Question 1

A person who relies on control strategies to get things done by subordinates is called a

Accepted Answer

A manager is a person who is responsible for directing and controlling the work of other people in the organization. They use control strategies to ensure that the work is done according to the plans and goals set by the organization. While leaders, mentors, and peers may also influence and guide others, they may use different methods and may not necessarily have the authority to control their subordinates. A director is a similar role to a manager, but is usually higher up in the organizational hierarchy and may have a broader scope of responsibilities.

Question 2

Ron always seems to be challenging the status quo and looks to create change whenever he feels that it is needed, and that is often.Ron is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

Ron's behavior of challenging the status quo and seeking change aligns with the characteristics of a leader who has a vision and is proactive in bringing about change. While management involves planning, organizing, and controlling resources to achieve specific goals, leadership involves inspiring and guiding individuals or groups towards a common goal.

Question 3

John Kotter, of Harvard Business School argues "managers promote ________ while leaders press for ________."

Accepted Answer

John Kotter suggests that managers focus on maintaining stability and order within an organization, while leaders are more concerned with driving change and innovation.

Question 4

Which of the following is characteristic of a manager

Accepted Answer

Administering subsystems within an organization is a characteristic of a manager. Other options given are characteristics of a leader who innovates, challenges the status quo, and empowers followers.

Question 5

According to the Ohio State studies, the extent to which a leader's behaviour is directed toward getting the job done is called

Accepted Answer

The Ohio State studies use the concept of initiating structure to refer to the degree to which a leader's behavior is directed toward getting the job done. Consideration refers to the degree to which a leader's behavior is directed toward creating mutual respect and trust with subordinates. Employee-oriented leadership refers to the degree to which a leader focuses on building relationships with subordinates and attending to their individual needs, while contingency theory is a broader approach to understanding leadership that considers the situational context in which leadership occurs. Job structure is not a term typically used in the Ohio State studies.

Question 6

Leaders who are high in task orientation

Accepted Answer

Leaders who are high in task orientation focus on achieving goals and completing tasks efficiently, which leads to higher productivity. Research has shown that leaders with high task orientation tend to set clear expectations, monitor progress closely, and provide feedback, which contributes to higher levels of productivity.

Question 7

If leadership behavioural theories are correct, then

Accepted Answer

If leadership behavioural theories are correct, then it suggests that leadership can be learned through the appropriate behaviour modifications, as opposed to leaders being born with innate traits. Therefore, option D is the best choice. Option A is not necessarily true, as some scholars believe in the combination of both trait and behavioural theories. Option B is not valid under the assumption that leadership behaviours can be learned. Option C is a possibility, but not necessarily the only solution. Option E is not directly related to the topic of leadership behavioural theories.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is inconsistent with successful leadership behaviour patterns

Accepted Answer

The statement "Effective leaders are more concerned with the people they lead than about getting the job done" is inconsistent with successful leadership behaviour patterns because successful leaders balance both focusing on the people they lead and accomplishing necessary tasks. Effective leadership involves achieving both goals, not prioritizing one over the other.

Question 9

Acts that activate change in others congruent with the long-term objectives of the organization are known as

Accepted Answer

Acts that activate change in others, congruent with the long-term objectives of the organization, are the essence of leadership. Leaders inspire, motivate and guide their followers towards achieving a shared vision. While management is concerned with planning, coordinating and controlling the operations of an organization, leadership focuses on setting direction, aligning people and inspiring them to work towards a common goal. Charisma, social responsibility, and transformation are related concepts, but they do not fully capture the essence of leadership.

Question 10

According to the Ohio State studies, the extent to which a leader is likely to define and structure his or her role and those of subordinates in the search for goal attainment is called

Accepted Answer

The term described in the question is "initiating structure," which refers to the extent to which a leader defines and structures their own and their subordinates' roles in order to achieve goals. This concept was developed as part of the Ohio State studies on leadership behavior. The other terms listed in the answer choices (structured coercion, dominance, employee orientation, and consideration) do not directly relate to this specific concept.

Question 11

If trait research had been successful, we would ________, whereas if behavioural studies were correct, we would ________.

Accepted Answer

Trait research focuses on identifying inherent qualities that make someone suitable for a job, leading to selecting the right person. Behavioral studies emphasize training and developing skills, such as leadership, regardless of inherent traits.

Question 12

John is very effective at acting within the established culture of the organization, and gets a lot done with this approach.John is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

John's approach is aligned with the principles of management, which involves working within the established structures and processes of the organization to achieve specific goals. While leadership also involves motivating and inspiring others, John is primarily focused on getting tasks accomplished efficiently and effectively, which is more characteristic of management. Supervision involves overseeing the work of others, while transformation and charisma pertain to more visionary and inspirational approaches to leadership.

Question 13

Emery's best skills revolve around day-to-day caretaker activities that involve maintaining and allocating resources.He is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

Emery's skills are focused on maintaining and allocating resources on a day-to-day basis, which is a characteristic of management. Supervision involves overseeing the work of others, leadership involves guiding and inspiring a team towards a common goal, transformation involves making significant changes to the organization, and charisma refers to a personal quality that inspires others.

Question 14

The followers of leaders who are high in people orientation

Accepted Answer

Leaders with high people orientation tend to focus on the well-being and development of their team members, which can lead to increased motivation among followers.

Question 15

Which of the following did the Ohio State studies identify as the dimensions by which managers can be characterized

Accepted Answer

The Ohio State studies identified consideration (referring to a leader's ability to create a supportive work environment and show concern for employees) and initiating structure (referring to a leader's ability to organize work and define roles and responsibilities) as the two dimensions by which managers can be characterized. Option A is incorrect because achievement orientation and participation were identified as part of the Michigan studies, not Ohio State studies. Option B is incorrect because the studies did not suggest that middle-of-the-road management produces satisfactory results. Option D is incorrect because laissez-faire leadership was found to be the least effective leadership style in the studies. Option E is incorrect because the studies did not suggest that leaders cannot effectively perform both dimensions of leadership.

Question 16

The University of Michigan studies define which leader as one who takes personal interest in the needs of his or her subordinates

Accepted Answer

The University of Michigan studies define an employee-oriented leader as one who takes a personal interest in the needs of his or her subordinates. Therefore, the correct choice is C, employee-oriented.

Question 17

The University of Michigan studies identify leaders who emphasize interpersonal relations as

Accepted Answer

The University of Michigan studies identified two types of leaders, one being employee-oriented which focuses on the interpersonal relations such as the interest, support, and development of employees while the other being production-oriented which focuses on the technical aspects of the job such as productivity, efficiency, and fulfilling the task at hand. Therefore, leaders who emphasize interpersonal relations can be categorized as employee-oriented.

Question 18

The University of Michigan studies identified which characteristic with effective performance as a leader

Accepted Answer

The University of Michigan studies identified employee orientation as a characteristic with effective performance as a leader, emphasizing the leader's focus on the needs of employees and their well-being. Choice A (consideration) and B (interpersonal relations) are similar to employee orientation, but don't fully capture its emphasis on employees. Choice C (nonverbal relations) and E (leadership contingency) are not identified as characteristics in the University of Michigan studies.

Question 19

Steve is greatly admired in his organization, as he is an innovative thinker in the way he approaches problems he encounters in his role; Steve always asks the questions "how does this align with our goals and how can we get there " He rarely concerns himself with "how do we usually handle a problem like this
" He is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

Steve's innovative thinking and focus on aligning goals and finding new solutions to problems demonstrates leadership qualities. He is not simply managing or supervising the situation, but rather taking charge and guiding the organization towards success.

Question 20

According to the Ohio State studies, the extent to which a leader shares mutual trust and respect for his or her employees is referred to as

Accepted Answer

The extent to which a leader shares mutual trust and respect for his or her employees is referred to as consideration, as per the Ohio State studies.

Quiz 11: Leadership