Problemset Chapter 13 Quiz

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Introductory
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Question 1 According to the ________ theory, consistent and enduring physical and personality
Type: attributes are associated with all successful leaders.
Multiple Choice Hint:
Feedback for all Universalist Theories of Leadership, p. 343
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trait Correct
universalist Incorrect
charismatic Incorrect
great man/woman Incorrect

Question 2 In the Ohio State Leadership Studies, the behaviors of leaders that define, organize, and
Type: structure work, such as assigning specific tasks, making task-related decisions, and
Multiple Choice maintaining standards of work performance, were part of the leadership category known as
________.
Hint:
Feedback for all Behavioral Theories of Leadership, p. 345
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consideration Incorrect
initiating structure Correct
task-oriented behaviors Incorrect
relationship-oriented behaviors Incorrect

Question 3 In the University of Michigan Leadership Studies, the behaviors that showed concern for
Type: subordinates' well-being and involved them in the decision-making process were part of the
Multiple Choice leadership category known as ________.
Hint:
Feedback for all Behavioral Theories of Leadership, p. 346
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consideration Incorrect
initiating structure Incorrect
task-oriented behaviors Incorrect
relationship-oriented behaviors Correct

Question 4 In Fiedler's contingency model, effective leadership depends on ________.

Type: Hint:
Multiple Choice
Feedback for all Contingency Theories of Leadership, p. 350
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the quality of the interaction between the leader and particular Incorrect
group members
how well a leader helps a group overcome the various barriers on Incorrect
the way to achieving their goals
a leader's behavioral style and the degree to which the work Correct
situation gives control and influence to the leader
how well a leader makes work decisions using strategies that range Incorrect
from acting alone to arriving at a decision through group consensus

Question 5 The categories of behavior in path-goal theory are ________.

Type: Hint:
Multiple Choice
Feedback for all Contingency Theories of Leadership, p. 355
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directive behavior, initiating-structure behavior, supportive behavior, Incorrect
and participative behavior
directive behavior, achievement-oriented behavior, supportive Correct
behavior, and participative behavior
directive behavior, achievement-oriented behavior, position-power Incorrect
behavior, and participative behavior
relationship-oriented behavior, achievement-oriented behavior, Incorrect
supportive behavior, and task-oriented behavior

Question 6 An unusual feature of the decision-making model is that it ________.

Type: Hint:
Multiple Choice
Feedback for all Contingency Theories of Leadership, p. 356
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regards the group's success in achieving the goals as the most Incorrect
important indicator of leadership ability
suggests a leader's ability is measured in terms of successful Incorrect
interaction between a leader and group members
offers formulas for the decision maker to follow, as well as makes Correct
predictions about proper leader behavior
suggests that the measure of a leader's ability is in terms of how Incorrect
well the leader's behaviors work within a given situation

Question 7 In ________, a leader has the ability to communicate shared group goals and convey
Type: confidence in his/her own abilities as well as those of his/her followers.
Multiple Choice Hint:
Feedback for all Charismatic and Transformational Leadership Theories, p. 362
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answers:
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 transformational leadership theory Incorrect
leader-member exchange theory Incorrect
transactional leadership theory Incorrect
charismatic leadership theory Correct

Question 8 In ________, the leader has the capacity to change the values, beliefs, and attitudes of his or
Type: her followers.
Multiple Choice Hint:
Feedback for all Charismatic and Transformational Leadership Theories, p. 363
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answers:
Answer Graded As Feedback
transformational leadership theory Correct
leader-member exchange theory Incorrect
transactional leadership theory Incorrect
charismatic leadership theory Incorrect

Question 9 In transformational leadership theory, the trait of being a genuine, positive role model for
Type: followers is referred to as ________.
Multiple Choice Hint:
Feedback for all Charismatic and Transformational Leadership Theories, p. 363
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answers:
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idealized influence Correct
inspirational motivation Incorrect
intellectual stimulation Incorrect
individualized consideration Incorrect

Question 10 One of the general approaches used in leadership-training programs is to ________.

Type: Hint:
Multiple Choice
Feedback for all Applications of Leadership Theories, p. 366
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emphasize concern and empathy for followers, and so gain their Incorrect
trust
teach ways for a leader's behavior to be more appealing to Incorrect
followers
teach ways to assess situations, so as to determine the type of Correct
leader behavior that will work best
reinforce leader behavior patterns already present, so that they Incorrect
may use those abilities to the fullest