You were recently hired into an organization that you have always wanted to work at,
and in addition, your education and experience complement your new position
perfectly. According to the situational model, your level of development is
a. S2
b. D2
c. S1
d. D4
A leader applying the situational approach would
a. Focus on developing leader skills
b. Focus on adapting behavior to the subordinate and task characteristics of followers
c. Focus on supportive behaviors for all followers
d. Focus on assessing and adapting to followers’ needs in the workplace
How many archetypes are used in adaptive leadership to help determine the difference
between adaptive and technical challenges?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 6
Your supervisor expresses concern for your well-being when he learns of the passing of
your father. He is using
a. Directive behaviors
b. Achievement behaviors
c. Supportive behaviors
d. Participative behaviors
Because of the lack of research studies associated with Situational Leadership®, there
are questions concerning its theoretical basis. Which of the following is not one of these
questions?
a. Is it certain that this approach does indeed improve performance?
b. Can we be sure it is a valid approach?
c. Why are there limited doctoral dissertations done on the situational approach?
d. Why has there been a lack of published research findings?
You are leader of a group project for a class. The other group members seem insecure
about whether they can complete the project, but it is apparent that they are competent
enough to do a good job. In prior meetings you have been coaching them on the project.
Based on SLII®, which leadership style should you exhibit at the next meeting?
a. Style 1
b. Style 2
c. Style 3
d. Style 4
The model of transformational leadership asserts that transformational leadership
motivates followers to do more than expected by
a. Raising their consciousness about the value of specified goals
b. Providing specified rewards for good work
c. Encouraging work above and beyond to get promoted
d. Relying on the follower team to work together
Some competence but low commitment
a. D1
b. D2
c. S2
d. S1
76. Path-goal theory was developed to
a. Explain how leaders motivate followers to be satisfied and successful in their work
b. Explain how to get all followers in the in-group
c. Explain how motivation improves follower service orientation
d. Explain how authoritarian leader behaviors are inappropriate in the work setting
Social competencies in emotional intelligence include
a. Empathy
b. Conflict management
c. Self-awareness
d. Self-confidence
I am the leader in the manufacturing division of an auto manufacturing company and
just found a technical problem with one part of how the line places the engine block in
the car. I figured out the problem and fixed it right away. Which type of leader behavior
was I using during this process?
a. Identify adaptive challenges
b. Create a holding environment
c. Protect leadership voices from below
d. Regulate distress