Question 1

Chester Cadieux, CEO of QuikTrip, focuses on employee satisfaction and will not tolerate egos' or abusive supervisors. To insure employees clearly understand QuikTrip's position on abusive supervision Cadieux stated which of the following?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

The most pronounced consequence of laissez-faire leadership tends to be:

Accepted Answer

Laissez-faire leadership, which is characterized by a lack of direction, control or guidance, can lead to chaos in the work environment. Without clear communication and guidance from their leaders, employees may become disengaged, frustrated, and unsure about their roles and responsibilities, resulting in decreased productivity and job satisfaction. While this style of leadership may allow for flexibility, it is often not the most effective way to run an organization, and it may not promote the development of leadership at lower levels, as individual employees may not have a clear understanding of the organization's overall goals and objectives.

Question 3

When considering the type of leadership style exhibited according to the behavioral theories, which of the following is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral theories suggest that a leader's style is consistent and does not change based on the situation, focusing instead on the leader's behavior and actions.

Question 4

Zaleznik's distinction between leaders and managers having contrasting personalities is similar to the distinction made between:

Accepted Answer

Zaleznik's distinction between leaders and managers having contrasting personalities is similar to the distinction made between transformational and transactional leaders. Zaleznik focused on the personality differences between leaders and managers, while the distinction between transformational and transactional leaders is based on leadership style and behavior. Transformational leaders are focused on inspiring and empowering their followers, while transactional leaders use rewards and punishments to motivate their followers to achieve specific goals. Both distinctions highlight important differences in how individuals approach leadership roles.

Question 5

The important underlying behaviors of the Ohio State leadership studies are:

Accepted Answer

The Ohio State leadership studies identified consideration, which is concerned with relationships and interpersonal interactions, and initiating structure, which is concerned with task accomplishment and goal attainment, as the two important underlying behaviors of leadership. These behaviors are not mutually exclusive and effective leaders must balance both consideration and initiating structure in their leadership approach.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a behavior of initiating structure?

Accepted Answer

Initiating structure behaviors involve organizing and directing the work environment, establishing lines of communication and authority, and assigning tasks to employees. Encouraging mutual respect and interpersonal trust is more related to consideration behavior.

Question 7

Which of the following statements best reflects the support for trait theories to identify universal distinguishing attributes of leaders?

Accepted Answer

Trait theory studies have not consistently provided strong and uniform support for the idea that there are universal distinguishing attributes of leaders. While some traits may be associated with effective leadership, the evidence is not conclusive and the importance of traits can vary depending on the situation.

Question 8

When comparing autocratic leadership style to democratic leadership style, democratic leaders:

Accepted Answer

Democratic leaders tend to give their employees more freedom and decision-making power, allowing them to use their own initiative to achieve goals. They tend to be less directive and more hands-off than autocratic leaders.

Question 9

Trait leader theories focus on all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

Trait leadership theories emphasize the inherent qualities and characteristics of the individual, such as intelligence, personality, and physical attributes, rather than situational factors or external circumstances.

Question 10

You will undoubtedly find yourself in numerous leadership situations during your professional career.Accordingly, you should understand that:

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that leadership skills can be developed through education, training, and experience, and that individuals from diverse backgrounds can emerge as successful leaders. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because leadership skills are not innate, they can be learned through experience, and leadership abilities are not restricted to a select few individuals.

Question 11

According to the Michigan studies on leadership, a work environment characterized by constant influence attempts on the part of the leader through closer supervision or written rules and regulations is likely the result of:

Accepted Answer

The Michigan studies identified two types of leadership styles: employee-centered and production-oriented. A work environment with constant influence attempts, closer supervision, and strict rules is indicative of a production-oriented style, which focuses on task completion and efficiency.

Question 12

All of the following are autocratic leader characteristics except:

Accepted Answer

Autocratic leaders are characterized by having centralized decision-making power and minimal input from followers. They tend to strongly control work relationships, give explicit work orders, maintain a highly structured work situation, and closely supervise employees. However, they are not typically employee-centered, as their focus is primarily on achieving organizational goals rather than meeting the needs and desires of individual workers. So, the exception to the autocratic leader characteristics is D, which is employee-centered.

Question 13

According to John Kotter, leadership (in contrast to management) entails:

Accepted Answer

According to John Kotter, leadership entails setting a direction for the organization. Planning, budgeting, organizing, staffing, and problem-solving are all management functions.

Question 14

A major difference between trait and behavioral theories of leadership is:

Accepted Answer

Trait theories focus on identifying personality traits and abilities that are commonly associated with effective leadership, while behavioral theories focus on the actions and behaviors that effective leaders exhibit. Trait theories emphasize inherent qualities of leaders, while behavioral theories emphasize skills that can be developed through training and practice.

Question 15

An important conclusion of the Ohio State leadership studies was:

Accepted Answer

The Ohio State leadership studies concluded that the leadership climate, which encompasses the overall atmosphere created by a leader's approach to managing their team, has a more significant impact on leader behaviors than the specific training leaders receive. This emphasizes the importance of the environment and culture leaders create in influencing their actions and decisions.

Question 16

According to Zaleznik's thinking on leaders as distinct personalities, leaders and managers differ along four different dimensions of personality.Which of the following is NOT one of those dimensions?

Accepted Answer

The four dimensions of personality according to Zaleznik are: attitudes toward goals, relationships with others, sense of self, and focus of motivation. Internal versus external orientation is not one of the dimensions.

Question 17

A major difference between the Michigan approach to leadership and the Ohio State approach was:

Accepted Answer

The Ohio State studies and the Michigan studies were both concerned with leadership behavior, but the major difference between them was how they conceptualized the dimensions of leadership. The Ohio State studies saw the dimensions as coexisting in leaders, while the Michigan studies saw them as mutually exclusive. This fundamental difference in perspective led to different approaches to studying and identifying effective leadership.

Question 18

Kotter suggests that leadership and management:

Accepted Answer

Kotter suggests that although there is overlap between leadership and management, they are two distinct systems of action in an organization. He argues that management involves the planning, organizing, and controlling of daily operations, while leadership is focused on setting direction, aligning people, and motivating them to achieve the organization's vision. Both are important for the success of an organization, but they require different skills and competencies.

Question 19

Trait theories of leadership attempt to:

Accepted Answer

Trait theories of leadership focus on the physical attributes, personality traits, and abilities of a leader. These theories suggest that certain inherent qualities make individuals more likely to be successful leaders.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT one of the leadership theory categorization factors?

Accepted Answer

The categorization factors of leadership theory are traits, behavior, and contingency. Attitudes are not a categorization factor.

Quiz 12: Leadership and Followership