Question 1

Which of the following is a limitation of the competency perspective of leadership?

Accepted Answer

The competency perspective views leadership as something within a person, yet experts emphasize that leadership is relational. This is a drawback of the competency perspective of leadership.

Question 2

According to the behavioral perspective of leadership:

Accepted Answer

The behavioral perspective of leadership identifies two distinct leadership styles, task-orientation and people-orientation.

Question 3

According to the situational leadership theory (SLT) developed by Hersey and Blanchard,effective leaders vary their style with the:

Accepted Answer

Hersey and Blanchard's situational leadership model suggests that effective leaders vary their style with the ability and motivation (or commitment) of followers.

Question 4

Telling,selling,participating,and delegating represent the four leadership styles identified in:

Accepted Answer

The situational leadership theory identifies four leadership styles-telling, selling, participating, and delegating.

Question 5

Which of the following leadership theories or perspectives explicitly includes the participative and the directive style?

Accepted Answer

The path-goal theory of leadership specifically highlights four leadership styles. They are directive, supportive, participative, and achievement-oriented.

Question 6

Which of the following leadership styles in path-goal theory is most closely associated with goal-setting and positive self-fulfilling prophecy?

Accepted Answer

Achievement-oriented leadership applies goal-setting theory as well as positive expectations in self-fulfilling prophecy.

Question 7

The competency perspective of leadership indicates leadership:

Accepted Answer

The competency perspective of leadership does not necessarily imply that leadership is a talent acquired at birth rather than developed throughout life. On the contrary, competencies indicate only leadership potential, not leadership performance.

Question 8

Which of the following leadership styles in path-goal theory is the same as people-oriented leadership in the behavioral perspective of leadership?

Accepted Answer

In the supportive style, the leader's behaviors provide psychological support for subordinates. Supportive leadership is the same as people-oriented leadership, and reflects the benefits of social support to help employees cope with stressful situations.

Question 9

Which of the following leadership styles in path-goal theory is the same as task-oriented leadership in the behavioral perspective of leadership?

Accepted Answer

Directive leadership is the same as task-oriented leadership and shows the importance of clear role perceptions in employee performance.

Question 10

A problem associated with path-goal theory is that:

Accepted Answer

Path-goal theory has received more research support than other contingency leadership models, but the evidence is far from complete. Some contingencies and leadership styles in the path-goal leadership model haven't been investigated at all.

Question 11

According to the behavioral perspective of leadership,_____ includes showing mutual trust and respect for subordinates and having a desire to look out for their welfare.

Accepted Answer

Leaders with a strong people-oriented style show mutual trust and respect for subordinates, demonstrate a genuine concern for their needs, and have a desire to look out for their welfare.

Question 12

Path-goal theory argues that:

Accepted Answer

The path-goal model contends that effective leaders are capable of selecting the most appropriate behavioral style for each situation.

Question 13

According to the behavioral perspective of leadership,_____ includes defining and structuring work roles,clarifying employees' work duties and procedures,and pushing employees to reach their performance capacity.

Accepted Answer

Task-oriented leaders assign employees to specific tasks, clarify their work duties and procedures, ensure that they follow company rules, and push them to reach their performance capacity.

Question 14

Which of the following clusters of leadership behaviors are identified by the behavioral perspective of leadership?

Accepted Answer

The behavioral perspective of leadership identifies two distinct leadership styles, task-oriented and people-oriented leadership.

Question 15

A combination of _____ leadership is best for employees who are (or perceive themselves to be) inexperienced and unskilled.

Accepted Answer

A combination of directive and supportive leadership is best for employees who are (or perceive themselves to be) inexperienced and unskilled.

Question 16

Which of the following leadership styles should be used by leaders when team cohesiveness is low?

Accepted Answer

When team cohesion is low, leaders should use the supportive style.

Question 17

Which of the following is a leadership style identified in path-goal theory?

Accepted Answer

The path-goal theory of leadership specifically highlights four leadership styles. They are directive, supportive, participative, and achievement-oriented.

Question 18

People with an external locus of control tend to be more satisfied with _____ leadership styles.

Accepted Answer

People with an external locus of control believe their performance is due more to luck and fate, so they tend to be more satisfied with directive and supportive leadership.

Question 19

Servant leadership emphasizes the notion that:

Accepted Answer

Servant leadership refers to the view that leaders serve followers, rather than vice versa. They help employees fulfill their needs and are coaches, stewards, and facilitators of employee performance.

Question 20

According to the behavioral perspective of leadership,task-oriented leaders:

Accepted Answer

Task-oriented leaders assign employees to specific tasks, clarify their work duties and procedures, ensure that they follow company rules, and push them to reach their performance capacity. They establish challenging goals and motivate employees to excel beyond those high standards.

Quiz 12: Leadership in Organizational Settings

Which of the following is a limitation of the competency perspective of leadership?

According to the behavioral perspective of leadership:

According to the situational leadership theory (SLT) developed by Hersey and Blanchard,effective leaders vary their style with the:

Telling,selling,participating,and delegating represent the four leadership styles identified in:

Which of the following leadership theories or perspectives explicitly includes the participative and the directive style?

Which of the following leadership styles in path-goal theory is most closely associated with goal-setting and positive self-fulfilling prophecy?

The competency perspective of leadership indicates leadership:

Which of the following leadership styles in path-goal theory is the same as people-oriented leadership in the behavioral perspective of leadership?

Which of the following leadership styles in path-goal theory is the same as task-oriented leadership in the behavioral perspective of leadership?

A problem associated with path-goal theory is that:

According to the behavioral perspective of leadership,_____ includes showing mutual trust and respect for subordinates and having a desire to look out for their welfare.

Path-goal theory argues that:

According to the behavioral perspective of leadership,_____ includes defining and structuring work roles,clarifying employees' work duties and procedures,and pushing employees to reach their performance capacity.

Which of the following clusters of leadership behaviors are identified by the behavioral perspective of leadership?

A combination of _____ leadership is best for employees who are (or perceive themselves to be) inexperienced and unskilled.

Which of the following leadership styles should be used by leaders when team cohesiveness is low?

Which of the following is a leadership style identified in path-goal theory?

People with an external locus of control tend to be more satisfied with _____ leadership styles.

Servant leadership emphasizes the notion that:

According to the behavioral perspective of leadership,task-oriented leaders: