BCOR 370 TEST 3 EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Billy Joe Jim Bob (a recent Marshall University grad) has learned that Farmsworth
(a recent Carnegie Mellon University grad), who works in another department but
does exactly the same work, gets paid substantially more. Billy Joe Jim Bob
decides he just won't work as hard. For example, he will take longer corncob pip
smoke breaks. This situation is best explained by which theory of motivation?
Equity Theory-
Which of the following is not a predictable outcome according to Equity Theory?
attempt to change equilibrium
A leader who is high in __________________, according to the Michigan Studies,
is characterized by directive, structural and task oriented behaviors. He or she
makes sure that the work gets done, subordinates perform their jobs in an
acceptable fashion, and that the organization is efficient.
Production-Orientation
As noted in the textbook, the Managerial (Leadership) Grid, suggests that a leader
who pays thoughtful attention to the needs of people for satisfying relationships,
leading to a comfortable, friendly organization atmosphere and work tempo is
employing which leadership style?
Country club
, The process of influencing for the directing of behavior toward the accomplish of
objectives is known as:
Leadership
According to the textbook, the terms "leaders" and "managers are:
Are perceived as being different from one another, not every leader is asked to be a
manager.
The capacity to influence others is known as
Power
Which source of power arises from an individuals personal characteristics that
are esteemed by others?
Referent Power
Which source of power is derived from an individuals position within an
organization:
Legitimate Power
Which of the following leadership approaches was based on the assumption that
good leaders are born, not made; that individuals with certain personal
characteristics make the best leaders?
Trait Approach
Which of the following leadership approaches is based on the assumption that
the appropriate leader behavior is the one that best fits the constraints of a
specific situation?
Contingency approach
ANSWERS
Billy Joe Jim Bob (a recent Marshall University grad) has learned that Farmsworth
(a recent Carnegie Mellon University grad), who works in another department but
does exactly the same work, gets paid substantially more. Billy Joe Jim Bob
decides he just won't work as hard. For example, he will take longer corncob pip
smoke breaks. This situation is best explained by which theory of motivation?
Equity Theory-
Which of the following is not a predictable outcome according to Equity Theory?
attempt to change equilibrium
A leader who is high in __________________, according to the Michigan Studies,
is characterized by directive, structural and task oriented behaviors. He or she
makes sure that the work gets done, subordinates perform their jobs in an
acceptable fashion, and that the organization is efficient.
Production-Orientation
As noted in the textbook, the Managerial (Leadership) Grid, suggests that a leader
who pays thoughtful attention to the needs of people for satisfying relationships,
leading to a comfortable, friendly organization atmosphere and work tempo is
employing which leadership style?
Country club
, The process of influencing for the directing of behavior toward the accomplish of
objectives is known as:
Leadership
According to the textbook, the terms "leaders" and "managers are:
Are perceived as being different from one another, not every leader is asked to be a
manager.
The capacity to influence others is known as
Power
Which source of power arises from an individuals personal characteristics that
are esteemed by others?
Referent Power
Which source of power is derived from an individuals position within an
organization:
Legitimate Power
Which of the following leadership approaches was based on the assumption that
good leaders are born, not made; that individuals with certain personal
characteristics make the best leaders?
Trait Approach
Which of the following leadership approaches is based on the assumption that
the appropriate leader behavior is the one that best fits the constraints of a
specific situation?
Contingency approach
