First quiz chapter 17

Question 1

Leader

Answer 1

someone who can influence others and who has managerial authority

Question 2

leadership

Answer 2

a process of leading a group and influencing that group to achieve its goals

Question 3

behavioral theories?

Answer 3

leadership theories that identify behaviors that differentiate effective leaders from ineffective leaders

Question 4

autocratic style

Answer 4

leader who dictates work methods, makes unilateral decisions, and limits employee participation

Question 5

democratic style

Answer 5

leader who involved employees in decision making, delegated authority, and used feedback as an opportunity for coaching employees

Question 6

laissez-faire style

Answer 6

leader who lets the group make decisions and complete the work in whatever way it sees fit

Question 7

initiating structure

Answer 7

extent to which a leader defines his or her role and the roles of group members in attaining goals

Question 8

consideration

Answer 8

the extent to which a leader had work relationships characterized by mutual trust and respect for group members ideas and feelings

Question 9

high-high leader

Answer 9

leader high in both initiating structure and consideration behaviors

Question 10

managerial grid

Answer 10

two-dimensional grid for appraising leadership styles LOOK AT CHART

Question 11

Fiedler contigency model

Answer 11

leadership theory proposing that effective group performance depends on the proper match between a leaders style and the degree to which the situation allows the leader to control and influence

Question 12

least-preferred coworker (LPC) questionaire

Answer 12

questionaire that measures whether a leader is task or relationship oriented

Question 13

leader-member relations

Answer 13

degree of confidence, trust, and respect employees have for their leader; rated as either good or poor

Question 14

task structure

Answer 14

degree to which job assignments are formalized and structured; rated as either high or low

Question 15

position power

Answer 15

degree of influence a leader has over activities such as hiring, firing, discipline, promotions, and salary increases; rated as either strong or weak

Question 16

situational leadership theory

Answer 16

leadership contingency theory that focuses on follower’s readiness

Question 17

Readiness

Answer 17

the extent to which people have the ability and willingness to accomplish a specific task

Question 18

telling (high task-low relationship)

Answer 18

leader defines roles and tells people what, how and when, and doesnt care too much about the relaitonship

Question 19

selling (high-task relationship)

Answer 19

leader provides both directive and supportive behavior

Question 20

participating (low task-high relationship)

Answer 20

leader and followers share in decision making; the man role of the leader is facilitating and communication

Question 21

delegating (low task- low relationship)

Answer 21

leader provides little direction or support

Question 22

four stages of follower readiness. R1

Answer 22

people are both UNABLE and UNWILLING to take responsibility for doing something. Followers aren’t competent or confident

Question 23

four stages of follower readiness R2

Answer 23

people are unable but willing to do the necessary job tasks. Followers are motivated but lack the appropriate skills

Question 24

four stages of follower readiness. R3

Answer 24

people are ABLE but UNWILLING to do what the leader wants. Followers are competent but dont want to do something

Question 25

four stages of follower readiness. R4

Answer 25

People are both ABLE and WILLING to do what is asked of them

Question 26

Path goal theory

Answer 26

theory that says the leader’s job is to assist followers in attaining their goals and to provide direction and support needed to ensure that their goals are compatible with the goals of the group or organization

Question 27

Robert House 4 leadership behaviors

Answer 27

directive, supportive, participative, achievent oriented

Question 28

Robert House 4 leadership behaviors. Directive leader

Answer 28

lets subordinates know what’s expected of them, schedules work to be done, and gives specific guidance on how to accomplish tasks

Question 29

Robert House 4 leadership behaviors. Supportive leader

Answer 29

shows concern for the needs of followers and is friendly

Question 30

Robert House 4 leadership behaviors. participative leader

Answer 30

consults with group members and uses their suggestions before making a decision

Question 31

Robert House 4 leadership behaviors. achievement oriented leader

Answer 31

sets challenging goals and expects followers to perform at their highest level

Question 32

Leader-member exchange theory

Answer 32

leadership theory that says leaders create in groups and out groups and those in the in group will have higher performance ratings, less turnover, and greater job satisfaction

Question 33

transactional leaders

Answer 33

leaders who primarily lead by using social exchanges (or transactions)

Question 34

transformational leader

Answer 34

leaders who stimulate and inspire (transform) followers to achieve extraordinary outcomes

Question 35

Charismatic leader

Answer 35

an enthusiastic, self-confident leader whose personality and actions influence people to behave in certain ways

Question 36

visionary leadership

Answer 36

ability to create and articulate a realistic, credible, and attractive vision of the future that improves the present situation

Question 37

five sources of leader power

Answer 37

legitimate power, coercive, reward, expert, and referent

Question 38

five sources of leader power. legitimate

Answer 38

power because of a person’s position in the organization

Question 39

five sources of leader power. coercive

Answer 39

power a leader has to punish or control

Question 40

five sources of leader power. reward

Answer 40

power a leader has to give positiv erewards

Question 41

five sources of leader power. expert power

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power based on expertise, special skills, or knowledge

Question 42

five sources of leader power. referent

Answer 42

power that arises because of a person’s desirable resources of personal traits

Question 43

credibility

Answer 43

degree to which followers perceive someone as honest, competent, and able to inspire

Question 44

trust

Answer 44

belief int he integrity, character, and ability of a leader

Question 45

five dimensions that make up concept of trust

Answer 45

integrity, competence, consistency, loyalty, openeness

Question 46

two dimensions of leader behavior?

Answer 46

initiating structure and consideration

Question 47

leaders behavior has a dual nature or does two things?

Answer 47

a focus on the task and a focus on the people

Question 48

fielders model attempted to do what? and what did he find?

Answer 48

define the best style of leadership to use in particular situations

• task oriented leaders performed best in very favorable and very unfavorable situations
• and relationship oriented leaders performed best in moderately favorable situations

Question 49

hersey and blanchards situational leadership theory focus on what?

Answer 49

followers readiness

Question 50

path goal mode developed by robert house identified what?

Answer 50

4 leadership behaviors

Question 51

path goal theory essentially says what?

Answer 51

a leader should provide direction and support as need which means structure the path so the followers can achieve goals

Question 52

team leader has four leader roles involved?

Answer 52

1. liaison with external constituencies
2. troubleshooter
3. conflict manager
4. coach