true? A. The out-group has more influence with the leader than does the in-group B. The leader usually expects extra duties from in-group members C. Out-group members are chosen on the basis of compatibility with the leader D. Out-group members always want to be in-group members
B
Early studies of LMX found A. Negative relationship between quality of LMX and citizenship behaviors B. High-quality LMX was positively related to employee feelings of energy C. Interest in studying LMX has diminished D. High LMX correlates to negative organizational outcomes
B
The best way for subordinates to become part of the in-group according to the LMX approach is to A. faithfully come to work and do their jobs B. try to expand their role responsibilities with the leader C. befriend members of the in-group D. ask the leader for special favors and assistance
B
Which leadership approach is not leader centered? A. Trait B. LMX C. Skills D. Authentic
B
Which theory of leadership suggests that it is important to recognize the existence vertical dyadic relationships within an organization? A. Path-goal theory B. Leader-member exchange theory C. Servant leadership D. Expectancy theory
B
You ask your leader if you can manage the next new software upgrade project. Your leader agrees to let you do this. You are A. In the stranger phase of leadership making B. In the in-group C. In the out-group D. In the mature-partnership phase of leadership making
B
Dyadic relationships in the mature partnership phase A. Begin to develop trust B. Begin to develop respect C. Focus on the group's greater good D. Focus less on self and more on group goal
C
Phase 2 in leadership making A. Is hierarchical B. Is contractual C. Is tested D. Is transformed
C
The mature partnership phase is characterized by A. Tasks B. Respect C. Reciprocity D. Job descriptions
C
What is it called in LMX when leaders and followers are linked in their interactions? A. In-group B. Out-group C. Vertical dyad D. X-Y axes integration
C
Which of the following is not a subordinate benefit of high LMX? A. Increased performance-related feedback B. Preferential treatment C. Social interaction outside of the work setting D. Ample access to supervisors
C
All of the following are characteristics of in-group members except A. Low confidence B. Negotiating behaviors C. Innovative ideas D. Operate strictly within role
D
During the stranger phase of leadership making, A. Interests are mixed B. Exchanges are high quality C. Influences are reciprocal D. Interests are self-focused.
D
How many vertical dyadic relationships occur in a group of six people and one leader? A. Only one, the relationship between leader and all followers B. Only one, the relationship between the leader and the in-group C. Two, the relationship between the leader and the in-group and out-group D. Six, one dyad for each member
D
