MGT 517

According to the situational theory of leadership, a __________ can be effective when followers have the necessary education, skills, and experience but might be insecure in their abilities and need some encouragement from the leader.

participating leadership style

Which of the following is an important aspect that should be kept in mind by active leaders

Competing points of view have to be managed with some people left unsatisfied

Which of the following is stated by the contingency approach to leadership?

A leadership style that works in one situation might not work in another situation

People in organizations rise to the top because they:

Can instill in others a sense of hope for the future

According to the trait approach to leadership, which of the following is categorized as a social characteristic of leaders?

Cooperativeness

According to the situational theory of leadership, a leader with a _________ provides little direction or support because complete responsibility for decisions and their implementation is turned over to followers.

Delegating leadership style

Steve leads the administrative department that provides feedback

Human capital is more important than financial capital

An important aspect of leadership is

Influencing others to come together around a common vision

Which of the following is true of honesty?

It implies an openness that followers welcome

Which of the following is true of self-confidence?

It includes knowing and trusting oneself

In the context of Fiedler's contingency model of leadership, which of the following does leader-member relations refer to

It refers to the group atmosphere and members' attitudes toward acceptance of the leader

Which of the following statements is an outdated stereotype about leaders?

Leaders are different and above others

Which of the following statements is true of drive?

Leaders with drive seek achievement and have energy

In the context of the trait approach to leadership, the diversity of traits that effective leaders possess indicates that

Leadership ability is not a genetic endowment

According to Fiedler's contingency model of leadership, position power is low when the leader has

Little authority over subordinates and cannot evaluate their work

___________ refers to a tendency to see the positive side of things and expect that things turn out well.

Optimism

Which of the following statements is true of Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership?

Relationship-oriented leaders are more effective in situations of moderate favorability

According to the situational theory of leadership, a leader with a __________ provides both task instruction and personal support, explains decisions, and gives followers a chance to ask questions and gain clarity about work tasks.

Selling Leadership Style

It becomes easier for people to see their own opportunities for leadership when they:

Stop equating leadership with greatness and public visibility

Which of the following statements is true of talents?

Talents can be turned into strengths by consciously

According to Fiedler's contingency model of leadership, if a leader uses negative concepts to describe the least preferred coworker, he or she is considered a

Task-orientated leader

According to the situational theory of leadership, a leader with a _____________ provides detailed objectives and explicit instructions about how tasks should be accomplished.

Telling Style

Daniel a management professor wants to explain why a new paradigm leader is a facilitator rather than being a controller. Which of the following is the correct reason?

The financial basis of today's economy is becoming information rather than tangible assets.

Which of the following is a characteristic of new paradigm leaders?

They are facilitators

Which of the following is a characteristic of new paradigm leaders?

They are humble

Which of the following is a characteristic of collaborative leaders?

They don't have the strong position of power of the operational role

Which of the following statements is true of people involved in the leadership relationship?

They intentionally desire significant changes

Which of the following statements is true of leaders who work collaboratively?

They learn to keep the lines of communication open

According to Fiedler's contingency model of leadership, which of the followings true of task orientated leaders

they are more effective when a situation is highly unfavorable because a great deal of structure and task direction is needed