Quiz 2 (Sec 12.5 - 12.7)

People-oriented behaviors are also called

Consideration

Which of the following is an true statement about leader-member exchange (LMX) theory?

In high LMX relationships, the leader has a trust-based relationship with the member.

Transformational leaders use charisma, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration to influence individuals and create commitment to company goals.

True

Which statement regarding global leader characteristics is correct?

Universally, people feel that honesty, trustworthiness and fairness are related to leadership effectiveness

Which of the following is true with respect to gender differences in leadership style?

Women tend to display more democratic and less autocratic styles as compared to men.

Nelson is the manager of a marketing department in a medium sized company. Nelson has six employees reporting to him. In deciding the goals for the department for next quarter, Nelson is holding a meeting for employee input and direction. Nelson uses a(n) _________ style of decision making in the marketing department.

democratic

Servant leaders

feel an obligation to their employees, customers and the larger community.

Which one of the following traits is a tool that transformational leaders use to influence employees and create commitment to the company goals?

inspirational charisma

Research on transformational and transactional leadership shows

transformational leaders create higher levels of commitment to organizational change efforts.

Most research on leadership has been conducted on which of the following theories of leadership?

transformational leadership theory