Question 1

Leaders who are hostile towards employees and extremely demanding of them may be engaging in which type of leadership?

Accepted Answer

This type of leadership is known as abusive leadership, where the leader shows hostility and aggression towards their employees, demanding excessive work from them without any regard for their well-being or personal development. This type of behavior can lead to burnout and high turnover rates among employees.

Question 2

The trait approach to leadership focuses on:

Accepted Answer

The trait approach to leadership emphasizes the stable, enduring characteristics of individuals and how these traits influence their effectiveness as leaders. This approach assumes that certain personality traits, such as intelligence, confidence, and emotional stability, are inherent in effective leaders and that these traits are relatively stable over time. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

Question 3

An individual who demonstrates __________ leadership tends to increase followers' awareness of work issues, provide support and encouragement, empower employees, and be charismatic

Accepted Answer

The characteristics mentioned in the question indicate transformational leadership style, where the leader focuses on empowering and inspiring their followers to achieve their full potential. The other options, such as transactional leadership, focus more on rewards and punishments for achieving goals, while servant leadership centers around serving the needs of others. Translational leadership is not a recognized leadership style.

Question 4

Identify the four main components of transformational leadership.

Accepted Answer

The four main components of transformational leadership are individualized consideration, intellectual stimulation, inspirational motivation, and idealized influence. Option A includes some terms that are not related to transformational leadership, while options B and D include terms that are not recognized as components of this leadership style.

Question 5

Management by exception and contingent rewards are examples of which type of leadership?

Accepted Answer

Management by exception and contingent rewards are both characteristics of transactional leadership, where leaders use rewards and punishment to motivate employees and ensure that they meet specific goals and targets. Transformational leadership focuses on inspiring and empowering followers to reach their full potential, while considerate leadership emphasizes empathy, communication, and relationship-building. Active leadership is a broad term that can encompass many different styles and approaches.

Question 6

Your supervisor at work is rarely present and usually unhelpful in most work situations. What type of leader do you have for your job?

Accepted Answer

The supervisor described is exhibiting laissez-faire leadership, as they are hands-off and uninvolved in the work process. They provide little guidance or support to their team, which can lead to confusion and frustration.

Question 7

Joey's supervisor at the chemical plant has made it clear that as long as Joey does his job well and avoids any errors, the supervisor will leave him to do his job. Which style of leadership best characterizes this situation?

Accepted Answer

The situation described is an example of transactional leadership, in which the leader sets clear expectations and rewards or punishes based on performance. The supervisor has set clear expectations for Joey and has indicated that as long as those expectations are met, there will be no need for further intervention.

Question 8

A researcher does a study to determine whether employees in a team with no designated leader become perceived as leaders by their colleagues. What topic is this research focused on?

Accepted Answer

The research is focused on studying the emergence of leaders in teams with no designated leader, which corresponds to option D - Leader emergence.

Question 9

An employee who feels inspired by their supervisor and experiences a boost in self-confidence likely has a __________ leader.

Accepted Answer

Transformational leaders inspire and motivate their followers, boosting their confidence and encouraging them to achieve their full potential.

Question 10

Donald's supervisor is a good listener and always concerned for Donald's well-being, but his supervisor rarely clarifies his role or communicates performance standards. The supervisor is likely high in ___________ and low in initiating structure.

Accepted Answer

The supervisor is displaying consideration by being a good listener and caring for Donald's well-being. However, the lack of communication about role and performance standards suggests a lack of initiative in structuring tasks and outlining expectations, indicating low levels of initiating structure.

Question 11

One issue that the literature on leadership may face is ___________ proliferation, or an abundance of theories describing similar phenomena.

Accepted Answer

Construct proliferation refers to an abundance of theories describing similar phenomena. This can be a challenge for the literature on leadership, where there are numerous theories and models that describe similar constructs such as transformational leadership, authentic leadership, and servant leadership.

Question 12

Authentic leadership (select the BEST option):

Accepted Answer

Authentic leadership is characterized by leaders who are self-aware, genuine, and transparent. They prioritize staying true to their own values, beliefs, and ethics, and they lead with their authentic selves, making option D the best description of authentic leadership.

Question 13

__________ focuses on the quality of the dyadic relationships between a leader and each of his/her followers.

Accepted Answer

Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory focuses on the dyadic (one-on-one) relationships between a leader and each of his/her followers, emphasizing the importance of high-quality relationships for effective leadership. Theory X focuses on the assumption that people are inherently lazy and need to be closely monitored, while Path-Goal Theory and Transactional Leadership Theory focus on leadership behaviors and motivation strategies rather than individual relationships.

Question 14

An instructor assigns grades to a class based on his/her _________ power. Choose the BEST response.

Accepted Answer

The word "power" implies that the instructor has the legitimate authority to assign grades to the class.

Question 15

Bing is the only financial analyst within a company. With regard to his unique knowledge and skills of finance, this has afforded him considerable _____ power among his peers when it comes to matters of finance. Pick the best response.

Accepted Answer

Bing's unique knowledge and skills of finance have given him expert power, which relates to an individual's expertise in a particular area. Coercive power involves using threats or punishments to influence behavior, reward power involves providing incentives or benefits to influence behavior, and referent power involves having influence due to one's personal characteristics or charisma. However, the question specifically mentions Bing's knowledge and skills in finance, indicating that expert power is the best choice.

Question 16

Research has found that all of the following personality traits are related to leadership EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that all of the other traits - conscientiousness, extraversion, and openness - are related to leadership, either directly or indirectly. However, agreeableness has not consistently been found to be related to leadership. While agreeable leaders may be well-liked and able to build strong relationships with subordinates, they may also struggle with making tough decisions and holding people accountable. Therefore, agreeableness may not be as important for effective leadership as the other traits listed.

Question 17

A key element that drives the effectiveness of transformational leadership is the development and maintenance of ____ between a leader and her/his followers:

Accepted Answer

Trust is essential for transformational leadership to be effective as it creates a sense of security among followers, allowing them to feel comfortable taking risks and expressing their ideas. Trust fosters collaboration and openness which allows for the development of creative ideas and solutions. Ultimately, without trust, followers are less likely to be receptive to a leader's vision or direction, making it difficult to inspire and motivate them to achieve the organization's goals.

Question 18

Jose is a supervisor trying to decide what kind of desks and chairs to buy for his subordinates. Jose is not sure whether he should make the decision on his own or whether he should consult with his subordinates in the decision. The leadership model that would best guide him on this is:

Accepted Answer

Vroom's normative model is designed to help leaders choose the best decision-making strategy based on the situation, including whether to make decisions alone or involve others. This model assesses various factors such as the importance of decision quality, the amount of relevant information the leader and followers have, and the likelihood of follower acceptance to determine the most appropriate level of follower involvement in decision-making.

Question 19

Leslie has a great relationship with her boss, Maria. But she notices that some of her other teammates do not. The leadership theory that would best explain these different leader-follower relationships would be

Accepted Answer

LMX theory (leader-member exchange) proposes that the relationship between a leader and each member of their team is unique and affects how the member perceives their leader and their level of engagement with the team. Leslie's strong relationship with Maria suggests that they have a high-quality exchange, whereas her teammates may have a lower-quality exchange, leading to a less positive relationship with Maria.

Question 20

Wanda is a supervisor who is honest with her employees, and she is able to admit her mistakes. Her leadership style is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Wanda's ability to be honest and admit mistakes aligns with the principles of authentic leadership, which focuses on transparency and self-awareness. Considerate leadership prioritizes empathy and caring for employees, servant leadership emphasizes serving the needs of others, and supportive leadership provides guidance and resources to promote success. While Wanda may also exhibit these qualities, her honesty and self-awareness align more closely with authentic leadership.

Quiz 10: Leadership at Work