MAN Chap 11 Quiz

Which of the following statements is true of political behavior?

Even if a manager's actions are not politically motivated, others may assume that they are.

Although she could have refused the project, Marah agreed to work on it because she knows that if she does well, her manager will consider her for a promotion. Which type of power is Marah's manager using?

Instrumental compliance

According to the Leadership Grid, the manager who maintains adequate concern for both people and production reflects what type of management?

Middle-of-the-road

During her performance appraisal, Ozlem's manager suggested she consider a transfer to another department. She told her manager she enjoys her current job and the people she works with. Ozlem's manager explained that if Ozlem were to transfer, she would likely be considered for project management positions within a year, a great benefit to her career. What did Ozlem's manager use to help her see the benefits of this new position?

Rational persuasion

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, what is the primary function of a leader?

To clarify behaviors that lead to rewards

Abbott, a shoe manufacturing company, strives to keep its workers satisfied. The company allows flexible time shifts and offers family-centered benefits. According to the Michigan studies, management is demonstrating _____ behavior.

employee-centered leader

At the opposite ends of the single continuum used by the Michigan studies are the leader's _____.

job-centered leader behavior and employee-centered leader behavior

Which type of power is primarily based on identification, imitation, loyalty, or charisma?

referent

If subordinates perceive themselves to have a lot of abilities, they are most likely to _____.

resent directive leadership

The LPC theory classifies leaders into two types based on _____.

whether they are task oriented or relationship oriented