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Question 51

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The model that requires a manager to assess her own style and her situational control is _____.

A) LMX model of leadership
B) shared leadership model
C) Fiedler's contingency model
D) House's path-goal theory
E) charismatic leadership theory

F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

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David's peers were surprised when he received a promotion and suddenly became their supervisor.They thought he was rather unreliable and weren't sure he was up to the task.According to the contingency model,David has _____.

A) weak position power
B) poor leader-member relations
C) poor worker facilitation
D) low task structure
E) unsuccessful leadership adaptation

F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

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Path-goal theory implies that managers should help employees achieve their goals,modify their leadership style to fit employee and task characteristics and use more than leadership style.

Managerial leadership is defined as the process of influencing others to understand and agree about what needs to be done and the process of _____.

In Fiedler's contingency leadership model,the amount of influence a leader has in his or her immediate work environment is called his or her _____.

Employees who are having computer problems at TravelWorld go to Amy rather than the IT department because she is efficient and considerate about helping out and is extremely knowledgeable.Amy has expert power.

According to House's revised path-goal theory,a leader's style should vary depending on which of the following?

What do followers want in their leaders?

When Nelson saw Betty in the stockroom stuffing her purse with expensive printer cartridges,Betty was quick to say,"We've been friends since first grade,so I'm sure you won't say anything about this." This is an example of using a(n) _____.

As a manager,when you provide rewards or threaten reprimands in exchange for your subordinates' doing the work,you are practicing transactional leadership.

What is a behavioral theory of leadership? Choose one of the behavioral leadership theories and explain it.Then,choose a leader and characterize the leadership style you think that person exhibits according to your chosen theory.

Managers try to achieve their vision by setting a direction,aligning people,motivating and inspiring others.

Charismatic leadership was assumed to be an individual inspirational and motivational characteristic of particular leaders,but now it is considered part of transformational leadership.

According to Fiedler's model,a relationship orientation will be more effective than a task-oriented one in a high- or low-control situation,but the task orientation is best in a moderate-control situation.

Personalized power that is directed at helping oneself is called self-serving power.

Which of the following would be considered a negative interpersonal trait often found in leaders?

Lamar brought his proposal to Lindsay before the meeting saying,"I'm sure you have some ideas on this and we could try to get them incorporated upfront." Lamar is using which influence tactic?

In the leader-member exchange model,the relationship between leader and follower that is characterized by mutual trust,respect,and liking is known as a(n) ________ exchange.

Being a manager means being visionary,inspiring,setting the tone,and articulating the vision.

One of three dimensions of situational control in the contingency leadership model,______ is the extent to which tasks are routine,unambiguous,and easily understood.