Question 1

A leadership style that is warm,helpful,kind,and concerned with the welfare of others is ________,while a leadership style that is assertive,controlling,independent,dominant and self-confident is ________.

Accepted Answer

Communal leadership styles are characterized by warmth, helpfulness, and concern for others' welfare, fitting the first description. Agentic leadership styles, described by assertiveness, control, independence, dominance, and self-confidence, match the second description.

Question 2

Marsha has been promoted to the supervisor position in her company.She has had a good working relationship with her subordinates,they all highly respect her,and the goals for her team have been clearly defined by the company.In order to be an effective leader in this situation,Marsha should focus on

Accepted Answer

As a supervisor, Marsha's main focus should be on accomplishing the team's assigned tasks. While maintaining interpersonal relationships and group solidarity is important, if the team fails to complete its tasks, it will ultimately reflect poorly on Marsha's leadership. Celebrating team accomplishments is also important, but it should not be done at the expense of team members feeling unsupported or undervalued. Cultivating self-confidence is important for any leader, but it is not specifically relevant to this situation.

Question 3

Research by Suedfeld and colleagues indicates that truly great leaders

Accepted Answer

Suedfeld and colleagues found that truly great leaders show an increase in integrative complexity in a crisis, indicating their ability to consider multiple perspectives and come up with innovative solutions.

Question 4

Most social psychologists would agree that

Accepted Answer

Social psychologists recognize that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to leadership, and the most effective leaders possess a range of skills and traits that are often context-dependent. This means that it is difficult to predict who will make a good leader based on personal attributes alone. While seeking power and influence may be motivating for some individuals, it does not necessarily translate into effective leadership. Therefore, while some leaders may seek power and influence, it does not guarantee their efficacy. Thus, option E is the most appropriate choice.

Question 5

According to Fred Fiedler's (1967,1978)contingency theory of leadership,in _______ situations,the leader has poor relationships with subordinates and directs tasks that are not clearly defined.

Accepted Answer

Fiedler's contingency theory posits that in low control situations, leaders face poor relationships with subordinates and tasks that are not clearly defined, making leadership more challenging.

Question 6

Fred Fiedler's (1967,1978)contingency theory of leadership assumed that there are two kinds of leaders: _______ and _______ leaders.

Accepted Answer

According to Fiedler's contingency theory, there are two types of leaders: task-oriented leaders who focus on getting the job done, and relationship-oriented leaders who focus on building relationships with their followers.

Question 7

A _______ leader would be most effective in dealing with mean-spirited inter-office competition and employee pettiness in an organization that is otherwise productive.

Accepted Answer

A relationship-oriented leader focuses on building positive relationships between employees and promoting cooperation and teamwork. These traits would be valuable in addressing mean-spirited competition and employee pettiness by promoting a more positive and collaborative workplace culture. Charismatic and task-oriented leaders may not prioritize addressing interpersonal conflicts or promoting positive relationships, while contingency-oriented and disjunctive task leaders may not have the specific skills or approaches needed to handle these particular workplace issues.

Question 8

The president of the Noodle Dome Charitable Trust has just resigned in disgrace,leaving the workings of the organization pretty much on track,but also leaving a large number of employees angry and upset.Bolstered by his previous successes in turning things around,Fred has stepped in to fill the president's role.Fred should adopt a _______ of leadership in this case.

Accepted Answer

Given the context of the situation, with a large number of upset employees, it would be best for Fred to adopt a leadership style that focuses on building relationships and addressing the emotional needs of the employees. This will help to rebuild trust and morale within the organization, which will ultimately lead to better performance and results. A task-oriented style or autocratic style may lead to further resentment and disengagement among employees. A contingency style may be appropriate in certain situations but is not the best choice in this case. A disjunctive-oriented style is not a recognized leadership style.

Question 9

According to your textbook,all of the following are true with respect to women and leadership EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Choice B is incorrect because research generally shows that both men and women can exhibit biases against women who act counter to traditional gender roles, but it does not consistently support the idea that women are harsher towards other women in these situations than men are.

Question 10

Dr.Garrett is Chris's supervisor at work.If Dr.Garrett is a transformational leader,under what conditions is Chris most likely to give Dr.Garrett an unfavorable evaluation? If Dr.Garrett is _______ and Chris is _______.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that male subordinates may be less receptive to female transformational leaders compared to female subordinates. Therefore, under the condition where Dr. Garrett is a female transformational leader and Chris is a male, there is a higher likelihood of an unfavorable evaluation.

Question 11

The leader who would be most effective is one who

Accepted Answer

The most effective leader is one who can adapt and use the appropriate leadership style for each situation. Different situations call for different leadership styles, and a good leader can recognize when to use each style to effectively motivate and guide their team towards success. This approach is known as situational leadership. In contrast, using a fixed leadership style (such as transactional or transformational) may not be effective in all situations and may lead to poor results. Additionally, using gender as a factor in determining leadership style is considered discriminatory and not a best practice in modern workplaces. Avoiding the glass ceiling and glass cliff are also important considerations in leadership, but do not necessarily relate directly to effectiveness.

Question 12

When women are chosen for leadership positions over units or departments in crisis,

Accepted Answer

The term "glass cliff" refers to the phenomenon where women are more likely to be appointed to leadership positions during times of crisis or when the likelihood of failure is high. This is because there may be less interest from male, more established leaders to take on these types of roles. Therefore, choice B is the best answer as it correctly defines and explains the glass cliff.

Question 13

A(n)_______ leader is primarily concerned with workers' feelings and relationships with one another.

Accepted Answer

A relationship-oriented leader is primarily focused on building positive relationships between workers and fostering a supportive work environment. This includes paying attention to workers' feelings and emotions and creating a sense of camaraderie among team members.

Question 14

Fred Fiedler's (1967,1978)contingency theory of leadership posits that "moderate control" situations call for a relationship-oriented leader.By this he means that a relationship-oriented leader is needed when

Accepted Answer

According to Fred Fiedler's contingency theory, a relationship-oriented leader is needed in situations where there is moderate control and interpersonal friction is occurring, while productivity is still acceptable. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

Question 15

According to the authors of your text,women in leadership positions are in a double bind.If they conform to social expectations about how to behave and are warm and communal,they may be seen as having low leadership potential,then,when they are given the opportunity to lead and they ______________,they are perceived negatively.

Accepted Answer

The authors of the text suggest that women who behave in agentic, assertive ways are perceived negatively as leaders, despite these qualities being associated with effective leadership. This is often referred to as the "double bind" faced by women in leadership positions, where they are expected to conform to societal expectations of warmth and communality while also being assertive and decisive in their leadership roles. The other answer choices do not accurately reflect the authors' argument about the challenges faced by women in leadership.

Question 16

According to Fred Fiedler's (1967,1978)contingency theory of leadership,in _______ situations,the leader has good relationships with subordinates,is perceived as powerful,and directs structured and well-defined tasks.

Accepted Answer

Fiedler's contingency theory suggests that in high-control situations, where the leader has a great deal of influence over the outcome, a leader who has good relationships with subordinates, is perceived as powerful, and directs structured and well-defined tasks will be effective. This is because in such situations, the leader's ability to exert control over subordinates is paramount, and a leader who is perceived as competent and powerful will be better able to maintain that control.

Question 17

James manages a team of employees for a company that is highly organized,well controlled,and high in employee satisfaction.In this situation,there is a greater need for a _______ leader than a _______ leader.

Accepted Answer

In a highly organized and well-controlled company with high employee satisfaction, the need for relationship building is likely already established. Therefore, the team is likely to benefit more from a task-oriented leader, who can focus on achieving goals and meeting tasks efficiently while maintaining the established work culture. This would ensure the smooth running of the organization and maximum productivity.

Question 18

A(n)_______ leader is more concerned with getting the job done than with the feelings of and relationships between workers.

Accepted Answer

A task-oriented leader is focused on achieving the task or goal at hand, and may prioritize productivity over building relationships or considering workers' feelings.

Question 19

Ann is a leader who inspires her employees to look at the broad,long-term goals of her company.She is able to get her employees to find a common goal and she really thinks outside of the box.Ann's leadership style is best described as

Accepted Answer

Ann's ability to inspire her employees, encourage them to think outside of the box, and find a common goal suggests that her leadership style is transformational. Transformational leaders focus on inspiring and motivating their followers to work towards a common goal and are often characterized by their ability to think creatively and encourage their team members to do the same.

Question 20

With regard to leadership,most social psychologists would agree that

Accepted Answer

Most social psychologists would agree that good leadership is a function of both the situation and personal characteristics. Personal characteristics like intelligence, confidence, charisma, and emotional stability contribute to good leadership, but the specific situation also plays a role in determining the success of a leader. Therefore, it is a combination of both personal characteristics and situational factors that contribute to effective leadership.

Quiz 8: Group Processes

A leadership style that is warm,helpful,kind,and concerned with the welfare of others is ,while a leadership style that is assertive,controlling,independent,dominant and self-confident is .

Marsha has been promoted to the supervisor position in her company.She has had a good working relationship with her subordinates,they all highly respect her,and the goals for her team have been clearly defined by the company.In order to be an effective leader in this situation,Marsha should focus on

Research by Suedfeld and colleagues indicates that truly great leaders

Most social psychologists would agree that

According to Fred Fiedler's (1967,1978) contingency theory of leadership,in _______ situations,the leader has poor relationships with subordinates and directs tasks that are not clearly defined.

Fred Fiedler's (1967,1978) contingency theory of leadership assumed that there are two kinds of leaders: _ and _ leaders.

A _______ leader would be most effective in dealing with mean-spirited inter-office competition and employee pettiness in an organization that is otherwise productive.

According to your textbook,all of the following are true with respect to women and leadership EXCEPT

Dr.Garrett is Chris's supervisor at work.If Dr.Garrett is a transformational leader,under what conditions is Chris most likely to give Dr.Garrett an unfavorable evaluation? If Dr.Garrett is _ and Chris is _.

The leader who would be most effective is one who

When women are chosen for leadership positions over units or departments in crisis,

A(n) _______ leader is primarily concerned with workers' feelings and relationships with one another.

Fred Fiedler's (1967,1978) contingency theory of leadership posits that "moderate control" situations call for a relationship-oriented leader.By this he means that a relationship-oriented leader is needed when

According to Fred Fiedler's (1967,1978) contingency theory of leadership,in _______ situations,the leader has good relationships with subordinates,is perceived as powerful,and directs structured and well-defined tasks.

James manages a team of employees for a company that is highly organized,well controlled,and high in employee satisfaction.In this situation,there is a greater need for a _ leader than a _ leader.

A(n) _______ leader is more concerned with getting the job done than with the feelings of and relationships between workers.

Ann is a leader who inspires her employees to look at the broad,long-term goals of her company.She is able to get her employees to find a common goal and she really thinks outside of the box.Ann's leadership style is best described as

With regard to leadership,most social psychologists would agree that

Quiz 8: Group Processes

A leadership style that is warm,helpful,kind,and concerned with the welfare of others is ________,while a leadership style that is assertive,controlling,independent,dominant and self-confident is ________.

Research by Suedfeld and colleagues indicates that truly great leaders

Most social psychologists would agree that

According to Fred Fiedler's (1967,1978) contingency theory of leadership,in _______ situations,the leader has poor relationships with subordinates and directs tasks that are not clearly defined.

Fred Fiedler's (1967,1978) contingency theory of leadership assumed that there are two kinds of leaders: _______ and _______ leaders.

A _______ leader would be most effective in dealing with mean-spirited inter-office competition and employee pettiness in an organization that is otherwise productive.

According to your textbook,all of the following are true with respect to women and leadership EXCEPT

Dr.Garrett is Chris's supervisor at work.If Dr.Garrett is a transformational leader,under what conditions is Chris most likely to give Dr.Garrett an unfavorable evaluation? If Dr.Garrett is _______ and Chris is _______.

The leader who would be most effective is one who

When women are chosen for leadership positions over units or departments in crisis,

A(n) _______ leader is primarily concerned with workers' feelings and relationships with one another.

Fred Fiedler's (1967,1978) contingency theory of leadership posits that "moderate control" situations call for a relationship-oriented leader.By this he means that a relationship-oriented leader is needed when

According to Fred Fiedler's (1967,1978) contingency theory of leadership,in _______ situations,the leader has good relationships with subordinates,is perceived as powerful,and directs structured and well-defined tasks.

James manages a team of employees for a company that is highly organized,well controlled,and high in employee satisfaction.In this situation,there is a greater need for a _______ leader than a _______ leader.

A(n) _______ leader is more concerned with getting the job done than with the feelings of and relationships between workers.

Ann is a leader who inspires her employees to look at the broad,long-term goals of her company.She is able to get her employees to find a common goal and she really thinks outside of the box.Ann's leadership style is best described as

With regard to leadership,most social psychologists would agree that

A leadership style that is warm,helpful,kind,and concerned with the welfare of others is ,while a leadership style that is assertive,controlling,independent,dominant and self-confident is .

Fred Fiedler's (1967,1978) contingency theory of leadership assumed that there are two kinds of leaders: _ and _ leaders.

Dr.Garrett is Chris's supervisor at work.If Dr.Garrett is a transformational leader,under what conditions is Chris most likely to give Dr.Garrett an unfavorable evaluation? If Dr.Garrett is _ and Chris is _.

James manages a team of employees for a company that is highly organized,well controlled,and high in employee satisfaction.In this situation,there is a greater need for a _ leader than a _ leader.