Chapter 3 Knowledge Checks

Theory Y leaders use external reinforcement strategies to motivate their followers.

False

Democratic leaders exhibit a ______ amount of leader influence.

low

A laissez-faire leader might do which of the following?

maintain a low leadership profile

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Which of the following might be an outcome of authoritarian leadership style?

Workers may accomplish more in a short period of time. It limits creativity of workers. It fosters dependence of workers on the leader.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Which of the following are assumptions of Theory X?

People do not like to work. People want security. Workers must be closely supervised.

Theory X supports the idea that workers want leaders to set goals for them.

True

A style of leadership that emphasizes leader control of subordinates, limited communication between group members, and subjective praise/criticism is considered to be which of the following?

authoritarian leadership style

A leader in a short-term role or with limited power to enact changes might use which of the following leadership styles?

laissez-faire

Specific behaviors and actions of leaders can best be defined as which of the following?

leadership style

Theory Y most closely resembles which of the following leadership styles?

democratic

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. A laissez-faire leadership style may be most effective for which of the following situations?

workers who are self-starters workers who excel at individualized tasks

The humanitarian work done by former President Jimmy Carter in his retirement is an example of a Theory X assumption.

False

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Which of the following statements are true?

Leadership styles can vary depending on the situation or task. Leaders may exhibit a preferred leadership style.

The leadership theories of Theory X and Theory Y were developed by ______.

McGregor

An authoritarian leader might do which of the following?

exert strong influence

An individual's philosophy of leadership is shaped by their personal views and beliefs about the nature of people and work.

True

Authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire leadership styles might sometimes overlap.

True

Match each descriptor with the theory it best describes.

People are naturally resourceful Theory Y People lack ambition Theory X

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Which of the following are assumptions of Theory Y?

People are self-motivated. People like responsibility. People like to work.

The style of leadership used by a leader is dependent on the situation or task to be completed.

True