Question 1

Tom is the manager of a group of talented and dedicated engineers. These engineers like to be challenged and are constantly looking for lofty goals and challenging assignments. If Tom has heard about your expertise in applying path-goal theory of leadership. He comes to you for advice on how to use this theory to lead this group of talented engineers. You will probably tell him to use the path-goal style of:

A) Directive.
B) Supportive.
C) Participative.
D) Achievement-oriented.

D

Accepted Answer

Achievement-oriented leadership is most suitable for a group of talented and dedicated engineers who seek challenges and lofty goals. This style involves setting challenging goals, expecting high performance, and showing confidence in the team's ability to meet these expectations.

Question 2

Sue leads a group of clerical employees who often rely on her instructions and advice to get the job done. Which style of path-goal theory would be effective in this situation?&#10;A) Directive.&#10;B) Supportive.&#10;C) Participative.&#10;D) Achievement-oriented.

Accepted Answer

In this scenario, where employees often rely on Sue's instructions and advice to complete their tasks, a Directive leadership style would be most effective according to path-goal theory. This style involves providing clear instructions, guidance, and expectations, which aligns with the needs of employees who depend on their leader for direction.

Question 3

Mark is a member of a work group at GC Company. He exercises the most influence over other group members. Mark is probably the group's:&#10;A) Leadership.&#10;B) Leader.&#10;C) Member.&#10;D) Treasurer.

Accepted Answer

The individual who exercises the most influence over other group members is typically recognized as the leader of the group.

Question 4

Ben is the CEO of X Company, a large international conglomerate. Most managers and employees in the company believe that Ben has the ability to inspire followers above their own self-interests and can have a profound effect on their performance. Based on the description of managers and employees at X Company, you may probably conclude that Ben best fits the profile of a:

A) Transactional leader
B) Directive style
C) Democratic style
D) Consultative style.

Accepted Answer

Ben fits the profile of a consultative style leader because this style involves seeking input from team members, valuing their opinions, and making them feel part of the decision-making process, which can inspire and motivate them beyond their own self-interests.

Question 5

Carrie is a leadership &#34;junkie.&#34; She has read all of the latest popular management texts on leadership and strongly feels that it has improved her ability to manage and perform her job. She is always eager to share her knowledge with her peers, especially emerging issues in leadership. Carrie believed that Harry is a leader who is enthusiastic, energetic, self-confident, and has a personality that influences people to behave in certain ways. Based on Carrie's description, you may probably conclude that Harry has the profile of a:&#10;A) Charismatic leader.&#10;B) Transactional leader.&#10;C) Attributional leader.&#10;D) Situational leader.

Accepted Answer

Carrie's description of Harry as enthusiastic, energetic, self-confident, and having a personality that influences people aligns with the characteristics of a charismatic leader. Charismatic leaders are known for their ability to inspire and motivate others through their personal attributes and behaviors.

Question 6

Steve is a team leader who provides individualized consideration, intellectual stimulation, uses inspirational leadership, and possesses charisma. You may probably consider Steve as a:&#10;A) Charismatic leader.&#10;B) Transactional leader.&#10;C) Attributional leader.&#10;D) Transformational leader.

Accepted Answer

Steve exhibits characteristics of a transformational leader, such as providing individualized consideration, intellectual stimulation, using inspirational leadership, and possessing charisma. These are key traits of transformational leadership, which focuses on inspiring and motivating followers to exceed their own interests for the good of the group or organization.

Question 7

Mark is a leader at AC Company. In dealing with his employees, he often emphasizes an exchange relationship between himself and the employees. Mark may best be described as a:&#10;A) Transformational leader.&#10;B) Transactional leader.&#10;C) Charismatic leader.&#10;D) Poor leader.

Accepted Answer

Transactional leaders focus on the exchange relationship between the leader and the followers, emphasizing rewards for performance and compliance.

Question 8

John is trying to develop his skills as a transactional leader. As he argues, using transactional leadership is sometimes beneficial. He comes to you for advice on how to become an effective transactional leader. Based on your expertise in the area, you would probably tell John to take the following actions except:

A) Develop action plans.
B) Take responsibility for decisions.
C) Show individualized consideration.
D) Take responsibility for communicating,

Accepted Answer

Transactional leadership focuses on the exchanges that occur between leaders and their followers. It emphasizes structured policies, rewards for performance, and penalties for non-performance. Showing individualized consideration is more characteristic of transformational leadership, which focuses on inspiring and motivating followers on a personal level, beyond just transactions and exchanges.

Deck 6: Leadership in an African Context