MAN ch 11
Mihee, the chief nurse in a hospital, sets challenging goals for her subordinates because she has confidence in her fellow nurses. Based on the path-goal theory, what kind of leader behavior is Mihee exhibiting?
Achievement-oriented
Paramita is a manager who is extremely intent on getting the job done. She does not show much consideration for her staff, and she expects them to work late as needed to meet deadlines and achieve goals. According to the Leadership Grid, Paramita's style reflects what type of management?
Authority-compliance
Which of the following is the part of the Leadership Grid that deals with the job and task aspects of leader behavior?
Concern for production
Darnell is responsible for reviewing the benefits offered to all employees. He met with several employees individually to get their suggestions, and based on their ideas, developed a package he thought would be most appropriate. Which aspect of Vroom's decision tree decision-making style did Darnell use?
Consult individual
Ramon was recently hired as the president and CEO of a solar battery technology company, in the wake of a scandal that toppled the former management team. An external audit revealed that the previous leaders had misappropriated grant money received from the U.S. government. Ramon has been hired to restore the government's faith in the company and to establish a culture of moral integrity within the firm. Which leadership skills will be important for Ramon in this position?
Ethical
How can political behavior play a useful role?
It can be used to increase social responsibility.
Eli has found that organizational rewards do not inspire him, and he would rather do freelance work because of the independence it offers him. For Eli, what does independence act as?
Leadership neutralizer
According to Tannenbaum and Schmidt's leadership continuum, what is a manager who uses the strongest level of boss-centered leadership likely to do?
Make a decision and announce it.
According to the Leadership Grid, the manager who maintains adequate concern for both people and production reflects what type of management?
Middle-of-the-road
What is the basic assumption of situational approaches to leadership?
The appropriate leader style will vary from one set of circumstances to another.
Why have traditional approaches to leadership theories generally failed?
They assume relationships are unpredictable.???
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of strategic leaders?
They understand the organization and recognize the importance of the environment.
Why is management needed in organizations?
To achieve orderly results
According to the path-goal theory of leadership, what is the primary function of a leader?
To clarify behaviors that lead to rewards
For which reason might employees engage in political behaviors?
To protect themselves from others
The emerging pressures for stronger corporate governance models are likely to mean that leaders will _____.
be held more accountable for the consequences of their actions
Demonstrating personal excitement or passion about something is part of _____ leadership.
charismatic
In the context of the Vroom's decision tree approach, when managers present a problem to their group at a meeting, get their suggestions, and then make the decision, they follow the _____ decision-making style.
consult group
According to the path-goal theory, a person with an internal locus of control is most likely to prefer _____ leadership.
participative
When a leader has a high degree of charisma and loyalty, they also have a high degree of _____ power.
referent
How can transformational leadership be defined?
Going beyond ordinary expectations
