Deck 10: Overcoming Obstacles

Question 1

Subordinates must adapt their needs to the leader.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

When the goal is vague, the leader needs to _____________ it.

A)change
B)clarify
C)remove
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Answer 2

B

Question 3

People want to have a unique identity, more than they want to fit in with others.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Expectancy theory suggests that people will be more highly motivated when the ________ they put into a task leads to a(n)___________ that they ____________.

A)energy, reward, desire
B)time, goal, strived for
C)energy, outcome, expected
D)effort, expected outcome, value
E)None of the above

Question 5

Subordinates want direction from a calm leader.

Question 6

In expectancy theory, individuals distrust the way the system works when they achieve the result they expect.

Question 7

When obstacles arise, the leader needs to help individuals avoid them.

Question 8

Achievement-oriented leadership generally works well for everyone.

Question 9

When individuals feel like they are not being heard they tend to participate more.

Question 10

Path-goal leadership suggests that:

A)There is one correct path and one correct goal for every situation
B)Leaders need to choose a style that best fits the needs of individuals and the work they are doing
C)Leaders should allow subordinates to choose the path to take toward the goals that the leader chooses
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 11

When a task is complex the leader needs to be:

A)Empathetic
B)Directive
C)Democratic
D)Participative
E)None of the above

Question 12

Bad directions lead to ineffective performance.

Question 13

People feel a sense of threat when confronted with complex tasks.

Question 14

Confronting obstacles can mean:

A)Helping subordinates around obstacles
B)Removing the obstacles for the subordinate
C)Recognizing that the obstacles exist, but not changing the situation
D)All of the above
E)A and B only

Question 15

According to path-goal theory, obstacles will always be present so leaders need to:

A)Help subordinates ignore obstacles to focus on the task at hand
B)Encourage subordinates to complain or vent about obstacles to get their frustrations out
C)Help subordinates overcome these obstacles
D)All of the above
E)A and C only

Question 16

Achievement-oriented leaders:

A)Challenge individuals to perform at the highest level possible
B)Seek continuous improvement
C)Show a high degree of confidence that people can reach challenging goals
D)All of the above
E)A and B only

Question 17

When individuals' goals are unclear, they are:

A)Less likely to be successful
B)Less excited about their work
C)Less gratified about their accomplishments
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 18

Leaders need to define the path to the goal.

Question 19

It is common for individuals to be unclear or confused about their goals.

Question 20

When people do not feel involved in a group, their productivity goes down.

Question 21

Low involvement requires what kind of leadership?

A)Coaching
B)Authoritarian
C)Participative
D)Directive
E)None of the above

Question 22

In expectancy theory, finding the value in work can include:

A)Monetary rewards
B)Positive personal feedback
C)Special achievement awards
D)All of the above
E)B and C only

Question 23

In groups where everyone feels involved:

A)Individual commitment goes up
B)Group cohesiveness grows
C)There are synergistic effects
D)All of the above
E)A and B only

Question 24

Participative leaders:

A)Invite others to share in the ways and means of getting things done
B)Work to establish a climate that is open to new and diverse opinions
C)Lessen their own participation to encourage subordinates to participate more
D)All of the above
E)A and B only