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Question 31

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Research by Fiedler uncovered three contingency dimensions that define the key ________.

A) situational factors for determining leader effectiveness
B) follower factors for determining leader effectiveness
C) leader behavior factors for determining leader effectiveness
D) situational factors for determining follower effectiveness

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Question 32

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Juan is the person employees go to when knowledge of a topic was needed. Juan holds ________ power.

A) legitimate
B) reward
C) referent
D) expert

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Question 33

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According to the path-goal model, when Ginger spends time with the employees so they can see that she is friendly and has concern for them, she displays which one of the following leadership styles?

Discuss the five sources in which leader power has been identified. Include specific examples of each source of power to support your answer.

The ________ leadership theory is a contingency theory that focuses on followers' readiness.

Trust is the belief in the integrity, character, and ability of a leader.

Bernard expects his employees to "check their brains at the door." He does all the thinking, makes all the decisions, and issues commands to his subordinates. Bernard uses the ________ style of leadership.

Eddie generally lets subordinates know what's expected of them, schedules work to be done, and gives specific guidance on how to accomplish tasks. He would be termed a(n) ________ leader.

According to the Ohio State studies, ________ refers to the extent to which a leader is likely to define and shape his or her role and the roles of group members in the search for goal attainment.

When Alan was promoted to the head of the sales team at Mac Software Inc., he chose three of his closest friends in the team to form the core sales group with him. Which one of the following predictions would be consistent with the LMX theory?

Which one of the following would support Evelyn's attempt at becoming a participative leader?

Fiedler's term ________ refers to the degree of influence a leader has over power-based activities.

In a short essay, contrast the three major behavior studies on leadership.

According to the path-goal theory, a leader who lets subordinates know what's expected of them, schedules work to be done, and gives specific guidance as to how to accomplish tasks is termed ________.

Clay is a transactional leader who can provide tangible rewards for good performance for his employees. Clay holds ________ power.

The ________ style of leadership describes a leader who tends to involve employees in decision making, delegate authority, encourage participation in deciding work methods and goals, and use feedback as an opportunity for coaching employees.

According to Fiedler's research, task-oriented leaders tended to perform better in situations that are very favorable to them and in situations that were very unfavorable.

Don has been on the job only a few days. He still has a lot to learn but pays close attention whenever his job coach gives him tips. The best style for the job coach to use is ________.

In a short essay, identify four traits associated with leadership and give an example of each.

Persons who are able to influence others and who possess managerial authority are termed ________.