Question 1

A new committee has been formed to discuss production procedures and you are in charge of it.According to situational leadership theory developed by Hersey and Blanchard,for the first few weeks you should use a(n)___ leadership style.

Accepted Answer

Situational leadership theory suggests that when a team is new or inexperienced, a high task-oriented leadership style is most effective to provide clear instructions and guidance.

Question 2

Hersey and Blanchard's situational leadership theory argues that

Accepted Answer

Hersey and Blanchard's situational leadership theory argues that leaders can be both task oriented and relationship oriented, meaning that the leader's style should adjust based on the situation and the needs of the group they are leading. This theory does not advocate for manipulation of the group, and it goes beyond the trait approach to focus on the leader's behavior and their adaptability to different situations.

Question 3

The implicit leadership theory (ILT)of leadership emergence argues that

Accepted Answer

Implicit Leadership Theory (ILT) suggests that leadership emergence is influenced by the individual perceptions or personal theories that team members or followers have about what qualities or behaviors constitute a good leader. These preconceived notions or "implicit theories" guide their recognition and support of individuals as leaders within a group.

Question 4

Who will be the group's leader? Michele answers this question by favoring the individual in the group who most exemplifies the shared qualities of the group itself.Since her group prides itself on being energetic,smart,and fun,she thinks the group leader should be dynamic,intelligent,and have a sense of humor.Her approach is most consistent with ___ theory.

Accepted Answer

Michele's approach aligns with social identity theory, which suggests that leaders are chosen based on how well they represent the group's identity and shared qualities.

Question 5

What are the two dimensions underlying Blake and Mouton's GRID leadership theory?

Accepted Answer

Blake and Mouton's GRID leadership theory is based on two dimensions- concern for people and concern for production, which are represented by two axes of a grid. The concern for people axis measures the leader's attention to the well-being, satisfaction, and growth of employees, while the concern for production axis measures the leader's focus on achieving organizational objectives and results. Thus, the correct choice is A.

Question 6

Hersey and Blanchard (1976)identify four different styles of leadership: (1)high task/high relationship,(2)high task/low relationship,(3)low task/high relationship,and (4)low task/low relationship.They also suggest that different leadership styles are needed at different times,and recommend the following sequence:

Accepted Answer

According to Hersey and Blanchard, the recommended sequence of leadership styles is Situational Leadership Theory (SLT). It suggests that leaders should adopt different styles based on the maturity level of their followers, and the recommended sequence is M1-M2-M3-M4. M1 refers to followers who have low competence and high commitment, and the recommended style is directing (high task/low relationship). M2 refers to followers who have some competence but low commitment, and the recommended style is coaching (high task/high relationship). M3 refers to followers who have moderate to high competence but variable commitment, and the recommended style is supporting (low task/high relationship). M4 refers to followers who have high competence and high commitment, and the recommended style is delegating (low task/low relationship). Therefore, the best choice is B because it follows the recommended sequence.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is consistent with the prototype matching hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

The prototype matching hypothesis proposes that individuals form a mental image of a leader, which matches their preconceptions about what a leader should be like. This mental image or prototype can include physical characteristics such as height (as in option B), or personality traits (as in options A, C, and D). Option E is not consistent with the prototype matching hypothesis as it suggests gender bias rather than a specific prototype for a leader.

Question 8

Fiedler measures leadership style by asking people to rate

Accepted Answer

Fiedler's contingency model measures leadership style by asking individuals to rate their least preferred co-worker (LPC). This method is used to determine if a leader is task-oriented or relationship-oriented based on their feelings towards the least preferred co-worker.

Question 9

Which of the following is MOST consistent with an evolutionary perspective on leadership?

Accepted Answer

An evolutionary perspective on leadership would focus on how leadership has evolved to benefit individuals and their groups. Option C is the best choice as it suggests that leadership enhances the evolutionary fitness of individuals by increasing their group's effectiveness. This perspective emphasizes the benefits of leadership for group survival and success, which would have ensured the reproduction and survival of individuals who possess leadership skills. Options A and B do not fully capture the benefits of leadership in an evolutionary context, and option D is too broad and does not provide a clear perspective.

Question 10

You are least likely to be chosen as the leader of the group if you are:

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that individuals who belong to a different racial group than the rest of the group are often less likely to be chosen as leaders. This phenomenon, known as the "race-incongruity effect," suggests that people may have biases and stereotypes based on racial categories that affect their perceptions of leadership potential.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is NOT consistent with a social identity approach to leadership?

Accepted Answer

The social identity approach to leadership emphasizes the importance of leaders being perceived as embodying the group's norms and values, being prototypical of the group, and favoring the ingroup. It does not necessarily prioritize leaders being socially attractive and dynamic, which is more related to individual traits than to social identity factors.

Question 12

Task oriented is to relationship oriented as ___ is to ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Task oriented is to relationship oriented as...

Question 13

An evolutionary approach to leadership suggests that

Accepted Answer

This approach is based on evolutionary psychology, suggesting that followers prefer leaders whose traits best match the demands of specific situations. In intergroup conflicts, traits traditionally associated with male leadership (e.g., assertiveness, competitiveness) are favored, while in intragroup conflicts, traits often associated with female leadership (e.g., empathy, collaboration) are preferred. This reflects adaptive strategies for group survival and cohesion.

Question 14

High LPC is to Low LPC as ____ is to ____.

Accepted Answer

LPC stands for Least Preferred Co-worker and measures whether a person is relationship-oriented or task-oriented in their leadership style. High LPC individuals are relationship-oriented and focus on maintaining good relationships with their co-workers, while low LPC individuals are task-oriented and focus more on getting the job done. Therefore, the best choice is D, relationship-oriented and task-oriented. None of the other options are directly related to LPC.

Question 15

According to Fiedler,the favorability of the leadership situation is NOT influenced by the

Accepted Answer

Fiedler's contingency model focuses on three key elements that influence leadership effectiveness: leader/member relations, the structure of the task, and the leader's position power. Group cohesiveness is not considered a direct factor in determining the favorability of the leadership situation according to Fiedler's model.

Question 16

According to Hersey and Blanchard's situational model,effective leaders must

Accepted Answer

According to Hersey and Blanchard's situational model, effective leaders must adapt their style to fit the needs of the group situation. This means that leaders must be flexible and able to adjust their leadership approach depending on the readiness and maturity of their followers. The model suggests that leaders should use a directive style with immature or inexperienced followers, a supportive style with followers who are able but unwilling to perform, a participative style when followers are able and willing, and a delegating style when followers are mature and able to take responsibility for their own tasks.

Question 17

__ was NOT one of the qualities expected in a leader by individuals around the world (and as identified by the GLOBE researchers in their cross-cultural analyses of leadership).

Accepted Answer

According to GLOBE researchers, taking risks was not identified as one of the qualities expected in a leader by individuals around the world.

Question 18

Who will be the group's leader? Davis answers this question by comparing the qualities of all the people in the group to his intuitive conception of a leader,and then favors the person who best matches his image of a leader.His approach is most consistent with ___ theory.

Accepted Answer

Davis's approach of comparing the qualities of group members to his intuition of a leader is consistent with implicit leadership theory, which suggests that people have implicit beliefs and assumptions about the qualities and characteristics of effective leaders. Implicit leadership theory proposes that people tend to perceive others as leaders based on their match with their internalized leadership prototypes or schemas, rather than evaluating leadership based on objective criteria or situational factors.

Question 19

Derinda is the leader of the enterprise resources group,but she has a unique leadership style.She seems to have great concern for making sure the group members' relationships are positive;she is always agreeable,eager to help,comforting,and noncontroversial.She does not show any concern for productivity,per se,for she feels that people come first.According to Blake and Mouton,she has a ___ leadership style.

Accepted Answer

Derinda's leadership style is characterized by high concern for people and low concern for productivity, which aligns with the 1-9 leadership style according to Blake and Mouton's managerial grid. This style emphasizes care for the team members and their relationships over the focus on output or efficiency.

Question 20

Studies testing a terror management theory of leadership discovered that,when mortality is made salient,followers were least positive toward a ___ leader.

Accepted Answer

Studies have found that when mortality is made salient, followers tend to prefer leaders who are task-oriented and less relationship-oriented. Therefore, the least positive attitude would be towards a relationship-oriented leader.

Quiz 9: Leadership

A new committee has been formed to discuss production procedures and you are in charge of it.According to situational leadership theory developed by Hersey and Blanchard,for the first few weeks you should use a(n) ___ leadership style.