Question 1

Mixing with employees,stressing informal interactions,and exchanging personal services describe which of the following consideration behaviors?

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Question 2

Which of the following reflects the extent to which leaders create job relationships characterized by mutual trust,respect for employee ideas,and thoughtfulness of employee feelings?

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Consideration is a leadership behavior that emphasizes building good relationships with subordinates by being approachable and supportive, showing concern for their welfare and treating them as individuals with respect and dignity. Mutual trust, respect for employee ideas, and thoughtfulness of employee feelings are all key aspects of consideration.

Question 3

With a(n)_____ decision making style,the leader gives an individual employee or a group of employees the responsibility for making the decision within some set of specified boundary conditions.

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With a delegative decision making style, the leader delegates the responsibility for decision making to employees within certain boundaries. This style is also known as a "hands-off" approach, where the leader provides support and guidance, but allows employees to make the final decision.

Question 4

Which of the following factors is included in the time-driven model of leadership?

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The time-driven model of leadership identifies the importance of setting shared objectives and having a clear understanding of time constraints in achieving those objectives. The other factors listed (intellectual stimulation, idealized influence, individual personality, and contingent reward) are included in other leadership models but not in the time-driven model.

Question 5

Defining and structuring work,clarifying leader versus member roles,and coordinating employee tasks describe which of the following initiating structure behaviors?

Accepted Answer

The initiating structure behavior that is described includes defining and structuring work, clarifying leader versus member roles, and coordinating employee tasks, which falls under the category of organization.

Question 6

Linda has a deep concern for the welfare of her employees and she has established a strong,two-way communication with them.Linda can be described as a manager high on which of the following?

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Linda's concern for the welfare of her employees and her establishment of strong, two-way communication with them indicates a high level of consideration for her employees. Consideration is a leadership style that emphasizes the leader's concern for the well-being of their team members, creating a supportive work environment and building relationships based on trust and respect. This is in contrast to an autocratic style (B), which is characterized by strict control and adherence to rules and procedures, and an initiating structure (E), which focuses on task-related activities and defining roles and responsibilities for team members. Telling (A) and selling (D) are both styles that involve a high level of direction and guidance from the leader, but do not necessarily prioritize consideration for employee welfare.

Question 7

In the time-driven model of leadership,which style is reserved for circumstances in which the decision is significant,employees have strong teamwork skills and relevant expertise,and employees are not likely to just commit to whatever decision the leader makes?

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Question 8

Which of the following styles represents avoidance of leadership altogether?

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Laissez-faire style represents avoidance of leadership altogether. In this style, leaders give their followers complete freedom to do whatever they want, without providing any direction or guidance. This can lead to a lack of control and direction, as well as lower productivity and performance from the team.

Question 9

Setting goals and providing incentives for the effort and productivity of employees describe which of the following initiating structure behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Setting goals and providing incentives are directly related to enhancing production and productivity, which aligns with the "Production" behavior in initiating structure.

Question 10

In the time-driven model of leadership,which style is reserved for decisions that are insignificant or where employee commitment is unimportant or when the leader's expertise is high and the leader is trusted?

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The autocratic style is suitable for decisions that are insignificant or when employee commitment is unimportant, and the leader's expertise is high and the leader is trusted. In this style, the leader makes all the decisions, and the employees are not involved in the decision-making process. This style is most effective when time is a constraint, or when the decision needs to be made quickly, and the leader has the necessary expertise and knowledge to make the right decision.

Question 11

According to the studies at Ohio State in the 1950s,the two leader behavior dimensions identified were:

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The studies at Ohio State in the 1950s identified two leader behavior dimensions: initiating structure (task-oriented behavior) and consideration (people-oriented behavior). These dimensions later became known as the Ohio State Leadership Studies.

Question 12

Which of the following reflects the extent to which the leader defines and structures the roles of employees in pursuit of goal attainment?

Accepted Answer

Initiating structure reflects the extent to which the leader defines and structures the roles of employees in pursuit of goal attainment. It focuses on the leader's ability to organize, set goals, and define tasks for subordinates. The leader who scores high on initiating structure focuses on goal attainment and organizing and defining roles, whereas a low scorer is more concerned with meeting the social and emotional needs of subordinates. The other options (B, C, D, and E) do not specifically address the leader's ability to define and structure employee roles.

Question 13

Encouraging a pleasant atmosphere,reducing conflict,and promoting individual adjustment to the group describe which of the following consideration behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Integration behaviors focus on creating a positive group dynamic by fostering inclusion, reducing conflict, and promoting individual adjustment to the group. The other options, such as communication and recognition, are important in group dynamics but do not specifically address creating a pleasant atmosphere and reducing conflict.

Question 14

Zach is a quality control manager at Fresh Mints International.Any time a problem arises and a decision needs to be made,presents the problem to his employees and seeks consensus on a solution.He insists in these problem-solving meetings that his opinions or suggestions carry no more weight than anyone else's.Zach can be described as having which of the following decision-making styles?

Accepted Answer

Zach's decision-making style is most closely aligned with the facilitative style, as he seeks consensus among his employees and makes it clear that his opinion is not valued any more than anyone else's. The consultative style involves a leader seeking input from employees before making a decision, but ultimately making the final decision themselves. The autocratic style involves a leader making decisions unilaterally without input from employees. The delegative style involves a leader delegating decision-making power to employees. The negotiative style involves a leader negotiating with other parties to come to a decision.

Question 15

Ellen,as a manager,has always been driven by scheduling,directing group activities,planning,and trying out new ideas.For her,meeting deadlines is critical and she always gives explicit standards of performance.Ellen can be described as high on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Ellen's characteristics of being driven by scheduling, directing group activities, planning, and giving explicit standards of performance are all indicative of high initiating structure, which is focused on task accomplishment and goal attainment.

Question 16

With a(n)_____ decision making style,employees do "have a say" in the process but the ultimate authority still rests with the leader.

Accepted Answer

A consultative decision making style involves the leader seeking input and suggestions from employees, but ultimately retaining the authority to make the final decision. This allows employees to have a say in the decision process while still maintaining a level of control and responsibility on the part of the leader. The other options either involve more or less input from employees, or the leader having complete control over the decision making process.

Question 17

_____ leadership involves inspiring followers to commit to a shared vision that provides meaning to their work while also serving as a role model who helps followers develop their own potential and view problems from new perspectives.

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The description provided in the question matches the characteristics of transformational leadership, which involves inspiring and motivating followers towards a shared vision while also helping them develop their potential and view problems in new ways. The other options - passive management-by-exception, contingent reward transactional, and laissez-faire - do not involve inspiring followers towards a shared vision or developing their potential. Active management-by-exception involves intervening only when things go wrong, which is not the primary focus of transformational leadership. Therefore, E is the best answer.

Question 18

Expressing approval or disapproval of the behaviors of employees describe which of the following consideration behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Expressing approval or disapproval of the behaviors of employees falls under recognition behavior, which refers to acknowledging and reinforcing the positive behaviors of employees. Integration behavior involves encouraging cooperation and teamwork, representation behavior involves advocating for employees within the organization, communication behavior involves providing clear and timely communication, and membership behavior involves supporting and promoting a positive workplace culture.

Question 19

In which style of decision making does the leader play no role in deliberations unless asked?

Accepted Answer

Delegative decision making is a style where the leader delegates the decision-making authority to subordinates. In this style, the leader plays no role in deliberations unless asked. The subordinates take responsibility for the decision-making process. This style is effective when the subordinates are highly skilled and experienced.

Question 20

Samantha is the department manager at Trak-Pak Clothing,Inc.Every time a problem emerges,Samantha calls a department meeting and presents the problem to her team.She gathers their opinions and suggestions and then with all the information makes the final decision.Samantha can be described as having which of the following decision-making styles?

Accepted Answer

Samantha is involving her team in the decision-making process by gathering their opinions and suggestions, but ultimately making the final decision herself. This fits the definition of a consultative decision-making style.

Quiz 10: Leadership