Chapter 12 Post Test

Question 1

a theory of leadership that states that leadership effectiveness is dependent on the interaction between the leader and the situation

Answer 1

Fiedler’s Contingency Model

Question 2

a test used in conjunction with Fiedler’s contingency model to reveal leadership style and effectiveness

Answer 2

Least-Preferred Coworker (LCP) Scale

Question 3

the variable in Fiedler’s contingency model that refers to the extent to which tasks have clear goals and problems can be solved

Answer 3

task structuredness

Question 4

the variable in Fiedler’s contingency model that refers to the extent to which a leader, by the nature of his or her position, has the power to reward and punish subordinates

Answer 4

leader position power

Question 5

the variable in Fiedler’s contingency model that refers to the extent to which subordinates like a leader

Answer 5

leader-member relations

Question 6

a training program that teachers leaders how to change situations to match their leadership styles

Answer 6

leader match

Question 7

a theory of leadership that states that there are six styles of leadership and that each style will be effective only in one of six organization climates

Answer 7

IMPACT theory

Question 8

a style of leadership in which the leader leads through knowledge and information; most effective in a climate of ignorance

Answer 8

informational style

Question 9

an organizational climate in which important information is not available

Answer 9

ignorance

Question 10

a style of leadership in which the leader has influence because of his or her charismatic personality; most effective in a climate of despair

Answer 10

magnetic style

Question 11

an organizational climate characterized by low morale

Answer 11

despair

Question 12

a leadership style in which the leaders influence others by virtue of their appointed or elected authority; most effective in a climate of instability

Answer 12

position style

Question 13

an organizational climate in which people are not sure what to do

Answer 13

instability

Question 14

a leadership style in which the individual leads by caring about others and that is most effective in a climate of anxiety

Answer 14

affiliation style

Question 15

an organizational climate in which worry predominates

Answer 15

anxiety

Question 16

a leadership style in which the individual leads by controlling reward and punishment; most effective in a climate of crisis

Answer 16

coercive style

Question 17

a critical time or climate for an organization in which the outcome to a decision has extreme consequences

Answer 17

crisis

Question 18

a leadership style in which a person leads through organization and strategy; most effective in a climate of disorganization

Answer 18

tactical style

Question 19

a climate in which the organization has the necessary knowledge and resources but does not know how to efficiently use the knowledge or the resources

Answer 19

disorganization

Question 20

a theory of leadership stating that leaders will be effective if their behavior helps subordinates achieve relevant goals

Answer 20

path-goal theory

Question 21

in the path-goal theory, a leadership style in which the leaders plans and organizes the activities of employees

Answer 21

instrumental style

Question 22

in the path-goal theory, a leadership style in which leaders show concern for their employees

Answer 22

supportive style

Question 23

in the path-goal theory, a leadership style in which the leader allows employees to participate in decisions

Answer 23

participative style

Question 24

in the path-goal theory, a leadership style in which the leader sets challenging goals and rewards achievement

Answer 24

achievement-oriented style

Question 25

a theory of leadership stating that effective leaders must adapt their style of leadership to fit both the situation and the followers

Answer 25

situational leadership theory

Question 26

a leadership theory that focuses on the interaction between leaders and subordinates

Answer 26

leader-member exchange (LMX) theory

Question 27

a leadership theory that concentrates on the interaction between the leader and his or her subordinates

Answer 27

vertical dyad linkage (VDL) theory

Question 28

a theory of leadership that concentrates on helping a leader choose how to make a decision

Answer 28

vroom-yetton model

Question 29

power that individuals have because they have knowledge

Answer 29

expert power

Question 30

the power that individuals have because of their elected or appointed position

Answer 30

legitimate power

Question 31

leadership power that exists to the extent that the leader has the ability and authority to provide rewards

Answer 31

reward power

Question 32

leadership power that comes from the leader’s capacity to punish others

Answer 32

coercive power

Question 33

leadership power that exists when followers can identify with a leader and the leader’s goals

Answer 33

referent power

Question 34

leadership style in which the leader focuses on task-oriented behaviors

Answer 34

transactional leadership

Question 35

visionary leadership which the leader changes the nature and goals of an organization

Answer 35

transformational leadership

Question 36

a leadership theory stating that leaders should be honest and open and lead out of a desire to serve others rather than a desire for self-gain

Answer 36

authentic leadership