MANGMENT CH 11 QUIZ

When considering the three elements of charismatic leaders, how would a leader energize others?

By demonstrating personal confidence

When it comes to executing plans, what is the role of a manager?

Controlling and problem solving

When developing a human network for achieving an agenda, which of the following would be done by a manager, regardless of leadership skills?

Delegate responsibility

How can organizational leadership use the Leadership Grid when evaluating new managers?

To determine training needs

As a property, leadership can be best defined as _____.

a set of characteristics found in people who can influence the behavior of others

Which style of leadership goes beyond ordinary expectations by transmitting a sense of mission, stimulating learning experiences, and inspiring new ways of thinking? a. Directive b. Transformational c. Participative d. Supportive e. Task-oriented

b

Bullies in the workplace use sarcasm, humiliation, and fear to influence others. This is a form of _____ power. a. referent b. reward c. coercive d. legitimate e. expert

c

Ramon was recently hired as the president and CEO of a solar battery technology company, in the wake of a scandal that toppled the former management team. An external audit revealed that the previous leaders had misappropriated grant money received from the U.S. government. Ramon has been hired to restore the government's faith in the company and to establish a culture of moral integrity within the firm. Which leadership skills will be important for Ramon in this position?

c. ethical

Which of the following is a prerequisite for effective leadership?

High standards of ethical conduct

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

Which type of leader behavior, identified by the path-goal theory, primarily involves being friendly and approachable, showing concern for subordinate welfare, and treating members as equals?

Supportive

What is the premise of Vroom's decision tree approach to leadership?

The approach should change depending on the situation.

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of strategic leaders?

They understand the organization and recognize the importance of the environment.

Why is management needed in organizations?

To achieve orderly results

For which reason might employees engage in political behaviors?

To protect themselves from others

Which style of leadership goes beyond ordinary expectations by transmitting a sense of mission, stimulating learning experiences, and inspiring new ways of thinking?

Transformational

The concept of substitutes for leadership suggests that a need for independence is which type of characteristic that might neutralize leader behavior? a. Subordinate b. Organizational c. Team d. Task e. Leader

a

Verbal reprimands, written reprimands, disciplinary layoffs, fines, demotion, and termination are examples of _____ power possessed by managers.

coercive

In the context of the Vroom's decision tree approach, when managers present a problem to their group at a meeting, get their suggestions, and then make the decision, they follow the _____ decision-making style.

consult group

Eli has found that organizational rewards do not inspire him, and he would rather do freelance work because of the independence it offers him. For Eli, what does independence act as? a. Organizational characteristics b. Leadership substitute c. Coercive opportunity d. Leadership neutralizer e. Charisma

d

Management is necessary to achieve orderly results, while _____ is necessary to create change. a. legitimacy b. dominion c. control d. leadership e. administration

d

Which of the following is true of strategic leadership? a. It is defined as the ability to inspire support and acceptance through charisma. b. You cannot be a leader if you do not have high ethical standards. c. It explicitly relates leadership to the role of lower-level management. d. It leads change to achieve a superior alignment between a firm and the environment. e. It is limited to understanding complexities within the organization.

d

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. a. consideration b. authoritative c. initiating-structure d. job-centered leader e. employee-centered leader

e

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, what is the primary function of a leader? a. To change a situation based on personality traits b. To inspire workers by avoiding delegation c. To avoid the use of directive leadership d. To avoid achievement-oriented leader behavior e. To clarify behaviors that lead to rewards

e

What is the premise of Vroom's decision tree approach to leadership? a. The situation should be assessed in terms of how important it is. b. Managers should delegate whenever possible. c. Decisions should be made based on the relationship between the leader and the subordinate. d. Decisions should be made based on the needs of the organization, with little regard for the needs of employees. e. The approach should change depending on the situation.

e

According to the Michigan studies, managers using _____ behavior are interested in developing a cohesive work group and ensuring that employees are satisfied with their jobs.

employee-centered leader

In Fiedler's model, the most favorable situations are those that have _____.

good leader-member relations, highly structured tasks, and strong leader position power

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

resent directive leadership

As a process, leadership can be defined as _____.

the use of noncoercive influence to shape an organization's goals