Org Behavior Homework Midterm 2
Which of the following is NOT true of transactional leaders? A. They form strong emotional bonds with subordinates B. They are skilled at reducing costs and lead times C. They tend to punish poor behavior D. They typically offer extrinsic rewards
A
Which among the following is NOT a characteristic of groupthink? A. An unquestioned belief B. Direct pressure C. Collective rationalization D. An illusion of vulnerability
D
The following example is what kind of team: Between the two of them, Margo and Sally had 25 years of marketing experience. They were the "go-to" team for marketing ideas.
Functional
Maria thought that Jodi had good values and made ethical decisions is an example of what?
Perceived integrity
The following example is what kind of team: David and Greta were hand-picked by the CEO to conduct an analysis of climate issues within the IT group.
Problem-solving
The following example is what kind of team: Joe was anxious for the next team meeting, in which each member would share constructive feedback of other team members.
Self-managed
The following example is what kind of team: Joey and Margo marveled at how well they functioned as a team, considering he was in Boston and he was in Miami, and they had never met in person!
Virtual
"The celebratory lunch to commemorate the launch of the new app will be held after our final team meeting." is what stage?
adjourning
The desire to satisfy your own concerns is dependent upon your level of ____________
assertiveness
"I know what I'm good at and what I'm not so good at. I will build on my strengths and shore up my weaknesses." is an example of ______
authentic leadership
The ________ model of leadership focuses on what leaders actually do and how they do it
behavioral
A letter of expectation from a supervisor describing shortcomings and future expectations is an example of?
coercive power
Placing your hand on someone's shoulder is an example of what personal nonverbal cue?
contact
_____________ is still the most important and valuable form of communication
conversation
Your desire to satisfy the concerns of others depends on your level of ____________
cooperation
The following example is what kind of team: The technology assessment team included a scientist, IP lawyer, engineer and market researcher.
cross-functional
Noise is an example of what interpersonal barrier?
direct barriers
Which among the following is NOT a criteria used by a truster to determine perceived trustworthiness? -ability -diversity -benevolence -integrity
diversity
The main limitation of the behavioral model is the lack of attention it gives to the __________, instead emphasizing the relationships between leaders and subordinates
effects of the situation
This type of leadership tends to result in many desirable workplace outcomes because it enables followers to have a greater trust and self-efficacy
ethical leadership
_______ is a self-serving explanation of account
excuse
Biting fingernails is an example of what personal nonverbal cue?
existence of adapters
A senior accountant is an example of?
expert power
Smiling is an example of what personal nonverbal cue?
expressions
Distributive negotiations are characterized by which among the following? -objective criteria -forcing -compromise -focus on interests
forcing and compromise
"Lets set our goals and determine how to best meet them!" is what stage?
forming
The most common form of informal group network is the __________.
grapevine
A ____ consists of any number of people who share goals and communicate with one another over a period of time
group
Follows through on commitments and assumes responsibility for own mistakes is the criteria for which core component?
idealized influence
Some leaders may establish high LMX relationships with a limited number of subordinates, referred to as the _________
in-group
Invites response/dissent and communicates in and open, candid, clear, complete, and consistent manner is the criteria for which core component?
individualized consideration
Those who have minimal political skill tend to be better at using _______ tactics, since they use them to compensate
influence
________ is clear, thorough, and truthful information
informational justice
Forward thinking, stretches horizons, and challenges imaginations is the criteria for which core component?
inspirational motivation
Which among the following are words typically used to describe transformational leaders? -unethical -inspiring -visionary -daring
inspiring, visionary, daring
Trust others and encourages responsible and thoughtful risk-taking behavior is the criteria for which core component?
intellectual stimulation
__________ conflict-handling styles are identified by concern for self and concern for others
interpersonal
________ is an intention to be vulnerable to another
interpersonal trust
Acute interpersonal communication has taken place when the sender's message matches that ________ by the receiver
interpreted
Integrative negotiations are also motivated by ___________
joint gain
Integrative negotiations are seeking _________ solutions
long-term
Interpersonal communication is an _______ process that requires consistent effort.
ongoing
Distributive negotiations are defined by __________ interests
opposing
__________ subordinates are more likely to be assigned less desirable tasks
out-group
the essence of fairness is grounded in the ___________ of employees rather than an objective standard
perceptions
Stereotyping is an example of what interpersonal barrier?
perceptual errors
What occurs when role requirements are incompatible with the focal person's attitudes, values, or views?
person-role conflict
Low adjustment or sociability is an example of what interpersonal barrier?
personality traits
A __________ form of grapevine is when one person randomly contacts several others
probability chain
A sports figure whose image draws consumers to a beverage is an example of?
referent power
Sitting side by side is an example of what personal nonverbal cue?
relative orientation
Pavement, canceled check, and/or tick off is an example of what interpersonal barrier?
semantics
Distributive negotiations are seeking _______ solutions
short-term
A __________ form of grapevine refers to one person telling a rumor to the next
single-strand chain
"Why am I the only one showing any initiative?" is what stage?
storming
_______ conflicts focus on substantive issues and involve disagreements about the content of the work.
task
A team of firefighters whose lives depend on one another would have a high level of __________
task interdependence
A _________ is a small number of employees with complementary competencies who are committed to common goals
team
The primary power of _______ leaders comes from their formal authority in the organization
transactional
In this type of leadership, these leaders set and clarify detailed goals to obtain short-term and measurable results
transactional leadership
In this type of leadership, these leaders listen effectively and probe for new ideas
transformational leadership
The _________ is the individual who trusts the _________, who is the target of the trust
truster, trustee
"Err...uh" is an example of what personal nonverbal cue?
voice
In a distributive scenario, the outcome that is sought is _______
win-lose
In an integrative negotiation, the outcome that is sought is _______
win-win