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1. Early research on leadership traits ________. (A) found consistent and unique traits that would apply universally to all effective leaders (B)sought to prove that charisma was an essential trait of leadership (C)focused on characteristics that might differentiate leaders from nonleaders (D)focused entirely on behavioral traits rather than physical traits of a leader

2. Which of the following describes the leadership style in which a leader tends to centralize authority, dictate work methods, make unilateral decisions, and limit employee participation? (A) laissez-faire style (B)democratic style (C)autocratic style (D)cultural style

3. Which of the following describes the leadership style in which the leader generally gives the group complete freedom to make decisions and complete the work in whatever way it sees fit? (A) laissez-faire style (B)autocratic style (C)cultural style (D)democratic style

4. The University of Iowa studies discussed all of the following leadership styles except ________. (A) democratic (B)autocratic (C)accommodating (D)laissez-faire

5. According to the Ohio State studies, the ________ dimension of leader behavior is defined as the extent to which a leader has job relationships characterized by mutual trust and respect for group members' ideas and feelings. (A) cultural (B)physical (C)consideration (D)initiation

6. This managerial grid used the behavioral dimensions "concern for people" and ________ and evaluated a leader's use of these behaviors, ranking them on a scale from 1 (low) to 9 (high). (A) "concern for integrity" (B)"concern for production" (C)"concern for profit" (D)"concern for environment"

7. The ________ model proposed that effective group performance depended upon the proper match between the leader's style of interacting with his or her followers and the degree to which the situation allowed the leader to control and influence. (A) path-goal (B)situational leadership (C)Fiedler contingency (D)leader participation

8. Fiedler's dimension termed ________ is the degree of confidence, trust, and respect subordinates have for their leader. (A) leader-member relations (B)authority (C)power relationship (D)task structure

9. The degree to which the job assignments are formalized and procedurized is the ________ contingency dimension identified by Fiedler. (A) position power (B)task structure (C)subordinate maturity (D)centralization

10. Fiedler assumed a person's leadership style was ________. (A) relatively flexible (B)democratic (C)contingent upon the situation (D)fixed

11. Reviews of the major studies undertaken to test the overall validity of Fiedler's model have shown ________. (A) considerable evidence to refute the model (B)minor evidence to refute the model (C)minor evidence to support the model (D)considerable evidence to support the model

12. According to Hersey and Blanchard, a high task-low relationship situation calls for the ________ leadership style. (A) delegating (B)participating (C)selling (D)telling

13. At Falcons Inc., Jeremy is the head of the marketing department. However, he is not in the habit of deciding everything on his own. He involves his team in the decision-making process as much as possible. He believes in communicating clearly and is always ready to help his team to get the best out of them. Jeremy's leadership style will be classified as which of the following? (A) participating (B)selling (C)delegating (D)telling

14. Which leadership theory believes that a leader's job is to assist followers in attaining their goals and to ensure that their goals are compatible with the goals of the group or organization? (A) Path-Goal Theory (B)Leader Participation Model (C)Contingency Theory (D)Fiedler's Theory .

15. According to the path-goal theory, a leader who lets subordinates know what's expected of them, schedules work to be done, and gives specific guidance as to how to accomplish tasks is termed ________. (A) participative (B)achievement oriented (C)directive (D)supportive

16. According to the path-goal theory, a leader who is friendly and shows concern for the needs of subordinates is termed ________. (A) participative (B)directive (C)achievement oriented (D)supportive

17. Path-goal theory identifies two classes of situation variables that moderate the leadershipbehavior outcome as ________. (A) path and goal (B)environment and followers (C)people and achievements (D)tact and relationship

18. Which of the following is included in the class of contingency variables termed "follower" by the path-goal theory? (A) formal authority system (B)locus of control (C)employee compensation (D)work group

19. According to the path-goal theory, directive leadership will lead to higher employee satisfaction when there is ________ within a work group. (A) substantial conflict (B)internal locus of control (C)cohesiveness (D)high structure

20. When Alan Jackman got promoted as the head of the sales team at Mac Software Inc., he chose three of his closest friends in the team to form the core sales group with him. Which of the following predictions would be consistent with the LMX theory? (A) Job satisfaction is more likely to be higher for the team members who are not a part of the core group. (B)Team members who are not a part of Alan's core group are actually far more competent than his friends who form the core team. (C)There will be a higher turnover among team members who are not a part of the core group. (D)Such an arrangement eventually becomes unstable.

21. Rachel Keller's colleagues and subordinates have a very high regard for her. They know that no one can get high-quality work done the way Rachel can. She inspires her team to excel in their work, even exceeding their own expectations. What her subordinates like best about Rachel is that they are free to discuss her decisions with her, even question her once in while if they are not sure about her strategy. Which of the following best describes Rachel's leadership style? (A) charismatic (B)transactional (C)transformational (D)trait

22. The evidence supporting the superiority of transformational leadership over the transactional style is ________. (A) moderately negative (B)moderately supportive (C)inconclusive (D)overwhelmingly impressive

23. Joanna Williams, an enthusiastic and confident lady, was appointed to head a team of market researchers at a time when there was considerable unrest within the team. Under her guidance, however, the team's performance improved drastically. They not only did their job well but also learned to resolve their personal differences in the interest of their work. Joanna can be described as a(n) ________ leader. (A) authoritative (B)telling (C)participative (D)charismatic

24. Researchers who train individuals to use charismatic nonverbal behaviors do not recommend ________. (A) having relaxed posture (B)avoiding eye contact (C)leaning toward the subordinate (D)having animated facial expressions

25. All of the following are sources of leader power except ________. (A) status (B)coercive (C)legitimate (D)expert

26. Sam Meyers is the manager at a department store. He has 20 employees working under him who are mostly unhappy and discontented with the way he threatens them for even minor errors. Which of the following statements is likely to be true about Sam? (A) Sam is using coercive power to get the job done. (B)Sam is a telling leader. (C)Sam is a transactional leader. (D)Sam is using referent power to get the job done.

27. Your firm's attorney has ________ power when giving legal advice. (A) legitimate (B)expert (C)status (D)coercive

28. When a young child emulates a professional sports star's behavior, what kind of power does the star have over the child? (A) legitimate (B)coercive (C)expert (D)referent

29. The dimension of trust that is used to describe honesty and truthfulness is ________. (A) competence (B)integrity (C)loyalty (D)consistency

30. Why are more and more companies empowering employees? (A) Managers must cope with increased work demands. (B)Organizational upsizing left many managers with smaller spans of control. (C)Management needs to make quick decisions. (D)Empowerment is appropriate for all circumstances.

31. According to studies on cross-cultural leadership ________ are expected to speak frequently and be humble. (A) Arab leaders (B)Japanese leaders (C)German leaders (D)Korean leaders

32. At home, Carrie was fixing dinner and thinking about the new CEO her firm had hired. In her speech the previous day, the new CEO had discussed her experience in the industry and her education. Carrie thought that the new CEO would do a great job given these characteristics, coupled with her good oratory skills and the fact that she just looked like a CEO. Laughing, Carrie realized that she had been judging the new CEO in a manner consistent with the ________ theories of leadership that were popular in the 1920s and 1930s. (A) contingency (B)situational (C)trait (D)behavioral

33. Fiedler's contingency model would classify Jack as ________ oriented. (A) employee (B)relationship (C)task (D)organization

34. Which of the following would be assumed by Fiedler's contingency model about the leadership styles of Jack and Jill? (A) Their leadership styles are fixed, regardless of the situation. (B)Jill's leadership styles can be classified as selling. (C)Jack's style is well suited for unstructured tasks. (D)Their leadership styles can be adjusted to fit the situation.

35. Brooke should understand that the path-goal theory is a(n) ________ model of leadership that extracts key elements from the expectancy theory of motivation. (A) alternative (B)fixed (C)contingency (D)untested

36. Which of the following would support Brooke's attempt at becoming a participative leader? (A) She sets challenging goals and expects subordinates to perform at their highest level. (B)She is friendly and shows concern for the needs of subordinates. (C)She consults her subordinates and uses their suggestions before making a decision. (D)She lets subordinates know what's expected of them, schedules work to be done, and gives specific guidance as to how to accomplish tasks.

37. When Roberta recently met with the employees to let them know the product schedules and what she expected of them, she displayed which of the following leadership styles? (A) participative (B)supportive (C)directive (D)achievement-oriented

38. When Roberta consults with the employees for suggestions prior to making a decision, she displays which of the following leadership styles? (A) achievement-oriented (B)directive (C)participative (D)supportive

39. Tamera held ________ power. (A) legitimate (B)expert (C)reward (D)coercive

40. Clay held ________ power. (A) coercive (B)reward (C)referent (D)legitimate

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