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d. transactional theories.
e. Hersey and Blanchard’s theory of leadership.
46) Organizational characteristics such as explicit goals and rigid rules can
a. replace formal leadership.
b. lead to poor organizational performance.
c. boost employee efficiency.
d. lead to higher profits.
e. promote employee empowerment.
47) According to the path-goal theory of leadership, ________ leadership leads to greater
satisfaction when tasks are ambiguous.
a. directive
b. supportive
c. charismatic
d. achievement-oriented
e. participative
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Objective: 8-2 Are there specific traits, behaviours, and situations that affect how one
leads?
48) According to Hersey and Blanchard, the most effective leadership behaviour depends
on
a. the personality of the leader.
b. a follower’s ability and motivation.
c. the personality of the follower.
d. organizational culture.
e. the skills and abilities of the leader.
49) According to your text, which of the following situations is considered a substitute
for both task-oriented and relationship-oriented leadership?
a. people working in cohesive work groups
b. individuals who are indifferent to rewards
c. having rigid rules and procedures to guide behaviours
d. having goals that are explicit and formalized
e. jobs that are highly structured
50) Mary must make a decision whose success depends heavily on her employees buying
into it. Thus, she consulted her staff and considered their suggestions before making the
decision. According to path-goal theory, she is a ________ leader.
a. directive
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b. supportive
c. participative
d. achievement-oriented
e. charismatic
51) The type of leader who guides or motivates followers in the direction of established
goals by clarifying role and task requirements is called a(n)
a. transactional leader.
b. charismatic leader.
c. transformational leader.
d. level 5 leader.
e. inspirational leader.
52) Maxwell is a leader who inspires his followers to go beyond their own self-interests
for the good of the organization and is capable of having a profound effect on them.
Maxwell is a
a. transcendent leader.
b. transformational leader.
c. transactional leader.
d. charismatic leader.
e. inspirational leader.
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53) June is a team leader who engages in unconventional behaviour to demonstrate her
convictions about the company’s vision. June is a
a. transcendent leader.
b. transformational leader.
c. transactional leader.
d. charismatic leader.
e. production oriented leader.
54) Graham, a young entrepreneur, often talks about a remarkable vision that is built
upon a strong sense of mission and commitment to his followers. He is willing to take
risks for the company. His followers are proud of their work, and he is highly respected
and trusted. Graham is a(n) ________ leader.
a. inspirational
b. situational
c. transformational
d. visionary
e. charismatic
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55) Every time his staff comes out of a department meeting with him, they feel energized
by the powerful imagery Jacques uses to describe his vision for the organization. Jacques
is likely a(n) ________ leader.
a. transactional
b. employee-oriented
c. visionary
d. transformational
e. superior
56) A research study focusing on employees’ impression of their leaders found that
a. charismatic leaders increased employees’ sense of belonging and willingness to engage
in helping.
b. all companies who had transactional leaders were more profitable than those who did
not.
c. the most popular type of leader was the autocratic leader, as under this leader,
followers never doubted their jobs and required work performance.
d. transactional leadership correlates more strongly than transformational leadership with
lower turnover rates.
e. transactional leaders are more promotable than transformational leaders because their
performance is measured by objective means and, consequently, accomplishments are
recognized.
57) Transformational leaders
a. give rewards in exchange for good work.
b. intervene if standards are not met.
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c. communicate high expectations.
d. look for deviations from standards.
e. take corrective action when needed.
58) Tom is the new CEO, and one of the main reasons he was hired was that he has the
ability to inspire followers during times of great change. Tom is likely a
a. transactional leader.
b. charismatic leader.
c. visionary leader.
d. exceptional leader.
e. change leader.
59) ________ leaders have individual capability, team skills, managerial competence, the
ability to stimulate others to high performance, and a blend of personal humility and
professional will.
a. Transactional
b. Transformational
c. Authoritarian
d. Charismatic
e. Level 5
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60) Effective team leaders need to learn skills such as
a. strategic planning.
b. task delegation.
c. creating a virtual workplace.
d. willingness to trust others.
e. selective perception.
61) You have just been assigned to work in a new area, and your new boss is a woman.
According to your text, you should expect your new boss to rely on a more ________
style of management than your former boss, who was a man.
a. futuristic
b. authoritative
c. directive
d. democratic
e. competitive
62) Donald has befriended Ron, a new employee in his department. Donald has provided
Ron with advice on how to survive and get ahead in the organization and has acted as a
sounding board for ideas that Ron had been hesitant to share with their boss. Donald is
serving as a ________ to Ron.
a. manager
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b. leader
c. protégé
d. mentor
e. visionary
63) TRS Ltd. employs many telecommuters, contracts out much of its work, and has
offices globally. TRS Ltd. faces the challenge of ________ leadership.
a. new
b. partnered
c. online
d. empowered
e. interpersonal
64) Elaine is considered to be a trustworthy boss by her staff. She knows who she is,
knows what she believes in, and values. She acts on those values and beliefs openly and
candidly. Elaine is likely a(n) ________ leader.
a. charismatic
b. transactional
c. visionary
d. fearless
e. authentic
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65) Kerri often asks employees to provide input on decisions that will affect them. Pete,
her predecessor, always made decisions by himself without consulting staff. This
example confirms research that shows that female leaders are more ________ than male
leaders.
a. intelligent
b. democratic
c. authoritative
d. directive
e. competitive
66) Leaders establish direction by developing a vision of the future; then they align
people by communicating this vision and inspiring them to overcome hurdles.
a. True
b. False
67) Recent studies indicate that the trait of emotional intelligence, which was once
considered a factor in the emergence of a leader, is in fact not relevant in today’s global
workplace because of the emphasis on efficiency.
a. True
b. False
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68) One implication of the trait theories of leadership is that leaders are born rather than
made.
a. True
b. False
69) The discussion in the text on substitutes for leadership indicates that leaders are
essential in all situations.
a. True
b. False
70) According to path-goal theory, a leader’s behaviour is motivational when it not only
makes subordinate need satisfaction contingent on effective performance, but also when
it provides the coaching, support, and rewards necessary for achievement of that
performance.
a. True
b. False
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71) If behavioural theories of leadership are valid, then individuals can be trained to be
leaders.
a. True
b. False
72) Unethical leaders use their charisma to enhance power over followers.
a. True
b. False
73) The difference between a leader and a manager is that leaders rely on control
strategies to get things done.
a. True
b. False
74) Contingency models of leadership suggest that there is not one best style of
leadership.
a. True
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b. False
75) The path-goal theory of leadership integrates the equity theory of motivation.
a. True
b. False
76) The situational or contingency theories of leadership suggest that every leader can
lead effectively in any situation.
a. True
b. False
77) One study that contrasted visionary and nonvisionary companies found that visionary
companies outperformed nonvisionary companies by six times.
a. True
b. False