Question 1

According to the path-goal theory, leader behavior that shows concern for subordinate's well being is known as

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A)   achievement-oriented leadership.
B)   participative leadership.
C)   supportive leadership.
D)   directive leadership.
E)   none of these.

Question 2

________________________________________ means that the leader consults with his or her subordinates about decisions.

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Participat...

Question 3

Power that stems from a leader's special knowledge is known as

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A)   reward power.
B)   referent power.
C)   legitimate power.
D)   coercive power.
E)   none of these.

Question 4

A contingency approach to leadership that links the leader's behavioral style with the task readiness of subordinates is called the ______________________________.

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The answer of A contingency approach to leadership that links...

Question 5

Ohio State's "high-high" style is not always the best, according to new research.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Leadership occurs among people, involves the use of influence, and is used to attain goals.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The leader who builds widespread commitment to a clear and compelling vision and stimulates people to high performance is a __________ leader

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A)   Level 1
B)   Level 2
C)   Level 3
D)   Level 4
E)   Level 5

Question 8

What is the basic difference between consideration behavior and initiating structure behavior?

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The difference between these two major leadership behaviors is their focus. The focus of consideration behavior is people, with the leader being mindful of subordinates, respecting their ideas and feelings, and building trust. Initiating structure has a task orientation, with the leader directing subordinate work activities toward goal attainment, giving instructions, planning, and scheduling.

Question 9

According to Fiedler, in situations of __________, relationship-oriented leaders are more effective.

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A)   high favorability
B)   moderate favorability
C)   high unfavorability
D)   no favorability
E)   none of these

Question 10

The leader who builds an enduring great organization through a combination of personal humility and professional resolve is a __________ leader

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A)   Level 1
B)   Level 2
C)   Level 3
D)   Level 4
E)   Level 5

Question 11

All of the following are essential parts of any definition of leadership EXCEPT

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A)   influence.
B)   people.
C)   goals.
D)   coercive power.
E)   influence and people only.

Question 12

Leadership is reciprocal, according to your text. This means

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A)   it is dynamic.
B)   it is a problem-solving activity.
C)   it occurs between people.
D)   redundant.
E)   it always creates conflict.

Question 13

__________, according to the Leadership Grid, occurs when efficiency in operations is the dominant orientation.

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A)   Team Management
B)   Country Club Management
C)   Middle of the Road Management
D)   Impoverished Management
E)   Authority-Compliance

Question 14

To match the leader's style with the situation by changing factors in the situation to achieve the best match is the basic idea with Fiedler's contingency theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to the leadership grid, which of these is a 1,9 management style?

Accepted Answer

A)   Team Management
B)   Country Club Management
C)   Middle of the Road Management
D)   Impoverished Management
E)   Authority-Compliance B

Question 16

Task Structure refers to the extent to which the leader has formal authority over subordinates.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The ______________________________ has the ability to inspire and motivate people to do more than they would normally do, despite obstacles and personal sacrifice.

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The answer of The ______________________________ has the ability to inspire...

Question 18

Which leader behavior from the path-goal theory is similar to the initiating-structure leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)   Supportive leadership
B)   Directive leadership
C)   Participative leadership
D)   Achievement-Oriented leadership
E)   None of these

Question 19

A neutralizer is a situational variable that counteracts a leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The ability to influence people toward the attainment of organizational goals is known as

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A)   motivation.
B)   leadership.
C)   persuasion.
D)   commitment.
E)   organizational citizenship. B

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________________________________________ means that the leader consults with his or her subordinates about decisions.

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Power that stems from a leader's special knowledge is known as

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A contingency approach to leadership that links the leader's behavioral style with the task readiness of subordinates is called the ______________________________.

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Ohio State's "high-high" style is not always the best, according to new research.

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Leadership occurs among people, involves the use of influence, and is used to attain goals.

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The leader who builds widespread commitment to a clear and compelling vision and stimulates people to high performance is a __________ leader

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What is the basic difference between consideration behavior and initiating structure behavior?

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The leader who builds an enduring great organization through a combination of personal humility and professional resolve is a __________ leader

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All of the following are essential parts of any definition of leadership EXCEPT

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__________, according to the Leadership Grid, occurs when efficiency in operations is the dominant orientation.

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To match the leader's style with the situation by changing factors in the situation to achieve the best match is the basic idea with Fiedler's contingency theory.

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According to the leadership grid, which of these is a 1,9 management style?

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The ______________________________ has the ability to inspire and motivate people to do more than they would normally do, despite obstacles and personal sacrifice.

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Which leader behavior from the path-goal theory is similar to the initiating-structure leadership?

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A neutralizer is a situational variable that counteracts a leadership style and prevents the leader from displaying certain behaviors.

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Ohio State's "high-high" style is not always the best, according to new research.

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