Question 1

In work settings where employees are inexperienced or underqualified for their jobs, or when subordinates adopt an adversarial stance, the best leadership style is:

Accepted Answer

In situations where employees are inexperienced or underqualified for their jobs or when subordinates adopt an adversarial stance, a directive autocrat leadership style is the best choice. This style involves the leader making decisions and giving clear, specific instructions to employees on what to do, which can be beneficial for those who lack experience or qualifications. Furthermore, a directive approach can help mitigate conflicts that arise from an adversarial stance since the leader takes control of the situation and provides guidance on how to proceed.

Question 2

A supervisor whose actions seem to fall in between an autocratic style and a delegation style would be said to have a ________ leadership style.

Accepted Answer

A participative leadership style involves a balance between retaining ultimate control and decision-making authority (like an autocratic style) and delegating tasks and decision-making authority to others (like a delegation style). This type of leader seeks input and collaboration from their team members, but still ultimately retains decision-making power.

Question 3

If Joe is more of a manager than a leader in his company, he would tend to:

Accepted Answer

Managers typically focus on implementing strategies and monitoring progress rather than creating missions or establishing strategic visions, which are more aligned with leadership roles.

Question 4

Scientist have acknowledged that leaders should demonstrate multiple domains of intelligence. Those domains include:

Accepted Answer

The domains of intelligence acknowledged by scientists are cognitive, emotional, and cultural intelligence. Physical intelligence and technical intelligence are not acknowledged as domains of intelligence in this context, while transactional and social intelligence are subcategories of interpersonal intelligence.

Question 5

The desire to exercise influence over others to reach shared goals is known as:

Accepted Answer

The desire to exercise influence over others to reach shared goals is known as leadership motivation. The other options do not fully capture the meaning of this desire. Social influence refers to the ability to change someone's behavior, attitude, or opinion. Social power motivation refers to the desire to have power over others. Organizational politics refers to the use of power and influence tactics to achieve personal or organizational goals, often at the expense of others.

Question 6

When working with people who have a high level of technical skill and want to be left to manage their own jobs, the most effective leadership style would be:

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Karen is the kind of leader who makes decisions unilaterally and closely supervises the activities of her subordinates. Her leadership behavior is that of a:

Accepted Answer

Karen's leadership behavior is characterized by making decisions on her own and closely supervising subordinates, which aligns with the directive leadership style. Among directive leaders, the autocratic style is characterized by a more authoritarian approach where the leader dictates the decisions and procedures to be followed without input from subordinates, which fits with Karen's behavior.

Question 8

The two-dimensional model of subordinate participation was designed to:

Accepted Answer

The two-dimensional model of subordinate participation was designed to address the problem of oversimplification of the autocratic-delegation model by introducing a continuum of leadership styles based on the level of participation of subordinates in decision-making, ranging from low to high. It does not primarily focus on clarifying the characteristics of the leader, showing differences between managers and leaders, or addressing gender bias in the LPC model.

Question 9

Joanne shows the ability to cooperate with others, develop networks and coalitions, and generally work with subordinates rather than try to dominate them. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Joanne's behavior is indicative of socialized power motivation, which involves working with others and developing relationships rather than seeking personal power or dominance. This aligns with a leadership style that prioritizes collaboration and the common good.

Question 10

The idea that people possess certain characteristics that make them leaders:

Accepted Answer

The idea that people possess certain characteristics that make them leaders is known as the great person theory. This theory suggests that leadership is associated with specific qualities and traits that are inherent to an individual, rather than being developed through experience, training, or education.

Question 11

The process whereby one individual influences other group members toward the attainment of defined group or organizational goals is known as:

Accepted Answer

Leadership is defined as the process of influencing others to achieve a common goal. Therefore, the description provided matches the definition of leadership. Option A, power, refers to the ability to influence others without necessarily having a goal in mind. Option C, social influence, is a more general term that encompasses all types of influence in social situations, including leadership. Option D, motivation, refers to the internal and external factors that drive individuals to achieve their goals, but not necessarily to influence others.

Question 12

Joe and Wit are discussing how much to let their subordinates participate in the restructuring decision. In terms of the two-dimensional model of subordinate participation, they are discussing the ________ continuum.

Accepted Answer

The two-dimensional model of subordinate participation often discusses the continuum from autocratic (leader makes the decision alone) to democratic (decision making is shared with subordinates), hence the correct answer is the autocratic-democratic continuum.

Question 13

A behavioral approach to leadership focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A behavioral approach to leadership focuses on the actions, behaviors, and styles of the leader, rather than their personal traits or the characteristics of their followers. This approach emphasizes the importance of understanding and using effective leadership behaviors to influence followers and achieve goals.

Question 14

The ________ model of leadership looks at how leaders allocate their influence to followers.

Accepted Answer

The autocratic-delegation continuum model of leadership examines how leaders distribute their influence among followers, ranging from autocratic to delegative styles.

Question 15

Researchers have identified which of the following characteristics of successful leaders?

Accepted Answer

Ambition, the ability to integrate and interpret large amounts of information, and creativity and originality are all important characteristics of successful leaders. Therefore, the best choice is D, which includes all of these options.

Question 16

For many, a leader differs from a manager in that:

Accepted Answer

Leaders are often seen as visionaries who establish and formulate the mission and direction of an organization, while managers are typically responsible for implementing and executing the plans to achieve that mission.

Question 17

By definition, leadership is primarily a process involving:

Accepted Answer

Leadership involves the use of influence to guide and motivate followers towards a common goal. While power and participative management may be aspects of leadership, they are not the primary defining characteristic. Organizational politics is also not a necessary component of leadership, although it may be a factor in some contexts.

Question 18

Which of the following is true about management and leadership?

Accepted Answer

While leadership and management have distinct definitions, in practice, the differences between the two can become blurred. Many managers exhibit leadership qualities, and many leaders engage in management tasks. Therefore, choice A is the most accurate statement.

Question 19

The use of influence in leadership is directed toward:

Accepted Answer

Leadership should be focused on achieving the goals and purposes of the organization, rather than personal gain or playing politics. Effective leaders use their influence to inspire and motivate others towards shared goals and values, while creating a positive and collaborative work environment.

Question 20

The two-dimensional model of subordinate participation shows that:

Accepted Answer

The two-dimensional model of subordinate participation suggests that the effectiveness of a leadership style depends on the existing conditions. A high task structure and high position power calls for a directive leadership style, while low task structure and low position power require a permissive leadership style. In contrast, a moderate task structure and position power favor a participative leadership style. Therefore, the effectiveness of each style depends on the situation, and no one style is universally effective.

Quiz 13: Leadership in Organizations