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