quiz 13
The __________ approach attempts to identify the unique ways of acting displayed by effective leaders
Behavior styles
In which of the following situations would a leader's situational control be considered high
Leader-member relations good; task structure high; position power weak
In which of the following situations would a leader's situational control be considered low
Leader-member relations poor; task structure low; position power weak
The primary purpose of ________ behaviors is to ensure that people, equipment, and other resources are used in an efficient way to accomplish the mission of a group or organization
Leader-member relations poor; task structure low; position power weak
The dimensions of situational control in Fiedler's model are
Leader-member relations, task structure, and position power
A mental representation of the traits and behaviors that people believe are possessed by leaders is known as an
Leadership prototype
A mental representation of the traits and behaviors that people believe are possessed by leaders is known as an:
Leadership prototype
The use of manipulation, a cynical view of human nature, and a moral code that puts results over principles is known as
Machiavellianism
Which of the following is not one of the key leader behaviors that are part of transformational leadership
Matching the behavior to the situation
According to research, which of the following statements about men's and women's leadership traits is true
Men are more autocratic than women
A person who has a self-centered perspective, feelings of superiority, and a drive for personal power and glory is known as
Narcissistic
A lack of concern for others, impulsive behavior, and a lack of remorse or guilt when one's actions harm others is known as
Psychopathy
___________ focuses on clarifying employees' role and task requirements and providing followers with positive and negative rewards contingent on performance
Transactional leadership
In an out-group exchange, a leader is attempting to
Create more formality in expectations and rewards
In an in-group exchange, a leader is attempting to
Create trust and mutual obligation
Which of the following statements about assessing leadership effectiveness is true
Evaluation of leadership effectiveness depends on what the evaluator wants
Jim is the daytime supervisor for an automobile assembly line. He supervises 45 people who perform relatively routine jobs that require minimal training. The shop is unionized, so Jim has little latitude when it comes to dismissing poor performers. However, he does have the authority to transfer employees and has been known to reassign poor performers to less desirable jobs on the assembly line. Jim has a reputation for only transferring employees with just cause, and generally is viewed as a fair supervisor by his employees. Although he would like greater autonomy to determine salaries, Jim generally divides bonuses and raises equally among his employees. To do otherwise would likely create conflict with union members and representatives. According to Fiedler's Contingency Model, how would you characterize the level of situational control in these circumstances
High
________ theory is based on the idea that people have beliefs about how leaders should behave and what they should do for their followers
Implicit leadership
"Let me share a vision that transcends us to a greater good" is a statement that reflects
Inspirational motivation
When a leader is encouraging employees to question the status quo and seek innovative and creative solutions to organizational problems, he or she is engaging in
Intellectual stimulation
When a leader is resolving disputes and facilitating communication among subordinates, he or she is engaging in ________ behaviors
Interaction-facilitation
Jim is the daytime supervisor for an automobile assembly line. He supervises 45 workers who perform routine jobs that require minimal training. Which of the following statements would indicate that Jim is following the path-goal model of leadership
Jim likes to provide the guidance and support needed by employees and ties meaningful rewards to accomplishment of objectives
im is the daytime supervisor for an automobile assembly line. He supervises 45 workers who perform routine jobs that require minimal training. Which of the following statements would indicate that Jim is following the path-goal model of leadership
Jim likes to provide the guidance and support needed by employees and ties meaningful rewards to accomplishment of objectives
Jim is the daytime supervisor for an automobile assembly line. He supervises 45 workers who perform routine jobs that require minimal training. Which of the following statements would indicate that Jim is following the servant-leadership model of leadership
Jim refrains from engaging in self-serving behaviors that hurt others and focuses on increased service to others rather than to himself
Jim is the daytime supervisor for an automobile assembly line. He supervises 45 workers who perform routine jobs that require minimal training. Which of the following statements would indicate that Jim is following the transactional model of leadership
Jim sets goals, monitors progress toward goal achievement, and rewards and punishes people for their level of goal accomplishment.
Kevin manages a group of eight project engineers, all of whom have worked for the company for over five years. Almost every day, Kevin and Joe, Carlos, and Kim, who are three of his subordinates, go to the cafeteria and play bridge while eating lunch. Joe, Carlos, and Kim receive very good performance reviews and are typically given the most challenging projects. What theory best explains this situation
LMX
In Fiedler's model, ________ refers to the extent that a leader has the support, loyalty, and trust of the work group
Leader-member relations
According to Fiedler's theory, a moderate-control situation favors a __________ leader
Relationship-motivated
__________ leadership focuses on increased benefit to others rather than to oneself
Servant
Transactional leadership encompasses all but one of the following. Which one
Social interaction
The general strategy for the practical application of situational theories includes all but one of the following. Which one
Stick to one leadership style
In Fiedler's model, ________ refers to the extent that a job has guidelines for how the job should be completed
Task structure
According to Fiedler's theory, a high-control situation favors a __________ leader
Task-motivated
According to Fiedler's theory, a low-control situation favors a __________ leader
Task-motivated
According to Fiedler's theory, a low-control situation favors a __________ leader.
Task-motivated
Fiedler's contingency model identifies which leadership styles
Task-motivated or relationship-motivated
Leader-member exchange theory focuses on
The leader's relationships with followers
Which of the following is not an implication of transformational leadership
Transformational leadership cannot work virtually
When a leader is planning, scheduling, organizing, and coordinating work, he or she is engaging in ________ behaviors
Work-facilitation