Question 1

Follower readiness is:
A) not important when trying to accomplish a task.
B) the extent to which followers have the ability to accomplish a task.
C) the willingness of followers to accomplish a specific task.
D) participative only when followers are competent.
E) b and c only

Accepted Answer

Follower readiness includes both ability (related to choice B) and willingness (related to choice C) to accomplish a task. Therefore, the best choice is E, which includes both options B and C.

Question 2

Task-oriented behavior focuses on:
A) careful supervision of group members to obtain consistent work methods.
B) explaining what activities are needed to accomplish the job.
C) initiating structure intended to establish defined roles and organizational relationships, channels of communication, and methods of procedure.
D) giving directions and setting goals.
E) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Task-oriented behavior involves all of the listed actions, which include guiding and directing team members, establishing structure and procedures, defining goals, and explaining the necessary tasks to achieve those goals.

Question 3

Before you can determine the appropriate leadership style to use,
A) clarify the specific goals and objectives you want to accomplish.
B) determine an individual's or a group's readiness to achieve different objectives.
C) diagnose the situation to determine what behaviors are needed.
D) be able to act effectively in the ways that are most appropriate.
E) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Before determining the appropriate leadership style, it is important to clarify specific goals and objectives, determine readiness levels, and diagnose the situation to determine the necessary behaviors. Acting effectively in the most appropriate ways requires an understanding of all of these factors. Therefore, all of the above options are necessary in determining the appropriate leadership style to use.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is not true about employee-oriented leadership behaviors?
A) They focus on supportive relationships.
B) They aim at satisfying the social and emotional needs of group members.
C) They focus primarily on establishing defined roles and organizational relationships.
D) They show consideration and warmth toward followers.
E) They are based on mutual trust and respect between leaders and followers.

Accepted Answer

Employee-oriented leadership behaviors do not focus primarily on establishing defined roles and organizational relationships. Instead, they focus on supportive relationships with followers and aim to satisfy their social and emotional needs. They also show consideration and warmth toward followers and are based on mutual trust and respect between leaders and followers.

Question 5

In the situational leadership model, the appropriate leadership style is determined by the degree of follower readiness. Which of the following combinations of ability and willingness prescribes a selling leadership style?
A) When followers are unable and unwilling
B) When group members are unable but willing
C) When group members are able but unwilling
D) When followers are able and willing
E) The selling style is not appropriate for any of these states of readiness

Accepted Answer

The selling leadership style is most appropriate when followers are unable but willing, as it involves more directive behavior to guide the followers through tasks they are motivated to complete but lack the skills for.

Question 6

The participating leader style is most appropriate when followers are:
A) low in readiness.
B) unable but willing.
C) able but unwilling.
D) willing and confident.
E) able and willing.

Accepted Answer

The participating leader style is most appropriate when followers are able but unwilling, as it involves the leader facilitating and supporting to increase motivation and engagement.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is not true?
A) When immediate actions are required, task-oriented behaviors are highly relevant.
B) Task-oriented behaviors will most likely be accepted if the leader is trusted.
C) A broader range of leadership styles should be considered when time is not a major factor.
D) People will not follow someone they do not trust.
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

All the statements provided are true. Task-oriented behaviors are indeed relevant when immediate actions are required, and such behaviors are more likely to be accepted if the leader is trusted. Additionally, when time is not a major constraint, considering a broader range of leadership styles is advisable. Trust is a fundamental element for leadership, as people are unlikely to follow a leader they do not trust.

Question 8

In the case of unstructured tasks with no prescribed operating procedures, the leader should do all but which of the following things:
A) help clarify and structure the work.
B) offer hands-on coaching.
C) acknowledge that rewards can be ambiguous in these situations.
D) help followers identify and learn behaviors that will lead to successful task completion.
E) make the path to goal attainment clear.

Accepted Answer

In unstructured tasks, while leaders should help clarify the work, offer coaching, and make the path to goal attainment clear, acknowledging that rewards can be ambiguous does not directly help in managing or improving the situation. Instead, leaders should focus on structuring the work and guiding their team towards success.

Question 9

When choosing a leadership style, a leader should consider follower readiness, time requirements, and which of the following factors?
A) Degree of trust in the leader-follower relationship
B) Objectives to be accomplished
C) Task characteristics
D) Rewards available
E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of these factors - degree of trust in the leader-follower relationship, objectives to be accomplished, task characteristics, and rewards available - can have an impact on leadership effectiveness and should be considered when choosing a leadership style.

Question 10

The five key dimensions that underlie the concept of trust for leaders include all but:
A) integrity.
B) protection from bad news.
C) competence.
D) consistency.
E) openness.

Accepted Answer

Protection from bad news is not a key dimension that underlies the concept of trust for leaders. The other four dimensions (integrity, competence, consistency, and openness) are widely recognized as critical aspects of building and maintaining trust within organizations.

Question 11

Transactional leaders influence others to achieve organizational goals by
A) explaining paths to goal achievement that increase desired rewards.
B) applying the same leadership style in every situation.
C) leading and never coaching followers.
D) relying more on task behavior when group readiness increases.
E) doing the job for them when followers do not know how.

Accepted Answer

Transactional leaders use a reward system to motivate followers towards achieving organizational goals. They explain paths to goal achievement that increase desired rewards and focus on the completion of specific tasks. Option B is incorrect because a good leader adapts to different situations and individuals. Option C is incorrect because coaching is an important aspect of leadership for skill development. Option D is incorrect because task behavior is used when group readiness is low, not high. Option E is incorrect because doing the job for followers does not develop their skills or motivation.

Quiz 13: Applying Leadership Style

Follower readiness is:

Task-oriented behavior focuses on:

Before you can determine the appropriate leadership style to use,

Which of the following statements is not true about employee-oriented leadership behaviors?

In the situational leadership model, the appropriate leadership style is determined by the degree of follower readiness. Which of the following combinations of ability and willingness prescribes a selling leadership style?

The participating leader style is most appropriate when followers are:

Which of the following statements is not true?

In the case of unstructured tasks with no prescribed operating procedures, the leader should do all but which of the following things:

When choosing a leadership style, a leader should consider follower readiness, time requirements, and which of the following factors?

The five key dimensions that underlie the concept of trust for leaders include all but:

Transactional leaders influence others to achieve organizational goals by