Organizational Leadership BA 205 - Quiz 4

A top leader is supposed to help promote values and principles that __________.

contribute to the welfare of individuals and the organization.

A study with Norwegian workers found that when employees reported to a manager with a laissez-faire leadership style, they __________.

experienced role ambiguity.

In the Pygmalion effect, group members __________.

live up to expectations set for them.

If hands-on guidance is carried to the extreme, it can result in __________.

micromanagement.

The generally accepted leadership style in the modern organization is the __________.

participative style in general.

Without appropriate _________, the leader can rarely influence the actions of group members.

performance feedback

Some researchers contend that male leaders, in contrast to female leaders, are more inclined to __________.

use a command-and-control style.

When workers are aligned, they tend to __________.

pull together for a higher purpose.

An important way of inspiring people is to __________.

satisfy their higher-level needs.

According to the Leadership Grid system, the most effective leadership style is __________.

contribute and commit.

A pronounced characteristic of an entrepreneurial leader is __________.

a sensible risk taking approach.

A consultative leader __________.

confers with the group before making a decision.

The consideration dimension of leadership behavior includes how well the leader creates an environment of __________.

emotional support, friendliness, and trust.

An entrepreneurial leader is most likely to __________.

have high enthusiasm and creativity.

As a leader, department manager Anna is highly concerned about results, and has little concern for people. Her Managerial Grid style is labeled __________.

9, 1 Controlling.

A key part of 360-degree feedback is for leaders to __________.

receive feedback from those who work with and for them.

A(n) _________ type of leader is most likely to play the role of the Good Samaritan.

servant

An entrepreneurial leader is least likely to __________.

thrive on hierarchy and routine.

A large research study about sex differences in effectiveness between men and women leaders found that __________.

women were rated higher on relationship-oriented leadership skills.

The major thrust of the servant leader is to __________.

work on the behalf of group members to help them achieve their goals.