Chapter 12 Pre Test

Question 1

a part of trait theory that postulates that certain types of people will become leaders and certain types will not

Answer 1

leader emergence

Question 2

the motivation to lead as a result of a desire to be in charge and lead others

Answer 2

affective identity motivation

Question 3

those who seek leadership positions because they will result in personal gain

Answer 3

noncalculative motivation

Question 4

the desire to lead out a sense of duty or responsibility

Answer 4

social-normative motivation

Question 5

a part of trait theory that postulates that certain types of people will be better leaders than will other types of people

Answer 5

leader performance

Question 6

a personality trait characterized by the tendency to adapt one’s behavior to fit a particular social situation

Answer 6

self-monitoring

Question 7

according to trait theory, the extent to which a person desires to be in control of other people

Answer 7

need for power

Question 8

according to trait theory, the extent to which a person desires to be successful

Answer 8

need for achievement

Question 9

the extent to which a person desires to be around other people

Answer 9

need for affiliation

Question 10

the name for a pattern of needs in which a leader has a high need for power and a low need for affiliation

Answer 10

leadership motive pattern

Question 11

a projective personality test in which test takers are shown pictures and asked to tell stories. it is designed to measure various need levels.

Answer 11

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

Question 12

an objective test used to measure various need levels

Answer 12

Job Choice Exercise (JCE)

Question 13

a measure of leadership that classifies a leader into one of five leadership styles

Answer 13

managerial grid

Question 14

leaders who define and structure their roles as well as the roles of their subordinates

Answer 14

task-centered leaders

Question 15

leaders who believe that employees are extrinsically motivated and thus lead by giving directives and setting goals

Answer 15

Theory X Leaders

Question 16

the extent to which leaders define and structure their roles and the roles of their subordinates

Answer 16

initiating structure

Question 17

a leadership style in which the leader is concerned with both productivity and employee well-being

Answer 17

team leadership

Question 18

a style of leadership in which the leader is concerned with neither productivity nor the well-being of employees

Answer 18

impoverished leadership

Question 19

a leadership style reflecting a balance orientation between people and tasks

Answer 19

middle-of-the-road leadership

Question 20

a test used to measure a leader’s self-perception of his or her leadership style

Answer 20

Leadership Opinion Questionnaire (LOQ)

Question 21

a test used to measure perceptions of a leader’s style by his or her subordinates

Answer 21

Leader Behavior Description Questionnaire (LBDQ)