Chapter 17 - Questions edited
Which of the following is NOT a form of political behavior identified in the text? a. Information distortion b. Inducement c. Creation of an obligation d. Persuasion e. Coercion
a.
Which of the following is the form of political behavior in which people try to enhance their image in the eyes of others? a. Impression management b. Inducement c. Creation of an obligation d. Persuasion e. Coercion
a.
____ leadership is a contemporary perspective that focuses on a leader's personality and ability to inspire loyalty and enthusiasm. a. Charismatic b. Entrepreneurial c. Symbolic d. Integrative e. Participative
a.
Andrea has a Ph.D. in organizational psychology and 15 years of consulting experience. Her primary power is... a. referent b. expert c. legitimate d. coercive e. reward
b.
Subordinate characteristics that may neutralize leadership include all of the following EXCEPT... a. competence. b. external locus of control. c. experience. d. need for independence. e. professional orientation.
b.
According to Fiedler... a. leadership style is flexible. b. leadership style depends on the situation. c. leadership style is fixed. d. leadership style changes the situation. e. None of these choices
c.
Personal and inspirational appeals are most closely related to ____ power. a. coercive b. reward c. referent d. expert e. legitimate
c.
A supervisor's use of coercion also involves the... a. use of distortion b. use of extinction c. use of positive reinforcement d. loss of leadership e. loss of persuasion
d.
Jason uses reprimands, fines, and demotion. These are forms of ____ power. a. expert b. legitimate c. referent d. reward e. coercive
e.
Managers and leaders differ in... a. how they create an agenda b. how they achieve the agenda c. how they execute plans d. the type of outcomes they achieve e. All of these choices
e.
Strategic leaders... a. understand the organization. b. understand the organization's environment. c. recognize the organization's current alignment with the environment. d. work to improve the organization's current alignment with the environment. e. All of these choices
e.
The Managerial Grid... a. is a method of evaluating management skills. b. labels the best manager as high in both concern for planning and concern for organizing. c. uses the term impoverished manager to describe a manager who is low in concern for people and low in concern for production. d. is a graphic representation of the trait approach to studying management. e. All of these choices
e.
The leadership model that laid the foundation for much of the later work on situational approaches to leadership proposed... a. a set of traits that would be situation specific. b. the use of a decision tree to determine the proper level of subordinate involvement c. that leaders cannot change their styles, and we must, therefore, change the situation to create a match d. that leaders have a group of favorites called an in-group e. a continuum of leader behaviors, with each point on the continuum being influenced by various factors
e.
The reinforcement theory of motivation is the basis for using... a. information distortion b. legitimate requests c. inspirational appeals d. personal identification e. instrumental compliance
e.
Working Mother magazine ranked Abbott as one of the top ten companies for working families. CEO Miles White says "One of the most important things we can do for working families today is to help them lead healthier lives." According to the Michigan studies, White is using ____ behavior. a. job-centered leader b. initiating structure c. consideration d. authority-compliance leader e. employee-centered leader
e.
Workplace bullies use sarcasm, humiliation, and fear to influence others. This is a form of ____ power. a. expert b. legitimate c. referent d. reward e. coercive
e.
A news producer selects a reporter to cover a breaking story that will get attention and possibly lead to career advancement. The producer has ____ power. a. reward b. coercive c. expert d. referent e. legitimate
a.
According to Fiedler's research, what is the most effective form of leader behavior when situational favorableness is either most favorable or least favorable? a. Task-oriented b. Relationship-oriented c. Participative d. Achievement-oriented e. Employee-centered
a.
According to the Michigan studies, managers may be job-centered... a. or employee-centered, but not both simultaneously b. and employee-centered simultaneously c. and have a high LPC score d. if they also practice supportive leadership e. if they adopt an autocratic decision style
a.
Arnold has a great sense of humor. He is never mean with it. He says things in such a unique way that people love being around him. He has ____ power. a. referent b. expert c. legitimate d. coercive e. reward
a.
Critics of the LPC model contend that... a. it is not valid b. it measures behavior c. it measures personality d. it measures traits e. All of these choices
a.
In the Marine Corps, subordinates want tough effective training that they know will some day save their lives. If you apply the Michigan studies in this case, the subordinates want... a. a job-centered leader b. initiating structure behavior c. consideration behavior d. an authority-compliance leader e. an employee-centered leader
a.
Military leaders have no control over pay or bonuses. They rely on praise, public recognition, and evaluations for ____ power. a. reward b. coercive c. expert d. referent e. legitimate
a.
One of the problems with many family-owned businesses is that the father or mother who started the business uses a(n) ____ leader behavior. Sons and daughters who are brought into the business are still treated as children rather than as equals. The members of the newer generation are told what to do, how to do it, and when it should be done. a. directive b. supportive c. participative d. achievement-oriented e. relationship-oriented
a.
Pete tells his staff what to do, but not how to do it. When they come to him for help, he assists them and treats them as equals. Based on the path-goal theory, what kind of leader behavior is Pete exhibiting? a. Supportive b. Directive c. Participative d. Achievement-oriented e. Bureaucratic
a.
President Barack Obama is described as having a lot of self-confidence, a firm conviction in his ideals, and a strong need to influence people. Robert House's theory says Obama is a(n) ____ leader. a. charismatic b. figurehead c. symbolic d. integrative e. participative
a.
Raakel needed to cut her department's budget by 10%. She contacted each one of her directors to present her statistical evidence and get each one's input. Raakel used which decision-making style? a. Consult individually b. Facilitate c. Delegate d. Participate e. Decide
a.
The Leadership Grid... a. is useful for describing leader behavior but not useful for predicting it b. labels the best manager as high in both concern for planning and concern for organizing c. uses the term impoverished manager to describe a manager who is low in concern for people and low in concern for production d. is a graphic representation of the trait approach to studying leadership e. All of these choices
a.
The leadership styles of the path-goal theory include ____ styles. a. participative, directive, achievement-oriented, and supportive b. directive, autocratic, bureaucratic, and supportive c. supportive, bureaucratic, participative, and consultative d. autocratic, consultative, paternalistic, and participative e. employee-related, achievement-oriented, and task-related
a.
The power that generally sets leaders apart from nonleaders is ____ power. a. referent b. expert c. legitimate d. coercive e. reward
a.
What type of power do leaders have if they are able to offer or withhold inducements? a. Reward b. Coercive c. Legitimate d. Expert e. Referent
a.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a decision-making style that is recognized by the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model? a. Participate b. Facilitate c. Delegate d. Consult group e. Decide
a.
Which of the following is NOT one of the situational factors thought to modify the relationship between leader behavior and subordinate motivation to perform in the path-goal theory? a. Preferences of the leader b. Subordinate locus of control c. Characteristics of the work group d. Task structure e. Subordinates' perceptions of their ability
a.
Which of the following is a key element of transformational leadership? a. Stimulating learning experiences b. Rigid formalization c. A wide span of management d. The ability to react to the need for change in the environment e. Group flexibility
a.
Which of the following is a leader-behavior model? a. Michigan studies b. Path-goal theory c. Substitutes for leadership theory d. Vroom-Yetton-Jago model e. Fiedler's contingency model
a.
Working Mother magazine ranked Bon Secours Richmond Health System as one of the top ten companies for working families. CEO Peter Bernard says "We expect our managers to support flexible schedules, promote education, push job development and encourage a healthy work/life balance. According to Fiedler's research, what is the most effective form of leader behavior for Bernard to adopt? a. Task-oriented b. Relationship-oriented c. Participative d. Achievement-oriented e. Employee-centered
a.
According to Fiedler's research on his contingency theory of leadership, relationship-oriented leaders get the best results when... a. they have low LPC scores. b. situational favorableness is moderate. c. they do their best to be 9, 9 managers. d. position power is weak. e. the task is well structured.
b.
According to the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model, leaders first assess... a. subordinate competence. b. time sensitivity. c. subordinate personality. d. subordinate development. e. leadership style.
b.
Adam is a human resource specialist who firmly believes that whatever happens to him is the result of hard work and determination. Which path-goal personal characteristic best describes Adam's attitude toward himself? a. Task structure b. Internal locus of control c. External locus of control d. Position power e. Perception of ability
b.
Daniel has been appointed leader of a project task force. He has legitimate power in this position. The task is unstructured. Also, Daniel has weak leader-member relations. According to Fiedler's LPC theory, what type of leadership style is appropriate in this situation? a. Relationship-oriented b. Task-oriented c. Participative d. Transformational leadership e. None of these choices
b.
Frank refers to Dan as his "go to guy." When the project is critical, Dan gets the job. This is an example of a ____ approach to leadership. a. path-goal b. leader-member exchange c. Vroom-Yetton-Jago d. substitutes for leadership e. life cycle theory
b.
If a manager gives a subordinate a job to do and the subordinate does it because it is within the normal boundaries of his job, the manager has used... a. coercive power b. legitimate power c. inspirational appeal d. rational persuasion e. reward
b.
In the Marine Corps, subordinates want tough effective training that they know will some day save their lives. If you apply the Ohio studies, subordinates want... a. a job-centered leader b. initiating structure behavior c. consideration behavior d. an authority-compliance leader e. an employee-centered leader
b.
In the Marine Corps, subordinates want tough effective training that they know will some day save their lives. Marines also want to be well taken care of by a supportive leader. Marines' desires for tough training and supportive leaders support the ____ model of leadership behavior. a. trait approach b. Ohio State studies c. Vroom-Yetton-Jago d. Fiedler e. Michigan studies
b.
Melissa was promoted to manager based on her display of great self-confidence and her intelligence. The assumptions under which Melissa received her promotion are based on the usefulness of ____ in predicting who will make a good leader. a. leadership behaviors b. leadership traits c. leadership style d. leadership challenges e. None of these choices
b.
Mickey lets his people know what he expects of them, schedules work for his section, and gives his people guidance and direction. Based on the path-goal theory, what kind of leader behavior is Mickey exhibiting? a. Supportive b. Directive c. Participative d. Achievement-oriented e. Bureaucratic
b.
The Michigan studies concluded that the best leader is... a. job-centered b. employee-centered c. neither job- nor employee-centered d. contingent on the situation e. charismatic
b.
The ability to control salary increases, promotions, praise, and interesting job assignments is known as... a. referent power b. reward power c. rational persuasion d. directive leadership e. positive reinforcement
b.
The concept of charismatic leadership is most closely related to... a. Vroom-Yetton-Jago model. b. the trait approach. c. Fiedler's contingency theory. d. substitutes for leadership. e. path-goal theory.
b.
The purpose of the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model is to... a. determine the level of situational favorableness. b. determine the appropriate degree of employee participation in decision making. c. shape the environment by providing rewards and structuring tasks. d. select alternatives by means of refining expert opinion. e. make decisions quickly.
b.
Two general categories of situational factors that receive special attention in path-goal theory are the... a. personal characteristics of the leader and the stability of the work environment. b. personal characteristics of subordinates and the environmental characteristics of the workplace. c. personal characteristics of the leader and those of the subordinates. d. stability of the work environment and the type of work being done. e. type of work being done and the personal characteristics of the leader.
b.
When there is a mismatch between leader style and the type of situation in which leaders find themselves, what does Fiedler suggest should be done? a. Change the leader's style b. Change the situation c. Change either leader style or the situation d. Change the valence of rewards e. Change subordinate expectancies
b.
Which of the following forms of political behavior is MOST likely to involve giving something to someone in exchange for that person's support? a. Persuasion b. Inducement c. Creation of an obligation d. Coercion e. Campaigning
b.
Which of the following is NOT a type of power? a. Legitimate b. Empathic c. Coercive d. Referent e. Expert
b.
Which of the following is a kind of power? a. LPC b. Legitimate c. Instrumental synergy d. Rational persuasion e. Instrumental compliance
b.
Which of the following leadership models suggests that leaders have different working relationships with the better performers among their subordinates than they do with the others? a. Path-goal b. Leader-member exchange c. Vroom-Yetton-Jago d. Substitutes for leadership e. Life cycle theory
b.
____ power is based on knowledge and expertise. a. Referent b. Expert c. Legitimate d. Coercive e. Reward
b.
____ power is created and conveyed in the organization by granting authority. a. Expert b. Legitimate c. Referent d. Reward e. Coercive
b.
According to path-goal theory, a leader cannot change the personality of a subordinate, so the primary function of the leader is to... a. determine how much to let subordinates participate in the decision-making process. b. create a match between leader style and situational favorableness. c. make organizational rewards available and show employees what behavior will be effective in getting those rewards. d. evaluate the personal characteristics of the employees and select a group that will work well together. e. identify people for leader development.
c.
After the federal government stepped in to financially help auto makers, the CEOs flew by private jet to D.C. to testify before Congress. The politicians expressed outrage. The CEOs failed... a. creation of obligation. b. inducement. c. impression management. d. public relations. e. image promotion.
c.
Chris Childers opened Macon Christian Bookstore in the 1980s. He quickly found that he needed help running the operation, so he hired his parents, his brother, and his girlfriend. Childers was pleased when his mother suggested having a section of the store devoted to decorative items. He encouraged his brother's idea about selling choir robes. He treats his employees like equals, asks their advice, and often implements their suggestions. According to the path-goal theory, Childers is a(n) ____ leader. a. directive b. supportive c. participative d. achievement-oriented e. relationship-oriented
c.
Donald Trump is considered an "average" manager, but many view him as larger than life. Trump engages in a lot of... a. creation of obligation. b. inducement. c. impression management. d. public relations. e. image promotion.
c.
Good administrative assistants have more access to important information and the decision maker than subordinates have. The administrative assistants have ____ power. a. legitimate b. technological c. expert d. referent e. coercive
c.
Jack has an electrical engineering degree and has worked with automated control systems for over ten years. His coworkers who design heating and cooling systems are typically influenced by any design suggestions that he makes. Jack has ____ power. a. legitimate b. technological c. expert d. referent e. coercive
c.
Marcus dresses like his supervisor, uses the same expressions, and has taken up golf, his boss's favorite sport. Marcus's supervisor has ____ power. a. coercive b. reward c. referent d. expert e. legitimate
c.
Punishment and avoidance procedures involve the use of ____ power. a. legitimate b. reward c. coercive d. expert e. referent
c.
What is the basic assumption of situational approaches to leadership? a. Increasing worker job satisfaction through considerate leadership will get the best results b. Initiating structure for employees so they know exactly what needs to be done will be most effective c. The appropriate leader style will vary from one set of circumstances to another d. Effective leaders can be identified by certain traits that are situationally specific e. Some factors make leader behavior unnecessary
c.
What leadership style would a person with an external locus of control be most likely to DISLIKE? a. Directive b. Supportive c. Participative d. Achievement-oriented e. Relationship-oriented
c.
What term was used by researchers at Ohio State to describe the leadership behavior that is most similar to employee-centered behavior? a. Participative leadership b. Initiating-structure behavior c. Consideration behavior d. Participative behavior e. Country club leadership
c.
When Pamela Forbes Lieberman took over TruServ, it was on the verge of bankruptcy, with spiraling debt, a top-heavy hierarchy, and outdated management. Now debt and inventory are down, as is payroll expense, and TruServ met SEC filing requirements. Which of the following BEST describes Forbes Lieberman in this role? a. Directive leader b. Participative leader c. Transformational leader d. Supportive leader e. Task-oriented leader
c.
Which of the following BEST represents the outcome of the work done to determine what personal traits can be used to predict leader effectiveness? a. Researchers were unable to identify more than a small number of traits. b. The studies were quite successful, and we can now hire leaders based on results of tests that detect certain appropriate traits. c. A very long list of traits and the presence of alternative explanations for results made the studies of little value. d. The trait studies were much more successful than the studies of leader behaviors that preceded them. e. Research has proven that the identification of leadership traits is a better method for selecting a leader than either the Fiedler study or the path-goal theory.
c.
Which of the following is NOT one of the criticisms of Fiedler's contingency model of leadership? a. The LPC measure lacks validity b. Its assumptions about the flexibility of leader behavior are unrealistic c. It is unrealistic to combine the behavior and trait approaches in one theory d. Fiedler's data are subject to other interpretations e. Fiedler's results are not always supported by research
c.
Which of the following is an example of an individual who is leading? a. A person identifying detailed steps b. A person delegating authority c. A friend convincing you to go on a date d. A person planning detailed evaluations e. A person establishing time tables
c.
Which of the following leadership models is a combination of the trait and leader behavior approaches, with the addition of a situational element? a. Path-goal theory b. Vroom-Yetton-Jago model c. Fiedler's LPC model d. Substitutes for leadership e. Vertical-dyad linkage model
c.
Which of the following statements BEST describes the path-goal theory of leadership? a. It suggests that leader style cannot be changed, and thus we must change the situation when there is a mismatch. b. It prescribes the relationship-oriented style as the most effective. c. It suggests that leaders can use any one of four styles of leadership as required. d. It calls for varying degrees of subordinate participation. e. It describes the characteristics of effective leaders.
c.
Working Mother magazine ranked Abbott as one of the top ten companies for working families. CEO Miles White says "One of the most important things we can do for working families today is to help them lead healthier lives." According to the Ohio studies, White is using ____ behavior. a. job-centered leader b. initiating structure c. consideration d. authority-compliance leader e. employee-centered leader
c.
____ is a path-goal situational factor that describes the personal belief that whatever happens to the individual is a matter of luck or fate. a. Task structure b. Internal locus of control c. External locus of control d. Position power e. Perception of ability
c.
A news producer selects a reporter to cover a typical story. The producer has ____ power. a. referent b. reward c. coercive d. legitimate e. expert
d.
Charismatic leadership is closely linked with... a. legitimate power b. instrumental compliance c. legitimate requests d. referent power e. coercive power
d.
Kenneth is vice president of marketing. He assigns a task to a subordinate, but the subordinate disregards it. Kenneth has ____. a. referent power b. reward power c. coercive power d. authority e. expert power
d.
Lew has been appointed leader of a project task force. He has legitimate power in this position. The task is structured. Also, Daniel has strong leader-member relations. According to Fiedler's LPC theory, the favorableness of the situation is... a. most favorable b. moderately favorable c. moderately unfavorable d. most unfavorable e. none of these choices
d.
Raakel needed to cut her department's budget by 10%. She called together directors and presented the statistical evidence. She then asked for their suggestions. Raakel used which decision-making style? a. Consult individually b. Facilitate c. Delegate d. Consult group e. Decide
d.
Shavonda has made important, meaningful changes in her company's operation. She has... a. synergy b. empathy c. a low level of valence d. power e. legitimacy
d.
Susan is a college professor. She gives challenging assignments in her class. She expects students to perform at high levels and has confidence in their ability to do so. She uses ____ leadership. a. directive b. supportive c. participative d. achievement-oriented e. relationship-oriented
d.
The form of power a person has because of the position he or she occupies in an organization is known as ____ power. a. referent b. reward c. coercive d. legitimate e. expert
d.
The presence of highly capable employees and an indifference toward rewards will... a. increase subordinate maturity. b. make it necessary for a leader to be more supportive. c. require the leader to be more directive. d. neutralize leader behavior. e. have little impact on required leadership.
d.
The underlying assumption of situational models of leadership is that appropriate leader behavior varies from one situation to another. Which of the following is an example of one situation identified by Fiedler? a. Identity task b. Goal difficulty c. Goal specificity d. Task structure e. Organizational structure
d.
What approach to identifying a leader are you using if you vote for a politician based on his or her communication skills, intelligence, education, and assertiveness? a. LPC b. Fiedler's contingency c. Vroom's decision tree d. Trait e. Path-goal
d.
What is the major difference between the Ohio State studies and the Michigan studies of leadership? a. One is a situational approach; the other is a leader behavior approach b. One proposes four different types of leader behaviors; the other has only two c. One is based on the use of a decision tree; the other is not d. One says that you can be high on both groups of leader behaviors simultaneously; the other says you cannot e. One says that leaders can change their styles; the other says this cannot be done
d.
What score does Fiedler use to determine leader style? a. Leader-member relations b. Task identity c. Task structure d. Least-preferred coworker e. Leader position coordinator
d.
When people use power and other resources to obtain what they want in an organization, they are said to be engaged in... a. motivation. b. leadership. c. directing. d. political behavior. e. manipulation.
d.
Which of the following leadership theories is a direct extension of the expectancy theory of motivation? a. Vroom-Yetton-Jago b. Fiedler's contingency c. Vertical-dyad linkage d. Path-goal e. Substitutes for leadership
d.
You supervise a group of very competent employees who have been at their present jobs an average of seven years. Which two theories would say that you have LITTLE need to use a directive style of leadership and that subordinates may even resent it if you do? a. Substitutes for leadership and Fiedler's contingency b. Path-goal and vertical-dyad linkage c. Vroom-Yetton-Jago and vertical-dyad linkage d. Path-goal and substitutes for leadership e. Substitutes for leadership and Vroom-Yetton-Jago
d.
A popular press article identified seven keys to what seems to be transformational leadership. Which of the following is NOT among those? a. Keeping cool b. Being an expert c. Inviting dissent d. Encouraging risk e. Encouraging complexity
e.
How can managers handle political behavior so that it does not do excessive damage? a. Managers should avoid covert actions. b. Managers should provide employees with autonomy, responsibility, challenge, and feedback. c. Managers should be aware that even if their plans are not politically motivated, others might perceive them that way. d. Managers should get disagreements out in the open so that subordinates will have less opportunity for political behavior. e. All of these choices
e.
Leadership is... a. a process b. a property c. using influence to shape behavior without using force d. a set of characteristics found in people who are leaders e. All of these choices
e.
What is being optimized when a leader uses the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model to select the appropriate degree of participation? a. The quality of the decision b. The acceptance of the decision c. The demands on the manager's time d. The development of subordinate decision making e. All of these choices
e.
When Marsha purchased an old Victorian, fixer-upper house, people thought she was crazy, but she had a vision for a bed-and-breakfast inn. She had to convince investors that a B&B was needed. According to the Vroom-Yetton-Jago model, Marsha used which decision-making style? a. Consult individual b. Facilitate c. Delegate d. Participate e. Decide
e.
Which of the following is a factor that may neutralize or substitute for leadership? a. Routineness b. Availability of feedback c. Intrinsic satisfaction d. Formalization e. All of these choices
e.
Which of the following is a situational leadership model? a. Trait approach b. Michigan studies c. Ohio State studies d. Leadership Grid e. Path-goal theory
e.
Which of the following is a way that managers can use power? a. Information distortion b. Legitimate requests c. Inspirational appeals d. Personal identification e. All of these choices
e.
Which of the following represents how leadership was studied during the first several decades of the twentieth century? a. Vroom-Yetton-Jago model b. Leader behavior studies c. Path-goal theory d. Ohio State studies e. Trait studies
e.
Working Mother magazine ranked Discovery Communications as one of the top ten companies for working families. CEO David Zaslav says "Addressing the needs of working families...means placing priority on flexibility to enable a healthy work/life balance, access to high quality health care and wellness programs." Fiedler would describe this leadership situation as having... a. a weak power position. b. a high degree of task structure. c. a low degree of task specificity. d. a high degree of task accommodation. e. good leader-member relations.
e.
