Question 1

Rules followed by Marine Corps officers are "never eat before your troops eat" and "never ask your troops to do something you wouldn't do." This is an example of _____ leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)   authoritarian
B)   people-oriented
C)   task-oriented
D)   laissez-faireE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Leading is the management function of:

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A)   influencing people to act or not act in a certain way.
B)   seeking direction and implementing ideas.
C)   determining how to achieve organizational objectives.
D)   setting up groups and allocating resources.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

According to Fiedler's contingency model,_____ refers to the formal authority granted to the leader by the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)   task structure
B)   laissez-faire
C)   locus of control
D)   position powerE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following traits is most likely to be a predictor of good leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)   External locus of control
B)   Self-confidence
C)   Egocentrism
D)   Self-righteousnessE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is true of democratic vs.authoritarian leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)   Unlike authoritarian leaders, democratic leaders share more authority with employees.
B)   Unlike democratic leaders, authoritarian leadersinvolve employees in decision making.
C)   Unlike authoritarian leaders,democratic leaders merely dictate instructions to employees.
D)   Unlike democratic leaders,authoritarian leaderslet employees do what they want.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

In choosing a leadership style,one needs to consider the type of organization and the effectiveness of the group.These attributes describe:

Accepted Answer

A)   situation characteristics.
B)   manager characteristics.
C)   subordinate characteristics.
D)   leader characteristics.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 7

_____ leadership involves believing that one plays a veryimportant role at a company rather than an unimportant one.

Accepted Answer

A)   Servant
B)   Authoritarian
C)   Democratic
D)   EntrepreneurialE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Who among the following best exemplifies an authoritarian leader?

Accepted Answer

A)   Will, who blames his team members for his poor performance ratings
B)   Violet, who believes that her hard work led to her promotion
C)   George, a team lead who makes decisions himself and gives instructions to his team members
D)   Hannah, who encourages her subordinates to come up with solutions to problemsE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

In the context of approaches to leadership,_____ leadership reflects the extent to which a leader stands by his or her values and provides true and accurate feedback to followers.

Accepted Answer

A)   entrepreneurial
B)   authentic
C)   transactional
D)   democraticE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

How should supervisors build and maintain relationships with their employees?

Accepted Answer

A supervisor who is liked and respected ...

Question 11

According to the theory of path-goal leadership,_____ behavior involves recognizing that above all,followers are human beings.

Accepted Answer

A)   supportive
B)   directive
C)   participative
D)   achievementE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

In which of the following cases is a supervisor most likely to benefit from a democratic approach to leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)   When employees don't identify with goals and need more control from the supervisor
B)   When employees are not tolerant of ambiguity
C)   When employees are eager to assume responsibility
D)   When employees expect a lot of direction from the supervisorE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Efforts made to learn about and match the style of one's manager are often called:

Accepted Answer

A)   laissez-faire.
B)   managing up.
C)   empowerment.
D)   role management.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

In the context of supervisors' relationships with their managers,a supervisor can reasonably assume that the manager expects:

Accepted Answer

A)   respect, accountability, hard work, and sincerity.
B)   loyalty, cooperation, communication, and results.
C)   timeliness, obedience, trust, and independence.
D)   openness, proficiency, empathy, and participation.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

When the supervisor involves employees in making decisions,he or she cannot always be sure of the outcomes.Supervisors differ in their level of comfort with this uncertainty,which refers to their:

Accepted Answer

A)   personal leadership strengths.
B)   level of confidence in employees.
C)   tolerance for ambiguity.
D)   knowledge and experience.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

According to the Managerial Grid,productivity,job satisfaction,and creativity are highest with a(n) _____ style of leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)   country club management
B)   authority-compliance
C)   middle-of-the-road management
D)   team managementE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

According to some management experts,a coach is a good analogy for a(n) _____ leadership style.

Accepted Answer

A)   democratic
B)   authoritarian
C)   laissez-faire
D)   bureaucraticE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Today's supervisor seeks consensus and spends time with employees to learn what they need for job success and career development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements about the country club management style of leadership is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Efficiency in operations results from arranging conditions of work in such a way that human elements interfere to a minimum degree.
B)   Adequate organization performance is possible through balancing the necessity to get out work with maintaining morale of people at a satisfactory level.
C)   Interdependence through a "common stake" in organization purpose leads to relationships of trust and respect.
D)   Thoughtful attention to needs of people for satisfying relationships leads to a comfortable, friendly organization atmosphere and work tempo.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

According to the theory of path-goal leadership,supportive behavior involves:

Accepted Answer

A)   telling followers what to do and how they are to do it.
B)   setting challenging goals for followers to meet.
C)   seeking input from followers about methods for improving business operations.
D)   being friendly and encouraging to followers.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 8: The Supervisor As Leader

In the context of supervisors' relationships with their managers,a supervisor can reasonably assume that the manager expects:

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Leading is the management function of:

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Today's supervisor seeks consensus and spends time with employees to learn what they need for job success and career development.

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According to Fiedler's contingency model,_____ refers to the formal authority granted to the leader by the organization.

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According to some management experts,a coach is a good analogy for a(n) _____ leadership style.

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Which of the following traits is most likely to be a predictor of good leadership?

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How should supervisors build and maintain relationships with their employees?

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Which of the following is true of democratic vs.authoritarian leadership?

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Who among the following best exemplifies an authoritarian leader?

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Which of the following statements about the country club management style of leadership is true?

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In the context of approaches to leadership,_____ leadership reflects the extent to which a leader stands by his or her values and provides true and accurate feedback to followers.

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According to the Managerial Grid,productivity,job satisfaction,and creativity are highest with a(n) _____ style of leadership.

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According to the theory of path-goal leadership,_____ behavior involves recognizing that above all,followers are human beings.

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In which of the following cases is a supervisor most likely to benefit from a democratic approach to leadership?

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In choosing a leadership style,one needs to consider the type of organization and the effectiveness of the group.These attributes describe:

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According to the theory of path-goal leadership,supportive behavior involves:

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Efforts made to learn about and match the style of one's manager are often called:

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Rules followed by Marine Corps officers are "never eat before your troops eat" and "never ask your troops to do something you wouldn't do." This is an example of _____ leadership.

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_____ leadership involves believing that one plays a veryimportant role at a company rather than an unimportant one.

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When the supervisor involves employees in making decisions,he or she cannot always be sure of the outcomes.Supervisors differ in their level of comfort with this uncertainty,which refers to their:

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