Chapter 12 Practice Quiz – Flashcards

Leadership is best defined as​ ________. A. the use of rewards and punishment to bring out desired behaviors in others B. the ability to influence a group to achieve a set of goals C. the ability to reduce dependency on managers D. the ability to help others to complete tasks as individuals E. the ability to convince people to do what you want them to do

According to​ research, all of the following traits are most likely associated with effective leadership EXCEPT high levels of​ ________. A. flexibility B. creativity C. conscientiousness D. assertiveness E. openness to experience

What is the primary focus of trait theories of​ leadership? A. The qualities that give a leader greater power B. The relationship that leaders create with their followers C. The extent to which leaders influence followers D. The decision processes of leaders E. The personal qualities and characteristics that differentiate leaders from nonleaders

Which of the following do trait theories best​ predict? A. Longevity of leaders B. Emergence of leaders C. Effectiveness of leaders D. Efficiency of leaders E. Likability of leaders

Which theories of leadership imply that we can determine leadership effectiveness by leader​ conduct, and perhaps train people to be​ leaders? A. Trait B. Educational C. Behavioral D. Situational E. Contingency

Which of the following refers to the extent that leaders are likely to define their roles and those of their subordinates when striving to attain​ goals? A. Production orientation B. Consideration C. Employee orientation D. Initiating structure E. Goal orientation

Which term refers to the extent to which a​ person's relationships in the workplace are characterized by mutual trust and​ respect? A. Production orientation B. Employee orientation C. Consideration D. Organization orientation E. Initiating structure

Which term was used by the University of Michigan study when referring to leaders who emphasize interpersonal relationships by taking a personal interest in​ employees' needs and accepting individual differences among​ them? A. Employee orientation B. Consideration C. Initiating structure D. Goal orientation E. Production orientation

The Ohio State studies narrowed the independent dimensions of leader behavior to two that substantially accounted for most of the leadership behavior described by​ employees: consideration and​ ________. A. initiating structure B. charisma C. production orientation D. employee orientation E. confidence

Which theories of leadership seek to match leadership styles to situations that lead to​ success? A. Educational B. Situational C. Contingency D. Behavioral E. Trait

Contingency theories focus on the​ ________ that impact leadership success. A. elements of personality B. individual traits C. follower variables D. situational variables E. ethics and values

What does the least preferred coworker​ (LPC) questionnaire​ measure? A. ​leader's ability to inspire followers to believe in them B. Whether a person is​ task-oriented or​ relationship-oriented C. Moral aspects of being a leader D. Levels of charisma E. Follower willingness and readiness to be led

​Fiedler's contingency leadership model assumes that​ ________. A. leadership style must be task oriented in order to be effective B. leadership style must be people oriented in order to be effective C. leadership style is essentially fixed D. the leader has the ability to change their leadership style at will E. followers inherently want to be led

Which of the following theoretical approaches in the study of leadership focuses on​ followers' readiness as a determinant of effective​ leadership? A. Authentic leadership B. Path-goal theory C. Charismatic leadership D. Transformational leadership E. Situational leadership theory

Which of the following theoretical approaches suggests that the​ leader's responsibility is to provide followers with the support they need to achieve their​ goals? A. Charismatic leadership B. Situational leadership theory C. Authentic leadership D. Transformational leadership E. Path-goal theory

Which approach suggests that followers tend to give leaders power after observing certain behaviors that they attribute to heroic leadership​ abilities? A. Transformational leadership B. Authentic leadership C. Path-goal theory D. Situational leadership theory E. Charismatic leadership

According to the situational leadership​ theory, if followers are able yet unwilling to do a​ task, then a leader needs to​ ________. A. display high relationship orientation B. give clear and specific directions C. display a high task orientation D. engage in participative leadership E. not do much

Which of the following statements is true with regard to the path-goal theory of​ leadership? A. Leaders lack the power to obtain additional resources for followers. B. Supportive leadership results in low performance and satisfaction when employees are performing structured tasks. C. Followers attribute extraordinary leadership abilities when they observe certain behaviors. D. Successful leadership depends on selecting the right leadership style contingent on the​ followers' readiness. E. The theory considers removing obstacles as a component of effective leadership.

Which of the following is the most passive and least effective of leader​ behaviors? A. Laissez-faire B. Contingent reward leadership C. Individualized consideration D. Management by exception E. Inspirational motivation

In terms of the full range of leadership​ models, which leadership behavior represents the most active and effective approach for​ leaders? A. Idealized influence B. Management by exception C. Laissez faire D. Individualized consideration E. Inspirational motivation

Which of the following is a key feature of servant​ leadership? A. Servant leaders use power to achieve ends. B. Servant leadership is closely related to the trait of narcissism. C. In servant​ leadership, the focus is on the​ leader's self-interests. D. Servant leaders focus on opportunities to help followers grow and develop. E. All cultures picture servant leaders in front of a​ group, giving orders to followers.

What is the primary quality produced by authentic​ leaders? A. Motivation B. Trust C. Task focus D. Empathy E. Conscientiousness

Which leader quality most likely causes followers to engage in more organizational citizenship​ behaviors? A. Consistency B. High work ethic C. High level of ethics D. Dependability E. Trust

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of​ trust? A. Trust enhances productivity. B. Trust improves group effectiveness. C. Trust increases employee turnover. D. Trust facilitates information sharing. E. Trust encourages taking risks.

Which of the following is a senior employee who sponsors and supports a​ less-experienced employee? A. Mentor B. Confidant C. Intern D. Protégé E. Apprentice