chapter 14 practice quiz – Flashcards

Christopher is a manager at Tridust Clothes. He hires those people who are capable of handling the responsibilities of the job. If he finds that any employee is not working up to the mark he fires him or her and hires someone else to take the place. He does not have to consult with anyone else about his decisions. He has the authority to hire and fire employees at will. In the context of situational favorableness, Christopher has a high _____. a. relationship orientation b. task structure c. position power d. consideration e. initiating structure

According to the normative decision theory, using the right degree of employee participation improves the quality of decisions and the extent to which employees accept and are committed to decisions. a. True b. False

Initiating structure leader behavior has also been referred to as "job-centered leadership" and "concern for production." a. True b. False

Which of the following is a major concern of leaders as opposed to managers? a. Preserving the status quo b. Controlling and limiting the choices of others c. Solving problems so that work can be done d. Inspiring and motivating others e. Focusing on productivity and efficiency

According to the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, leaders who use the _____ style of leadership show high concern for production and for people. a. middle-of-the-road management b. impoverished management c. authority-compliance d. team management e. country club

Bethany is a manager at a departmental store. She is open to all kinds of feedback and recognizes the contributions made by each of her employees. She never withholds any information, whether good or bad, and puts the interest of the store before her own personal needs. In the context of visionary leadership, Bethany is most likely a(n) _____. a. unethical charismatic b. ethical charismatic c. directive leader d. power-oriented leader e. nondirective leader

_____ is a leadership that generates awareness and acceptance of a group's purpose and mission and gets employees to see beyond their own needs and self-interest for the good of the group. a. Transformational leadership b. Virtual leadership c. Transactional leadership d. Autocratic leadership e. Charismatic leadership

_____ means that transformational leaders act as role models for their followers. a. Inspirational motivation b. Individualized consideration c. Intellectual stimulation d. Influential stimulation e. Idealized influence

According to the path-goal theory, which of the following is an example of an environmental contingency? a. Perceived ability b. Subordinate satisfaction c. Formal authority system d. Locus of control e. Focus of subordinate

During his tenure as the CEO of an investment bank, John turned the money-losing bank into a profitable firm by èncouraging workers to move out of their comfort zones and setting challenging goals for them. He knew his workers could meet the challenging targets set by him. His high expectation for his employees indicates that John used a(n) _____ leadership style. a. supportive b. participative c. relationship-orieted d. charismatic e. achievement-oriented

Fusion Inc. is a fast-growing clothing chain targeted to the alternative teen demographic. Fusion's CEO Paula relies on her employees to locate new trends. Paula consults with her employees very regularly for suggestions on what the stores should carry. She relies on their input before making inventory decisions. According to the path-goal theory, Paula uses a(n) _____ leadership style. a. achievement-oriented b. charismatic c. autonomous d. directive e. participative

Relatively stable characteristics such as abilities, psychological motives, or consistent patterns of behavior, form the basis for the _____ theory of leadership. a. expectancy b. situational c. path-goal d. trait e. contingency

In Fiedler's contingency theory, the term _____ refers to the degree to which a particular condition either permits or denies a leader the chance to influence the behavior of group members. a. cognitive dissonance b. situational favorableness c. position power d. task favorableness e. initiating structure

Fiedler's contingency theory is based on the assumption that leaders are capable of adapting and adjusting their leadership styles to fit the demands of different situations. a. True b. False

Which of the following is an example of an environmental contingency in path-goal theory? a. Subordinate experience b. Locus of control c. Subordinate performance d. Task structure e. Perceived ability

Timothy is a manager at a paint manufacturing company. She is a very friendly and approachable woman and people love working for her. She tries to keep her employees happy and has introduced many benefits for them. She has also introduced many activities for recreation as she cares immensely for her employees but she does not pay much attention to the production. In this context, Timothy is using the _____ style of leadership. a. middle-of-the-road b. authority-compliance c. team management d. country club e. impoverished management

Leaders who possess the trait of _____ are more decisive and assertive and more likely to gain others' trust. a. self-confidence b. honesty c. integrity d. emotional stability e. cognitive ability

According to the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, _____ leadership style occurs when leaders show a moderate amount of concern for both people and production. a. team management b. country club c. middle-of-the-road d. impoverished management e. authority-compliance

The normative decision theory _____. a. assumes leaders are generally unable to change their leadership style b. helps leaders determine how much employee participation should be used in decision making c. assumes leader behavior can be fitted to subordinate characteristics d. states that the situation determines what leadership style to use e. assumes that certain inalienable characteristics determine the most effective leaders

Which of the following is a major concern of managers as opposed to leaders? a. Promoting change b. Inspiring and motivating others c. Maintaining the status quo d. Taking a long-term view e. Organizational improvements

According to the path-goal theory of leadership, _____ involves consulting employees for their suggestions and input before making decisions. a. supportive leadership b. participative leadership c. directive leadership d. achievement-oriented leadership e. charismatic leadership

_____ is leadership that creates a positive image of the future that motivates organizational members and provides direction for future planning and goal setting. a. Participative leadership b. Supportive leadership c. Power-oriented leadership d. Autocratic leadership e. Visionary leadership

Which of the following is an example of a situational theory of leadership? a. Fiedler's contingency theory b. Equity theory of leadership c. Trait theory d. Stimulus-response theory e. Charismatic leadership theory

When Mark assumed the role of CEO of Splendour Inc., he immediately began to make drastic changes to the company's structure and product lines. He envisioned a bloated, inefficient company becoming an efficient, profitable organization over time. He inspired and motivated his employees to change. In this case, Mark _____. a. acted as a builder rather than an architect b. performed the functions of a manager c. performed the functions of a leader d. had a short-term perspective e. emphasized means rather than ends

Who among the following are most likely to control and manipulate followers, do what is best for themselves instead of their organizations, want to hear only positive feedback, share information that is only beneficial to themselves, and have moral standards that put their interests before everyone else's? a. Supportive leaders b. Unethical charismatics c. Relationship-oriented leaders d. Transactional leaders e. Social charismatics