MGT 411 ASU Greer Exam 1 Study Guide
(Midterm) Latest Update
The difference between the basic people-oriented vs. task-oriented styles in
chapter 2 and the contingency approach factors in _____________ and
_____________. - ANSWER Followers; Situation
T or F: Leaders at all levels need some degree of optimism to see possibilities
and rally people around a vision for a better tomorrow. - ANSWER True
T or F: The contingencies most important to leadership are the situation and
followers. - ANSWER True
According to the situational theory of leadership, a ________ can be effective
when followers have the necessary education, skills, and experience but might
be insecure in their abilities and need some encouragement from the leader. -
ANSWER Participating leadership style
The basic tenet of the contingency approach to leadership was that: - ANSWER
behavior effective in some circumstances might be ineffective under different
conditions.
T or F: The qualities needed for effective leadership are the same as those
needed to be an effective follower. - ANSWER True
T or F: Leadership involves maintaining the status quo, not creating change. -
ANSWER False
An important aspect of leadership is: - ANSWER influencing others to come
together around a common vision.
In the evolution of leadership theories, which Era brought a focus on diversity,
teams, empowerment and horizontal relationships? - ANSWER Era 3, which
covered the 1970's through the 1990's
Reese is the managing director of IOD Inc. She makes all the important
decisions for the organization without consulting her employees. She arbitrarily
fixes the incentives and other benefits. She pressures her employees to meet
unfair productivity targets. This indicates that Reese in a(n): - ANSWER
autocratic leader.
, Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the relationship between
leaders and followers? - ANSWER A: Passive
Other Options:
Multi-directional
non-coercive
reciprocal
Potential leaders can be derailed due to a number of fatal flaws. Which of the
following flaws would explain a failure when a top sales person was moved to a
general manger position? - ANSWER Too narrow management experience.
Leadership is defined as an _________ relationship among leaders and
____________. - ANSWER influence; followers
Emma works as the general manager of Hazel Inc., an apparel manufacturer.
Her daily routine involves setting goals and creating plans. She controls her
subordinates using the power inherent in her position. She is very
knowledgeable and is able to communicate her company's vision to her
followers. This information indicated that Emma is most likely a(n): - ANSWER
operational leader.
Assurance is one's own judgements, decision making, ideas, and capabilities is
referred to as: - ANSWER self-confidence.
Which of the following situations indicated a leader acting as a facilitator in
decision making? - ANSWER A leader defining the problem to be solved and the
boundaries within which the decision must be made
Paul heads the marketing team of Jade Inc. The organization is conducting a
marathon for the public to spread awareness of cancer. Joey is a proficient
employee on Paul's team, and he has been spending most of his time organizing
the event. Joey has an immediate deadline, but instead of completing his task,
he engages in getting volunteers, making phone calls, and using social
networking sites to promote the event. According to the situational theory of
leadership, Paul should ideally apply which type of leadership style to improve
the situation of his team? - ANSWER Telling leader style
_____________ is an example of a "hard" skill of management, while _________ is
an example of a "soft" skill of leadership. (see Exhibit 1.3) - ANSWER Organizing;
setting a vision
Jessica heads the software team of Allen Inc. She maintains an exclusive
relationship with each team member. She has one-on-one interactions with her
subordinated and does not use a common approach for all her team members.
In the given scenario, Jessica follows which type of leadership to execute her
role as an effective leader? - ANSWER Individualized leadership
(Midterm) Latest Update
The difference between the basic people-oriented vs. task-oriented styles in
chapter 2 and the contingency approach factors in _____________ and
_____________. - ANSWER Followers; Situation
T or F: Leaders at all levels need some degree of optimism to see possibilities
and rally people around a vision for a better tomorrow. - ANSWER True
T or F: The contingencies most important to leadership are the situation and
followers. - ANSWER True
According to the situational theory of leadership, a ________ can be effective
when followers have the necessary education, skills, and experience but might
be insecure in their abilities and need some encouragement from the leader. -
ANSWER Participating leadership style
The basic tenet of the contingency approach to leadership was that: - ANSWER
behavior effective in some circumstances might be ineffective under different
conditions.
T or F: The qualities needed for effective leadership are the same as those
needed to be an effective follower. - ANSWER True
T or F: Leadership involves maintaining the status quo, not creating change. -
ANSWER False
An important aspect of leadership is: - ANSWER influencing others to come
together around a common vision.
In the evolution of leadership theories, which Era brought a focus on diversity,
teams, empowerment and horizontal relationships? - ANSWER Era 3, which
covered the 1970's through the 1990's
Reese is the managing director of IOD Inc. She makes all the important
decisions for the organization without consulting her employees. She arbitrarily
fixes the incentives and other benefits. She pressures her employees to meet
unfair productivity targets. This indicates that Reese in a(n): - ANSWER
autocratic leader.
, Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the relationship between
leaders and followers? - ANSWER A: Passive
Other Options:
Multi-directional
non-coercive
reciprocal
Potential leaders can be derailed due to a number of fatal flaws. Which of the
following flaws would explain a failure when a top sales person was moved to a
general manger position? - ANSWER Too narrow management experience.
Leadership is defined as an _________ relationship among leaders and
____________. - ANSWER influence; followers
Emma works as the general manager of Hazel Inc., an apparel manufacturer.
Her daily routine involves setting goals and creating plans. She controls her
subordinates using the power inherent in her position. She is very
knowledgeable and is able to communicate her company's vision to her
followers. This information indicated that Emma is most likely a(n): - ANSWER
operational leader.
Assurance is one's own judgements, decision making, ideas, and capabilities is
referred to as: - ANSWER self-confidence.
Which of the following situations indicated a leader acting as a facilitator in
decision making? - ANSWER A leader defining the problem to be solved and the
boundaries within which the decision must be made
Paul heads the marketing team of Jade Inc. The organization is conducting a
marathon for the public to spread awareness of cancer. Joey is a proficient
employee on Paul's team, and he has been spending most of his time organizing
the event. Joey has an immediate deadline, but instead of completing his task,
he engages in getting volunteers, making phone calls, and using social
networking sites to promote the event. According to the situational theory of
leadership, Paul should ideally apply which type of leadership style to improve
the situation of his team? - ANSWER Telling leader style
_____________ is an example of a "hard" skill of management, while _________ is
an example of a "soft" skill of leadership. (see Exhibit 1.3) - ANSWER Organizing;
setting a vision
Jessica heads the software team of Allen Inc. She maintains an exclusive
relationship with each team member. She has one-on-one interactions with her
subordinated and does not use a common approach for all her team members.
In the given scenario, Jessica follows which type of leadership to execute her
role as an effective leader? - ANSWER Individualized leadership
