Question 1

Path-goal leadership suggests that ______.
A)there is one correct path and one correct goal for every situation and follower
B)leaders need to choose a leadership style that best fits the needs of their followers and the type of work they are doing
C)leaders should allow followers to struggle with their problems and not interfere, unless imminent organizational failure will happen
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

Path-goal leadership theory proposes that leaders should choose a leadership style that best suits the needs of their followers and the nature of the task at hand. This approach supports the idea that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to leadership and that the leader's role is to provide guidance and support to their followers to help them achieve their goals. Option A is incorrect because path-goal theory does not suggest that there is only one correct path and goal for each situation and follower. Option C is incorrect because path-goal theory emphasizes the role of the leader in helping their followers overcome obstacles and achieve their goals, rather than allowing them to struggle on their own. Option D is incorrect because while path-goal theory suggests that leaders should choose a leadership style that best suits their followers and the situation, it does not support the idea of letting followers struggle without assistance.

Question 2

It is the leader's job to adapt ______ to the ______ of each follower.
A)punishments; motivations
B)instructions; abilities
C)goals; motivations
D)directions; needs

Accepted Answer

Leaders should tailor their directions to meet the specific needs of each follower to ensure effective guidance and support.

Question 3

Confronting obstacles can mean ______.
A)helping followers navigate around obstacles
B)recognizing that the obstacles exist, but not changing the situation
C)removing the obstacles for the follower
D)helping followers navigate around obstacles and removing the obstacles for the follower

Accepted Answer

Confronting obstacles can mean either helping followers navigate around obstacles or removing the obstacles for them. Therefore, the best choice is D, which includes both options.

Question 4

Low involvement requires what kind of leadership?
A)coaching
B)quthoritarian
C)participative
D)directive

Accepted Answer

The answer of Low involvement requires what kind of leadership?
A)coaching
B)quthoritarian
C)participative
D)directive...

Question 5

Obstacles are important for leaders to recognize because ______.
A)they provide clear cues for ways leaders can help followers
B)they provide ways to weed out underperforming followers
C)they provide clear ways to assess the leader's effectiveness
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Obstacles provide leaders with important information about areas where their followers may need support or guidance. By recognizing obstacles and identifying ways to help their followers overcome them, leaders can improve performance and ultimately achieve their goals. Weeding out underperforming followers is not the primary goal of identifying obstacles, and assessing the leader's effectiveness may be one outcome but not the primary reason for recognizing obstacles.

Question 6

How can a leader encourage people to be excited about work? The preceding question is related to ______.
A)unclear directions
B)simple tasks
C)unclear goals
D)low motivation

Accepted Answer

Encouraging people to be excited about work relates to motivation, thus low motivation is the correct answer. Leaders can inspire enthusiasm by implementing recognition programs, offering meaningful rewards, creating a positive work environment, and setting achievable goals.

Question 7

According to path-goal theory,obstacles will always be present,so leaders need to ______.
A)help followers ignore obstacles to focus on the task at hand
B)encourage followers to criticize and voice their opinion about obstacles to get their frustrations out and let their voices be heard
C)help followers overcome the obstacles they face
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

According to Path-Goal theory, leaders need to help followers overcome the obstacles they face, rather than ignoring or simply criticizing them. This method of leadership involves identifying the hurdles that the followers are encountering, and then providing them with the necessary support and resources to overcome those challenges effectively. This approach ensures that the followers remain motivated, engaged, and committed to their goals while also developing their skills and abilities to handle future obstacles more effectively.

Question 8

People disengage from the group when they sense they are not heard because of ______.
A)low self-esteem
B)simple tasks
C)low involvement
D)unclear directions

Accepted Answer

When individuals sense that they are not heard or their input is devalued, they may feel disengaged from the group. This can be due to low involvement, where the individual may not feel as invested in the group's goals or outcomes. It is not necessarily related to low self-esteem, simple tasks, or unclear directions.

Question 9

Achievement-oriented leaders ______.
A)challenge individuals to perform at their highest level possible
B)are not happy with the status quo
C)show a high degree of confidence that their followers can reach challenging goals
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

Achievement-oriented leaders are known to challenge individuals to perform at their highest level, are not satisfied with the status quo, and show confidence in their followers to reach challenging goals. Therefore, all of the given options are correct regarding achievement-oriented leaders.

Question 10

"Every day when you walk into class,you need to pick up your journal and answer the question written at the front of the class." This is an example of ______.
A)clear goals
B)giving social support
C)complex tasks
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

This is an example of clear goals because the expectation is clearly stated that upon entering the class, the student must pick up their journal and respond to a specific task.

Question 11

Which of the following is not an obstacle directly identified by path-goal theory?
A)high motivation
B)unclear goals
C)lack of a challenge
D)simple tasks

Accepted Answer

Path-goal theory identifies obstacles that hinder goal accomplishment, such as unclear goals, lack of challenge, and simple tasks. High motivation is not considered an obstacle in this theory; rather, it's a desired outcome or factor that can help overcome obstacles.

Question 12

When individuals' goals are unclear,they are ______.
A)less likely to be successful
B)less excited about their work
C)less gratified about their accomplishments
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

When individuals' goals are unclear, they are less likely to be successful, less excited about their work, and less gratified about their accomplishments. Unclear goals can lead to confusion and lack of direction, which can impede motivation and ultimately lead to less success and satisfaction.

Question 13

When a task is complex,the leader needs to be ______.
A)empathetic
B)directive
C)democratic
D)supportive

Accepted Answer

When a task is complex, the leader needs to be directive. This is because a directive approach involves providing clear and specific instructions, which can help to ensure that the team is working towards the same goal and following the correct procedures or processes. In a complex task, having a clear plan and structure is important, and a directive leader can help to provide this. However, it is important for the leader to also be responsive to feedback and input from the team, to ensure that any challenges can be addressed and that the team can work together effectively.

Question 14

When individuals know their goals,they are ______.
A)more satisfied with the work and more punctual
B)more effective and take more risks
C)more collaborative and more effective in their work
D)more effective and more satisfied

Accepted Answer

Knowing their goals increases an individual's effectiveness in their work as they are able to prioritize and focus on tasks that are aligned with their goals. This, in turn, leads to greater satisfaction with their work.

Question 15

In expectancy theory,finding the value in work can include ______.
A)monetary rewards
B)special achievement recognition
C)positive personal feedback
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

Expectancy theory states that an individual will be motivated to engage in a certain behavior if they believe that effort will lead to high performance, high performance will lead to desired outcomes, and those outcomes are positively valued. These outcomes can include monetary rewards, special achievement recognition, positive personal feedback, and other incentives that an individual finds valuable. Therefore, all of these options are valid answers.

Question 16

Participative leaders ______.
A)invite others to share in the ways and means of getting things done
B)work to establish a climate that is open to new and diverse opinions
C)lessen their own participation to encourage followers to participate more
D)invite others to share in the ways and means of getting things done and work to establish a climate that is open to new and diverse opinions

Accepted Answer

Participative leaders invite others to share in the ways and means of getting things done and work to establish a climate that is open to new and diverse opinions. Therefore, option D is the best choice. Option A is not comprehensive enough, option B focuses on creating an environment rather than leadership style, and option C is not a characteristic of participative leaders.

Question 17

When the goal is vague or ill-defined,the leader should ______ it.
A)change
B)remove
C)clarify
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

When a goal is vague or ill-defined, the most appropriate action for a leader is to clarify it by establishing clear and specific objectives. By doing so, the team will be able to focus on specific targets and work efficiently towards achieving them. Changing or removing the goal altogether without providing an alternative is not advisable, as it will leave the team without direction and demotivated.

Question 18

The two challenges leaders face when helping followers with obstacles are ______.
A)figuring out what the problems are and letting the followers solve them on their own
B)figuring out what senior management wants done and finding the source of the problem
C)figuring out what the problems are and what to do to solve them
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Leaders need to identify the obstacles their followers are facing and then determine the appropriate actions to help them overcome those obstacles. Simply letting the followers solve the problems on their own (option A) may not always be the best approach. Figuring out what senior management wants done (option B) may not necessarily address the obstacles faced by followers. Option D is incorrect because there are specific challenges that leaders face when helping followers with obstacles.

Question 19

If the assignment is a group term paper,the effective teacher describes in detail the required components and then reminds the class that these are the minimum requirements.Grades above a C will be given for those groups going above and beyond these minimum requirements.This is an example of ______.
A)clear goals
B)clear directions
C)lack of challenge
D)unclear directions

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the assignment is a group term...

Question 20

Leaders define the path by ______.
A)providing a glossary of terms needed to understand the project
B)providing clear directions
C)providing vague and rambling directions, so the follower has to figure it out on their own
D)providing simple tasks

Accepted Answer

Providing clear directions helps followers understand the path to achieving the project goals and objectives. This provides clarity and reduces the chances of misunderstandings or confusion. Providing a glossary of terms and simple tasks can also be helpful, but clear directions are the most important factor in defining the path. Vague and rambling directions can lead to frustration and delays in achieving project milestones.

Quiz 13: Overcoming Obstacles

Path-goal leadership suggests that ______.

It is the leader's job to adapt to the of each follower.

Confronting obstacles can mean ______.

Low involvement requires what kind of leadership?

Obstacles are important for leaders to recognize because ______.

How can a leader encourage people to be excited about work? The preceding question is related to ______.

According to path-goal theory,obstacles will always be present,so leaders need to ______.

People disengage from the group when they sense they are not heard because of ______.

Achievement-oriented leaders ______.

"Every day when you walk into class,you need to pick up your journal and answer the question written at the front of the class." This is an example of ______.

Which of the following is not an obstacle directly identified by path-goal theory?

When individuals' goals are unclear,they are ______.

When a task is complex,the leader needs to be ______.

When individuals know their goals,they are ______.

In expectancy theory,finding the value in work can include ______.

Participative leaders ______.

When the goal is vague or ill-defined,the leader should ______ it.

The two challenges leaders face when helping followers with obstacles are ______.

If the assignment is a group term paper,the effective teacher describes in detail the required components and then reminds the class that these are the minimum requirements.Grades above a C will be given for those groups going above and beyond these minimum requirements.This is an example of ______.

Leaders define the path by ______.