Chapter 14 2 According The Leader member Exchange Theory The

45.

According to the leader-member exchange theory, the two general types of leader–

member dyads are:

46.

In the leader-member exchange theory, the _____ exchange dyad is marked by the

frequent exchange of information, influence, latitude, support, and attention.

47.

In the leader-member exchange theory, the low-quality exchange dyad forms the leader’s:

48.

The degree to which the leader’s actions result in the achievement of the unit’s goals; the

continued commitment of the unit’s employees; and the development of mutual trust,

respect, and obligation in leader-member dyads are all called:

49.

_____ suggest that leaders are born, not made.

50.

_____ refers to the notion of who becomes a leader rather than how well people do in a

leadership role.

51.

Which of the following refers to how well people actually do in a leadership role?

52.

Which of the following characteristics is most closely related to leader effectiveness?

53.

Researchers found two particular limitations to trait theory and therefore started looking

more at “what leaders do” rather than “who leaders are.” The two limitations were that (a)

traits had less practical relevance than leader actions and (b) ______.

54.

A leader’s _____ reflects the process that the leader uses to generate and choose from a

set of alternatives to solve a problem.

55.

Which of the following decision-making styles is characterized by the highest level of

leader control?

56.

Which of the following decision-making styles is characterized by the highest level of

follower control?

57.

Percy has built her company by giving special attention to details. She is highly meticulous

and demanding and often imposes her decisions on subordinates. Percy makes use of the

_____ style of decision making.

58.

Pauline, a department manager at Good Looking Clothes Inc., uses a style of decision–

making that focuses on using the skills, experiences, and ideas of others. The final

decision-making power is with Pauline. However, she does not make major decisions

without getting inputs from those that will be affected. It can be said that she uses the

_____ style of leader decision making.

59.

With a(n) _____ decision-making style, employees have a say in the decision–making

process, but the ultimate authority still rests with the leader.

60.

Ted is a quality control manager at Greenwoods Cement Inc. Any time a problem arises

and a decision needs to be made, he believes in getting his people involved. He presents

the problem to his employees and seek consensus on a solution. He insists in these

problem-solving meetings that his opinion or suggestions carry no more weight than

anyone else’s. Which of the following is the decision-making style that Ted is displaying?

61.

Robert has been newly appointed as the CEO of Textronics Inc. He is still learning how

various departments function in the organization. Until he is able to gain sufficient

knowledge and can suggest some changes, he relies on the suggestions and opinions of

his team members and lets them do the things the way they are used to. He does not

generally interfere in the decisions made by the employees but, at times, shares his past

experiences with the employees. It can be said that Robert has adopted a(n) _____ style of

decision making.

62.

Which of the following is the style of decision making whereby the leader plays no role in

deliberations unless asked?

63.

There are many factors to consider when leaders choose a decision-making style. The

most obvious consideration is the:

64.

Alexandria, Brittney, Nicole, and Dolce are four managers at Polar Coat Manufacturing.

Each uses a different decision-making style and believes that her style is the best.

Alexandria always presents the problem to her employees, gathers their

opinions/suggestions, and then makes the decision herself. Brittney gives her employees

the responsibility for making the decision within a set of specified boundary conditions.

Nicole makes the decision without asking her employees for their opinions/suggestions.

Dolce presents the problem to her employees and seeks consensus with an emphasis that

her opinion should only count as important as every other employee’s in her department.

Alexandria is displaying the _____ style of decision making.

65.