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Level: Easy
Learning Objective 2: Identify insights of the contingency leadership theories.
Section Reference: The Vroom-Jago model describes a leader’s choice of alternative decision-making
methods.The Vroom-Jago model describes how leaders use alternative decision- making methods.
AACSB: Analytic
37. Jason, a manager, directs the efforts of others through tasks, rewards, and structures. He uses the
__________ approach to leadership.
a) transformational
b) participative
c) human relations
d) transactional
38. __________ is inspirational and arouses extraordinary effort and performance.
a) Transactional leadership
b) Transformational leadership
c) Autocratic leadership
d) Task leadership
39. A(n) __________ develops special leader-follower relationships and inspires followers in
extraordinary ways.
a) charismatic leader
b) human relations leader
c) autocratic leader
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d) task-oriented leader
40. __________ raise the confidence, aspirations, and performance of followers through empowerment,
intellectual stimulation, and integrity.
a) Autocratic leaders
b) Transactional leaders
c) Transformational leaders
d) Directive leaders
41. All of the following are examples of emotionally intelligent competencies EXCEPT:
a) social awareness.
b) the ability to empathize with others.
c) the use of position power to manage people.
d) the ability to understand one’s own moods and emotions.
42. __________ is strong on communicating, participation, and dealing with problems by teamwork.
a) Ethical leadership
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b) Task-oriented leadership
c) Interactive leadership
d) Instructional leadership
43. Serving others and helping them use their talents to help organizations benefit society is called
__________.
a) participative leadership
b) ethical leadership
c) servant leadership
d) transactional leadership
44. __________ gives people job freedom and power to influence affairs in an organization.
a) Delegation
b) Ethical management
c) Empowerment
d) Entrepreneurship
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48. Which of the following is NOT a challenge that managers face on their quest to succeed as leaders?
a) Shorter time frames for getting things accomplished
b) Solving less complex problems
c) Focusing on long-term goals while managing short-term pressures
d) Second chances become less available
49. According to the Hersey-Blanchard situational leadership model, _________ involves giving specific
task directions and closely supervising work.
a) selling
b) telling
c) delegating
d) participating
50. __________ has integrity and appears to others as “good” or “right” by ethical standards.
a) Transactional leadership
b) Autocratic leadership
c) Moral leadership
d) Laissez-faire leadership
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Level: Easy
Learning Objective 3: Discuss current issues and directions in leadership development.
Section Reference: Moral leadership builds trust from a foundation of personal integrity.
AACSB: Analytic
True/False
51. Legitimate power comes with the position held in an organization.
52. Referent power comes from having the knowledge of an expert.
53. Expert power is the ability to influence others because they admire you and want to identify
positively with you.
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58. Charismatic leadership and transactional leadership are very similar in nature because both focus on
creating enthusiasm and inspiration.
59. Research shows that men are more effective leaders than women even if both use similar leadership
styles.
60. Moral leadership builds trust from a foundation of personal integrity.
Fill-in
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69. There are __________ primary emotional intelligence competencies.
70. __________ is “other centered” and not “self–centered” in order to help organizations benefit society.
Essay
71. Why is it that both position power and personal power are required for effective leadership?
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72. Compare and contrast Fiedler’s contingency model and House’s path-goal theory.
73. Identify and define the four leadership styles based on concern for task and concern for people.
