Mgmt Final Exam Study Guide 4 – Flashcards

Which of the following is another term for considerate leadership behavior? a. initiating structure behavior b. participative management c. job-centered leadership d. concern for production e. employee-centered leadership

Hot Topic is a fast-growing clothing chain targeted to the alternative teen demographic. Hot Topic's former CEO Betsy McLaughlin relied on her employees to locate new trends. McLaughlin consulted with her employees almost daily for suggestions on what the stores should carry. She relied on their input before making inventory decisions. McLaughlin is demonstrating: a. achievement-orientation b. consideration c. charisma d. initiating structure e. empathy

In terms of leadership behavior, the term ____ refers to the extent to which a leader is friendly, approachable, supportive, and shows concern for employees. a. initiating structure b. job-centered leadership c. consideration d. concern for production e. autonomy

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research has made a study of how important it is for military leaders to be friendly with and to show concern for their troops. Its research shows that a leadership behavior high in ____ positively influences soldier health and their ability to adapt to stressful environments. a. achievement b. charisma c. consideration d. initiating structure e. vision

Doris Cunningham, CEO of Members Choice Federal Credit Union in West Virginia, believes keeping staff excited about the business they're in is one of a leader's primary roles. She believes a spirit of enthusiasm must start at the top. "I've been in the movement for 35 years," she says. "I have the credit union philosophy. And I really try to instill that in my employees." This indicates that Cunningham is high in: a. achievement b. charisma c. consideration d. initiating structure e. vision

United Fruit Company is the owner of the Chiquita brand of bananas. To get the bananas picked, United Fruit used a leadership style high in ____ and emphasized how the fruit was to be picked and packed for transportation. It showed no concern for the workers. a. achievement b. charisma c. consideration d. initiating structure e. vision

College football coaches are often high in ____. They design every facet of practices, set goals for their players, determine schedules, and even direct all of the plays during the games. a. achievement b. consideration c. charisma d. initiating structure e. empathy

When Stan O'Neal became CEO of Merrill-Lynch, he began his tenure by firing the entire management committee. A few months later he fired two of his hand-picked senior executives because they were "plotting to diminish his authority" and did not want to follow his orders unquestioningly. Due to the key leadership behavior O'Neal used, it is obvious that he was more concerned about his employees' ____ than their job satisfaction. a. worker synergy b. motivational cues c. job performance d. worker responsiveness e. vision

Which of the following is another term for initiating structure leadership behavior? a. considerate leader behavior b. employee-centered leadership c. concern for people d. concern for production e. formalized people skills

A CEO who tours company plants to meet and talk to employees at all levels in order to better understand their concerns and feelings is demonstrating which type of leader behavior? a. consideration b. leader formalization c. autonomy d. reciprocity e. initiating structure