Transformational leaders specialize in:

Maximizing their teams’ capability and capacity

What is the most important feature of situational leadership theory?

The leader assesses the followers ability and willingness

A limitation to behavioural approaches to leadership is that:

A given set of behaviors might not work under all circumstances

What is the contingency approach?

States that flexibility is needed to adapt to changes in the environment

When you demonstrate inspirational leadership,you:

Lead by bringing out the best in people

The 4 styles in Situational Leadership are...

Directing Supporting Coaching Delegating

Which is true about self-esteem?

May be a relationship to some physical attributes and self esteem

A weakness of the trait theory is?

Does not explain the role of 'nurture' in forming personality.

Which one is Leader-Member Exchange Theory?

Leaders don't interact w/ followers equally, relationships vary in quality

According to path-goal leadership theory, an achievement-oriented leader

Sets goals for employees and encourages them to reach their goals

What is the behavioral approach to leadership?

A good leader is made, not born

Research on transformational leadership

Is primarily qualitative research

People-oriented behaviors include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Clarifying work duties and procedures.

Authentic leadership is when you...

are guided by your values and beliefs

Leadership and the LPC ("Least Preferred Co-Worker")

Are you task-oriented or relationship-oriented?

Leadership and the LPC ("Least Preferred Co-Worker")

Are you task-oriented or relationship-oriented?

Hersey and Blanchard’s Situational leadership theory (SLT) means:

A leadership contingency theory that focuses on follower’s readiness

One criticism of Trait theory is:

It doesn't explain why personalities change

The two broad categories of leader behaviors are

Task-oriented and people-oriented structures

A leader with a low LPC is better in:

both situation-favorable and situation-unfavorable

A drawback of democratic leadership is..

slow decision making due to listening to everyone

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1
The Vroom Yetton method requires the managers first to:
gather information
intuition
diagnose the problem
put together a team
2
The behavioral approach determined that leadership is composed of what two types of behaviors:
assertive behavior and passive aggressive
cause and effect
emotions and reactions
task and relationship
3
Which of the following is not a leadership style?
Democratic
Ambidextrous
Laissez-Faire
Transformational
4
Transformational leaders specialize in:
Step-by-step approach
Start solving challenges by known strategies
Work within the system
Maximizing their teams’ capability and capacity
5
What is the most important feature of situational leadership theory?
Leadership is a linear process
The leader assesses the followers ability and willingness
The follower changes to match the leaders leadership style
A leader is born with leadership traits
6
A limitation to behavioural approaches to leadership is that:
Task-oriented leaders might have high self esteem
LMX leaders often are also situational
A given set of behaviors might not work under all circumstances
Military leaders are sometimes not aggressive
7
Which leadership approach is not leader centered?
LMX
Trait
Skills
Authentic
8
What is the contingency approach?
States that flexibility is needed to adapt to changes in the environment
States that effective communication is needed to meet the business goals
States that the only wait to maximise profit is to minimise the expenses
States that positive management is needed for business success
9
What does LPC stands for in Feidler's contingency theory?
Low performance context
Least preferred co-worker
Least performing co-worker
Low power context
10
The developmental nature of transformational leadership is best illustrated through?
Idealized Influence
Intellectual Stimulation
Individualized Consideration
Inspirational Motivation
11
According to Vroom and Yetton's model, which is NOT an aspect of decision making effectiveness?
Timeliness
Quantity
Acceptance
Quality
12
Which of the following is NOT a dimension of the BIG 5 Personality Model ?
Conscientiousness
Extraversion
Emotional Stability
Self Esteem
13
The Vroom Yetton method requires the managers first to:
intuition
put together a team
diagnose the problem
gather information
14
The Ohio State Leadership Studies revealed 2 major dimension: ________ and initiating structure
Consideration
Collaboration
Communication
Control
15
When you demonstrate inspirational leadership,you:
Take no interest in creating a team identity
Ignore others as a source of support
Lead by bringing out the best in people
Lead from a position of authority
16
The 4 styles in Situational Leadership are...
Expressive Amiable Driver Analytical
Democratic Authoritarian Laissez-Faire Bureaucratic
Mentoring Coaching Delegating Directing
Directing Supporting Coaching Delegating
17
What is the vroom yetton yago model?
normative decision theory
80's post punk band
basic of democratic government
yeezy model
18
Which is true about self-esteem?
Self esteem is siuational
Self Esteem is linked with Extraversion
More aggressive people have higher self esteem
May be a relationship to some physical attributes and self esteem
19
Path-goal theory has its roots in which theory of motivation?
equity
expectancy
two factor
goal setting
20
Which Behavior improves follower satisfaction & satisfaction with the leader...
Task-oriented Behavior
Change-oriented Behavior
Passive Leadership Behavior
Relational-oriented Behavior
21
A weakness of the trait theory is?
Relies on statistical data, which allows great objectivity.
Does not explain the role of 'nurture' in forming personality.
Lacks scientific proof.
The models may be too simplistic.
22
What is Situational Leadership?
Leading from the front
Leading in a particular area
Leading flexibly
Leading in a set style
23
Trait theory does not identify leaders on the basis of which of the following:
Physicalattributes
Integrity
Personalitycharacteristics
Abilities
24
Which one is Leader-Member Exchange Theory?
A heirarchical relationship where leader-follower dyads (or pairs) develop
Leader-follower interactions lead to creation of in-groups and out-groups
Leadership is better understood as pairs of leader-follower relationships
Leaders don't interact w/ followers equally, relationships vary in quality
25
According to path-goal leadership theory, an achievement-oriented leader
Provides emotional support to employees
Provides direction for their employees
Makes sure employees are involved in decision making
Sets goals for employees and encourages them to reach their goals
26
What style of leadership is this leader using according to the Path-Goal theory?
Achievement-Orientated style
Directive style
Supportive style
Participative style
27
What is the behavioral approach to leadership?
A good leader is made, not born
A good leader is not made or born
A good leader is born, not made
A good leader is born and made
28
The earliest approach to the study of leadership was
The trait approach
The transactional approach
The behavioral approach
The transformational approach
29
Research on transformational leadership
Is primarily qualitative research
Is relatively sparse in modern times
Is primarily quantitative research
Has been conducted over the last century
30
People-oriented behaviors include all of the following, EXCEPT:
demonstrating genuine concern for others.
Clarifying work duties and procedures.
Listening to suggestions.
Showing trust for others.
31
Authentic leadership is when you...
lead in authentic shoes
promote negative behaviours
are guided by your values and beliefs
promote your followers to be genuine
32
Two dimensions of leader behavior, intiating structure and consideration are the result of:
Ohio State University
Michigan University studies
RMIT university studies
33
What style of leadership is being used here based on Path-Goal leadership?
Directive style
Participative style
Supportive style
Achievement-Orientated style
34
Leadership and the LPC ("Least Preferred Co-Worker")
Are you boss-oriented or subordinate-oriented?
Are you task-oriented or relationship-oriented?
Do your co-workers avoid you at all costs?
Are you a full-time employee or an intern?
35
Leadership and the LPC ("Least Preferred Co-Worker")
Do your co-workers avoid you at all costs?
Are you a full-time employee or an intern?
Are you task-oriented or relationship-oriented?
Are you boss-oriented or subordinate-oriented?
36
Hersey and Blanchard’s Situational leadership theory (SLT) means:
The theory that focuses on the leader willingness
The theory that focuses on the mutual agreement
The theory that focuses on each unique situation
A leadership contingency theory that focuses on follower’s readiness
37
Which of the following is NOT part of Feidler's Contingency Theory?
Situational Circumstances
Leader–MemberRelations
TaskStructure
PositionPower
38
One criticism of Trait theory is:
Too positive
Small Sample Size
It doesn't explain why personalities change
Age stages too restrictive
39
The two broad categories of leader behaviors are
Task-oriented and initiating structures
Task-oriented and people-oriented structures
Task-oriented and authority-oriented structures
People-oriented and authority-oriented structures
40
A leader with a low LPC is better in:
in neither situation-favorable or situation-unfavorable
both situation-favorable and situation-unfavorable
situation-unfavorable only
situation-favorable only
41
According to Vroom and Yetton, which is NOT a decision making leadership style?
consultative process
laissez faire process
group process
autocratic process
42
A drawback of democratic leadership is..
slow decision making due to listening to everyone
it may decrease employee participation
it may cause arguments between staff & employers
it may give employers too much power
43
An advantage of a contingency approach is...
clearly defined roles
efficiency
decision making
flexibility

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