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Which category of power is operating when a group member nominates someone as a leader by saying,"I recommend Romero be appointed chair of the building committee given his extensive experience as a successful contractor"?

A) Referent power
B) Persuasive power
C) Reward power
D) Legitimate power
E) Expert power

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Alexander uses power and authority to strictly control the direction and outcome of his group's work on the next waste water management system for the town.What type of leader is Alexander?

A) Autocratic leader
B) Diplomatic leader
C) Democratic leader
D) Laissez-faire leader
E) Independent leader

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Bennis and Nanus claim that power is the quality without which leaders cannot lead..

Which of the following leadership theories relies on a leader's personal energy,persuasiveness,and integrity means of inspiring group members,embracing change,and achieving vision-based goals?

The 5M Model of Leadership Effectiveness divides leadership tasks into five interdependent leadership functions: (1)Model leadership behavior; (2)Motivate members; (3)Manage the group process; (4)Make decisions; and (5)Mentor members..

Even though Wayne is chairperson of the finance committee,he does little or nothing to help the group.He tends to let the group take charge of its decisions and actions.Which leadership style is Wayne using?

Followership is more highly valued in collectivist cultures than in more individualistic cultures..

In the 5M Model of Leadership Effectiveness,leaders manage group process by organizing and fully preparing for group meetings and work sessions..

Fred Fiedler's Contingency Model of Leadership Effectiveness contends that the three important dimensions in every leadership situation are

According to the Center for Business Ethics,an ethical leader would bypass a competent person in order to promote a less competent relative or close friend..

Vu tries to maintain strict control over the Spring Festival Planning Committee.He insists on determining the direction and outcome of the committee's discussion.According to Styles Leadership Theory,which leadership style is Vu using?

Fred Fiedler's Contingency Model of Leadership Effectiveness claims that relationship-motivated leaders are more likely to

As the group's leader,Grace makes sure everyone in her group is committed to the group's common goal.She also helps solve interpersonal problems and conflicts,recognizing outstanding group work.Which of the following leadership functions in the 5M Model of Leadership Effectiveness does Grace's behavior exemplify?

At the end of every month,a sales manager offers a cash bonus to the most successful salesperson.What type of power is this leader using?

According to the Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership Model,an effective leader should _______ when group members are able,willing,and confident.

Coercive power can be effective when group members are aware of the leader's expectations and are warned in advance about the penalties for failing to comply..

Laissez-faire leaders

Multiple leaders are the exception rather than the rule in virtual teams..

The class cliff describes a seemingly invisible barrier that prevents women from moving up into senior management and leadership positions..

If you want to become the leader of a group,you should talk first and more often than other members..