MGT291 chapter 11 quiz

As a process, the definition of leadership incorporates three components. Which of the following is NOT one of them? a. Planning long-term, strategic changes in an organization b. Use of noncoercive influence c. Aiming to meet a goal d. Directing and coordinating the activities of group members

a. the three components of leadership are

According to the leadership grid approach, the ideal manager has a ________ rating on the leadership grid. a. 9, 9 b. 1, 9 c. 9, 1 d. 1, 1

a. 9, 9 high concern for people and production

Oleg follows Vroom's decision tree to a terminal node, then discusses an important issue with his subordinates before making a decision. Oleg used the ______ style. a. Consult b. Delegate c. Decide d. Facilitate

a. Consult

A manager's use of _______________ power can harm another person within the organization. a. coercive b. legitimate c. referent d. reward

a. coercive power that comes from the ability to punish

On the Leadership Grid, what label reflects a leader's focus on efficiency, productivity, and goals when deciding how to best accomplish a task? a. concern for production b. concern for progress c. concern for people d. concern for professionalism

a. concern for production

In path-goal theory, the ________ leadership style is best for situations with ambiguous, unstructured tasks. a. directive b. supportive c. participative d. achievement-oriented

a. directive

According to Fiedler, _____________ leaders will do well when the situation is extremely favorable or extremely unfavorable for the leader (where leader-member relations, task structure, and leader position power are all very high or very low), and ______________ leaders will do well in more moderate situations. a. task-oriented, relationship-oriented b. relationship-oriented, task-oriented c. positively-oriented, negatively- oriented d. negatively-oriented, positively-oriented

a. task-oriented, relationship-oriented

How many separate decision trees are there in Vroom's decision tree approach? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

b. 2

According to two well-known leadership experts, "_________ controls, arranges, does things right; __________ unleashes energy, sets the vision so we do the right thing." a. Leadership, management b. Management, leadership c. Power, influence d. Influence, power

b. Management, leadership

Dawn is a manager who sets difficult goals while communicating confidence in subordinates' abilities to achieve those goals. Which type of leadership is Dawn practicing? a. directive b. achievement-oriented c. motivational d. supportive

b. achievement-oriented

The job-centered leadership behavior identified by the Michigan studies corresponds to the ______ leadership behavior identified by the Ohio State studies. a. transformational b. initiating-structure c. employee-centered d. consideration

b. initiating-structure

In path-goal theory, the ________ leadership style is characterized by being "friendly and approachable" and showing concern for the status and well-being of subordinates. a. directive b. supportive c. participative d. achievement-oriented

b. supportive

When you complete the Least Preferred Coworker Scale, you should have whom in mind? a. the person whom you like the least b. the person with whom you can work the least well c. the person with whom you have the least in common d. your favorite person

b. the person with whom you can work the least well

________ refers to sharing power with employees and giving them the authority to make and implement at least some decisions. a. Abuse of power b. Coercion c. Empowerment d. Persuasion

c. Empowerment

__________ refers to guiding and influencing others to work willingly toward the leader's objectives. a. Power b. Management c. Leadership d. Ethics

c. Leadership

_________________ determine(s) the degree to which subordinates should participate in the decision-making process, according to Vroom's decision tree approach. a. The characteristics of the group b. The personal characteristics of each employee c. The characteristics of the situation d. The manager's leadership style

c. The characteristics of the situation

Which of the following questions does Vroom's decision tree approach purport to answer? a. Have I made the correct decision? b. What is the best way to convince my subordinates that the decision I have made is correct? c. To what extent should my subordinates be involved in making decisions?

c. To what extent should my subordinates be involved in making decisions?

Which of the following is more closely associated with leadership than with management? a. organizing b. evaluating c. building trust d. meeting goals

c. building trust

The consideration leadership behavior identified by the Ohio State studies corresponds to the ______ leadership behavior identified by the Michigan studies. a. transformational b. initiating-structure c. employee-centered d. job-centered

c. employee-centered

When resources are scarce, power differences across units are likely to __________ a. disappear b. decrease c. increase d. remain constant

c. increase

Early researchers of leadership believed that leaders, as compared to non-leaders, tended to have more of which of the following attributes? a. energy level b. intelligence c. self-confidence d. all of these

d. all of these

Which of the following is NOT a source of empowerment for employees? a. control over their work b. skills training c. technology d. being told that they are empowered

d. being told that they are empowered

The model proposed by Tannenbaum and Schmidt is a __________ a. reflective leadership assessment tool. b. pyramid of leadership stages. c. blueprint for effective leadership. d. continuum of leadership behavior.

d. continuum of leadership behavior. the full range of leadership behaviors in terms of the relationship between a supervisor's use of authority and employee's freedom