EDL 280 Mid-Term

Differences between management and leadership includes

A. Leaders are emotionally involved, whereas managers have low emotional involvement B. Managers shape ideas, whereas leaders are reactive in solving problems *C. Leaders are unidirectional influencers, whereas managers are multidirectional influencers D. Leaders are controlling, whereas managers are motivating

Using the path-goal approach, expectancy theory suggests that

A. Leaders' needs and followers' needs overlap *B. Followers are motivated if they think completing a task will result in a value payoff C. A leader should try to help followers reach their fullest potential D. Followers are motivated regardless of ability

The SLII model is divided into two parts:

A. Leadership attributes and follower skills B. Leadership skills and follower development level C. Leadership development levels and followers behaviors *D. Leadership style and follower development level

LMX focuses on

A. Matching leader behaviors to followers' developmental levels B. the integration of task and relationship behaviors C. Matching the leader behavior to follower characteristics *D. The dyadic relationship between the leader and followers

Pseudo-Transformational Leadership

A. Aids followers in an exclusive superficial way. B. Is socialized leadership concerned with the collective good *C. Focuses on the leader's own interests rather than the interests of others D. Is an ineffective form of leadership

Information power is

A. Associated with having formal job authority B. Based on followers liking of their leader C. Derived from having the ability to provide rewards D. Focused on the social contract between leaders and followers *E. Derived from possessing knowledge that others want or need

Which point on the behavioral leadership grid is proven to consistently be the best form of leadership?

A. Authority compliance B. Country club *C. There is no best cycle D. Middle-of-the-road E. Team Management

It is accurate to say that Situational Leadership II (SLII) is primarily

A. Descriptive *B. Prescriptive C. Well supported by research D. Trait-related

In LMX leaders treat followers

A. Equally B. In a collective way *C. Independently D. According to group average

The trait approach focuses on

A. Follower-leader interaction *B. Role of the leader C. Role of the follower D. Role of the organization

_____ is described as those abilities to understand one's own and others feelings, behaviors and thoughts and to act appropriately

A. Great Man Theory B. Social Intelligence *C. Emotional intelligence D. Big Five possibilities

Path-goal theory could be best described as a

A. Great person theory B. Transformational theory *C. Motivational theory D. Behavioral Theory

Transformational leadership is an exceptional form of leadership that

A. Helps followers meet the tasks on their job descriptions B. Reduces the workload of the followers C. Increases the workload of the followers *D. Helps followers do more than what is usually expected

A follower asks to lead the next team brainstorming sessions and you let him/her do this. You and the follower are

A. In the stranger phase of leadership-making *B. In a dyadic in-group relationship C. In a dyadic stranger phase D. In the nature-partnership phase of leadership-making

There is a mutual personality conflict between you and one of your followers. If this continues, the follower will end up in the

A. In-group *B. Out-group C. Mature group D. Acquaintance

The "Great Man/Person" trait definition of leadership

A. Is about the interaction between leaders and followers B. Can be learned *C. Is restricted to those with inborn talent, qualities, or characteristics D. Is about developing leadership skills

Transactional Leadership

A. Is not a very common leadership style *B. Is found in the bulk of leadership models C. Is less commonly used than transformational leadership D. Is used only in military leadership

The skills approach takes a ______ on leadership, like the trait approach.

A. Leader-follower centered perspective B. Organizational-centered perspective C. Situational-centered perspective *D. Leader-centered perspective

Coercive power

*A. Is not allowing a player to play in competition because he or she was to late to practice B. Is forcing followers to engage in something against their will C. Is using the influence relationship to affect change D. Is supporting ethical behavior amongst team members

In path-goal theory, the main components are __, __, and __.

*A. Leader style, follower characteristics, work setting B. supportive leadership, directive leadership, participative leadership C. Follower characteristics, task characteristics, supportive leadership D. Leadership, followers, task

Chief executive officer of any company

*A. Legitimate Power B. Referent Power C. Expert Power D. Personal Power E. Emergent Power

Leticia has managed the mailroom for 2 years. Management views Leticia as a person with special leadership talent, such as intelligence, sociability, and determination. What approach is management using in assessing Leticia?

*A. Trait Approach B. Attributions approach C. Behavioral approach D. Managerial grid approach

Jackson tries every day to show his leadership is consistent with the values of the organization. This instills a strong sense of community and ethics within all levels of the organization. Jackson is demonstrating.

*A. Transformational leadership B. Transactional leadership C. Pseudo-transformational leadership D. Contingent reward leadership

A disadvantage of path-goal theory is that its approach could foster subordinate dependency.

*A. True B. False

According to LMX theory, during the early phases of leadership making, a key predictor of relationship quality for both leaders and followers is follower performance.

*A. True B. False

Lassiez-faire leadership represents the absence of leadership

*A. True B. False

The SLII model emphasizes flexibility in leadership style

*A. True B. False

The leader behavior categories in the behavioral approach are called directive and supportive.

*A. True B. False

The skills approach suggests that many individuals have the potential for leadership.

*A. True B. False

The trait approach emphasizes that leadership resides within the individual

*A. True B. False

Charismatic leadership is often described in ways that make it similar to, if not synonymous with, transformational leadership

*A. True B. false

I am a lead barista at a local coffee shop managing four staff. I love to chat with them regularly work with them on schedules that fit their needs and work to develop camaraderie amongst us all. I do assign tasks and hold them accountable for the work, but that is my secondary concern. My behavior would plot on the Blake & Mouton Leadership Grid at what point?

A. Moderately high task; moderately low relationship B. Very low task; very high relationship C. Very high task; very high relationship *D. Moderately low task; moderately high relationship E. Moderately low task; moderately low relationship

In SLII, leaders use different degrees of ___and___ to meet the needs of followers.

A. Motivation and determination B. Competence and commitment *C. Supportive and directive behaviors D. Social Judgement and cognitive ability

Skills approach helps us best identify our

A. Place within an organization *B. Strengths and weaknesses C. Performance as a leader D. Outcomes of our leadership E. Problem-solving skills

Which of the following statements best describes Situational Leadership?

A. Specific leaders are needed in specific situations B. Leaders must adapt to the situation, but not to the followers *C. Different situations demand different kinds of leadership D. Leadership is directive

What bests explains the comparison of the skills approach to sports such as golf and tennis?

A. Specific techniques are required to succeed B. Input from both sides takes place constantly C. Tools are essential in improving your skills *D. People can improve their skills through practice and instruction E. Skills go back and forth between leaders and followers

According to early LMX theory, which of the following is false?

A. The out-group has less influence with the leader than does the in-group *B. The leader usually expects extra duties from out-group members C. In-group members are chosen on the basis of compatibility with the leader D. Out-group members may not want to be in-group members

Which leadership theory centered on the interaction between leaders and followers?

A. Trait B. Skills *C. LMX D. Transactional

In the Situational Theory, subordinates can move from one developmental level to another very quickly.

A. True *B. False

In the skills theory, technical skills grow in importance as one moves up the managerial hierarchy

A. True *B. False

The behavior approach suggests that leadership cannot be explained by any list of personality traits.

A. True *B. False

The trait approach successfully identified one list of specific leader traits

A. True *B. False