Question 1

Which of the following statements about the normative decision model is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The model shifts focus away from the leader and followers to the situation.
B)  Decision tree questions focus on the problem and situational factors.
C)  The model focuses on the effects of formal authority systems.
D)  It is about personal opinions rather than theory.

Question 2

The contingency model of leadership maintains that leaders are extremely flexible in their behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

With Situational Leadership,follower readiness refers to a follower's ability and willingness to accomplish a particular task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Position power is not a characteristic of leaders but of the situations that leaders find themselves in.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the context of the four types of leader behavior in the path-goal theory,which leadership behavior is most likely characterized by telling followers what they are expected to do,how to do it,when it is to be done,and how their work fits in with the work of others?

Accepted Answer

A)  achievement-oriented leadership
B)  directive leadership
C)  participative leadership
D)  supportive leadership

Question 6

In the context of the Situational Leadership model,which of the following was defined as the extent to which a leader spells out the responsibilities of an individual or group?

Accepted Answer

A)  relationship behaviors
B)  rhetorical skills
C)  developmental interventions
D)  task behaviors

Question 7

Which of the following statements about the path-goal theory is most likely false?

Accepted Answer

A)  The three sub-elements in situation favorability are the task,the formal authority system,and the primary work group.
B)  Redundant leader behaviors might be interpreted by followers as a lack of understanding.
C)  If a task is very structured,informal authority decreases follower motivation levels.
D)  It maintains that follower and situational variables can impact each other.

Question 8

In the context of the Situational Leadership model,which of the following is a relationship behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  telling people what to do
B)  spelling out how to do a task
C)  telling who is to do a task
D)  explaining why a task is important

Question 9

According to Hershey,leaders should implement a series of developmental interventions in order to increase follower readiness levels for particular tasks by first assessing a follower's current level of readiness and then determining the leader behavior that best suits that follower in that task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In the routinization stage of development of the leader-member exchange theory,similarities (for the in-group)and differences (often accentuated for the out-group)become cemented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If a decision has a rational or objectively determinable "better or worse" alternative,a leader should select the better alternative.This most likely refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic agility.
B)  decision acceptance.
C)  problem solving.
D)  decision quality.

Question 12

The normative decision model is limited only to

Accepted Answer

A)  decision making.
B)  task behaviors.
C)  goal accomplishment.
D)  goal expectancy.

Question 13

In the context of contingency theory,the least preferred co-worker (LPC)score is intended to represent follower behaviors and situational factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In the context of the four types of leader behavior in the path-goal theory,which of the following is most likely a characteristic of achievement-oriented leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leaders tell followers what they are expected to do,how to do it,when it is to be done,and how their work fits in with the work of others.
B)  Leaders have courteous and friendly interactions,express genuine concern for followers' well-being and individual needs,and remain open and approachable to followers.
C)  Leaders support follower behaviors by exhibiting a high degree of confidence so that subordinates can put forth the necessary effort.
D)  Leaders tend to share work problems with followers and solicit their suggestions,concerns,and recommendations.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of the Situational Leadership model?

Accepted Answer

A)  It considers situational favorability,which is the amount of control a leader has over his or her followers,an important variable.
B)  It maintains that leaders who correctly base their behaviors on follower maturity will be highly effective.
C)  It states that leader effectiveness depends on changing a situation to fit a particular leader's style.
D)  It believes that leader effectiveness depends on selecting the right kind of leader for a certain situation. B

Question 16

The highest levels of situational favorability occur when leader-member relations are good,the task is structured,and the position power is high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The normative decision model shifts focus away from the situation and the followers to the leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In the context of the Situational Leadership model,which of the following best defines follower readiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  a follower's ability and willingness to accomplish a particular task
B)  the extent to which followers engage in two-way communication
C)  the extent to which followers spell out responsibilities of an individual or group
D)  a follower's reaction to certain leadership styles

Question 19

According to the path-goal theory,followers will actively support a leader as long as they view the leader's actions as a means for increasing their own levels of satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 20

In the context of the Situational Leadership model,which of the following depicts selling as a leadership behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  high task behavior,low relationship behavior
B)  low task behavior,low relationship behavior
C)  high task behavior,high relationship behavior
D)  low task behavior,high relationship behavior C

Exam 14: Contingency Theories of Leadership

Which of the following statements about the normative decision model is true?

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The contingency model of leadership maintains that leaders are extremely flexible in their behavior.

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With Situational Leadership,follower readiness refers to a follower's ability and willingness to accomplish a particular task.

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Position power is not a characteristic of leaders but of the situations that leaders find themselves in.

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In the context of the four types of leader behavior in the path-goal theory,which leadership behavior is most likely characterized by telling followers what they are expected to do,how to do it,when it is to be done,and how their work fits in with the work of others?

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In the context of the Situational Leadership model,which of the following was defined as the extent to which a leader spells out the responsibilities of an individual or group?

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Which of the following statements about the path-goal theory is most likely false?

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In the context of the Situational Leadership model,which of the following is a relationship behavior?

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According to Hershey,leaders should implement a series of developmental interventions in order to increase follower readiness levels for particular tasks by first assessing a follower's current level of readiness and then determining the leader behavior that best suits that follower in that task.

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In the routinization stage of development of the leader-member exchange theory,similarities (for the in-group)and differences (often accentuated for the out-group)become cemented.

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If a decision has a rational or objectively determinable "better or worse" alternative,a leader should select the better alternative.This most likely refers to

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The normative decision model is limited only to

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In the context of contingency theory,the least preferred co-worker (LPC)score is intended to represent follower behaviors and situational factors.

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In the context of the four types of leader behavior in the path-goal theory,which of the following is most likely a characteristic of achievement-oriented leadership?

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Which of the following statements is true of the Situational Leadership model?

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The highest levels of situational favorability occur when leader-member relations are good,the task is structured,and the position power is high.

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The normative decision model shifts focus away from the situation and the followers to the leader.

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In the context of the Situational Leadership model,which of the following best defines follower readiness?

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According to the path-goal theory,followers will actively support a leader as long as they view the leader's actions as a means for increasing their own levels of satisfaction.

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In the context of the Situational Leadership model,which of the following depicts selling as a leadership behavior?

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