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Which of the following statements is an outdated stereotype about leaders?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