Week 4-Practice Knowledge Check

In the context of the four types of leader behavior in the path-goal theory, which of the following is most likely a characteristic of achievement-oriented leadership?

Leaders support follower behaviors by exhibiting a high degree of confidence so that subordinates can put forth the necessary effort.

In the context of the Situational Leadership model, which of the following best defines follower readiness?

a follower's ability and willingness to accomplish a particular task

The degree to which someone tells others something and ensures that they understand what was said is called

communication effectiveness.

The normative decision model is limited only to

decision making.

Which of the following is the most important step in conducting a meeting?

determining if the meeting is necessary

In the context of the four types of leader behavior in the path-goal theory, which leadership behavior is most likely characterized by telling followers what they are expected to do, how to do it, when it is to be done, and how their work fits in with the work of others?

directive leadership

Which of the following is a good way to generate ideas pertinent to a problem and is similar to brainstorming?

nominal group technique (NGT)

Which of the following would most likely result from too much stress?

reduced job performance

_____ is defined as the process by which we perceive and respond to situations that challenge or threaten us.

Stress

In the context of the Situational Leadership model, which of the following depicts selling as a leadership behavior?

high task behavior, high relationship behavior