Deck 8: Organizational Leadership

Question 1

The leadership approach that emphasizes physical, social, and intellectual attributes characterizes the __________ approach to leadership.

A) trait
B) behavioral
C) contingent
D) authentic

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Stephen is an extravert, is responsible and dependable, and has tons of energy and ambition. This description of him best fits within the __________ approach to leadership.

A) trait
B) behavioral
C) contingent
D) authentic

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The __________ approach to leadership examines what leaders do to achieve their goals.

A) trait
B) behavioral
C) contingent
D) authentic

Answer 3

B

Question 4

As a leader, Kent provides definition and structure to the roles of his employees so that they can achieve their goals. This is part of the __________ dimension.

A) initiating structure
B) consideration
C) employee-oriented
D) authentic

Question 5

Jacalyn is known for the deep respect she gives her employees' thoughts, ideas, and feelings. This is part of the __________ dimension.

A) initiating structure
B) consideration
C) production-oriented
D) authentic

Question 6

A leadership style similar to the consideration dimension, stressing the relationship aspect of work, is __________ leadership.

A) initiating structures
B) production-oriented
C) employee-oriented
D) authentic

Question 7

As a leader, Kate shows very low concern for people but a very high concern for production. On the managerial grid, Kate would be considered a(n) __________ leader.

A) impoverished
B) country club
C) task
D) team

Question 8

A country club leader places __________ concern on the people and __________ concern on getting work done.

A) low; low
B) low; high
C) high; high
D) high; low

Question 9

The dimensions of leader-member relations, task structure, and position power are considerations of the __________ model.

A) least-preferred co-worker
B) leader-member exchange
C) situational
D) charismatic

Question 10

The __________ focuses on ways in which leaders can create their own context, by creating in-groups and out-groups among their own employees.

A) least-preferred co-worker questionnaire
B) leader-member exchange theory
C) situational leadership model
D) charismatic leadership model

Question 11

The assertion that style of leadership should consider the maturity of one's subordinates describes the

A) least-preferred co-worker questionnaire.
B) leader-member exchange theory.
C) situational leadership model.
D) charismatic leadership model.

Question 12

Which of the following is the correct order of the four leadership quadrants articulated by Hersey et al.?

A) selling, telling, participating, delegating
B) participating, delegating, selling, telling
C) delegating, selling, telling, participating
D) telling, selling, participating, delegating

Question 13

A high school student working at a fast food restaurant is most likely to require a __________ approach from the manager or leader.

A) telling
B) selling
C) participating
D) delegating

Question 14

Researchers developed the __________ to demonstrate the balance between being democratic and maintaining necessary authority.

A) situational Leadership model
B) continuum of leadership behavior
C) charismatic leadership theory
D) transformational leadership model

Question 15

A person who takes personal risks to achieve a vision and exhibits unconventional behavior best fits within the __________ theory of leadership.

A) trait
B) behavioral
C) situational
D) charismatic

Question 16

Providing a vision and instilling pride, respect, and trust in employees falls into the __________ category of transformational leadership.

A) individualized consideration
B) idealized influence
C) inspirational motivation
D) intellectual stimulation

Question 17

Transformational leadership builds most directly from __________ leadership.

A) trait
B) situational
C) charismatic
D) transactional

Question 18

Karissa tries to encourage problem-solving and rationality in her employees. Such behaviors would fall into the __________ category of transformational leadership.

A) individualized consideration
B) idealized influence
C) inspirational motivation
D) intellectual stimulation

Question 19

__________ leadership focuses on the moral aspects of being a leader.

A) Trait
B) Situational
C) Authentic
D) Transactional

Question 20

__________ is the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or a set of goals.

A) Leadership
B) Management
C) Authenticity
D) Position power

Question 21

What is the link between trait leadership and perception?

Question 22

Describe the combination of behaviors often observed of extraordinary leaders according to charismatic leadership theory.

Question 23

How does authentic leadership differ from other approaches to understanding leadership?

Question 24

Describe the five types of leaders that emerge from Blake and Mouton's managerial grid.

Question 25

What characterizes in-groups and out-groups, according to leader-member exchange theory?