chapter 11

The situational leadership model considers follower ___________ when determining follower maturity.

A and B

Effectiveness criteria used by the Likert-inspired team at the University of Michigan(UM) included ___________.

All of the above

The exact degree of difference that leaders can and do make in any organization is difficult to measure as ________________.

All of the above

The situational approach to leadership emphasizes the importance of forces within ___________.

All of the above

Jamie supports open communication and participation. This behavior is consistent with a high ___________ tendency.

Consideration

Jan, who previously demonstrated an ability to complete a particular job task, has indicated that she is unwilling to engage in the activity. Jan is at the ___________ level of readiness.

R3

___________ assumes that a manager can readily learn to adapt his style to each follower.

The situational leadership model

Fiedler's studies convinced him that individuals ___________.

cannot be both task-and relationship-oriented

Within Fiedler's contingency model, the leader-member relations factor refers to the degree of ___________.

confidence, trust, and respect that followers have in the leader

Applying the path-goal model, an employee with an external locus of control would be generally more satisfied with a ___________ of leadership.

directive style

Using the terms of the University of Michigan studies, the ___________ focuses on the people doing the work and believes in delegating decision making and aiding followers in satisfying their needs by creating a supportive work environment.

employee-centered leader

SLM's emphasis is on ___________.

followers and their level of maturity

OSU research represents that typically a ________ initiating structure and ________ consideration is most effective leader style.

high, high

As an employee you share a common bond and value system, and interact with your supervisor. You are most likely considered a(n) ___________.

in-group member

If you are perceived by your supervisor as a(n) ___________ you are likely to receive more challenging assignments and more meaningful rewards.

in-group member

Using the terms of the University of Michigan studies, the ___________ focuses on completing the task and uses close supervision so that subordinates perform their tasks using specified procedures.

job-centered leader

The ___________ theory approach suggests that there is no such thing as consistant leader behavior across subordinates.

leader-member exchange

Fiedler proposes three situational factors that determine whether a leader style is more likely to be effective: ___________.

leader-member relations, task structure, and position power

The contingency model of leadership effectiveness postulates that the performance of groups is dependent on the interaction between ___________.

leadership style and situational favorableness

You have an employee that is able and willing to complete a task. According the SLM, you should exhibit a ___________ level of direction and a _________ level of personal support.

low, low

As a manager you ________ engage in leadership.

may or may not

One significant research finding regarding leadership traits is that extreme intelligence differences between leaders and follower ___________.

might be dysfunctional

In meeting with his employees, Ian explains the behavior most likely to result in goal accomplishment. This activity may be best described as referred to as ___________.

path clarification

A central tenet of the ________ approach is that leaders require flexibility to use whichever style is appropriate in a particular situation.

path-goal

Tom has determined that, using the path-goal model as a basis, he should use a "supportive" approach. More generically, this approach could be described as ___________.

person-oriented behavior

Tom has been given a new job task. He is highly motivated to complete the job but lacks the ability to do the task. In this situation, SLM would suggest a ___________ approach.

selling

Within the SLM, a high level of personal support and a high level of direction corresponds to the ___________ form of leader behavior.

selling

UM research represents job-centered and employee-centered leadership as ___________.

separate leadership styles

Mike exhibits a relatively high need for power, but acts on that need in socially acceptable ways. This orientation to use power for constructive purposes has been termed ___________.

socialized power orientation

Pat has been described as having the ability to cause her followers to accomplish the desired work. This ability termed __________ involves setting objectives, planning work, assigning people to do the work, and following up on the results of the work.

supervisory ability

The directive and achievement-oriented behaviors with in the path-goal approach to leadership are two distinct dimensions of ___________.

task-oriented behavior

Fiedler's studies led him to believe that leaders practice one or the other of two styles: ___________.

task-oriented leadership or relationship-oriented leadership

The preponderance of leadership theory and research along behavioral lines has depended on the idea that leaders must cope with two separate but interrelated aspects, ___________.

tasks and people

After a demonstrating outstanding performance in widget assembly, Pat has been transferred to a new position in the call centered. Pat is unsure how to perform in this new position and resents being transferred. Applying SLM, Pat's supervisor should use a ___________ approach.

telling

OSU research represents the initiating structure and consideration as ___________.

two separate dimensions of leadership