OB - Chapter 12

Which of the following was NOT a contributing factor for moving beyond the "Great Man" theory of leadership to behavior-based theories? Social science found relationships between task- and people-oriented behaviors and outcomes such as productivity and satisfaction. Genetic research found problems with aristocratic in-breeding. World War II demonstrated a need to look beyond social status as a prerequisite for leadership. Secondary and higher education was becoming widely available regardless of social status. Question 6

Genetic research found problems with aristocratic in-breeding.

Which of these is NOT a characteristic required to be an effective leader according to Transformational Leadership theory and Kouzes & Posner's Exemplary Leadership Practices model? People and Task focus, as Individual Consideration/Intellectual Stimulation and Encourage the Heart/Challenge the Process Referent power or Trust, as Idealized Influence-Behavioral and Model the Way Important job title, as Idealized Influence-Attributed and Enable Others to Act Visionary approach, as Inspirational Motivation and Inspire a Shared Vision

Important job title, as Idealized Influence-Attributed and Enable Others to Act

The trait approach to leadership examines which of the following factors? Personality characteristics Both personality and the work environment Leadership behaviors Environmental influences on leadership

Personality characteristics

Extraversion is Negatively associated with good leadership. Not associated with good leadership. Moderately associated with good leadership. Strongly associated with good leadership.

Strongly associated with good leadership.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of effective authentic leaders? They have no set priorities. They have high levels of personal integrity. They prioritize employee needs. They do not permit others to emulate them.

They have high levels of personal integrity.

Most of the recent research on leadership has been conducted on which of the following theories of leadership? Fiedler's contingency theory House's path-goal theory Authentic leadership theory Transformational leadership theory

Transformational leadership theory

Maria is part of an organizational behavior project group. Her group members chose her as the leader of the group because she is always on task, on time for meetings, sets achievable goals and is willing to assist anyone who needs help. Maria is agreeable. conscientious. extraverted. open.

conscientious.

The leadership decision tree, also known as Vroom & Yetton's Normative Decision Model, considers factors such as decision significance and follower expertise to determine if a satisfactory decision is possible. is a tool which leads to the recommended level of involvement leaders should take in making decisions. focuses on age difference between leader and followers to determine if a person should direct or follow the group. specifies a static leadership style based on the skill level of the leader.

is a tool which leads to the recommended level of involvement leaders should take in making decisions.

The key factor in the effectiveness of transformational leadership leadership with respect to followers is having mutual pursuit of a higher moral purpose. creativeness in developing goals. consistency in rewarding loyal followers. extraversion and charisma to control followers.

mutual pursuit of a higher moral purpose.

Nina makes it a point to talk to her subordinates every day about what is going on in their personal lives. She always congratulates them when they share successes and has a kind word and "a shoulder to cry on" if necessary when things are not going well. Nina has a _____________ leadership style. supportive participative directive achievement-oriented

supportive