MHR300 Unit 6 Quiz— UW Madison

True or False? In House's path-goal model, the only leader behaviors are task-motivated and relationship-motivated. True

False Figure 13.3 reveals that House has expanded the number of task- and relationship-oriented leader behaviors. Leader behaviors include path-goal clarifying, achievement oriented, work facilitation, supportive, interaction facilitation, group-oriented decision making, representation and networking, and value based.

True or False? Empowering leadership focuses on increased service to others rather than to oneself

False Servant-leadership focuses on increased service to others rather than to oneself.

True or False? Research has shown that men and women are equally assertive.

True

True or False? Demographic traits such as gender and age influence an individual's use of leader behaviors.

True Figure 13.1 represents how demographic characteristics such as gender and age, task-oriented traits, and interpersonal attributes influence an individual's use of leadership behaviors.

True or False? Situational theories of leadership propose that the effectiveness of a particular leader style depends on the situation.

True There is no one best style of leadership. The effectiveness of a particular leadership style depends on the situation at hand.

True or False? Effective leadership is influenced not only by leadership behavior, but also task-oriented traits and interpersonal attributes.

True Effective leadership is influenced by four types of leadership behavior: task-oriented, relationship-oriented, passive, and transformational, and also is affected by a combination of task-oriented traits and interpersonal attributes.

True or False? Research indicates that leadership prototypes have recently been changing to emphasize more feminine traits and styles that emphasize empowerment, fairness, compassion, and supportiveness.

True Recent studies showed an emphasis on more feminine traits and styles that emphasize empowerment, fairness, compassion, and supportiveness.

Which of the following is not one of the key leader behaviors that are part of transformational leadership? a) matching the behavior to the situation b) Inspirational motivation c) Idealized influence d) Individualized consideration e) Intellectual stimulation

a) Matching the behavior to the situation Figure 13.4 provides a sketch of how transformational leaders rely on these four key leader behaviors (second column from left): inspirational motivation, idealized influence, individualized consideration, and intellectual stimulation.

In an in-group exchange, a leader is attempting to: a) create trust and mutual obligation b) initiate structure c) perform service to others d) create more formality in expectations and rewards e) inspire followers

a) create trust and mutual obligation In an in-group exchange, a leader is creating trust and mutual obligation. High LMX relationships are characterized by a partnership of reciprocal influence, mutual trust, respect and liking and a sense of common fates. These relationships become more social over time.

Which of the following statements about leadership effectiveness is false? a) You do not need to have a formal position of authority to be a leader b) Individual difference significantly impact leadership effectiveness c) Demographic characteristics such as gender have no effect on leadership traits d) Leadership effectiveness is partly a function of situational factors e) Researchers have estimated that 50 percent of all managers around the world are incompetent or ineffective

c) Demographic characteristics such as gender have no effect on leadership traits Research that has demonstrated that gender is a factor in leadership traits includes differences in task and social leadership, leader style, and assertiveness.

Tammy participates actively in the weekly team meetings, but when it comes to doing her work, she tends to do it her own way, often disregarding company policies and her boss's wishes. Tammy is probably a(n): a) Independent b) Partisan c) Rebel d) Helper e) Diplomat

c) Rebel Rebels show divergence from the leader and are least compliant.

Which of the following is NOT a general category of leader behaviors? a) relationship-oriented b) task-oriented c) transformational d) transactional e) passive

d) transactional Leader behavior can be boiled down into four categories: task-oriented, relationship-oriented, passive, and transformational (see Figure 13.2).

Joaquin is usually the first one to volunteer at the weekly team meetings to take on additional tasks like taking notes for the meeting. Joaquin would probably be categorized as a(n): a) Partisan b) Rebel c) Independent d) Diplomat e) Helper

e) Helper Helpers show deference to and comply with the leadership.

The type of follower who is most compliant with leadership is the: a) Partisan b) Diplomat c) Rebel d) Counselor e) Helper

e) Helper helpers show deference to and comply with the leadership

In which of the following situations would a leader's situational control be considered high? a) Leader-member relations good; task structure low; position power weak b) Leader-member relations poor; task structure low; position power weak c) Leader-member relations poor; task structure high; position power strong d) Leader-member relations poor; task structure low; position power strong e) Leader-member relations good; task structure high; position power weak

e) Leader-member relations good; task structure high; position power weak Situation II in Figure 13.2 illustrates a high control example when the leader-member relations are good, task structure is high, and position power is weak.

Fiedler's contingency model identifies which leadership styles? a) Active or passive b) Transactional or transformational c) Servant or laissez-faire d) Trait or behavioral e) Task-motivated or relationship-motivated

e) Task-motivated or relationship-motivated Fiedler believes that leaders have one dominant or natural leadership style that is resistant to change. A leader's style is described as either task-motivated or relationship-motivated.