Question 1

The interaction-process theory suggest that the task and social-emotional leadership roles are

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A)   Assumed by the leader of the group
B)   In conflict with each other
C)   Synchronized with each other
D)   Unrelated to each other

Question 2

Fiedler determined that maintenance-oriented leaders are effective if the task is

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A)   Clearly structured, the leader has high authority and power and is on veryGood terms with the group members
B)   Ambiguous, the leader has high authority and power, and is on poor terms withGroup members
C)   Moderately clear, the leader has high authority and power, and the leader is onPoor terms with group members
D)   Moderately clear, the leader has moderate authority and power, and theRelationship between the leader and the group members is moderatelyGood.

Question 3

According to the distributed-actions theory of leadership, to provide leadership it is important to

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A)   Determine what behaviors are asked for in what situation
B)   Use your influence to get the group to do the work you want done
C)   Provide interaction-process analysis
D)   Let the group do whatever it feels is right

Question 4

In Fiedler's research he found that task oriented leaders are effective when they are on good terms with the group members, the task is clearly structured, and the leader has high authority.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss the leadership style approach to studying leader effectiveness, and list two shortcomings of this approach

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Question 6

Briefly discuss how leaders are different from managers

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Leaders and managers are different in se...

Question 7

Good organizational leaders actively seek out accomplishments of group members to celebrate.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Laissez-faire leaders tend to determine policies through ample group discussions and decisions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In studies of the style theory of leadership, member satisfaction is more strongly associated with

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A)   Autocratic
B)   Democratic
C)   Laissez-faire
D)   Reciprocity

Question 10

A problem with the role position approach to leadership is that it fails to explain

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A)   The relationship between roles among members
B)   The reciprocal nature of power in small groups
C)   Nonleadership behaviors of leaders
D)   Why authority is important in effective groups

Question 11

One problem with the role theory of leadership is that people are not always appointed to a job on the basis of leadership ability.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe the influence theory of leadership

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The influence theory of leadership is ba...

Question 13

The influence theory of leadership suggest that leadership is based on

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A)   Domination of the leader over the members
B)   Mutual Influence between the leader and members
C)   Leaders following what the members want
D)   All of the above

Question 14

In organizational leadership, in order to increase productivity, leaders need to do all of the following except one. Which one?

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A)   Manage the status quo to keep the production secure
B)   Have a dream of the future organization, and share it with group members
C)   Exemplify the values the leader believes in
D)   Recognize and celebrate accomplishment

Question 15

Based on the etymology of the words, __________ are people who "handle" and maintain the status quo.

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A)   Leaders
B)   Heroes
C)   Managers
D)   Manufacturers

Question 16

Charismatic leaders are able to inspire their followers and make them feel secure.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The influence theory assumes interdependence between leaders and followers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe Fiedler's situational theory of leadership and provide one point of criticism

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Fiedler's situational theory of leadersh...

Question 19

In distributed-actions theory of leadership, reasons for dividing responsibility among group members includes all EXCEPT

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A)   To utilize the expertise of all the members
B)   To get commitment to the group from the members
C)   To prevent relationship problems among members
D)   To encourage competition for dominance among members

Question 20

A potential problem with the trait theory approach to leadership is that not all people with leadership traits become leaders.

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A) True 
 B)False

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