The breadth of the skills approach, which includes motivation, critical thinking, and
personality
a. Is a strength of this approach
b. Is a weakness of this approach
c. Adds to the precise nature of the approach
d. Adds to the approaches’ prescriptive value
The skills approach is not descriptive.
a. True
b. False
Challenging followers to perform work at the highest levels possible is an example of
which leadership behavior?
a. Supportive
b. Directive
c. Participative
d. Achievement oriented
LMX theory can help leaders
a. To be aware of potential biases toward some of our followers
b. To be aware of who in the organization they can trust and depend upon
c. To be aware of trying to help all followers into the in-group
d. To be aware that some followers may not want to be in the in-group
The leader must match appropriate behaviors with a team member’s problem. This is
similar to the basic concepts in which theory?
a. Leader-member exchange
b. Situational approach
c. Authentic leadership
d. Servant leadership
In which way will leadership and power be approached in upcoming chapters?
a. As a form of coercion.
b. As positional power.
c. From the perspective of the follower.
d. As a relational concern for both leaders and followers.
e. As a tool to be used by the leader.
Jos© has consistently exceeded his sales projections for the past four quarters. His
supervisor gave him a promotion because of his high sales success. His supervisor is
using
a. Transformational leadership
b. Middle-of-the-road leadership
c. Laissez-faire leadership
d. Transactional leadership
Transformational leadership is concerned with
a. Improving performance of followers
b. Matching rewards to follower needs
c. Developing followers
d. Leadership for the greater good
Contingent reward uses __________ reinforcement, whereas management by exception
uses ________ reinforcement.
a. Negative; positive
b. Neutral; negative
c. Positive; negative
d. Negative; neutral
A leader who emphasizes communication with followers in both achieving goals as
well as meeting social needs would best be described as possessing
a. Directing style
b. Delegating style
c. Supporting style
d. Coaching style
Leaders’ power to provide pay raises and promotions is
a. Reward
b. Coercive
c. Legitimate
d. Referent
e. Expert
30. I am a leader who is focused on influencing the team in positive ways to be
effective. Which characteristic of team excellence am I displaying?
a. Results-driven structure
b. Compelling purpose
c. External support and recognition
d. Principled leadership