Deck 4: Managing Leading, coaching, and Motivating

Question 1

Which one of the following would NOT be considered a characteristic in trait theory?

A)intelligence
B)drive
C)learning
D)honesty

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of transactional leadership?

A)They lead mainly through allocating appropriate rewards and punishment to ensure people stay focused.
B)They adhere to organizational policies,rules and procedures to get the job done.
C)They primarily lead by inspiring workers and transforming the organizations to realize change.
D)They tend to be strong on budgeting,planning and meeting schedules.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following leaders mainly focus on clarifying roles and responsibilities,allocating tasks,and providing appropriate rewards for outcomes?

A)charismatic
B)transactional
C)transformational
D)participative

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following statements describe leadership?

A)Leadership involves the ability to mentor and motivate people.
B)Leadership means inspiring and transforming people and organizations.
C)Leadership involves the ability to create a vision for the organization.
D)all of these

Question 5

The view that leadership performance is dependent upon personality and genetics comes from which theory?

A)situational theory
B)trait theory
C)contingency theory
D)behavioural theory

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of transformational leadership?

A)They are able to inspire and motivate people towards change.
B)They are able to align people towards the organization's vision and mission.
C)They are able to work for long periods of time,even under the most monotonous and boring situations.
D)They tend to delegate managerial tasks like policies,plans and budgets.

Question 7

Which of the following leadership styles is found in House's Path-Goal theory of leadership?

A)participative
B)concern for production
C)concern for people
D)all of these

Question 8

The Situational Leadership Model differs from traditional leadership models because it emphasizes the importance of ______.

A)the match between the subordinate's readiness and willingness to be led and the leader's ability to select the appropriate leadership style
B)ensuring that leaders can change subordinate's style to ensure that they follow directives
C)that there is one right leader for each and every situation
D)both ensuring that leaders can change subordinate's style to ensure that they follow directives and that there is one right leader for each and every situation

Question 9

Transformational and charismatic leadership are quite similar concepts,however,they differ in a subtle way.Which of the following is correct?

A)Typically the charismatic leader,unlike the transformational leader,is better able to inspire and lead the change process from beginning to end.
B)Typically the charismatic leader is evil.
C)Typically the transformational leader fails to inspire change because they lack charisma.
D)Typically the transformational leader,unlike the charismatic leader,is better able to inspire and lead the change process from beginning to end.

Question 10

According to the Path-Goal-Theory of leadership the style of leadership that seeks and encourages input and involvement of staff in decision making and other work related issues is known as ______ style?

A)achievement-oriented
B)directive
C)participative
D)supportive

Question 11

The view that leadership is best understood by observing how leaders think and act comes from which theory?

A)contingency theory
B)situational theory
C)trait theory
D)behavioural theory

Question 12

The view that leadership performance is a function of the time and place within which the leader acts comes from which theory?

A)postmodern theory
B)contingency/situational theory
C)trait theory
D)behavioural theory

Question 13

Leaders who deal with intangible concepts such as vision and change,and are able to motivate and inspire people to realize that change,are called ______ leaders.

A)contingent
B)transformational
C)transactional
D)postmodern

Question 14

What effect would the creation of 'Self-Managed Work Teams' (SMWT)have upon leadership?

A)The SMWT would require a greater deal of control and coordination by the leader.
B)The SMWT would create a fun environment for the leader to work in.
C)The SMWT might act as a substitute to leadership and thus decrease the effectiveness of the leader.
D)all of these

Question 15

What,if any,of the following,are central concepts in all behavioural theories of leadership?

A)concern for production and concern for people
B)initiating structure and consideration
C)employee centred and task centred
D)all of these

Question 16

The ability to effectively manage budgets,tasks and schedules,provide support,and allocate rewards and punishment,is typical of what type of leader?

A)transformational
B)transactional
C)charismatic
D)postmodern

Question 17

The ability to inspire,motivate,create a vision,bring about change,and see that change through to completion,is typical of what type of leader?

A)charismatic
B)transformational
C)transactional
D)both charismatic and transformational

Question 18

Which one of the following is NOT characteristic of behavioural theories of leadership?

A)Good leaders show a concern for production.
B)Good leaders show a concern for people.
C)Good leaders are born.
D)Good leaders are made.

Question 19

Which behavioural approach to leadership argues effective leaders must score highly on both concern for production and concern for people?

A)contingency
B)Ohio State Studies
C)Blake and Mouton's managerial grid
D)none of these

Question 20

Sometimes you need a ______ leader to hold the ship steady,other times you need a ______ leader to rock the boat and bring about change.

A)transformational;transactional
B)behavioural;contingency
C)transactional;transformational
D)transformational;charismatic

Question 21

The motivation theory that claims we compare our effort/reward ratio to other's effort/reward ratio is known as ______.

A)equity theory
B)contingency theory
C)intrinsic theory
D)content theory

Question 22

When leaders delegate some of their authority to others it is an example of ______.

A)dispersed leadership theory
B)transference theory
C)leadership neutralization
D)none of these

Question 23

Intrinsic motivation refers to ______.

A)those internal states that drive us towards behaviours that directly meet esteem needs
B)those internal states that drive us towards behaviours that directly meet self-actualization needs
C)those internal states that drive us towards behaviours that directly meet sexual needs
D)all of these

Question 24

In Boje and Dennehey's (1999)SERVANT model of leadership,the letter 'E' refers to ______.

A)entrepreneur
B)enigma
C)empower
D)entity

Question 25

Expectancy theories of motivation assume ______.

A)effort leads to an expected level of performance
B)level of performance leads to an expected level of results
C)outcomes of performance are valued
D)all of these

Question 26

Extrinsic motivation refers to ______.

A)those internal states that drive us towards behaviours that directly meet esteem needs
B)those internal states that drive us towards behaviours that directly meet self-actualization needs
C)those internal states that drive us towards behaviours that directly meet belongingness needs
D)all of these

Question 27

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory,buying a brand new BMW convertible would predominately meet which one of the following needs?

A)esteem
B)self-actualization
C)safety
D)physiological

Question 28

In Boje and Dennehey's (1999)SERVANT model of leadership,the letter 'R' refers to ______.

A)representational
B)resourceful
C)responsive
D)recounter of stories

Question 29

Motivation theories that focus on how and why people decide to achieve their needs are known as ______.

A)content theories of motivation
B)process theories of motivation
C)needs theory of motivation
D)none of these

Question 30

In Boje and Dennehey's (1999)SERVANT model of leadership,the letter 'N' refers to ______.

A)neutralizer
B)natural
C)narrator
D)networker

Question 31

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory,which one of the following involves satiating thirst and hunger?

A)safety
B)esteem
C)physiological
D)self-actualization

Question 32

Which of the following is an example of extrinsic motivation?

A)studying to get a high-paying job
B)studying medical science to rid the world of cancer
C)both studying to get a high paying job and studying because your parents will buy you a car if you pass
D)studying because your parents will buy you a car if you pass

Question 33

Which of the following conditions would be likely to emphasize the role of the leader?

A)a workplace dominated by inexperienced but motivated young employees
B)a workplace that encourages empowerment and active participation of employees
C)a workplace that relies primarily on professional contract employees
D)a workplace of highly skilled and self-directed employees

Question 34

Which one of the following terms was coined by Maslow (1965)to represent the idea that we ought to create a utopian society which emphasizes psychological well-being through better organizations and leadership?

A)self-actualization
B)utopian management
C)Eupsychian management
D)none of these

Question 35

Which one of the following is NOT part of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

A)physiological
B)safety
C)psychological
D)esteem

Question 36

In your textbook,a criticism of some modern approaches to motivation is that ______.

A)They are more about how managers can make people work harder,rather than about people's psychological wellbeing.
B)They do not concern themselves with the question of what drives people.
C)They do not concern themselves with the question of why people are motivated to work.
D)They do not work.

Question 37

Studying to improve your knowledge and awareness is an example of ______ motivation.

A)equity
B)intrinsic
C)extrinsic
D)none of these

Question 38

Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation?

A)working because you need the money
B)changing jobs because you want more of a challenge
C)both working because you need the money and quitting a job because you think you're going to get fired
D)quitting a job because you think you're going to get fired

Question 39

Motivation theories that focus on what factors drive people to satisfy their needs are known as ______.

A)process theories of motivation
B)content theories of motivation
C)drive theories of motivation
D)none of these

Question 40

Studying because you are afraid of being punished by your parents is an example of ______ motivation.

A)intrinsic
B)equity
C)extrinsic
D)none of these

Question 41

Discuss the difference between 'transformational' and 'transactional' leadership.Which style of leadership is best,and why?

Question 42

Which of the following statements is true concerning Authentic Leadership?

A)The authentic leader does make mistakes but takes responsibility and accountability for their actions,and seek to amend the situation.
B)The authentic leader must never make mistakes,and have strong moral values and attitudes and ensure everyone always adheres by those values.
C)The authentic leader is a myth and will never exist because people are ultimately motivated by self-interest.
D)all of these

Question 43

According to Pitsis (2008),the belief that employees seek meaningful and challenging work,desire autonomy and are driven by intrinsic needs is known as ______.

A)Theory Z
B)Theory X
C)Theory Y
D)Theory X and Theory Y

Question 44

Which of the following is MOST accurate of coaching?

A)Coaches restrict themselves to sports teams.
B)Coaches direct people towards tasks and performance,and provide the necessary resources to do so.
C)Coaches develop people at work by identifying and developing their talents.
D)Coaches are the same as mentors.

Question 45

What is Maslow's hierarchy of needs? Why is satiating each of these needs important?

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT one of the coaching capabilities identified by Dubrin (2005)?

A)discouraging negative actions
B)encouraging positive actions
C)creating protégés
D)monitoring performance

Question 47

Which of the following statements,according to your textbook,is MOST true of leadership as a field of research,theory and practice?

A)Leadership is a complex,confusing and contradictory domain.
B)Leadership theory has provided all organizations with the opportunity to identify and develop outstanding leaders.
C)We now have a definitive and practical understanding of leadership through the concept of transformational leadership.
D)none of these

Question 48

According to Pitsis (2008),the belief that employees are lazy,self-interested,desire control and coordination,and are mainly driven by money is known as ______.

A)Theory Z
B)Theory X
C)Theory Y
D)Theory X and Theory Y

Question 49

The idea that capitalism has spread into every area of society,and in every part of the globe,such as the media,education,health,sport,the arts,sciences,as consumerism is central to the concept of ______.

A)neoliberalism
B)capitalism
C)postmodernity
D)consumptionism

Question 50

According to your textbook,full range leadership assumes leadership is most effective when a leader is ______.

A)transformational
B)transactional
C)both transformational and transactional
D)transactional and passive-avoidant

Question 51

What is self-determination theory (SDT),and what makes it unique amongst motivation theories?

Question 52

Which of the following are NOT typical characteristics of Luthans and Avolio's (2003)Authentic Leadership?

A)self-awareness and confidence
B)integrity and self-control
C)self-interest and power
D)resilience and optimism

Question 53

Compare and contrast the 'trait' and 'behavioural' approaches to leadership.

Question 54

A positive psychologist's view of leadership would emphasize that ______.

A)the leader is a 'do-gooder'
B)a leader is able to inspire people towards evil acts
C)a leader is characterized by strength of character,wisdom,authenticity,integrity and humanity
D)a leader emphasizes the importance of a task,even when that task might be unethical

Question 55

Which of the following is an integral component of Positive Psychological Capital?

A)self-efficacy
B)hope
C)optimism
D)all of these

Question 56

What is intrinsic and extrinsic motivation? Why should a leader have a good understanding of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation when managing people?