Chap 5 - wig

reward power

5.1-1. At the end of every month, a sales manager offers a cash bonus to the most successful salesperson. What type of power is this leader using? a. informational power b. coercive power c. reward power d. legitimate power e. expert power

leaders are born, not made

5.1-10. Trait Leadership Theory, also known as the "Great Man" theory, contends that a. democratic leaders are always best. b. charismatic leaders are always best. c. leaders are born, not made. d. leaders are made, not born. e. women cannot be effective leaders.

autocratic

5.1-11. Vu tries to maintain strict control over the Spring Festival Planning Committee. He insists on determining the direction and outcome of the committee's discussion. According to Styles Leadership Theory, which leadership style is Vu using? a. democratic b. autocratic c. situational d. laissez-faire e. functional

democratic

5.1-12. As chairperson of the PTA's election committee, Vicky believes in practicing social equality. She shares decision making with the group. According to Styles Leadership Theory, which leadership style is Vicky using? a. democratic b. autocratic c. situational d. laissez-faire e. functional

laissez-faire

5.1-13. Even though Wayne is chairperson of the finance committee, he does little or nothing to help the group. He tends to let the group take charge of its decisions and actions. Which leadership style is Wayne using? a. democratic b. autocratic c. situational d. laissez-faire e. functional

Both b and c

5.1-14. Autocratic leaders a. are always counterproductive. b. make many of the group's decisions. c. expect followers to obey orders. d. Both a and b. e. Both b and c.

all of the above

5.1-15. Laissez-faire leaders a. let the group take charge of decisions and actions. b. work well in mature and highly productive groups. c. may generate a climate of open communication. d. both a and b e. all of the above

situational theory

5.1-16. Which theory of leadership explains how leaders can become more effective once they have carefully analyzed themselves, their groups, and the circumstances in which they must lead? a. trait theory b. style theory c. situational theory d. functional theory e. transformational theory

you have a moderate degree of power and task structure

5.1-17. If "task-motivated" describes your leadership style, Fiedler's Contingency Model of Leadership Effectiveness predicts that you will be least successful when a. the group's task is highly structured. b. there are poor leader-member relationships. c. you have a great deal of reward, coercive, and legitimate power. d. you have no power. e. you have a moderate degree of power and task structure.

leader-member relations, task structure, and the leader's amount of power and control

5.1-18. Fred Fiedler's Contingency Model of Leadership Effectiveness contends that the 3 important dimensions in every leadership situation are a. leader-member relations, task structure, and the leader's amount of power and control. b. the leader's style, the leadership situation, and the leader's character. c. the leader's charisma, vision, and creativity. d. the leader's ability to model leadership behavior, to motivate group members, and to make decisions. e. the leader's use of autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire styles.

may do all of the above

5.1-19. Fred Fiedler's Contingency Model of Leadership Effectiveness claims that relationship-motivated leaders a. may ignore task requirements. b. may tolerate disruptive behavior by members. c. may appear inefficient and weak. d. may do the work of other members to avoid asking them to do more. *e. may do all of the above.

coercive power

5.1-2. A supervisor threatens to dismiss any member of the sales team who does not meet the sales quota by the end of the quarter. What type of power is this leader using? a. referent power b. coercive power c. reward power d. legitimate power e. expert power

There are moderately good leader-member relationships, a moderately clear task, and a moderate amount of power

5.1-20. According to Fiedler's Contingency Model of Leadership Effectiveness, which of the following situations is the best match for a relationship-motivated leader? a. There are good leader-member relationships, a clear task, and a lot of power. b. There are poor leader-member relationships, an unclear task, and little power. c. There are good leader-member relationships, a moderately clear task, and no legitimate power. d. There are moderately good leader-member relationships, a moderately clear task, and a moderate amount of power. e. none of the above

tell, sell, participate, delegate

5.1-21. According to the Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership Model, as a group's readiness increases, leaders should move through 4 different leadership behaviors. Which answer depicts the order in which these behaviors usually occur? a. tell, sell, participate, delegate b. participate, delegate, tell, sell c. sell, participate, tell, delegate d. delegate, participate, sell, tell e. tell, delegate, sell, participate

delegate

5.1-22. According to the Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership Model, a leader should try to ____________ when group members are able as well as willing and confident. a. tell b. sell c. participate d. delegate e. tell and sell

performing

5.1-23. The participating stage in Hersey-Blanchard's Situational Leadership Model is similar to Tuckman's _________ stage of group development. a. forming b. storming c. norming d. performing e. adjourning

experience

5.1-24. All of the following characteristics distinguish transformational leadership EXCEPT a. experience. b. empowering. c. innovative. d. visionary. e. charismatic.

mediating conflict

5.1-25. The 5M Model of Leadership Effectiveness focuses on all of the following interdependent leadership functions EXCEPT a. making decisions. b. mediating conflict. c. managing group process. d. mentoring members. e. modeling leadership behavior.

maintaining control at all times

5.1-26. Modeling leadership behavior in the 5M Model of Leadership Effectivness includes all of the following strategies EXCEPT a. publicly championing your group and its goals. b. behaving consistently and assertively. c. maintaining control at all times. d. praising group members to others outside the group. e. demonstrating competence and trustworthiness.

the ability to identify and make popular decisions

5.1-27. According to the 5M Model of Leadership Effectiveness, all of the following items are characteristic of effective decision making by group leaders EXCEPT a. the ability to make timely decisions. b. the ability to provide a rationale for decisions. c. the ability to identify and make popular decisions. d. the willingness to solicit feedback. e. the ability to clearly communicate the reasons for a decision to the group.

Motivating members

5.1-28. As the group's leader, Grace makes sure that everyone in her group is committed to the group's common goal. She also helps solve interpersonal problems and conflicts, recognizing outstanding group work. Which of the following leadership functions in the 5M Model of Leadership Effectiveness does Grace's behavior exemplify? a. Modeling leadership behavior b. Motivating members c. Managing group process d. Making decisions e. Mentoring members

Mentoring members

5.1-29. Raphael has been assigned the leadership task of managing an office in which most of the employees are young or new to the company. He decides that when problems or setbacks occur, he will not blame the group or its members. Instead, he will use the situation as a teachable moment and make sure that members accept personal responsibility for a problem and its consequences. He will also look for situations in which group members can assume leadership responsibilities. Which of the following leadership functions in the 5M Model of Leadership Effectiveness does Raphael's behavior exemplify? a. Modeling leadership behavior b. Motivating members c. Managing group process d. Making decisions e. Mentoring members

legitimate power

5.1-3. You have been promoted to a management position at work. You expect employees to fulfill your requests because you are the boss. What type of power is this? a. referent power b. coercive power c. reward power d. legitimate power e. charismatic power

women who act "ladylike" are viewed as much more effective than women who behave like strong male leaders

5.1-30. Research verifies all of the following conclusions about women and leadership EXCEPT a. women are less likely to be preselected as leaders. b. the same leadership behavior is often evaluated more positively when attributed to a male than a female. c. women who act "ladylike" are viewed as much more effective than women who behave like strong male leaders. d. women leaders who behave like male leaders are often perceived as unfeminine. e. there is only a slight different in the ways in which men and women lead groups.

professional will and personal humility

5.1-31. Jim Collins, author of Good to Great, claims that unless you are willing to keep your ego in check for the sake of the group, you won't be an effective leader. In other words, you must seek a balance between a. task and maintenance functions. b. professional will and personal humility. c. mentoring members and making decisions. d. autocratic and democratic leadership. e. managing and leading.

more structure and instructions from a leader

5.1-32. Members from uncertainty avoidance cultures prefer a. more structure and instructions from a leader. b. less structure and fewer instructions from a leader. c. more nurturing from a leader. d. less nurturing from a leader. e. a closer relationship with a leader.

high power distance

5.1-33. A leader who prefers a democratic approach to decision making and leadership may frustrate members who come from a(n) ____________ culture. a. uncertainty avoidance b. high-context c. low-context d. low power distance e. high power distance

informational power

5.1-4. Dianna has been elected as leader of the research group because she has published more than any other team member on the research topic. What type of power is this? a. referent power b. coercive power c. informational power d. legitimate power e. reward power

expert power

5.1-5. Which category of power is operating when a group member nominates someone as a leader by saying, "I recommend that Romero be appointed chair of the building committee given his extensive experience as a successful contractor"? a. referent power b. persuasive power c. reward power d. legitimate power e. expert power

referent power

5.1-6. Your group has chosen Madeleine as its leader because she has demonstrated strong organizational and problem-solving skills as well as a talent for motivating members and resolving conflict. What type of power does Madeleine have? a. referent power b. coercive power c. informational power d. legitimate power e. expert power

Do you avoid expressing your own opinions to make sure that they do not influence how group members think and act?

5.1-7. The Center for Business Ethics at Bentley College poses all of the following questions to help leaders decide whether their behavior is ethical EXCEPT a. Do you avoid expressing your own opinions to make sure that they do not influence how group members think and act? b. Are you fair when dealing with group members? c. Do you conform to universally accepted principles of what is right? d. Do your decisions or actions "smell" suspicious or bad? e. Do you try to do the greatest good for the greatest number of people?

discuss ground rules for interaction while assuring group members of continued friendship

5.1-8. When designated leaders are "plucked from a group in order to lead," they should a. start out by making strong decisions to solve problems. b. avoid discussing their leadership concerns with group members until they have established referent power. c. dramatically change their behavior with members who were once their friends and colleagues in the group. d. begin by using reward and coercive power to establish their new position. e. discuss ground rules for interaction while assuring group members of continued friendship.

Avoid expressing your own opinion

5.1-9. All of the following behaviors are recommended strategies for becoming an emergent group leader EXCEPT a. Talk early. b. Talk often. c. Know more about important topics. d. Avoid expressing your own opinion. e. Volunteer for meaningful roles.